Bringing back the 40 (again) (1 Viewer)

[wombat]

Havn't done much lately with the s***ty weather but got the dog house/hump repaired and installed. The seal is not available so found one that works perfect at Canuck tire. Painted up a few things like both shifters and foot pedals etc. I can now get the gas tank and seats back in and start her up.

 

[wombat]

Gas tank and tank cover are in and now installing seat brackets and seats.

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[GTSSportCoupe]

Gas tank and tank cover are in and now installing seat brackets and seats.

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Looking very good Vern!

Can you make it out to Spinnakers tonight? We have a couple extra seats if you have the time. Bring Dana out...

 

[wombat]

It runs and i took a video but you are talking to a guy whose VCR still blinks 12.00 and i cant seem to attach it so you will just have to believe me.

 

[cruiserpilot]

VCR??? Hell, we threw out the DVD machine 3 yrs ago. I think it's PVR now...

 

[GTSSportCoupe]

It runs and i took a video but you are talking to a guy whose VCR still blinks 12.00 and i cant seem to attach it so you will just have to believe me.

Bring 'er to the next meet in January so we can check it out! Or next run if you don't mind getting it dirty.

 

[wombat]

Shocks were looking a bit tacky so i cleaned and painted and installed with new chrome reverse stickers.

 

[wombat]

Yesterdays job was half doors and rear flares

 

[wombat]

Signals non op on drivers side so i took a peek and it looks like a slight ground problem. Phoned Toyota and they wanted 520 bucks for assembly and it showed obsolete so i contacted CCOT and they had the same part from Toyota for 89 US so being the thrifty type i went for the aftermarket part made in Japan for 69 US Here is a pic of both parts.

 

[wombat]

Installed spare carrier and made up tailgate out of plywood and mounted rear plate holder with lights to be legal.

 

[wombat]

Today was the install of the running boards, Best-top bikini top, center consul, floor mats(hard as plywood because of the temp) and serviced the winch and all connections. Then took it for a good spin without insurance and i think i got away with it.

 

[cruiserpilot]

Looking good! Not too sure how long those lights will last out there? J

 

[wombat]

I already have a crack in the left one and have bent the bumper corners back on many outings without breaking the lights. They are cheepies and i mounted them in existing holes. They sure do light up the road mounted there and one time out in the bush we blew something and had to drive home in the dark with just those lights.

 

[Rigpig]

Signals non op on drivers side so i took a peek and it looks like a slight ground problem. Phoned Toyota and they wanted 520 bucks for assembly and it showed obsolete so i contacted CCOT and they had the same part from Toyota for 89 US so being the thrifty type i went for the aftermarket part made in Japan for 69 US Here is a pic of both parts.

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I've seen your patch work Vern, I still think you can salvage those...

 

[GTSSportCoupe]

Today was the install of the running boards, Best-top bikini top, center consul, floor mats(hard as plywood because of the temp) and serviced the winch and all connections. Then took it for a good spin without insurance and i think i got away with it.

Looks great! Must be nice to have it back on the road. Does it need an inspection now, or just a trip to the insurance broker?

Come show it off at the 6 mile meet this Saturday evening if you can.

 

[wombat]

I feel like a wanker when i see what PeeZed gets done in a day compared to what I do but i saw he painted his air cleaner assembly the other day and i thought hell I could do that. I had everything off to clean and adjust carb then removed valve cover to adjust valves and painted up cover as well. It should go way faster now that it is looking reel purdy.

 

[wombat]

I started on the doors today, first one in the pile was a rear ambi door. When i repair it 15 years ago i used fiberglass mat and once i removed all of that there wasn't much left on the bottom. I cut off about 2-3 inches from the bottom and welded up new pieces.

 

[wombat]

Doing the other ambi door now. First pic doesn't look too bad but 2nd pic shows whats left after removing the fiberglass repair. I cut out all rust and am about half way done and hope to finish today with pic of finished product.

 

[wombat]

I had some blue and yellow paint left over from another project so i repainted the 40

 

[wombat]

Finished welding the other ambi door and now starting on a front door.