1968 fj40 resto (1 Viewer)

[Max.Powerzz]

I have a 68 and when I showed my wife your photos she said, "why can't you do that to our cruiser?".

 

[JADCRUISER]

well that so good... you have permit now!!!
good luck!!

I have a 68 and when I showed my wife your photos she said, "why can't you do that to our cruiser?".

 

[JADCRUISER]

Steering idler arm

well, I'm back!!
I start disassembling steering box and idler arm
I found like 8 months ago the all kit from Toyota on eBay , it came with all you need to make a real new idler arm!! so I start sand blasting all thing, powder coat on satin black, then install the two bushings with a press..........

 

[JADCRUISER]

Steering box

desassembley steering box.. to me looks OK!
what do I have to take careof it??
how much play on the bushings is worn!!!
this are the gears , what you think??

 

[cc93cruiser]

Saludos JAD, esta chingon tu cruiser! Keep up the good work... Arriba las CHIVAS!

 

[JADCRUISER]

Thanks,, Dude!!!!

Saludos JAD, esta chingon tu cruiser! Keep up the good work... Arriba las CHIVAS!

 

[Living in the Past]

The worm gear is offset from the other gear in the steering box. Moving shims from one side to the other will help with any loose steering. Did this to my 68 back in the mid nineties and it helped a lot with my loose steering.

I do have a question you. Did you ever tackle making the small plastic cover on the windshield wiper motor? I know many here could use one or two. I have that is 95% that with go in my 70 (the one pictured in my avatar) but could use a few more if have or make any more. The seat release handles you made from just the pictures looked great. I know you would be up to the task of making the wiper cover.

 

[nuclearlemon]

I do have a question you. Did you ever tackle making the small plastic cover on the windshield wiper motor? I know many here could use one or two..

and could you make early wiper covers (for the dual motor setup)? i have one decent cover and need six.

since i haven't said it yet, your work is beyond beautiful. between you, fjfjfjfj and tbinzo, you're making everyone look bad

 

[JADCRUISER]

YOU MEAN PRE 64??
I think yes but I need pics
best!!

and could you make early wiper covers (for the dual motor setup)? i have one decent cover and need six.

since i haven't said it yet, your work is beyond beautiful. between you, fjfjfjfj and tbinzo, you're making everyone look bad

 

[Living in the Past]

and could you make early wiper covers (for the dual motor setup)? i have one decent cover and need six.

Not sure what cover you are talking about? Motor covers that are stamped metal, the rubber piece that slides over the terminals?

YOU MEAN PRE 64??
I think yes but I need pics
best!!

That would be 61 to 67 models for the wipers. 68 model was the first one with a single motor.

Did you make a cover the contacts on the wiper motor. It would have been black plastic and very thin plastic.

 

[JADCRUISER]

you mean this??

Not sure what cover you are talking about? Motor covers that are stamped metal, the rubber piece that slides over the terminals?




That would be 61 to 67 models for the wipers. 68 model was the first one with a single motor.

Did you make a cover the contacts on the wiper motor. It would have been black plastic and very thin plastic.

 

[nuclearlemon]

the rubber cover over the terminals for pre 68.

 

[CHAS404]

Amigo. Que hermosura de camioneta y una restauracion muy bien hecha. Buena suerta con todo y sigue adelante. Soy extranjero de EEUU pero estoy restaurando una en Colombia. Me gusta mucho que la gente aca aprende de que tambien hay gente en centro y sur america quienes les encantan eses carros.

Buena suerte, Charlie

 

[JADCRUISER]

steering box clean ready for Mask and paint

 

[JADCRUISER]

Mask and powder
than in the oven for 20 minutes!!! let it cold and start assembley!!

 

[JADCRUISER]

20 min satin black

 

[JADCRUISER]

I find the steering box oil retainer and check te play of the worm and shaft I sand with 2000 sandpaper and it get so good , Im working on the steering tube and the linkage suport
it came with a felt grace retainer , I just can get a oil ratainer and I will mix with felt to put together

 

[JADCRUISER]

How much 90 oil needs to fill steering box???

 

[JADCRUISER]

I cut a felt line and add in to the retainer, fill with grease , powder paint , send to zinc plate
I didnt find a new retainer , and the one that I have was just craked a bit. so I add a plasi dip wich is a rubber paint and get very well!! so now get paked and is ready to run!!

 

[JADCRUISER]

it get like this!!!