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Last time I checked Jim C could get the pistons. Doesn’t cruiser outfit have a lot of the other stuff? Mosely I thought only did mostly the later flat top pistons and not the domed.

Thanks for the info. I’m working my way through this thread. I know my way around a ford 6.7 and 7.3 and the Isuzu over cab trucks. And don’t laugh at me my only Toyota diesel I own is a 2H. I like the 2uz in my ‘01 Lexus but long to put one of...

I own a 1980 HJ45. I imported it from Honduras. My build is in the 45 section and it might be helpful for you to look through some builds there to get some ideas. I replaced the H with a 2H. I would highly recommend proceeding with caution and...

up for grabs, I need to verify the threads on the end aren't damaged. I'll check tonight.

A a service manager put it to me once: sometime you just have to know when it’s time to close the hood.😉

You have no idea how timely this is. lol.

I expect it won’t bother you too much when in the rear view mirror you see the kids smiling in the back as you drive down the road. Much of life is counting the costs. Sometimes we have to tell ourselves to shut up. Or, at least I do!

I think it’s different if you’ve never had a resto, bc then you’re partially driven by curiosity: to see if you can actually do it. I did it once, with the swb. Would I do it again? No. It’s way more enjoyable to me to have a vehicle that I can...

I also struggle with everything OEM to an extent on the LV. Mine is so far gone. No floors, no engine, or transmission, or steering column. My struggle in my mind is with the floor and trying to make every single rib in the floor perfect...

**Step 2** Next, remove the old body mounts located under the sill and attached to the frame. There are a total of four body mounts to take out. - I recommend you hit the bolts and nuts with some penetrating oil to help break them loose - Use...

My 45 has turned into my daily commuter and everything else I need it for, for the summer.

I’ve missed the last several because tippy isn’t done…hopefully this is the year!!

These are work clothes for guys named Kyle that work in the IT department not guys like us... We're not supposed to understand this market just like the overpriced pre-faded ripped jeans that they buy..

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Thanks. I’m curious to see your interior. I’ve looked at tons of setups. I like the setup in our 80 that was inspired by the troopy 4Xoverland build in Africa 7 years ago. It will probably be similar, except a tall cabinet to the gull window...

Yep, the lengths we will go to to keep the spouses happy! I put power steering in the 43 that has stock tires.....but the wife is happy AND..... she is telling me I should buy the 45 Troopy I have my eye on! She's the best!