4Cruisers

Top is back on, for those doing this job in the future I found it easier to bolt in my door header channels to the top before installing it so the gasket already has a few bolt holes holding it in place. Got her registered and inspected too...

After a trip to California last week, (my timing just barely missed the Valley Hybrids Swap Meet), I started going through the spare parts boxes left over after the diesel swap and decided to get the hand throttle installed. @mattressking helped...

Totally agree with all those above that recommend keeping the OEM electronic components. IMO, if you're wanting to replace any worn components, start with the cap itself and a new set of OEM plugs and wires. The 79-80 cap is NLA, but a 78...

@Godwin has posted on this topic, which I followed pretty much for my '86 FJ60 build. The rear brake line goes to the front, and a rear brake line from another Toyota model goes on the back. A search should help.

Have you seen this? https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/need-canadian-part-numbers.159182/#post-2301090 90119-12235 appears to be the correct part number.

Thank-you to those who have been waiting on orders for your patients while I was studying and taking my Final Exams! Today was the last day for tests and I plan to have all previously on hold orders set to ship out by this coming Monday seeing...

The 235/75R15s are close to the stock tire size. A small bump up in height would be the 30X9.50R15s.

I might try to do some machining with a Dremel tool, files, and sandpaper. I could easily chuck the top of the cam in a drill and fit a spindle (made from a scrap distributor shaft - I have boxes of those) in the bottom of the cam.

I'll be on the lookout for sure. I still drive through that intersection at least three or four times a week.

Just think, she's likely a mother of daughters who are just starting to text and drive! Carrying on the legacy.

I’m sitting here amazed. Where else but the TLC community would you be able to know what happened to your truck 25 years ago!! Thanks for the history John! Funny it happened before cell phones 😂

Tailgate damage details (from ~25 years ago): While stopped at a red light on the main drag in town, I noticed a light blue station wagon approaching with no sign of slowing down. So I pushed in the clutch pedal and gave it a little gas to...

Bumper and tailgate of my 84 were pushed in and wrinkled somewhat. So we turned to the donor truck for help. There isn’t a panel on the donor that isn’t rusted through… except the tailgate. So we took it and the rear bumper, which is pretty...

An epic hike, that's for sure. Now you're ready to hike the New Hance Trail from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to the Colorado River and back in one day. I'd wait until November though. My wife, youngest son, and I did the Telescope Peak...

IIRC they are called footman loops. The vehicle's looking really good.

If you make it (or have made it) through thermodynamics you've got it made.

Good to hear from you Al. I feel like I already know you from conversations with McGuire. He enjoyed working with you on the 60 and glad to see it went to a good home. That truck actually belonged to John @4Cruisers since it was new. Anything...

They should fit fine, they were available on late '80s HJ60s, HJ61s, and FJ62s in the European (and other) markets.

We just registered, can't wait.

Yes, helpful. didn't see that pic. I can count the threads and extrapolate. :)

I really think 30x9.5 is the way. I saw it on this 40 at a dealer and it looks clean and not bulged. That’s what @4Cruisers runs on his 40 and it looks great.

I think the issue here is that this has lost momentum... we can hand it off one at a time but it doesn't have the coordinated feel it originally did. I wonder if a new thread would help... or if life can somehow otherwise be breathed back into it.

Is anyone willing to take this thing if I drag it down? As much fun as it would be to have clanging around for a week on the rocks I'd like to make sure it will go to the next cruiser-head.

As @73FJ40 said, it's probably a 19100-61080. There should be rotational play at the top of the distributor shaft - twist the rotor clockwise and it should snap back due to the action of the mechanical advance springs. The breaker plate on your...

Here we are again with a pile of parts that hopefully fit :D