Since this truck has an Aqualu tub, I haven't felt pressure to keep it all original. That said, I have used OEM parts wherever possible. One example of this is the wheels. They are powder coated, chrome 60 wheels. I like the look of the white...
After retrieving the 40 from paint, we were stumped when we could not get it to start or even turn over. Turns out, that while sitting in the painter's yard under a tarp for two+ years, water had entered the air cleaner, carb, intake manifold...
Meant to post this barn event. Our good friend Monroy @fl4031003 updating the spring bushings on his sons 62. Casey @POTATO LAUNCHER was in for the week as well and we all had some good laughs. This is an “eye spy” pic. Can you spot why he was...
70 series steering rods, arms and TRE's all work together in a 40 series too, no need for custom! The knuckle arms are fatter so you lose a tiny bit on the steering stops unless you get the grinder out ;)
I will say again, as I have said before, the value in the deal is a new lifelong friend. The bonus is some Land Cruiser stuff that comes along with it.
I am happy with it. I rather keep it working less hard and living a longer life. Not planning to tow heavy loads. It’s just a daily driver and carry loads sometimes.
Time to go back to my troopy build. 😀
The big test. After 40 miles in town we took it today on a 500 miles round trip to Tahoe. Cruising at 60-65 mph all in 5th gear including the climbs to the Sierras it pulled really nice. EGT never exceed 850 and mpg around 25. I’ll get an...
These 4 cylinder engines vibrate a lot. You may want to replace those couplings with single or double hump variety to try to isolate the intercooler as much as possible.
Hahaha. Thanks Onur. Coming from you it’s really a compliment. I’m flattered. 🙏
And… it was really great seeing you yesterday. You have an amazing shop.
FYI, I’ve installed one of the 5 into our 60 with 500000 miles to replace a 13Bt that my great friend @orangefj45 installed 20 years ago. The thing is a beast. You put it in 5th gear and can tow a train climbing the sierras. I’m getting 25 mpg...
So stoked we got to spend some time together over the weekend and I got to see this project in person.
Can’t wait to see it run, super excited for you Alberto!!!!!
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Georg @ Valley Hybrids @ Cruiser Brothers
You might have noticed on the previous photo that the top cover was missing 3 bolts. One, on the right side, is for the plate that covers the Tcase shifter, and the two on the left side are for the handle that controls the power take off (PTO)...