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carlosfj80 replied to the thread What colour is Freeborn Red?.Seems like they had clear coat, although I’m getting ready to do a respray and I’m doing single stage urethane. Looks like clear coat in this picture. -
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carlosfj80 replied to the thread Resto work. Should I use clearcoat or just basecoat?.So it sounds like single stage enamel is the way to go? In the process of rust removal and then to paint. This will be an at home job, trying to figure out how many coats of primer and paint. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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Great write-up... glad you were successful. I also added the rear shoulder belts a few months ago. I had started with the string method - JB welded the nut to a washer - put some epoxy on the washer and tried to pull it up the pillar into place...
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carlosfj80 replied to the thread Windshield Replacement/Source.Thanks for tip, @FJ6T! The guys at Collision are a class act. Scott is the man and knows the Land Cruiser well. He knew exactly the steps that were required, they cleaned up the rust with a wire wheel and primer. Very happy and the price was very...
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Here's another update for anyone in the Portland area. Collision Auto Glass (Auto Glass Shop Portland | Collision Auto Glass & Calibration - https://collisionautoglass.com/) in Beaverton does a great job with 60/62 windshields. They do installs...
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there green and corrosion resistent
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carlosfj80 replied to the thread Carburetor leak.Toyota Claus! Thank you, Matt! You been very helpful and appreciate the time and you answering my messages.
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carlosfj80 replied to the thread Carburetor leak.Thanks! I have one coming from ToyotaMatt.
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Japanese Industrial Standard I.e. a 8mm x 1.25 x 12mm nut, as opposed to DIN , German Industrial Standard which is a 13mm nut for the same 8mm spec. You probably won't find a local hardware
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carlosfj80 replied to the thread What colour is Freeborn Red?.I’m glad I found this thread! I’ve have been thinking about doing some at home rust repair with with no experience but willing to learn from YouTube University and MUD. The paint code on my new to me ‘84 60 says 309 but I’m thinking it has more...
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carlosfj80 replied to the thread Carburetor leak.Thank you, what does JIS mean?
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Don't use a 13mm nut. Wrench won't clear carb base
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carlosfj80 replied to the thread Carburetor leak.Does anyone know the nut size that holds the carburetor down. My carb is missing a nut.
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carlosfj80 reacted to Godwin's post in the thread water pump replacement: a rundown of all the pieces I need with
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Last spring I replaced a 3FE water pump using an Aisin pump and it leaked from behind the plate. I had to pull the pump, pull the backing plate and seal it with a water pump approved sealant. No leaks after that. Soon thereafter I also... -
carlosfj80 replied to the thread Carburetor leak.I’m an idiot, it is 5/16 but the “beveled” style did not work. I am going to try a rounded one.
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carlosfj80 replied to the thread Carburetor leak.I’m wondering if it’s bigger than that, I tried 5/16 and 1/4 and that didn’t work…
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carlosfj80 replied to the thread Carburetor leak.I did try tightening it, after help from ToyotaMatt. I’m missing the brass ferrell.
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carlosfj80 replied to the thread Vendor FJ60 genuine inclinometer and clock assy.Is the wiring plug and play? I’m very interested.
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carlosfj80 replied to the thread water pump replacement: a rundown of all the pieces I need.The cooling system was one rusty SOB! Someone definitely did not take care of her. I think they let her sit too long with a blown HG. I’ve never spent this much time on the cooling system of any rig!
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carlosfj80 replied to the thread water pump replacement: a rundown of all the pieces I need.Thank you, everything was stock toyota, hmmm.
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carlosfj80 replied to the thread water pump replacement: a rundown of all the pieces I need.Here is the pics of the washer and old WP and of the rig!
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carlosfj80 replied to the thread water pump replacement: a rundown of all the pieces I need.I’ll grab some tomorrow, the 60 is at my buddies shop.
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carlosfj80 replied to the thread Carburetor leak.I am having a leak from a different spot then, Brasi. I borrowed the pic he posted. My leak is coming from the fitting with the green arrow. How do I fix that? Is that fuel line still available??
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carlosfj80 replied to the thread water pump replacement: a rundown of all the pieces I need.Hey Matt, I wish I would have ordered my parts through you. I have a great relationship with my local Toyota dealer but it’s more difficult to source parts “correctly.” I do have a question, I removed the WP today and there were 4 thin...
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carlosfj80 replied to the thread water pump replacement: a rundown of all the pieces I need.Thanks, @OSS!
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