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Congratulations getting it on the road! What kind of rpm was it doing at 97 mph? I don’t have the huevos to try that but think mine runs at 2100 rpm at 70 with the 4L60e, and that’s with 33’s. Such a great feeling, happy for you. That 5.3 is a...

Closed course professional driver first test of the LS 5.3 swap and 4 speed. I don't think a 5 speed was needed lol. Driveline definitely had more to go (my balls maybe not so much) I had the speedo buried at 100 for fun for a few seconds but...

First gas stop of the season. Last year I ran out on a blistering hot day when the gauge read 1/4 tank. Wasn’t taking chances at ~1/2 tank this year. I had parked it up for the winter with a full tank+treatment, but have put a couple trips on it...

This was a while back but worth sharing. Sure does stand out in a crowd. Coupeville, WA ferry.

Just waiting for a few small pieces.

Working on getting the wiper motors cleaned up and operating.

Moving along Front axle was completely beat. Spun wheel bearings, spun outside bushing, bent stub shaft, both wheel bearing hubs hacked....this thing definitely spent time in the woods 50 years ago.

My driver’s seat has that. Not sure what would fit though.

A little short cut I learned last time I had the TCase off was to use a piece of old bicycle pump tube (1 1/4” diameter) to hold the transfer gear and spacer in place as you slide it onto the shaft. As it goes on it pushes the tube out the back...

Pulled the transfer case off to replace the input seal. Was transferring ATF from the 4L60e into the TC. Also thought I would do the rear disc brakes since everything was apart. I did the Poser 4 wheel disc swap almost 20 years ago and have had...

Damn. That’s a bit harsh on ‘Helicopter People’. 😂😂 I know more about fixin’ them than flying them. Wait, what were we talking about? Oh yeah, a $2000 landcruiser.

A little sooner than needed, but a HUGE smile on my face when I saw this showed up... Let the fun begin!! :cool:

I like how you said ‘so close to being done’. Hate to break it to you but these things are like painting the Golden Gate Bridge. You get all the way yo the end, then start over at the beginning. Nice job on your Landcruiser! That thing was...

Maybe it’s a good time to revisit how this truck looked when I bought it… Pretty proud to have restored some dignity to this old rig.

Nice, calm summer day today, so I decided to do some painting. First up was undercoating. I went through a couple can of Dupli-Color rubberized undercoat/sound deadener, and was able to undercoat the rear wheel tubs and the underside of the cargo...

FJ40’s taking over the local Cars and Coffee, most I’ve seen in 1 spot in Spokane. @Skreddy @Spokruiser you guys need to come out next month! 😎

Out getting groceries for Barbacoa (and the so called "optional" Modelo Negro). Crossed an important milestone today too. 500 miles on the new engine.

Rear transfer case output seal complete. Been slowly leaking for years now. Rebuilt the parking brake while I had it apart. And found the fuel line under there was old and cracked so replaced that section. Refilled the transfer case with amsoil...

If your asking me it did sprinkle for 30 mins or so we hid under the 40. Haha ,,

Took her to the bush Canadian eh! ,,

All depends what you want out of it. If you want to go more purist look over in the 25 section. Since that is an early cruiser it’s going to have some different parts than most the 40s. Blinker are incorrect and stock ones are easily available...

Looks a lot like mine when I first got it. A bad respray over a really straight, rust free vehicle. Hopefully yours is cancer free too. If someone told me these days they were picking up a Landcruiser for $2k I’d say watch out, it’s probably a...

Youre way ahead of 99% of people who have owned a 40 for many years. Leave it. Make it safe. Drive it. Enjoy it.

I bought it.