igotta40

Besides using a floor jack underneath, I also laid a pair of 2x4 across the doors with the windows rolled down and hung a come along from the lumber to lift the gearboxes.

I just installed this booster in my '71. Does yours hiss a bit when pedal is depressed & released? Mine does, hisses both ways, but only as it passes a certain point. It functions great, too great honestly. Have had to re-learn how to drive...

That looks like a 1965 “Horizontal Blue” I kinda dig that rear bumper platform; nice place to collect your fingers after the scissor door on the hard top cuts them off.

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That’s a really old Land Cruiser

Spotted this guy and his family going through BC and the Yukon a few days ago headed towards Anchorage. The 40 looked right at home cruising the Alaska highway.

Dismounted my worn out BFG Mud Terrain Km2 and dropped off my stock wheels at the powder coat shop. Started on the brake job. New tires are Kenda Klever 9.5x33-15. Tires By Design is holding them for me.

been working on a little reassembly this week. I've owned this one for 20 years and it's always had a bit of a swiss cheese floor. Looking forward to driving it without water or mud splashing up the back of my seat. I'd like to finish...

Why do you think the power drain is coming from the wipers?

I had a Datsun 1600 that was more capable than the 71 Bronco that I had. The Bronco's 302 did not have a good low end and in LR the suspension would keep the wheels on the ground. Then I got the FJ40 and for me it as the best I have ever had...

Here’s another approach. I have seen this happen twice. you may have a air leak at the brake booster. Listen for a air hissing sound up under the dash while working the brake pedal.

Welcome! I’m in Texas, does he have a name or business ID?

That’s great info, I’ll give them a call, thanks! BTW I see you’re in Cherry Hill, NJ. Last time I was there I was dating the daughter of a submarine captain. I was a fleet sailor, a Machinist’s Mate. He hated me.

I had classic cruisers install the rain gutter before they shipped it. When I got the roof, it needed seam sealer and paint.

I decided to purchase a new top and gutter rails instead of buying an old one and restoring one. Did you have any problems putting on the rain gutter? Did it arrive in one piece with the roof panel? I’m thinking of going the same route instead...

Thanks for that helpful info! I like that RAL 7040. The wheels are at the shop now.

Did you find the thread on the RAL wheel colors? I think someone found a good match. But lots of options that hover around it as well.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/fj40-oem-wheel-powder-coating-ral-codes.967648/#post-10759193 Post #4, take your choice. Find out if the powder coater uses a primer under the final powder. The color of the primer may have an influence on the...

I have looked at the codes but I don’t see the code for the gray OEM stock steel wheels. What/where is that? I need it for the powder coat guys. Thanks!

Been slowly working on the F engine to 2F engine motor swap on my 40. Been doing some cleaning, adding some new bits to it and painting oil cooler and engine.

Those are 35" ProComp X Terrains that are about 15 years old. Got them from 4 wheel parts when they did a buy 3 get 1 free sale. Excellent tire in the mud, snow or sand plus they ride nice on dry pavement. Liked them so much that I put 33s on my...

New hubcaps! I’ve never had a set in 43 years of ownership, but it’s way past time for new tires, so the rims are getting powder coated, a set of Kenda Klever 33x9.50-15 and s Hey I like those tires, what brand/model are those?

Fixed a leaking radiator hose plus replaced the belts for the alternator and power steering. No leaking or squeaking so far. Going to take it for a test drive now. 👍

I put back my freshly rebuilt starter in my 1974 FJ40

I second Igotta40, one bite at a time, take one thing and get it done, then the next and the next. Sometimes you will end up with multiple things apart at the same time, that's ok. too. You get a sense of accomplishment getting something done...