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IMO, it actually isn't hard to justify for many. $375 for an discontinued OEM (Aisin/Advics is OEM) part that will last another 30-40 years (or far more by tossing in a Japanese rebuild kit), is pretty modest imo. Note, we (Cruiser Oufitters)...

I recently purchased an Advics Master Cylinder for my 75 40 with 4 wheel discs thru Rock Auto for under $100 delivered. Advics is the replacement for Aisin parts. I believe Cruiser Outfitters sells Advics too. You might call them. They...

It’s funny- the grey grease and the red grease in the can is the same grease.

Red grease

sealant- what’s the red stuff?

Are you using anerobic on the spindle?

Body shop guys had a spot, so she's torn back down and off for the spray liner (bottom of tub and interior) and paint. Going back to the original Rustic Green :bounce:

FWIW- I work with a very original ‘77, Have a Raybestos master in it as it looks proper and has lasted over a year now. The owner didn’t want to spend for the Aisin.

Front disc conversion from a later model 40 or 60, and keep the rears stock drum. I’ll use either an Aisin FJ60 or and early 80 series master. That will last a long time and you’ll be a lot happier with the way she stops.

Long time ago I bought brake parts from them. From "put it on upside down" to a "double acting cylinder" for the front - never again. Last year I got wheel cylinders from a different vendor. Yea they fit and work. The bottom of adjusters slots...

Had a little more time with the magic eraser this morning before heading into the quagmire of LA traffic to see my sister

lol- it will always be a Mark A part.

Bingo- i’ll send a pic of your transmission tunnel when it’s installed.

Thank you, 33x10.5x15. Today’s progress.

Belmetric is the best.

And free shipping.

@japan those are msrp prices can likely be had by most smart shoppers for 20-30% less.

I don’t think I’ve ever charged more than a $150 per hour depending on project.

FYI, y'all, this isn't for my 40. I'm helping a buddy and his son rebuild an engine. (As if I'm any kind of technical resource) I have a PhD in toilet mint exchange at local breweries, in my spare time I'm a carney man with the traveling circus.

I emailed a parts list to my local dealer and he could still get all the parts except main bearings in all sizes are discontinued. My invoice picture has two different size pistons and rings. Rod bearings are available in .25mm undersized. These...

Now the work begins-

Second rust repair finished.

So here is an update regarding shipping: FASTENAL a/k/a Blue Lane Freight This process was new to me. Most of my shipping has been UPS kinda stuff. Buyer arranged BlueLaneFreight shipping. They send you a confirmation…I call to arrange a...

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