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And on labor day there was electricity, and it was good and shown down upon the people.

Got the timing adjusted, IAC dialed in. Running great so I added a new OEM air filter and buttoned it up. Tried to fix the speedo cable but it's a goner so I had to order one. I'm down to some small stuff and one last big item, the EPS...

Mark’s Offroad in Burbank. Not sure if it’s south enough but that’d be my recommendation. @65swb45

File is available for anyone else who may want it.

Done enough for today. Needs paint and some finish welding. But it’s safe and ready for a trip. I’m amazed how much room is in the stuffy console. Pretty sure I just increased the interior storage 100% Even gave it a quick cleaning.

I get a crick in mine as well.

Gave the '40 a facelift and some new shoes.

The extra 6” can only add to the usability and if done right isn’t noticeable. IMHO Aqualu doesn’t scream restoration so any mods if done clean and well planned can’t hurt.

To expand a bit on Jdc1's reply, you really want your primer to have the best adhesion possible to the metal. As such, why would you want to put some cheap and easy primer underneath the epoxy primer, potentially sacrificing its bond to the...

Any primer is going to have to be sanded between steps, epoxy primer gives the best adhesion and base to build off of.

Seller just texted me: the 43 was picked up 15 minutes ago. Anyone who happens to see it on the truck in Tx, La, Ms, Al or Fla will get a free like if they post a pic here.

I’d run epoxy and not waste time. Do your body work and then recoat as you finish areas.

Run a bead around the race and then use a slide hammer.

The problem: tire too close and too low on oe mount. The solution: change the mount.

Maybe not. Word is he’s pretty focused on his shop while not being on mud. 🤷🏽

Wanted to mention these jack stands as well. They were super useful installing the rear leaf springs. If anyone in northern Ohio ever needs a set hit me up and you can borrow them.

I used a 32” GM tilt / shift column from Speedway with their 15” GM early 1950’s truck steering wheel, Saginaw power steering in a 5.3 LS / 4l60e swap. Just google ‘FJ40 LS swap’ and a ton of information will be at your fingertips. The part...

I ordered an in stock one year only headlight switch on Ebay. It took 2 months to arrive. While alot of Mud vendors(me included) are one man bands, communication and expectations are key. Sometimes, we bite off more than we can chew. On my end...

Title says it all… TIA, Jesse

Front wiring harness from a 72' FJ40. $350 shipped

Awesome!!

That doesn't look too bad, flip the other gear and drive it. I think there's a feeler gauge check listed in the FSM, maybe try that too.

He’s got it on his website- it might take awhile.

Toyota Matt…. Some 16ga and 3 or 4 M5 rivnuts would do the trick.

There's a whole gang of them. I give em hell, ask them if they fly the pride flag all year or just in June!