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Me too. But its not my rig ! The owner will probably notice the extreme color difference. :bounce2: Thing is the vehicle rarely sat in the sun . Probably the biggest reason I run a hard top, besides the road noise .

"Your '70 and the one I have were built in the same month, May 1970, Vin# FJ40-83475. Your engine looks like it might be a newer F. The one I have has the oil filler neck sticking out of the distributor side of the engine block instead of on the valve cover. Engine serial number puts it around...

1968 frame off resto daily driven, trail driven, grocery driven, everything driven !!

Nice work ... Yes 1968 was the best 40 year range !

Just made an order.... Thanks POTATO LAUNCHER .

Add my shop to the list , FJ's R Us Good year, Arizona, 85338. 480-298-5869 Mike and Wendy All makes of cruisers, lifts, mods, fabrication, Restoration, repair. 35 years of service

Driven everyday 40 miles one way . Rain or shine. Hot or cold weather with bikini top . Really haven't needed the hard top yet so it sits stored away.

Dave will end up with a very close to new LandCruiser . A lot of work, 7 days 12 hours of dedication to this project and We should be driving Hank end of August . Now who can say they can completely restore a 40 in 4 months ! Thanks to Marshall "trolhole" for coming thru with a carb and Dizzy...

With the seal damage. I would run the marlin crawler inner seals. Almost garatee no leaks.

Looks like someone ran it down too tight. when you turn the air/fuel needle all the way in does it kill the engine ? If so the idle fuel circuit is working and the air/fuel needle is sealing. Totyota sevice manual says to set idle to 550-600 adjust the air fuel needle to best idle, turning in...

I have a full kit in stock, with steel braded hoses, all hardware . 415.00 plus shipping Classic Car Restorations 480-298-5869

Yes they are. Dave Gore has some nice products, and he is willing to listen to ideas you may want to add to something he makes.

I found David 2 half doors with hinges, local to me here in Phoenix. But if he would rather have a tailgate ! What say you David ?

Here are a few shots of SYPD's 40 rear axle and brake parts. The Banjo hose I use is custom made at Parkers hose, the stock OEM banjo hose can be used but looks Back yard and is bulky . I can provide a builders kit which includes just the brackets or a complete kit with everything needed to...

Why not use a line lock. My set up holds on an incline Never had a problem.