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My security plan? .40ACP

Well, the 1972 FJ40 made its maiden voyage to Lake Tahoe with almost everything finished. We still need to replace the distributor, wires and coil... and add rear disc brakes. BUT, the stereo was complete! And as promised, I have pasted the URL to the picture set of the stereo install...

I attempted to upload install pics last night, but the upload failed. So, I posted the front and rear install photos on Flickr. You can check them out here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/91476398@N06/sets/72157632323777509/ We are finishing up the stereo install this weekend, thanks to...

installed new BTB Products 21 gallon fuel tank As a part of my ongoing quest to get the '72 FJ40 ready for Tahoe... we installed a new BTB Products 21 gallon fuel tank. The kit comes complete with filler neck. We purchased a sender and installed it in the tank, which required some work...

The front door pods are still in process... but we did the same sort of thing. We took MDF and matched it to the door panel, glassed the ring in to fire the speaker appropriately and we will spray it to match. The sub it based on a similar box I saw on a previous thread... except it fires...

Rigid Industries LED lights... you can find them on eBay, amazon or direct through Rigid. Dually D2 Driving Lights and 10" E-Series Light bar on the front Dually floods on the rear connected to the reverse lights --paul

Finished up a rewiring job that included adding some new LED lights on the front and rear. Getting it ready for Tahoe Skiing the week after christmas...

After years of toying around with my 1972 FJ40 rebuild, we finally have gotten serious about correcting problems and refining some items. We decided to take some advice from many people on Ih8mud as we "refined" the stereo in the FJ. One goal was to get the speakers off the floor, where they...