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    Question: Declogging a Blocked Radiator/Thermostat/Hoses

    I was hoping it didn't have to come to that, but was kind of expecting it. I will take a look tomorrow morning, hopefully it isn't as bad as it looks. I'm not gonna hold my breath though. I wasn't able to find much information on such a severe blockage other than advice to try to dissolve with...
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    Question: Declogging a Blocked Radiator/Thermostat/Hoses

    I tried searching for a thread that could help me with my current issue with my Cruiser build/revival but didn't see anything that seemed similar. Started a separate thread from my build thread for troubleshooting this issue. Last weekend, I got my Dad's old cruiser running again but had a...
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    1977 FJ40

    Thanks guys! I am really grateful to my PawPaw, he was amazing. I hope my Dad is watching over me and isn't to mad about me fumbling through getting his cruiser working again. I hear you, I want to get her running and drive around for a bit before I do any heavy restoration!
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    1977 FJ40

    Now to get her started again! Unfortunately didn't get too many pictures of these steps :/ Clean out the mouse nests, dirt, and junk piled up on the inside! Gave her a good hose down and clean. I inspected everything for any issues & replaced all the fluids. There had been a bit of an...
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    1977 FJ40

    I started with getting it from Pensacola area, down to my home in Ocala, Florida. Truck, trailer, some muscle from (my mom, my uncle, and my step dad, and me), and a full weekend later, it was home and ready to begin.
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    1977 FJ40

    Hey I've been creeping on the forums for a bit, but decided that I finally needed to document some of the results of my build so far. I have gotten a bunch of info from IH8MUD and you guys have helped me get to where I am now without even knowing it. I am sure mine isn't the only story like...
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