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    Parking brake cable routing question - 1974 40

    Here you go. This is a 74. Next to the brake booster.
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    JT Outfitters issues?

    At least he was polite……
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    Parking brake cable routing question - 1974 40

    It’s pretty high in the firewall
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    My mid-life dream revival FJ40 resto-mod build

    Doing some longterm planning today. Is it fair to just plan on replacing all window seals once I remove them? I’m guessing 40 year old rubber won’t be very pliable.
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    1966 FJ 40 3 to 4 speed transmission swap

    Yeah the dowels arnt meant to take all the weight they are more for lining everything up. I’d use a wide pair of bolts like 3 and 9 o’clock vs the 2 tops. Having them long lets you get a straight shot as you get through the clutch and in to the pilot bearing.
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    My mid-life dream revival FJ40 resto-mod build

    Thx. I kinda thought so.
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    My mid-life dream revival FJ40 resto-mod build

    Why yes I did thanks.
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    1966 FJ 40 3 to 4 speed transmission swap

    Get 2 extra bolts for the bellhousing longer than needed, Cut the heads off. And use them as alignment dowels to help align the bell housing bolts and to help hold the weight while fitting. I like to cut in a slot on each one after cutting the head off to be able to use a flat screwdriver to...
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    Old Man Emu Leaf Spring Identification

    Shouldn’t the arrows point forward?
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    My mid-life dream revival FJ40 resto-mod build

    Well kroil, 5/16 Jis bits and my half inch impact made short work of the windshield bolts. Pulled the rh front fender and the front bib today. More broken bolts…… Question of the day. So this is a 74 would have had a F motor but it has a 2F. Any guesses as to what’s going on with the fuel...
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    The Faux 45

    Location for rack?
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    My mid-life dream revival FJ40 resto-mod build

    Thx everyone kroil was my next step although I assumed the star washers were the problem not the threads. I did try the hammer impact driver but do not have the jis bit so maybe I hunt that down too. I’ll also heat. Not worried about paint as it comming off anyways. Just thought I’d ask before...
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    My mid-life dream revival FJ40 resto-mod build

    Still just pulling apart. It’s slow going between daughters sports and the brakes my human body needs. I have sourced a few small parts from mudders A couple questions any tips for removing the windshield hinge bolts. I put my impact on it already and nothing. I guess I can get driver for...
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    Ashtray replacement

    I l I’me that use for the ashtray that’s great idea. I love the wood dash. I’ve been planning on doing g black walnut dash and lower crash pads. Thought I was being totally original. Guess everything g has been done. Thanks for sharing.
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    Show me your rear! 40

    Thats really nice looking.
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