What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (65 Viewers)

[Strategic1]

Still have steering issues & bump steer. Mate helping out & is going to rebuild the steering box so enjoyed an early morning terror drive down to his workshop this emoticon is a good representation of how she drives on the upside he's also going to install the aircon at the same time Have that waiting time for him to get it done in between paying jobs, but better than my ham fisted potato farmer hands working on it

 

[gator25]

Watching paint dryView attachment 1427475

Where's the BEER?

 

[gator25]

Can you guys tell me what these 3 wires go to. On a '75 40, they come out of the center of the firewall, thru the small grommet. I think one is for the temp sensor?? But I can't find the other 2 on the wiring diagram...View attachment 1423989

Got my harness in boxes right now but if I remember right, oil sender is yellow with black stripe, temp sender yellow with green stripe. @Coolerman has wiring diagrams. Maybe someone will post a link, that's above my paygrade.

 

[65swb45]

Rebuilt and installed a different D40 1bbl carb on the LWB to save on down-time. The 45 has been making daily appearances at the home improvement store as work on the new office progresses.

 

[sterling]

Where's the BEER?

In maaah belly!

 

[imyahucklbrry]

Watching paint dryView attachment 1427475

You use that marine paint for the outer side of the top? Looks mighty fine!

 

[jfz80]

New air filter, power steering pump and reservior, belts, and water pump pulley after the old one gave up last week.

 

[sterling]

You use that marine paint for the outer side of the top? Looks mighty fine!

Yes sir, all is well except for pollen and those stupid small bugs that smear blood real bad when you smash em typical Georgia this time of year as you know.
We shall see, going to sand and recoat after the boys soccer game at 1.Going to use the better knap of roller on round 2 of the application.
Cheers,
Ryan

 

[swelltimes]

Prepping hardtop parts...............waiting on more weatherstripView attachment 1424238

If you're looking for a cheap alternative to the big seal that goes b/tw top and sides, check out my thread here:
hard top to sides weather strip alternate

 

[imyahucklbrry]

With all my meager $$$ being squirreled away for a future power steering upgrade, I'm working on several funds cheap/labor intensive projects... one of which is the 'great rusty steelies repair adventure'. While it goes without saying that blasting and powder coating would have been nice and likely very pretty, I have discovered new forearm and hand muscle aches with my cheapskate methods!
Got the backsides all cleaned up, primed and painted first then moved on to the fronts...

Front after paint remover and scrub/sand/scrub/sand/scrub etc...... there was a silver paint covering the original paint which is what I really wanted gone!

Used a 2K primer

Paint next

 

[hooter]

Installed 2.5 OME lift.


40 went from 'squat' ....

to 'pounce' !!

It has a bit of the typical OME driver side lean...
Guess I'll drive it a bit and see how it settles out before I shim it. Kinda annoying, but the overall stance and ride are much improved.



hOOter

 

[imyahucklbrry]

Installed 2.5 OME lift.


40 went from 'squat' ....
View attachment 1428010


to 'pounce' !!

View attachment 1428011


It has a bit of the typical OME driver side lean...
Guess I'll drive it a bit and see how it settles out before I shim it. Kinda annoying, but the overall stance and ride are much improved.



hOOter

Crap... now I have another 'want it' project
Looks good!

 

[Michael B]

I finished and installed the PS resevior. What a time consuming task that turned out to be!

 

[Tancruiser]

Installed my rebuilt 3 speed in the LV only to find out the shift linkage on an Lv is different than a 40 and now I get to do it again .

 

[emac]

I drove mine this week. It never gets old.

 

[dustinuhls]

Installed 2.5 OME lift.


40 went from 'squat' ....
View attachment 1428010


to 'pounce' !!

View attachment 1428011


It has a bit of the typical OME driver side lean...
Guess I'll drive it a bit and see how it settles out before I shim it. Kinda annoying, but the overall stance and ride are much improved.



hOOter

Looks good. For some reason, I've never experienced the "Cruiser Lean". Even on original springs it sit level. I hope you don't regret not going 4". I debated between the 2.5 and 4 inch lift, and I'm glad I went 4".

 

[Jdc1]

Media blasted yesterday. No ugly surprises.

 

[Michael B]

@Jdc1 that is a very clean tub!

 

[Jdc1]

@Jdc1 that is a very clean tub!

Thanks, it's had alot of metal work and mocking up done. One of the cleanest I've seen in OH.

 

[bikersmurf]

@pngunme
I just read the news... I'm sorry for your loss Danny. I dread the day I need to say goodbye to mine. I'll be saying a prayer for you tonight.