What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (35 Viewers)

[Judger]

Plan use the same brush guard on my 73 FST. A member I did see trading with gave it to me. Was on his 40 when he got it just wanted it gone.
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I really like the brush guard Dave Gore made years ago but those would require a lot of work to be able to mount the factory PTO winch. The old Specter Off Road should be fairly easy.

We've gotta keep the pair looking similar !

I don't know who the manufacturer of my guard is, because it's similar to the SOR, but it doesn't have the front bends on the plate. Either way I dig the look.

 

[Jdc1]

Started the fuse block bracket on Blue Berry and test fit an aftermarket rim.

 

[Mtntopper]

Pulled the top and blew some dust out of it.

 

[JVZii]

Where did you buy those OEM style hose clamps?

These are from SOR.

 

[MDH33]

Drove my new to me `69 to a farm in the next county to help out a guy with a couple of neglected fj60`s. Longest drive yet with this 40, I've been fixing things and taking it on short trips to get a feel. Runs better and better. I think it`s enjoying attention after 30 years of being idle.

This poor old 60 is too! Fired right up after I bypassed the tank and took the airhorn off the carb to clean the stuck float valve and remove crud from fuel inlet screen. Tank needs to be dropped and rehabbed I think. Fun!

 

[JKIII FJ40]

Busy weekend. Installed super cheap radio ($23), still need to see how it works at highway speed.

 

[JKIII FJ40]

Prepped the front rails and installed a new bumper, an old winch, and a new grill guard. On step closer to being road ready.

 

[JKIII FJ40]

Yesterday I received, stripped, painted and mounted my "new" SOR style brush guard. Very happy with the outcome. Thanks @JKIII FJ40!View attachment 2655509

Looks great, glad you liked it. Man, you work fast on prep, paint and install.

 

[Vae Victus]

Worked on restoring my steering wheel.

 

[tstepp920]

Worked on restoring my steering wheel. View attachment 2656305View attachment 2656306View attachment 2656307View attachment 2656308View attachment 2656309

Tell us more, Tell us more, What did you use to restore?

 

[sogncab]

Tranny and t case got ripped out for a rebuild.

 

[Helipilot]

Ordered a Midland GMRS radio for some upcoming trail rides.

 

[Skreddy]

Tell us more, Tell us more, What did you use to restore?

I see PC-7 cans in the background. I’ve used that a couple times now, it is pretty easy to work with. Looking forward to results pics. How will you paint/finish it?

 

[Vae Victus]

Tell us more, Tell us more, What did you use to restore?

PC-7 Epoxy (gray) and PC-11 (white, a little thinner). So far just cutting the cracks open wide, cutting some “stitches” across them, filling with PC-7, waiting 24 hrs, sanding, repeating with PC-11 so I can see it in the smaller holes and divots.

Rinse, repeat.

Then, I’ll either Cerakote or prime, sand again, prime again, and paint.

Trying to reach @Birdhead who is down with a bad back to get more of the process as he is the pro.

 

[mattressking]

Found the wire for the room light, it was missing the wire between the lamp and a pillar, whipped one up using a nice long piece of oem wire and some bullet connectors, installed LEDs and a few other bits and bobs that were missing.

 

[elderber]

Took her out on a photography expedition.

 

[Goldbug]

Looks a lot like mine when I got it, tow bar and all. A little compound, wax, and polish and that paint will shine right up.

I'm two weekends late. I bought a '75 from Green River Wyoming and drove it home to Ventura.

 

[Engineer8000]

Drove my new to me `69 to a farm in the next county to help out a guy with a couple of neglected fj60`s. Longest drive yet with this 40, I've been fixing things and taking it on short trips to get a feel. Runs better and better. I think it`s enjoying attention after 30 years of being idle.

This poor old 60 is too! Fired right up after I bypassed the tank and took the airhorn off the carb to clean the stuck float valve and remove crud from fuel inlet screen. Tank needs to be dropped and rehabbed I think. Fun!

Looks like Story county. I graduated from ISU in 86.

 

[BearBio]

The "Mud Sloth" goes into the shop on Wednesday. Will get: Ignition switch moved, radiator flushed and new hoses, a drip in the PTO fixed, Warn M47 hubs rebuilt and a new steering wheel installed.
Then I will install console, finish up exterior,
Then a stereo/radio and new window felts for doors.

At the same time, I will be installing a roof basket and bull bar on the wife's '19 4Runner.

Sorting Recovery, First Aid, maps, etc from 3 vehicles into 2.

 

[flee]

Busy weekend. Installed super cheap radio ($23), still need to see how it works at highway speed.

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So funny, I added the same radio to fill a PO cut-out!
You won't be able to hear it while driving though. ):