Builds My Tucson 40's (2 Viewers)

[JackA]

Thanks for the info.

Ordered up another round of parts yesterday. Don't think I will have this 40 done for the August car show in Prescott. So, I am gonna slow down a bit and enjoy life....lol

Going wheeling next weekend for sure.

 

[Living in the Past]

Installed the 3 point seat belts. Not sure if the were stock in 74, but these are much better than just a lap belt.

Three point seat belts started 1/76 in the US market. Wasn't until 2/78 that seat belts moved from the hard top to the roll bar. Haven't seen any FST in the US made after 1975. Did the three point seat belt requirement starting 1/76 have anything to do with it who knows.

Wish would know earlier about you working on a 74. My 73 has 74 late F155 with the improved oiling system. Not sure the date of the engine in there now. Believe it's either a 70 or 71. My 70 has a early 2F. Seems a common transplant. Have three early cruisers with early 2Fs. At least my 73 FST had the original F155 in the back. Was told it have low compression and tired. P

 

[4Cruisers]

Three point seat belts started 1/76 in the US market.

Wouldn't you know it - my '76 FJ40 was built in 12/75.

 

[Living in the Past]

Wouldn't you know it - my '76 FJ40 was built in 12/75.

My 76 is 10/75. Hard top is need of a little TLC and picked up a set of hard top sides in matching beige. Those also fall in the 1/75-12/75 range. Have a mustard top for ambulance doors and no vent window. Again those were made during 1975 without the seat belt brackets. Do have 77 top with seat belt brackets but vent windows. Just can't catch a break. Could add three point seat belts using one of these options.

Roll bar would be the easiest to undo later.

 

[JackA]

The seats I got came out of a 76 and the roll bar I have is later too. This is why I installed the 3 points for the win. I lucked out.

 

[JackA]

Worked on some easy stuff. Had this oem console in the stash. I reworked the one jack extension to the correct length. Some fresh paint and back in their spot.

 

[cruiserboy14]

Glad to see you don’t have the “oem” bend in your center console! Lol

 

[letterman52]

Glad to see you don’t have the “oem” bend in your center console! Lol

Shoot what does that look like?

 

[JackA]

It was plenty bent, but that is easy to fix.

Cleaned up the jack. I think it's got enough original paint to leave alone.

 

[cruiserboy14]

Shoot what does that look like?

You can see it here. Most people think this is oem, because it’s so common. At one point someone stepped on it… that’s it.

 

[JackA]

Fuel door situation is all locked up now. Learned a lesson about the column lock housing and key cylinder. I drilled mine out to much and broke it. Bought a replacement off Ebay. The new oem lock cylinder and keys are now functioning as they should. Got the rest of the parts to finish off the column. Leaving them off till it's wired though.

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Need to remove a similar cylinder as you did. Any pics of what you mean by “drilled” it out? I would like to prevent a purchase of a new one of possible. Thanks!

Exquisite build!!!

 

[JackA]

To remove the lock cylinder, you need the key and it needs to be in the accessory spot. Then push in the release.
Other wise, carnage may happen. I think if you drill out the release deal, it would be best. Then buy a new lock cylinder.
Or take it to a lock smith......lol

 

[JackA]

Got the dash pads installed. I may have done something backwards on the top one. That or my dash piece is jacked up (kinda looked that way). Either way, it looks cool. I will adjust later.......

 

[JackA]

It's not much, but it's something...lol. Bolted on these corner reflectors. I had one good one and bought another new oem one.

Taking a break this weekend and heading to the mountains to cool off.

 

[A10Driver]

U in Tucson, or Phoenix? Love the progress

 

[JackA]

North Phoenix

 

[letterman52]

Did you check the clearance on the tire carrier before you put the lower side markers on?

 

[sokoloka]

Looks fantastic so far! Are you painting this all in Rustoleum Hunter Green?

 

[JackA]

Did you check the clearance on the tire carrier before you put the lower side markers on?

Are you doubting Mr T? Those are the factory holes. Yes, it fits. I checked just for you.

Looks fantastic so far! Are you painting this all in Rustoleum Hunter Green?

Yes, it is all Rustoleum Hunter Green. Some I spray with a gun, some with the can.