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[cruisedeisel]

24V? I might have one

All good!!! Thanks! I finally figured out my stupidity.

 

[cruisedeisel]

Well it sure is nice to get the top off but now I have more work ahead of me. I just picked up a pint of Toyota sky blue to finish up the tub sills, top of the front window frame and bottom of the hard top sills. Sure is nice to have the vitamin D on your face and wind in your hair...

SUPER STOKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[cruiserpilot]

Have you folded the windshield frame and looked at the condition of the metal under the gasket?

 

[bikersmurf]

The easy and sketchy way to take off your Landcruiser top.

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Couple thoughts…
1) be certain the latches on your kickout windows are fully latched. I had my kickout windows partially open when I had some helpers lift it off. In the process one of them pushed the window closed… when we lifted the roof off, it snapped the latch when it bumped the roll bar. Unless Steve has a spare window latch, there may not be any.

2) I’d lift both sides up and slip a scrap of lumber between the top and the 1/4s before hoisting it off… I’d hate to see what would happen to a hardtop if something caught while lifting it off with a loader. Although I’m sure you’ve considered it, someone else might copy your idea after having a few, and fold their top in 1/2.

 

[seapotato]

Makes me think if I was less bleary-eyed this morning I'd take the roof off mine for the road trip today.


Looking good.

 

[cruisedeisel]

Have you folded the windshield frame and looked at the condition of the metal under the gasket?

I have not but now I will. I will paint it as well. Thanks for the tips.

 

[cruisedeisel]

Couple thoughts…
1) be certain the latches on your kickout windows are fully latched. I had my kickout windows partially open when I had some helpers lift it off. In the process one of them pushed the window closed… when we lifted the roof off, it snapped the latch when it bumped the roll bar. Unless Steve has a spare window latch, there may not be any.

2) I’d lift both sides up and slip a scrap of lumber between the top and the 1/4s before hoisting it off… I’d hate to see what would happen to a hardtop if something caught while lifting it off with a loader. Although I’m sure you’ve considered it, someone else might copy your idea after having a few, and fold their top in 1/2.

Hahaha! "after having a few". This cruiser is built half cut. Maybe closer to full cut.

 

[crustyBJ60]

Hahaha! "after having a few". This cruiser is built half cut. Maybe closer to full cut.

ALWAYS turns out better after a few beers

 

[seapotato]

I have not but now I will. I will paint it as well. Thanks for the tips.

I've always put sealant on the bottom side of that gasket. Kinda glue it to the truck. Seems to reduce the leaks.

Especially when the seal is old and hard.

I goop it up right before putting the windshield back up so it gets clamped down.

 

[cruisedeisel]

Stock and heavily modified. Greencruisers FJ40 is a beast!

 

[seapotato]

Stock and heavily modified. Greencruisers FJ40 is a beast!

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Cj5 license plate tho...ouch

 

[bikersmurf]

Stock and heavily modified. Greencruisers FJ40 is a beast!

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Cool looking rig, I'd like to see more of it. I've got fender skirts just like his. I never got around to bending up the tubing I have to make a set fenders like his. I may yet... for now the crack whore fenders are covering the front wheels.

 

[cruisedeisel]

Cool looking rig, I'd like to see more of it. I've got fender skirts just like his. I never got around to bending up the tubing I have to make a set fenders like his. I may yet... for now the crack whore fenders are covering the front wheels.

Marcus, aka "greencruiser" on IH8mud has an old build thread on it. He has been on stealth mode since but is a major cruiser dude. We grew up together and fell in love with cruisers at the same time. I will see if I can find the link.

 

[cruisedeisel]

Cj5 license plate tho...ouch

Hahaha! For a cruiser guy that's rock bottom for sure. lol. Good eye! Hopefully your discovery doesn't lead him to suicidal thoughts.

 

[cruisedeisel]

greencruiser round 2

so I built my cruiser up over the years from many different parts and its worked quite well with soa 305qjet stock 4spd and 4.10s welded rear with 60 srprings and traction bar on 37s. but the qjet just wasnt as good as i wanted when in real steep situations aswell the gearing just wasnt enough...

forum.ih8mud.com

There it is. A serious rock eating machine.

 

[cruisedeisel]

Ahhhh much better. The sills are in excellent condition. Same with the bottom of the hard top. Floor pans are going to be the last of the fabricating to do. But for now its all pleasure baby! Cruising with free fuel, ahhh life is good!

 

[cruisedeisel]

Maybe I should slap a stereo in the cruiser today?

 

[seapotato]

Maybe I should slap a stereo in the cruiser today?

It's not loud enough in there?

 

[cruisedeisel]

So I found a Clarion 24 volt stereo for $250 dollars. Unless you guys have any better tips for a 24 volt system then I will lean that way.

 

[cruisedeisel]

It's not loud enough in there?

Its actually pleasantly quiet as there are no exhaust leaks and the muffler works pretty good.