What did you do with your 60 this weekend? (31 Viewers)

[dogcruiser]

The hard line in the last picture is kinked and partially crushed.

Good eye! Brakes and brake lines are on the punch list with the knuckle sandwich and some other items. It’s headed to @cruisermatt at the end of this week for a much needed refresh.

 

[cheeese]

@RodrigzCrzr with gas prices the way they are, you may lose slightly fewer mpg on the freeway with that roof box pushed back further

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

@RodrigzCrzr with gas prices the way they are, you may lose slightly fewer mpg on the freeway with that roof box pushed back further

So are you saying to move the box further back?

 

[cheeese]

yes, I suppose that could have been clearer— moving the box back will have less impact on your mpg. If it's as far back as it will go before the open hatch touches, the air won't catch it as much vs being right above the windshield.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

yes, I suppose that could have been clearer— moving the box back will have less impact on your mpg. If it's as far back as it will go before the open hatch touches, the air won't catch it as much vs being right above the windshield.

Ok
Thanks I will do that.

 

[Zjohnsonua]

drag force = 0.5 * coefficient of drag * air density * frontal area * velocity squared

Moving the box will do little to affect drag coefficient - the truck is still a brick. Slow down, or get the load off the roof and onto a trailer.

Or buy the gas and enjoy the trip. It's just money. We'll make more.

 

[4runner2FJ60]

This reminds me of the "Myth Busters" where they debunked the age old tailgate down pickup mileage thing. Tailgate down was worst mileage.

 

[Hojack]

Headed to the mountains for a relaxing Sunday outing to our favorite lake, still a hidden treasure with nobody at the lake but us and our friends. Caught some Brook Trout fly fishing, climbed a talus slope, and just chillaxed. The destination is almost as good as the drive in the 60…

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

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Headed to the mountains for a relaxing Sunday outing to our favorite lake, still a hidden treasure with nobody at the lake but us and our friends. Caught some Brook Trout fly fishing, climbed a talus slope, and just chillaxed. The destination is almost as good as the drive in the 60…

That’s is some beautiful scenery!

 

[Godwin]

More fieldwork in the Kisatchie National Forest in SW Louisiana. Been dry so road conditions have been mild but dusty at times. I'd rather deal with some mud than dust clouds that envelope the whole truck. No need for 4WD or even low range this week. This shot was taken at the end of a FS road that sees little use and is becoming overgrown with shrubs and low hanging trees. I drive it to get to one of the field sites.

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[YooperCruiser]

Got started on phase two. Pulled the turbo, down pipe and manifold to do some heat wrapping, also throwing in new injectors and adding an intercooler. Had to order a long narrow trans cooler to make room. If everything comes in this week should be able to finish it next weekend.

 

[adamsfly]

Replaced all the vacuum tubing and PCV valve. Probably had 50 small vacuum leaks. It's the little things that can matter the most sometime. The car has been sitting awaiting my body man to fetch it and finish the body and paint so during this time I would start the car about once a month to keep seals from drying out and I noticed that after it warmed up a fair amount of smoke rolling out from the engine bay. My thought was while it sits the valve cover must be leaking so oil is on the exhaust manifold so I did a really good cleaning but the same results. Dang! and then ! I wonder if the PCV valve is bad. Duh, Voila! all good.

 

[KlickitatPhil]

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Headed to the mountains for a relaxing Sunday outing to our favorite lake, still a hidden treasure with nobody at the lake but us and our friends. Caught some Brook Trout fly fishing, climbed a talus slope, and just chillaxed. The destination is almost as good as the drive in the 60…

What gauges are those? Also, nice Hood.

 

[Hojack]

What gauges are those? Also, nice Hood.

Speedhut gauges.

Speedhut Gauges in your 60... wow! Best money spent!

I found this picture of a FJ60 instrument panel converted to Speedhut gauges. The gauges look really well and can be customized depending on what you want. Color choices, etc. Has anybody converted their panel? Look to have a great warranty. Closer look at the gauges. Speedometer/ Tach combo...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[JamesR]

Installed a rear fuse box with master switch and switch panel. I didn't want to remove the rear panels when I needed to replace fuses so I went with installing it on the inside of the washer door.

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

It’s not the weekend but…

 

[himhj60]

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Mock up on the intercooler, radiator and SPAL fan shroud is done. Will get this assy sealed up next week.

New Denso condenser, stainless battery tray, new OEM hood latch, cable, overflow bottle with hose and cap.

Building the AC hoses next week and tie into the evaporator and dryer.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

I have brought back the international language logo non-USA FJ60 Choke Knob back from the dead …

 

[JayDoc]

Posing at a carwash fundraiser.