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  1. The Machinist

    Field Crust - Reviving an 1982 Pickup

    In October, I brought home a 1982 pickup that had been sitting in a field for about five years. The truck is virtually rust free and has not been seriously modified, which on my budget is not all that easy to find anymore. Now that I've spent some time working on it, I figured I'd make a thread...
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    Fresh Start For A Tired 60 - 1HZ Conversion

    Back in 2017, I spent the winter and spring getting my 60 running great and through California smog, (along with a bunch of other projects), in anticipation of taking it on a trip to Colorado that August. That trip was awesome and I got to meet a ton of other cruiserheads at the first "Solid...
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    For Sale  1986 FJ60 - SF Bay Area *Sale Postponed*

    ***Sale of the truck is being postponed indefinitely awaiting smog related repairs*** The time is finally here for me to move on to the next truck. I don't really want to sell it, but with a long commute and a desire to do more long distance travel, my 60 just isn't what I need right now. Sort...
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    Crankshaft Pulley About to Fall Off....

    So I found the the source of the engine knock that developed recently.... Has anyone ever known of this happening? What could have caused it?
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    "Cruiser Gold Rush" 2015: Back To Gold Lake For a Second Year! :NorCal:

    I think its about time to get this thread going! Last years inaugural "Cruiser Gold Rush" turned out to be far more successful than @KWalkerM and I anticipated when we first got the ball rolling,... so lets do it again! As with last years event, this is pretty much just a big camping trip with...
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    Best route for a Cruiser into Jackson Wy.?

    At the end of August I'm taking a two week trip to Grand Teton Nat. Park and being that I drive an already slow FJ60 that is going to be loaded down with gear and passengers, I wanted to see if anyone that knows the area has any suggestions of passes to avoid and recommendations of routes to...
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    Anyone up for Northstar next weekend?

    I've been wanting to go back to Northstar since I sold my previous bike a few years ago, and after seeing the video they put out about all the new features and upgrades this season, I REALLY want to make it up there at least once this year! I have my last final exam next friday and the...
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    Does anyone make a 32x10.5 street tire?

    I've been considering picking up a second set of wheels/tires for my truck since I do most of my driving in the city/highway and don't really need to be pushing around my 33x12.5's everyday. I'm also planing a 2,000+ mile round trip to the Tetons this summer that won't involve any offroading...
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    Spring/Summer Lakes Basin Cruiser Trip :NorCal:

    DATES WILL BE JULY 18-20 Camp location: Gold Lake 4x4 Campground Going: @KWalkerM @pilotuku @orangefj45 @gregnash @Fast Eddy @SIZZLE @Finnyfam60 @jcardona1 @hairy_apple @vipergrhd @revoked @landcrshr @Skillet @englaneato @shady @TahoeFJ60 @93yotasr5 @matttaylor1976 @Haring Bagsik @RMutt2017...
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    Any Common Problems With '82 Pickups?

    There's a pretty nice 1982 4x4 pickup for sale in my area and I'm thinking about getting in contact with the owner. Its bone stock, the body seems almost like new and it apparently only has 100k miles on it. Before I go look at used cars I like to be prepared and know what that cars weak...
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    RPM Sharply Drops From 1500 To 1000...

    When I bring the rpms up above 1500 then let off the gas it decelerates normally until it reaches about 1500 rpm, where it sharply falls off to 900-1000 rpm. It does it regardless if the engine is cold or hot, or if its driving or sitting in the driveway. It has no symptoms while the rpms are...
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    Regear Options on a Budget?

    My 60 is my daily driver, and although the "rubber overdrive" from my 33s is nice on the highway it can get annoying in traffic. My commute is mostly city driving and expressways, and the highway time I do have is half spent in parking-lot speed traffic, and half spent cruising at speed on my...
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    Which alternator? 40 or 45 amp?

    The alternator I replaced less than a year ago crapped out on me so I need to order a new one. (never buying parts from Kragen's again) I called Lowe Toyota to get the 'Mud discount but I didn't know which one to order. Should I just go with the 45 amp; its cheaper anyway. EDIT:.... nvm...
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    pinion seal replacement question RTH

    Is the pinion supposed to move around after you take off the joint flange? quick video uploading now
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    Salvageable 88' 62 found on CL

    Thought I'd put this up here, its not mine, nor do i have any plans of making it mine, but from what i can tell in the pics, it probably wouldn't take too much work by someone skilled in metalworking to fix the smashed in door frames, then find replacement doors and get it painted before it was...
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    found vacuum leak source....

    I've been tracking down my vacuum leak today and I think I found it. If im right, it's the bung that goes into the top if the intake manifold and splits off for 3 vacuum hose nipples. I think the leak is coming from the base of the bung where it meets with the manifold. So should I remove it...
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    Question About Brake Rotor Replacement....

    In preparation for whatever the name for the new Surf N' Turf is, I am giving my engine a tune up and I've just ordered all the parts I need to do it. The other parts that needs attention is my brakes, and from what the PO told me, and what I've felt on the highway, the front rotors are warped...
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    A/C Retrofitted,... Now My Idle is too high...

    I had my A/C retrofitted to run R134a today, and when I got home from work and went out to check it out, I noticed that the idle speed was waaaaay too high. It was idling at about 1,000-1,100 with the A/C off, and with it on at about 800-900. Before I took it to the shop it idled at 800-900...
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    RTH: removing dash control panel

    I'm trying to remove the dash panel to check my a/c but I'm not sure how to get it out without it breaking. I remove the 7 screws but is there anything else?
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    Who's 60 is being worked on by Superior 4Wheel Drive in San Jose, Ca?

    I just sold my extra intake/exhaust manifold to Troy Hoffer, owner of Superior 4Wheel Drive, who told me that it was for a customer's 60, just curious if that person is on 'Mud. superior 4wheel drive
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