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  1. unstable_geek

    Builds 1965 FJ45lv build up/resto thread

    Gotta cime in and say well done mate. Love hearing a vehicle start for the first time. Here's to seeing it move under its own power!
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    Builds 1965 FJ45lv build up/resto thread

    Yep - the gumption trap. So awesome that it is known :) I too have read that book dozens of times, in fact, I have bought it half a dozen times, and given it away to people who I think would get something out of it. In the book, the main guy's friend buys an expensive BMW motorcycle mostly...
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    Builds 1965 FJ45lv build up/resto thread

    Point well taken, however there is something to be said about having such a sweet shop and tools as what we've seen in these pictures. Having the space to work comfortably is very important IMHO. Might sound weird, but there is a book called "Zen and the Art of Motorcyle Maintenance" and it...
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    Builds 1965 FJ45lv build up/resto thread

    only thing I can think of, is perhaps making it flush to the blower box, and not the dash... might look a little tidier, although, it will be harder to fab ....
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    75 40 brake problems

    I second Pin_head's comments, I have 4 whell drums, and I know that my drums are too worn and need replacing. I also know that my wheel cylinders are pretty shot too - since I have to take the drum off to adjust them. The symptoms to describe are exactly the same as what I have - I have to...
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    Newly Purchased 72 FJ40

    Its On the Road! I'm borrowing a roof from Dave while I get the thing road ready, and this way its out of his garage. what's left - speedo cable - e-brake cable - tires - rear brakes - front seat - replace blown headlight - passenger door sag I ordered in the brakes...
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    Builds 1965 FJ45lv build up/resto thread

    bench or bucket I'm torn. I like the comfort of buckets, but I love the appeal of the bench. Fred Eaglesmith would choose a bench :)
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    Newly Purchased 72 FJ40

    Long time - No Post The head gasket finally arrived from CCOT, so Dave and Pete tore down the engine. I was away when they did it, but I was there when they put it back together. Blown Head Gasket The damage is quite clear. Also, they found that the spark plug in cylinder 6 was not...
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    Builds 1965 FJ45lv build up/resto thread

    but you did it nonetheless. Hats of to you mate.
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    Newly Purchased 72 FJ40

    yep - straight from balsting to priming. Didn't want to wait for any surface rust to start. Why Zerorust? Dunno really - the sandblasting place had them for sale, and another guy said that this stuff was better than others for reason which I can't quite remember. Something about paints not...
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    Newly Purchased 72 FJ40

    Thanks, I'm just dying to by finished already. More updates: Dave, Pete and I took some parts to the sandblasting place, and after about an hours we had it done. Then it was on to the primer. This is the primer the small parts the temporary spray booth Next time I'll...
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    Newly Purchased 72 FJ40

    Head Gasket on its way...
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    Newly Purchased 72 FJ40

    Well - didn't get the windows out last night, but prepped the spare tire holder, breaking more bolts, more drill bits, and another easy out. There's got to be an easier way. Started looking at the wiring harness and other assorted cables in the dash. To do this, had to first remove the dash...
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    Newly Purchased 72 FJ40

    CCOT and heater CCOT were waiting for my to respond to an email I didn't get approving the shipping fee of $25. Darn - now its another week away. In the mean time then, we are prepping the walls of my cruiser, and alot of parts from Big Dave's and Pete's. So Today we will take out the...
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    Post your pics of your clean daily driven FJ40's

    nice rig terrahwk! Which part of Adelaide you live? I grew up in Hallett Cove.....
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    Newly Purchased 72 FJ40

    More Sanding My arms hurt. Last night I finished sanding the roof down to the point where its ready for the fiberglass resin to go on. Hopefully that will fill the pock marks and make it smooth. Today after work I'll start on getting the side walls ready. Pop the glass and give it a...
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    Newly Purchased 72 FJ40

    Start Sanding the top http://travel.infinitylimited.net/72FJ40/Sep_19/ Bought an orbital palm sander from Canadian Tire, on sale $10. Finished half the roof, used one whole piece of 100 grit.
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    Newly Purchased 72 FJ40

    Hey - the flames may not rock, but they sure brought out the ladies :) Shirts off for Kiprusoff!
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    Newly Purchased 72 FJ40

    The Truck Taking the Roof apart Scraping out the foam lining The rain gutter. Some rust in the corners. Big Dave reckons that sandblasting and painting should be enough The rain guard at the front of the roof. We had thought about keeping it in place, but there was a missing...
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    Newly Purchased 72 FJ40

    Hi all, Starting a thread on my newly purchased 1972 FJ40. It came half finished from Dom, who got sick of it and gave it to Big Dave. Big Dave is going to help me get it ready to go. Currently, the [updated] work list is: * replace head gasket (only running on 4 cylinders at the mo)...
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