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- #41
I read somewhere the clips to hold the emblem on the grill were NLA. Here's the one I used.
Builds 10/79 40 Rolling Resto
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- #42
Since this truck has an Aqualu tub, I haven't felt pressure to keep it all original. That said, I have used OEM parts wherever possible. One example of this is the wheels. They are powder coated, chrome 60 wheels. I like the look of the white wheels with the Freeborn.
Huge difference from day 1 !
Since I have only started reading this a few hours ago…it just looks fantastic.
Since I have only started reading this a few hours ago…it just looks fantastic.
Chungas Revenge
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Since this truck has an Aqualu tub, I haven't felt pressure to keep it all original. That said, I have used OEM parts wherever possible.
For sure. With the Aq tub you can keep it in the “spirit” of originality when needed.
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Got together for another work day yesterday. Installed a Console - CCOT's FJ40 Classic Console w/Stereo Den - https://www.coolcruisers.com/conccotfj.html console, with upholders! Looks great and should work well!
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Also got the winch, fairlead and bumper installed. Looking better!
This is turning out great
tlaporte
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Looks great! Any mounting issues or considerations when using the winch and fairlead with the OEM bumper?
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@knuckle47
Thanks for prompting me to go back and look at the pics from when I bought it. Man, this truck was ugly!
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Thank you! As usual, it is taking longer than expected. Bu it is looking good now!
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Yes. The PO had welded angle iron to mount the winch which made things easy. The problem was the fairlead. My crew fabbed up brackets for the fairlead. Worked out well!
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Bought some two part undercoating/rust preventative from Eastwood and coated the underbelly. Really dressed it up! Also added some Bilsteins from City Racer.
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Well, the first drive was to the gas station. It made it but then would not start after. Luckily it was close, so we could tow it back with the spare LX. After replacing the fuel filter, all was good.
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Well, I have a few odds and ends left but I'm calling it done-ish. Won't there always be a few things to do? Am cosidering adding electic power steering.
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This just in, photo of my truck’s original tub.
