1961 FJ40 Hardtop.....rattle can rebuild (1 Viewer)
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Jack... maybe I missed something; where’s the hood in all of these pics?
Hey Jack! Awesome thread, absolutely love the cruiser!
Just curious how do you register those old plates? I thought they couldn't be transferred?
Just curious how do you register those old plates? I thought they couldn't be transferred?
Living in the Past
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Jack are you running original bib lights? I know the bib off my early 61 has wiring for two elements. Has forks on all three wires so guessing both hot were wired to the strip on the fender. Any pictures I had of the oldest one I believe are lost on a dead computer hard drive. Once I clear out the garage some I need to lift of a axle. Maybe could give me a hand. Get a earlier start could uncover the or 61 and get a better look including any wiring.
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These bib lights are new ones. I am just using some bits and pieces from other harnesses to get it going for now. I have noticed a 2 element bulb in the bib light and wonder why it was?
I would like to check out some more items when your ready. Just gimme a call when you need a hand too. Was cool to see all your Cruiser stuff yesterday.
I would like to check out some more items when your ready. Just gimme a call when you need a hand too. Was cool to see all your Cruiser stuff yesterday.
Living in the Past
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All the bib lights are for dual element lamps. Just a matter of soldering in another wire to have both elements working. The higher wattage element is the one that will be added.
Wow!
Living in the Past
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Got the rear harness done. Took it for another test spin up and down the block. Throttle stuck, thought the motor was gonna blow. Luckily I shut it down in time. Good stuff.
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Wasn't that sticking accelerator pedal part of the Toyota recall. Do I see a law suit in your future? Have to do a trip the other way around and head up to visit you and look at your progress.
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I had to build a main harness from some donors. Luckily the 1961 harness has very few circuits. I got it all done and started fitting and terminating it into the truck. Its almost ready for some miles.
Got it all insured and plan to hit the MVD tomorrow for registration.
Got it all insured and plan to hit the MVD tomorrow for registration.
middlecalf
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Well that’s a fun thing to do sitting by the fire!
Living in the Past
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X2 guessing temperatures were in the eighties when you did it. Must have needed a big fire to keep warm.
ick...that's an easy 8 degrees higher than it should ever be
tahoe40/45
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Those amber bib lights don't look right. 
Are you still looking for one of these?
Are you still looking for one of these?
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