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Just spare us the orange parts.
Builds 1966 FJ40 Frame-Off Build (3rd Generation Owner) (1 Viewer)
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The skidplate is covered in 51 years of dirt, grease and petrified leaves
I scraped it with a metal scraper first then it was degreased further and pressure washed. There are two fairly substantial dents on the skidplate, I'll straighten them before powdercoat. This is probably at least 2lbs of crap which came off of it.
I moved on to the differentials and after setting up some sawhorses (with straps so they couldn't open up further) and I attacked the last of the orange paint. I used Jasco heavy duty stripper (it will burn your skin) along with a very heavy wire wheel to get this crap all off.
This is the front differential where grease and gear oil mixed and just had a party together. It was horrible, like 10 out of 10 disgusting. Jason, I used over 2 full cans of brake clean and a bristle brush to flush the majority of the crap out. It's now clean and ready for primer.
I scraped it with a metal scraper first then it was degreased further and pressure washed. There are two fairly substantial dents on the skidplate, I'll straighten them before powdercoat. This is probably at least 2lbs of crap which came off of it.
I moved on to the differentials and after setting up some sawhorses (with straps so they couldn't open up further) and I attacked the last of the orange paint. I used Jasco heavy duty stripper (it will burn your skin) along with a very heavy wire wheel to get this crap all off.
This is the front differential where grease and gear oil mixed and just had a party together. It was horrible, like 10 out of 10 disgusting. Jason, I used over 2 full cans of brake clean and a bristle brush to flush the majority of the crap out. It's now clean and ready for primer.
Primer...
Color... Now I'll put this away for later.
Color... Now I'll put this away for later.
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Jason, I've been eye ballin' this rig on the local Photo Adds for quite some time now. I always knew it had potential but it was beyond my patiencs and monetary level . Good on ya for bringing it back to life! Looking forward to seeing the finished truck. Hope you make it to the rally/ swap meet at the end of April.
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Jason, I've been eye ballin' this rig on the local Photo Adds for quite some time now. I always knew it had potential but it was beyond my patients and monotary level . Good on ya for bringing it back to life! Looking forward to seeing the finished truck. Hope you make it to the rally/ swap meet at the end of April.
Thanks Dave. Appreciate the kind words. @Rock40 is doing a fantastic job with this project and the progress is impressive also. I look forward to meeting the crew on Sat. Apr. 29th also. Talk soon.
Jason-
Brake drums were turned this morning (they are all OEM Toyota) and this is the last pile of parts which will be on its way to powdercoat this afternoon.
Jason and I are hunting for another block currently and I guess in some way, compiling parts for several different routes this build may go. I picked up this F145 cheap on CL, like $50 cheap...
And here is why...
The block is toast. You can't see it in the photo but the whole top portion of the fuel pump sealing surface is caved in. I was told the 40 (likely a 69') was in a single vehicle crash and the CL seller pulled the engine from the 40 owner. My guess is the frame crumpled enough to crush the fuel pump and in turn crush the block. Too bad, it's a clean block.
Super custom aftermarket oil filter setup...I've never seen anything like it before. the bracket appears TIG welded and is good enough quality that I wonder if this was actually produced by somebody?? The oil drain is brazed into the passenger side of the oil pan. I've seen this on Toyota turbo diesels before, not on an old "F".
And here is why...
The block is toast. You can't see it in the photo but the whole top portion of the fuel pump sealing surface is caved in. I was told the 40 (likely a 69') was in a single vehicle crash and the CL seller pulled the engine from the 40 owner. My guess is the frame crumpled enough to crush the fuel pump and in turn crush the block. Too bad, it's a clean block.
Super custom aftermarket oil filter setup...I've never seen anything like it before. the bracket appears TIG welded and is good enough quality that I wonder if this was actually produced by somebody?? The oil drain is brazed into the passenger side of the oil pan. I've seen this on Toyota turbo diesels before, not on an old "F".
The valve rocker assembly is in good shape and the head itself appears to be also. All Toyota valves
This right here, may have been my favorite part of tearing this engine apart. The chunk of RTV was stuck in a water jacket passage between the head the short block....
I kept pulling on it and it just kept coming out. HUGE chunk of RTV! I guarantee that no water was flowing here.
This right here, may have been my favorite part of tearing this engine apart. The chunk of RTV was stuck in a water jacket passage between the head the short block....
I kept pulling on it and it just kept coming out. HUGE chunk of RTV! I guarantee that no water was flowing here.
Mira and I are about to tear down this donor transfer case while sad old engine blocks look on in the background. This look says "Another one, REALLY!". I think I have 8 or 9 spares now...
The $50 engine/transmission/transfer combo just paid for itself as the internals of this case are probably the best I've ever seen on a used case. Little to zero wear and I'll be exchanging quite a few parts when I rebuild Jason's 66' transfer case.
Here we go...good donor replacement parts are on the left, super worn 66' parts on the right. I'm replacing the 4WD front output shaft, 4WD nosecone hub, HI/LO shift fork and HI/LO shift collar. The thrust washers or just for comparison.
Jason, the engagement side on you HI/LO shift fork is pretty much worn down to nothing.
This is on of the thrust washers from the 66'. It's wrecked. I think that it sucked up a needle bearing from the 4WD output shaft when that bearing came apart.
The $50 engine/transmission/transfer combo just paid for itself as the internals of this case are probably the best I've ever seen on a used case. Little to zero wear and I'll be exchanging quite a few parts when I rebuild Jason's 66' transfer case.
Here we go...good donor replacement parts are on the left, super worn 66' parts on the right. I'm replacing the 4WD front output shaft, 4WD nosecone hub, HI/LO shift fork and HI/LO shift collar. The thrust washers or just for comparison.
Jason, the engagement side on you HI/LO shift fork is pretty much worn down to nothing.
This is on of the thrust washers from the 66'. It's wrecked. I think that it sucked up a needle bearing from the 4WD output shaft when that bearing came apart.
Transfer case went together (partially) this morning. The covers are off at powdercoating and the bolts are being yellow zinc plated so this was as far as I could get it.
Idler shaft in...mainshaft going in....
Front output installed along with HI/LO shift fork
Done for now
Idler shaft in...mainshaft going in....
Front output installed along with HI/LO shift fork
Done for now
Spent most of the morning and part of the afternoon prepping and cleaning front axle parts for primer and paint. Chased all the threaded holes with a tap, washed with brake cleaner, washed with xylene, then on to primer.
Done....off to the bathroom for storage now....
Done....off to the bathroom for storage now....
Driveshafts went in early this week to Drivelines NW in Everett. I attempted to replace the U-joints and actually gave up. the bearing cups were stuck SOLID.
This is exactly how the shafts came out of the truck. When I pulled them out of storage, I noted that the rear shaft (lower in pic) was obviously out of "phase".
The front shaft was puking part of the felt seal out.
This is exactly how the shafts came out of the truck. When I pulled them out of storage, I noted that the rear shaft (lower in pic) was obviously out of "phase".
The front shaft was puking part of the felt seal out.
I got the call back from Drivelines NW this morning. They'll install the new joints but the splines on both shafts are worn to the point that they cannot effectively balance them. He said it doesn't take much wear to create this issue and I believe they try to balance shafts at either 3,000 or 4,000 rpm. For FJ40 speeds, it'll probably be unnoticeable.
For fun, I crawled under my HDJ80 and noted that the rear driveshaft in it also has some play in the splines. As does my 84' Toyota 4WD truck. I don't notice vibrations in either of those trucks however.
For fun, I crawled under my HDJ80 and noted that the rear driveshaft in it also has some play in the splines. As does my 84' Toyota 4WD truck. I don't notice vibrations in either of those trucks however.
Very easy to do steering wheel. Not a big secret. Eastwood has a kit. Just epoxy and a top coat of paint. Not rocket science.I think the guy who did your steering wheel and light switch sold me a restored cluster. I can tell by the shiny nature of what he did and how he lays out the picture. He likes to polish things up. He does pretty good work and will certainly let you know
His stuff on ebay is super pricey but its always quality.
Steam clean.
I think people are a little apprehensive because steering wheels are not cheap and they don't want to mess it up. I followed this guys video and mine came out perfect.
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Back at it today. Picked up the seats from the local upholstery shop here in Bakersfield. Turned out great..
Before and afters:
Before and afters:
And guess what's back...
Here it is, ready for assembly. Much to our chagrin however, our fabulous USPS system managed to completely lose one box of mostly OEM hardware which was on it's way to plating. Jason and I are playing major catch up with that now trying to determine what, exactly is missing prior to assembly. MAJOR headache.
