Builds 1966 FJ40 Frame-Off Build (3rd Generation Owner)
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I'm just chasing the threads really to make sure everything goes back together smoothly. Some are pretty crusty
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Got word today, the body is all welded up, and went to primer. Ready to be blocked. Getting there !!!
Making some slow but steady progress, still waiting on the engine at this point. After receiving the replacement center arm assembly it was disassembled, washed, blasted, primed and painted. Here's a comparison shot, the bent to hell 66' version is on top:
They aren't even close and my guess is somebody tried to "fix" this at some point
The new arm is installed now. There are ZERO issues with relay rod to shock clearance using the OME 2.5" suspension. At the closest point during the arc of travel, there is about 1/4" between the relay rod and shock body. At least we can lay this to rest now once and for all.
I added the drag link and steering dampener also. Nothing is torqued currently, just mock up.
They aren't even close and my guess is somebody tried to "fix" this at some point
The new arm is installed now. There are ZERO issues with relay rod to shock clearance using the OME 2.5" suspension. At the closest point during the arc of travel, there is about 1/4" between the relay rod and shock body. At least we can lay this to rest now once and for all.
I added the drag link and steering dampener also. Nothing is torqued currently, just mock up.
It's probably time for a quick update regarding this. The F135 has been in the machine shop and has been honed at .040 over and the entire rotating assembly has been balanced including the nuts/bolts that anchor the pistons/rods. It was supposed to be all wrapped up and ready for pickup this week.
Yesterday morning, I got the call that the crankshaft won't install properly and although shimmed correctly, it "locks" in place after tightening the 4th bearing cap down. This is a guy who's done 10,000 blocks so he knows what he's doing. Long story short is the block itself is a bit tweaked and it now needs to go in and be line bored across all the main bearing journals. In addition to an obvious cost increase, this now sets Jason and I back at least 4 weeks waiting on the machine work. Big time bummer.
Yesterday morning, I got the call that the crankshaft won't install properly and although shimmed correctly, it "locks" in place after tightening the 4th bearing cap down. This is a guy who's done 10,000 blocks so he knows what he's doing. Long story short is the block itself is a bit tweaked and it now needs to go in and be line bored across all the main bearing journals. In addition to an obvious cost increase, this now sets Jason and I back at least 4 weeks waiting on the machine work. Big time bummer.
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We'll- it's been some down time with the build as @Rock40 & I have been waiting for the engine. Thankfully, I think, we are getting close to getting it back to Ross. In the meantime, I've punched off some more small items on the build and had this cool car show poster build with a stand. Turned out cool.
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Stopped by H&S Bodyworks in Bakersfield, Ca this morning. Body & Parts are ready. All blocked and going to paint early next week. The color match sample on the Toyota Spring Green (#T-1028) came out nice as well.
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Awesome
It's missing the clear coat is my guess and base colors tend to change a lot once the clear is applied.
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Yes, I just went and looked at the sample here on the computer and WOW, yeah that isn't even close to what it is in person. Major color difference. I better pull that pic, so noone thinks thats the color. 
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The FJ went to paint Tuesday. Turned out great. As soon as I get back to town, I'll post some more
mattressking
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Progress is phenomenal! Makes me want to pull my 60 off the road and do a frame-off resto.
Keep up the great work!
Keep up the great work!
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Here is the Spring Green true color...
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