Builds 1969 FJ40 Father / Son Build

[65swb45]

Thanks- yeah that was going to be the route if this didn’t work. It’s sort of relaxing to turn stuff. Now if I had to do 100 of ‘em I’d probably get tired it…

I only asked for six.

 

[royal cake]

I only asked for six.

Of course! You got it.

 

[royal cake]

Continued to strip the tub today to get it ready for body work. It’s unreal how many wires were twisted together with tape, not even a connector. I wonder if I caught a glimpse of the original paint as well?

 

[majdomo]

Sub‘d, great thread!

 

[mrboatman]

Your making good progress

 

[royal cake]

Continuing to strip the tub; check out the treasures in the vent!

 

[royal cake]

Ask had a question; what’s this guy mounted to the firewall, passenger side near where the heater hoses pass through?

 

[firemanj92]

Ask had a question; what’s this guy mounted to the firewall, passenger side near where the heater hoses pass through?
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what's left of the plug for underhood/service light

 

[royal cake]

what's left of the plug for underhood/service light

Ahhhh interesting. Thanks!

 

[mrboatman]

The early style one are getting harder to find, the newer style are still available from Toyota.

 

[royal cake]

Well now that’s nifty! I’ll definitely have to get that working again.

 

[royal cake]

Work seems to be getting in the way of real progress! But I’m starting to get back on the horse. Slowly welding up aftermarket holes around the body. Hopefully I’m not plugging something that’s supposed to be there!

 

[65swb45]

Only the largest holes, just below the top of the drip rail are stock. FST twists go in those.

 

[royal cake]

Thanks Mark. There are so many holes in that thing it's hard to tell what's going on.

 

[65swb45]

Thanks Mark. There are so many holes in that thing it's hard to tell what's going on.

If you can fit a 6mm bolt through it, but not an 8, you should probably leave it.

Nice seeing you Saturday in Bakersfield.

 

[royal cake]

If you can fit a 6mm bolt through it, but not an 8, you should probably leave it.

Nice seeing you Saturday in Bakersfield.

Yeah for sure - I was going to mention; always fun at the meet. Was able to sell my overdrive stuff too, so it was a good trip. Hope your back heals up!

 

[royal cake]

Work is going slower, but I’m still alive. Continue to weld up small holes.

 

[royal cake]

Body is out to be taken down to bare metal, then off to the body shop. Big day!

 

[65swb45]

 

[royal cake]

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I even told the shop I never meant for it to go this far…