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McGeorge Toyota is sending me a Jen-you-wine 1969 Toyota gas cap sometime next week. Love it when a plan comes together.
Builds 1969 FJ40 named Mavis (5 Viewers)
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thatcabledude
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Maybe the delivery guy got hungry and snacked on it first?
Pura Vida
What an absolute noob
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The more I dig into the 40, the more I realize what a deal I got.
I was able to get out today for a little bit; unloaded all the goodies from the back and do a very rough clean.
I took a centerpunch to this panel and only found small rust spots in the corners. Same thing on the other side.
Most of what looks like body flaking is umpteen gazillion layers of paint. BTW, I was wrong; she wasn't originally white. I'm seeing original glossy red coming through all over the tub.
The sill, as advertised, is gone, but it doesn't extend to anywhere else in the tub, or on the frame.
I was able to get out today for a little bit; unloaded all the goodies from the back and do a very rough clean.
I took a centerpunch to this panel and only found small rust spots in the corners. Same thing on the other side.
Most of what looks like body flaking is umpteen gazillion layers of paint. BTW, I was wrong; she wasn't originally white. I'm seeing original glossy red coming through all over the tub.
The sill, as advertised, is gone, but it doesn't extend to anywhere else in the tub, or on the frame.
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I have a tire carrier that only has the top hinge pin, so now I'm looking for the hinge pin assembly.
And as a bonus, I have a pair of fiberglass replacement fenders that will go on forthwith.
And as a bonus, I have a pair of fiberglass replacement fenders that will go on forthwith.
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For those keeping track, those fenders are painted dark green. Just because there weren't enough FJ40 colors incorporated in this rig.
The big missing piece I've located today is the outside and inside rear window handles. I've located the outside handle easily, and I have most of the connective parts, but I think I'm short a piece or two in between.
Here's what I have:
I've found the outside latch, PN 69211-90300 from Toyota.
Understand I need a gasket, but don't know the part number, and also an inside latch, also don't know the part number.
Something tells me there is another part or two, specifically the spring(s) that cause the latch to return, as well as something called a "Stay handle" and the assorted nuts and bolts that hold it all together.
Seems to me the easy button would be to find an assembled one to buy.
The big missing piece I've located today is the outside and inside rear window handles. I've located the outside handle easily, and I have most of the connective parts, but I think I'm short a piece or two in between.
Here's what I have:
I've found the outside latch, PN 69211-90300 from Toyota.
Understand I need a gasket, but don't know the part number, and also an inside latch, also don't know the part number.
Something tells me there is another part or two, specifically the spring(s) that cause the latch to return, as well as something called a "Stay handle" and the assorted nuts and bolts that hold it all together.
Seems to me the easy button would be to find an assembled one to buy.
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You know, I guess I could just reprioritize the top for a later project. The cruiser would drive just fine without a top this summer, and I can just focus on getting it running.
But still need to keep on the parts acquisition; especially the hard to find parts.
But still need to keep on the parts acquisition; especially the hard to find parts.
thatcabledude
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Exact same thought process I had for mine. Get her running down the road and see what shakes out. All the while keeping eyes peeled for parts you “need”
mrboatman
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I`ve been using that thought process for 30+ years now. Just keep it running and fill in the missing parts as I go
. Great strategy.
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Finally got around to working on the stuck engine. It's obvious from the plugs that the open intake valve on #4, which is most exposed to the elements is the big issue.
#1 is at the bottom and #6 is at the top in this pic.
Also have some fairly serious rust issues toward the rear of the valve train.
I've worked on 2Fs and 1FZ engines, so I wasn't prepared for the fight the valve cover put up. The seals around the studs are tight and #1 and #2 sacrificed themselves out of pig-headedness.
#1 is at the bottom and #6 is at the top in this pic.
Also have some fairly serious rust issues toward the rear of the valve train.
I've worked on 2Fs and 1FZ engines, so I wasn't prepared for the fight the valve cover put up. The seals around the studs are tight and #1 and #2 sacrificed themselves out of pig-headedness.
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It appears the parts I need are #35, #38 and #21, in addition to the screws and nuts associated with those parts.
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I'm pretty excited to realize that I picked up this rig in 3/22 and it was made in 3/69.
middlecalf
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What’s that white stuff on the ground? 
Fun times, finding and figuring out what you have and don’t have. That’s the journey!
Fun times, finding and figuring out what you have and don’t have. That’s the journey!
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I know, right???What’s that white stuff on the ground?
Fun times, finding and figuring out what you have and don’t have. That’s the journey!
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Nicer day today, so I took the opportunity to pull the hardtop off. Got tired of trying to clean with it on. Also removed the nasty seats.
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Took the opportunity to lay the windshield down and found it to be clean and without rust.
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Money!!!! I am now rich!!!!!
