Builds 1972 FJ40 FST Restoration (15 Viewers)
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Getting this baby ready for transit.
Pro tip: spend the money for a good crate, package it well, support the crap out of it. Don’t dick around with bad packaging/crating.
Pro tip: spend the money for a good crate, package it well, support the crap out of it. Don’t dick around with bad packaging/crating.
That’s a fine looking box right there. Thanks for the extra care. That’s some precious cargo.
I’m digging around in the CB FSTs bottom today.
Cowboy can’t bear to watch
Couple of snapped bolts. These Milwaukee tap bits are perfect for thick stuff like the frame
All tidied up on the drivers side
I’m digging around in the CB FSTs bottom today.
Cowboy can’t bear to watch
Couple of snapped bolts. These Milwaukee tap bits are perfect for thick stuff like the frame
All tidied up on the drivers side
Had to go to town to fetch this box. Imagine that.
Ready to rock. 
That’s probably $300 in lumber here in california!! You guys should continue to use it for future engine transport!
We gave a passing thought to leaving the stock tire carrier on this one but it had already bent the tailgate on the trailer trip to Mississippi so it’s a goner.
That said, I really wanted to see if I could use the passenger side bumper on this one with the older tail lights.
It’s close but not without some modifications.
Perfect job for The Wizard
I would not have done it this clean.
Finished product.
I’ll bolt it on tomorrow after I have the fun of drilling the 4 holes for the 4 Plus carrier in the frame. Too pooped to deal with that today
That said, I really wanted to see if I could use the passenger side bumper on this one with the older tail lights.
It’s close but not without some modifications.
Perfect job for The Wizard
I would not have done it this clean.
Finished product.
I’ll bolt it on tomorrow after I have the fun of drilling the 4 holes for the 4 Plus carrier in the frame. Too pooped to deal with that today
Swapping in a non ABS 80 master and early 40 clutch master. The Toyota SST makes for the perfect match. These two share the same cap size which I have a bad ass billet adapter for my Motive Bleeder so this is my favorite combo.
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Also got the column tube installed on the steering shaft and box. I don’t know how Gabe got that tube off.
Oh and the H42/split landed at @orangefj45 ‘s shop.
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Also got the column tube installed on the steering shaft and box. I don’t know how Gabe got that tube off.
Oh and the H42/split landed at @orangefj45 ‘s shop.
So awesome how things come together when the concentration of efforts is on a final, positive outcome.
It is spot the f*** on.
It is spot the f*** on.
On its way to its new home. 
Thanks Beno and Johnny for parting ways with that beautiful 2F
Man, what a day. This was a logistics day. I barely broke a sweat but I was all over the PB FST
I sold the 33x10.50s and the new owner messaged me he was on the way so I had to swap out the tires while he was driving up
I also got boxes from @cruiseroutfit, SOR and Cruiser Corps unpacked and sorted
Finally my big load of Powder was finished at the last minute before the long weekend so I have plenty to do
Man, what a day. This was a logistics day. I barely broke a sweat but I was all over the PB FST
I sold the 33x10.50s and the new owner messaged me he was on the way so I had to swap out the tires while he was driving up
I also got boxes from @cruiseroutfit, SOR and Cruiser Corps unpacked and sorted
Finally my big load of Powder was finished at the last minute before the long weekend so I have plenty to do
Onward with the adventures.
Little Crisco keeps my bits cool and sharp
Second bump looks pimp
Heavy lift
Done.
Second bump looks pimp
Heavy lift
Done.
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That’s a good tire for that truck.
I planned on getting the steering in the truck today to move it but I ended up waiting on a late part to drop so I did other things.
@daniel.watters came over and picked up the OME I took out of Seminole and I loaded him up with random stuff I had here that I hope he can use.
I ended up rebuilding the fan blower first. The SOR gasket kit was cheesy. Only used the foam for the flap out of the kit
I’ve never dug this deep in one of these. Turned out great.
@daniel.watters came over and picked up the OME I took out of Seminole and I loaded him up with random stuff I had here that I hope he can use.
I ended up rebuilding the fan blower first. The SOR gasket kit was cheesy. Only used the foam for the flap out of the kit
I’ve never dug this deep in one of these. Turned out great.
Next I put the heater box back together with the SOR kit which is basically just foam and some bolts. New heater core.
I put the hood hooks and pads on because ADHD
Cowboy just wants to kill something
I put the hood hooks and pads on because ADHD
Cowboy just wants to kill something
I got the bushings and rubber stops from SOR while I was ordering some other stuff. Pedal bucket is ready to reinstall. Gotta take the booster and master back off. Duh.
Brake lines roughed in
Brake lines roughed in
Love the bumerette mod to keep the symmetry. I think its the first time ive seen it done? It’s likely not first time done, but i think its a great look nonetheless!
It’s funny, I’ve always kinda liked the asymmetric look with one bumpstop. That said I really wanted to try this look.
It’s not bad on this frame but I was looking at the 74 here and it would not be as simple as this. The 4Plus passenger mount is right on the bolt holes on the later rectangle light frame so something would have to be really modified.
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