1974 Fj40 Build (2 Viewers)

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Previous post was heavy duty brackets for windshield frame stays. Addition to exhaust to mellow it out a bit.

 

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I originally envisioned the bench in back for safety of my kids, but they're long grown up and only hang around if they need some cash

 

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That last pic was from after it was driven out and had the suspension fine tuned and resprung.

 

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Here it is home from the truck stop it was delivered to. Once again all work prior to this was done by a professional fabricator with mad skills and a wait list many years long.

 

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Here is the installation of the Newport wiper motor system.

 

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Chassis lights, all LED, wired. I went with these projector halo lights so they could incorporate the turn signals. This is wired separately so if the next owner would prefer turn signals on the fenders it would be easily done.

 

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I wired the different swing out with weather pack plus so change out would be easy. All plugs used are weatherpact.

 

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I also wired in a 4 pin flat trailer harness that is tucked up into the bumper and out of view.

 

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Tiding up all the wiring, wrapping, then putting on protective sleeve.

 

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Running all the AC lines, checked for clearance and crimped.

 

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Once all the lines were run, a vacuum was pulled to guarantee no leaks. Controls and HVAC unit was wired and system was charged and checked to confirm proper working order.

 

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ARB compressor and switches wired and working perfectly.

 

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Final wiring clean up. I kept all the "whips" for the ARB and HVAC controls their full length in case next owner wanted to relocate them. All HVAC ducts ran to 4 dash vents, 2 defrost vents and 2 floor vents.

 

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I pulled it for photos and test drive. Working flawlessly.