Builds 1975 Red (green) Money pit

[Tommy Shumpert]

Got the 3rd member back in last night and all the brake lines rebuilt. Should be back on the road today after I bleed the brakes.
Fingers crossed I did it right.

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Did you check the contact pattern after shims were placed? Just based on your pic above, contact pattern does not look in spec.

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

Did you check the contact pattern after shims were placed? Just based on your pic above, contact pattern does not look in spec.

It was like the photo below. I was a little worried, but test drive had no issues or noise.

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

Wrapped up. Little pic of the brake lines under the hood.

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

Is the clutch line the same size as the brake lines?

 

[blossett]

View attachment 1641805 Fixed a few items today. There was a small gas leak next to the tank, as you can see in pic the PO had a hose line too big. It would not tighten over male end.

The headlight switch is not OEM... . The contact inside the switch was wore slap out.
Need to order a OEM light switch. Anyone have one?

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@ToyotaMatt

 

[Dizzy]

Is the clutch line the same size as the brake lines?

The diameter? The soft line?

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

The diameter? The soft line?

The line

 

[Dizzy]

The metal lines are probably the same. However, I didn't renew the clutch metal line, just all the metal and soft brake lines.

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

Finally took the time and repainted my 1/2 doors. While I was at it I painted the side steps to match. I never liked the black from the PO.
The paint color is pretty close.

I need some door panel clips, anyone have any?

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

Started on the front end rebuild. This is typically something everyone seems to do first after they get there FJ. Ha. I waited till almost the last thing. “last thing” famous last words. lol...
Always like shinny new things.
The drivers side was pretty bad. I tested the drag before I pulled everything off and it was like it was notched about every 30deg. So should be some major improvements when done.

Waiting on my brake master to get here as well.

Had my cheese dip smoking on the grill for after...

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

Getting close. No surprises so far. Cleaned up nice.
cant wait to get it all back together.
Still waiting on my master cylinder And rotors from JT Outfitters.
Received my Calipers yesterday.
Should be a different ride when back together.

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

Took the week off and we ran up to Broken Bow. First time there. Very relaxing location.
Will be going back, fo sho.

Ran across some turkey on the trails too.

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

Few more

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

Rotors and calipers on. New brake lines made.
As I am looking at this pic I am wondering why I didn’t paint the hub. Guess I know what I am doing after work.

Waiting on the 3 flex hoses for front then I can get the tires on.

Brake Master install after that.

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

Finally finished front end and new master.
Decided not to go with a booster at this time.
Actually don’t know how if would even fit.

if I did add a Booster how in the world world it miss the carb?

still bleeding the brakes. MAJOR PITA.
As everyone knows.

 

[Slapshot]

Nice work on your truck!

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

Nice work on your truck!

Thanks. It has been a journey

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

Added a high jack lift today. I have been wanting one a while. Finally pulled the trigger.

Modified a Gobi rack attachment for my anchor. Worked perfect.

 

[Crush 4]

Added a high jack lift today. I have been wanting one a while. Finally pulled the trigger.

Modified a Gobi rack attachment for my anchor. Worked perfect.

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Nice! What brand of jack is that?