1978 LPB Teardown and Rebuild
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Kevin,
That snorkle is very, very cool.
Of course, I would really expect nothing less from you.
I have the Safari snorkle on my LX, and I have always wished they had designed it just like yours, so one could still fold the windscreen down. Very nice.
Josh
That snorkle is very, very cool.
Of course, I would really expect nothing less from you.I have the Safari snorkle on my LX, and I have always wished they had designed it just like yours, so one could still fold the windscreen down. Very nice.
Josh
You have been busy - sills in your store thread look great. Looks like the newer and the older - not the 76-78 (golden years 
) yet?
It was not your thread but some other guy (also Canadian I think) and he said his was a prototype, etc. I'm not sure if he has "installed" pictures up at this point, can't remember who he is but you would?
At least my 40 now has the Awl_TEQ original sill - quite the collector's item I would think.
) yet?It was not your thread but some other guy (also Canadian I think) and he said his was a prototype, etc. I'm not sure if he has "installed" pictures up at this point, can't remember who he is but you would?
At least my 40 now has the Awl_TEQ original sill - quite the collector's item I would think.
DanS HJ-45
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That is awesome Kevin! That snorkel is really, really a good idea. And, as always, your fab skills impress me.
Dan
Dan
Awl_TEQ
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Josh - yeah, kinda silly to make a snorkel that prohibits folding the windscreen when the windscreen can and often does fold 
Having said that.... I don't think I'll ever actually fold it down.... maybe once to see what it's like
Gus, yup, you got the very first one! The other fellow was from Ontario I believe. I have his name but can't think of it off hand. I'll have to look it up and see if he has a build thread. I'd love to see if it actually fits! I measured best I could but you never know!!
Thanks Dan, right-back-at-cha!
Don't know if I mentioned it but I have a toybox en-route from Marlin/ orangeFJ45 (Georg). Also full rebuild kits for - front axle - h55f - splitcase - rear axle - as well as a splitcase park brake from Oz. Oh, and a twin stick kit
But wait, there's more.... a full 60 front axle for front discs and an extra set of knuckles and backing plates for rear discs courtesy of 3_puppies (Paul) in Helena....ROAD TRIP!
Almost got two ARB lockers too but decided I can wait till my bank account catches up! Gotta sell some snorkels!
VERY
EXCITED!
Can't keep my mind on what I'm doing with out planning on installing those parts. Trouble is I won't be installing any of it till final teardown after I finish all the work in the cab (cage, dash box with gauges, seat mounts et-al)
Anyway here is some of todays puttering around...
This is what the blind nuts look like - they are pressed in and thus "captured", and being blind they are water tight
Paper template of my one off 3.5" snorkel for marking and drilling
This is the fender side of the snorkel with the notch for the heater intake (being on the right side of a LHD truck)
Having said that.... I don't think I'll ever actually fold it down.... maybe once to see what it's like
Gus, yup, you got the very first one! The other fellow was from Ontario I believe. I have his name but can't think of it off hand. I'll have to look it up and see if he has a build thread. I'd love to see if it actually fits! I measured best I could but you never know!!
Thanks Dan, right-back-at-cha!
Don't know if I mentioned it but I have a toybox en-route from Marlin/ orangeFJ45 (Georg). Also full rebuild kits for - front axle - h55f - splitcase - rear axle - as well as a splitcase park brake from Oz. Oh, and a twin stick kit
But wait, there's more.... a full 60 front axle for front discs and an extra set of knuckles and backing plates for rear discs courtesy of 3_puppies (Paul) in Helena....ROAD TRIP!
Almost got two ARB lockers too but decided I can wait till my bank account catches up! Gotta sell some snorkels!
VERY
EXCITED!Can't keep my mind on what I'm doing with out planning on installing those parts. Trouble is I won't be installing any of it till final teardown after I finish all the work in the cab (cage, dash box with gauges, seat mounts et-al)
Anyway here is some of todays puttering around...
This is what the blind nuts look like - they are pressed in and thus "captured", and being blind they are water tight
Paper template of my one off 3.5" snorkel for marking and drilling
This is the fender side of the snorkel with the notch for the heater intake (being on the right side of a LHD truck)
Awl_TEQ
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And lastly, a shot of the inside - there is another bolt hidden by the firewall.
I gotta say she's on there good. Pounding with your hand she feels very solid - no tinny feel to it. I grabbed it and shook it with two hands and the whole truck moved on the suspension. No movement between the snorkel and the cab at all. One could definitely push through the bush without worrying about the snorkel or use it as a hand hold when trying to walk on the fender to get the winch line
I gotta say she's on there good. Pounding with your hand she feels very solid - no tinny feel to it. I grabbed it and shook it with two hands and the whole truck moved on the suspension. No movement between the snorkel and the cab at all. One could definitely push through the bush without worrying about the snorkel or use it as a hand hold when trying to walk on the fender to get the winch line
Are you using a spool gun on your MM180 at home or Tig welding the aluminum at work? Nice work on the welds.
Ok just a bit off topic Kevin 
but just found this video.
Shows how to bead a sheet
Don`t know if you have such a beading machine but it`s interesting
enjoy
Oldtimer TV - Tipps und Tricks aus der Oldtimer Werkstatt
Cheers
Peter
Question :
Is it possible to bead the T O Y O T A sign in a tailgate ?
would be cool.
but just found this video.
Shows how to bead a sheet
Don`t know if you have such a beading machine but it`s interesting
enjoy
Oldtimer TV - Tipps und Tricks aus der Oldtimer Werkstatt
Cheers
Peter
Question :Is it possible to bead the T O Y O T A sign in a tailgate ?
would be cool.
Awl_TEQ
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This is a link to a tool I could buy for our machine
http://www.wilsontool.com/video/WTOOL_wheel.wmv
I would also have to buy an add on for our software
All in it's probly $5k
http://www.wilsontool.com/video/WTOOL_wheel.wmv
I would also have to buy an add on for our software
All in it's probly $5k
crushers
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ummm, word of caution, the level of the oil must be lower than the return line entry point into the pan. the returning oil is not under pressure. if the line is blocked by the oil level then the oil will back up to the turbo and you will get oil past the turbo seals and real possibility of lack of oiling to the turbo.
talk to Alamo industries in your fair city to confirm my warning.
looks very nice though.
talk to Alamo industries in your fair city to confirm my warning.
looks very nice though.
crushers
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when i test the oil level in the pan i found it to be roughly 1" from the top lip.
next time your at Alamo, tell them Wayne the Land Cruiser guy that moved to Ontario says "Hi".
next time your at Alamo, tell them Wayne the Land Cruiser guy that moved to Ontario says "Hi".
crushers
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not sure how to tell the depth while running... that is while sitting.
