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Build 1979 FJ40 Old School Overhaul
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I also went to the local PPG automotive paint store.
I had them use their machine( I forgot the name of it) to test the color of my roll bar. They tested the inside of the roll bar bracket, which has never seen the sun.
I had them use their machine( I forgot the name of it) to test the color of my roll bar. They tested the inside of the roll bar bracket, which has never seen the sun.
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Also still working on my trailer, making sure it is in top notch condition.
1. Installed new backing plates and brakes. My brake drums were still good. Installed new bearings all around.
BTW... I learned that it takes a while to break in new trailer brakes. The new magnet has to "wear" into the pattern on the drums. As the groves and pattern get closer the better the magnet can grip the drum . At this point then the brakes can start gripping the outside of the drum and start their break in process.
1. Installed new backing plates and brakes. My brake drums were still good. Installed new bearings all around.
BTW... I learned that it takes a while to break in new trailer brakes. The new magnet has to "wear" into the pattern on the drums. As the groves and pattern get closer the better the magnet can grip the drum . At this point then the brakes can start gripping the outside of the drum and start their break in process.
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I also mounted my winch in the front....
I couldn't be happier!! Works like a champ! And I can take it off the tongue of the trailer and mount it in the receiver hitch on my truck if I need to.
I couldn't be happier!! Works like a champ! And I can take it off the tongue of the trailer and mount it in the receiver hitch on my truck if I need to.
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Yesterday @adistler1, @Rainman and I went to Henderson, KY to drop off Arron's 78 FJ40 to his Uncle Harry! Wow what a great trip!
Ole Uncle Harry is not doing much ya know.. He said he was 65 years old and retired.... well don't be fooled. He is only building a 29 FORD COUPE and it is only got a572 BBC (Edit: Its a 502 Ford bored .120 over to make 572 ) between the rails. 
...he built the frame from scratch and is doing the whole car himself. 
Needless to say I think Arron's 40 is in great hands!!
Then we went to Evansville, IN for some dinner. WOW! House of Como has fabulous steaks!!
I highly recommend it!! Unless you are a vegetarian.
Ole Uncle Harry is not doing much ya know.. He said he was 65 years old and retired.... well don't be fooled. He is only building a 29 FORD COUPE and it is only got a
...he built the frame from scratch and is doing the whole car himself. Needless to say I think Arron's 40 is in great hands!!
Then we went to Evansville, IN for some dinner. WOW! House of Como has fabulous steaks!!
I highly recommend it!! Unless you are a vegetarian.
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It wasn't a Big Block Chevy... It was a big Ford bored out 0.120 for big HP fore a tiny car. He'll NEVER be able to experience the entire output of that engine in that T bucket.
When asked if it was a Ford, he said, "hell no chevy!" Here's a picture of the motor in question and speaking of never being able to experience the full output of an engine, check out the airboat he built from scratch. You could hear it coming from a mile away. The thing is incredible.
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I didn't realize Ford engines had rear mounted distributors. 
Go figure... they are always trying to get it right.
For a novice like me that rear mounted distributor threw me off.
Go figure... they are always trying to get it right. For a novice like me that rear mounted distributor threw me off.
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Spare tire carrier latch had too much slack in it from almost 40 years of wear and tear.
1. I ground off the head off the pin that holds it all together
Notice in this picture the pin has a shoulder and the latch has two different size holes to accommodate the different diameters on the pin
1. I ground off the head off the pin that holds it all together
Notice in this picture the pin has a shoulder and the latch has two different size holes to accommodate the different diameters on the pin
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2. I drilled out the smaller hole. So the pin would have room to go through and not stop against the shoulder of the pin. And that allowed me to clamp the hinge tighter together. To take up the slack.
Notice the pin sticking out past the hinge when I applied clamping pressure.
3. When I got the proper clamping force I welded her up.
Notice the pin sticking out past the hinge when I applied clamping pressure.
3. When I got the proper clamping force I welded her up.
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I asked my painter to send me some pictures of my truck....
You know just to check on how he was coming along and how the truck was looking.
I was soo excited when his text came through.
Little did I know how great a sense of humor he has.
I thought WTF!!!! Could ya zoom out just a bit?? Hahaha
So finally .. he sent me some more this week.
You know just to check on how he was coming along and how the truck was looking.
I was soo excited when his text came through.
Little did I know how great a sense of humor he has.
I thought WTF!!!! Could ya zoom out just a bit?? Hahaha
So finally .. he sent me some more this week.
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I had some rust right here in the cowl.
The other holes you see are for my side mirror ( mounted like they did in the early 70's .. for when I have the top off)
And for mounting my snorkel
The other holes you see are for my side mirror ( mounted like they did in the early 70's .. for when I have the top off)
And for mounting my snorkel
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Of course staying with the factory 621 rustic green...
But I decided I would use Raptor Liner in side the cab of the truck and the under side of the fenders. Tinted 621 green..
I didn't want to use any bed liner on my truck.
But after looking at the Raptor Liner. I liked the texture and the fact it was tintable.
But I decided I would use Raptor Liner in side the cab of the truck and the under side of the fenders. Tinted 621 green..
I didn't want to use any bed liner on my truck.
But after looking at the Raptor Liner. I liked the texture and the fact it was tintable.
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Yes it is!! I can't wait to get this thing back and start putting it back together!! Im shooting for it to be done in September.