1986 BJ74 - BILLIE

[woody]

How do you like the auto gearbox?

No complaints...honestly, the auto was a MUST for my wife, and she's driven it a few times...bad enough that I'm the only one that can drive the tow rig

I've chatted with Wholesale Automatics over the years...might chat a bit more with them to see what upgrades are available.

Gauges arrive today, need to source a piece of plastic to modify for mounting below the radio. Boost and EGT will get connected immediately, trans temp as soon as I determine the best cooler size/setup. Boost control ordered, should be in late this week (clamping the line would work, but gives no easy adjust options down the road.)

 

[woody]

I am interested in seeing how you deal with the spare tyre. I have a bit of sag in the hinges from mine.

Trail Tailor rear bumper with tire swingout...easy fix, and better protection

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

No complaints...honestly, the auto was a MUST for my wife, and she's driven it a few times...bad enough that I'm the only one that can drive the tow rig

I've chatted with Wholesale Automatics over the years...might chat a bit more with them to see what upgrades are available.

Gauges arrive today, need to source a piece of plastic to modify for mounting below the radio. Boost and EGT will get connected immediately, trans temp as soon as I determine the best cooler size/setup. Boost control ordered, should be in late this week (clamping the line would work, but gives no easy adjust options down the road.)

W,

Are you just wanting ABS sheet for the gauge plate? I have some left over from my dash insert project on Goss. You are welcome to it. I will add to the box tomorrow.

J

 

[fireball]

Woody, welcome to the club!

If you do some detailed description on the turbo boost it would be very helpful to amateurs like me. I went with a 3" exhaust on my 13B-T. Crushed bends so very similar flow to 2.5" mandrel.

 

[woody]

Are you just wanting ABS sheet for the gauge plate? I have some left over from my dash insert project on Goss. You are welcome to it. I will add to the box tomorrow.

just that simple...thanks

I'm actually a bit surprised no one makes a gauge plate that works in that location...nearly universal size for any Toyota that runs a single-DIN radio and the cubby underneath...would be universal to RHD/LHD and could be angled a few degrees to help with gauge visibility

 

[woody]

researching gauges, ran across this company:
Automobile Multimeter, Dual Channel [SYL-2813] - $79.95 : auberins.com, Temperature control solutions for home and industry

Enclosures available too...hmmm...I'm VERY used to the digital monitor in my Ram already...

might be returning the Autometer analog stuff...

 

[fireball]

Here's another option if you don't need to know what the interior cabin temperature is in Celsius:

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

W,

Got in from Denver and got a touch up coat of epoxy on the bumper. I'll crate and box in the morning. Its scheduled for PU tomorrow....

Thanks

Jason

 

[elkaholic]

Two 70 series bumpers going out in one day!

 

[Gun Runner 5]

A technical description of how your automatic transmission works.

 

[woody]

and yet, when I'm on a steep hill and can two foot a smooth ascent while you foot fumble between the clutch, brake, throttle and stalling, I don't mind the power loss

 

[elkaholic]

Mo boost also helps with perceived power loss ...

 

[Gun Runner 5]

and yet, when I'm on a steep hill and can two foot a smooth ascent while you foot fumble between the clutch, brake, throttle and stalling, I don't mind the power loss

I'll be back behind an auto in a week or so myself.

 

[woody]

Mo boost also helps with perceived power loss ...

boost doohickey ordered, delivering Saturday (and of course, I'm out of town for a week when it arrives...ah well)

Turbosmart GBCV Boost-Tee Black, Manual Boost Controller, MBC - TS-0101-1002

 

[fireball]

and yet, when I'm on a steep hill and can two foot a smooth ascent while you foot fumble between the clutch, brake, throttle and stalling, I don't mind the power loss

Some truth to that. The hand throttle works really nicely though. Almost like slow motion cruise control for hill climbing. Luckily the 70-series properly equipped nicely bumps and bounces its way up and over most obstacles which makes this method practical. Once it gets too technical, then I'll readily admit there are a few too many pedals (or I have too little skill!) for comfort.

 

[woody]

Some truth to that. The hand throttle works really nicely though. Almost like slow motion cruise control for hill climbing. Luckily the 70-series properly equipped nicely bumps and bounces its way up and over most obstacles which makes this method practical. Once it gets too technical, then I'll readily admit there are a few too many pedals (or I have too little skill!) for comfort.

My FJ40, back in the day, had an SM465...it worked awesome...after 10+ years with stick shifts, I switched to a 700R automatic, and never looked back...SO smooth when built right, SO much control. They both have their place, but for truly technical work, I'll stick to the auto

 

[OGBeno]

They both have their place, but for truly technical work, I'll stick to the auto

Slacker.

 

[wardharris]

A built GM auto is a joy...

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

W, Make two of those gauge plates and I will send the spare to my laser cutter for reproduction.

J

 

[woody]

So, plans are coming together...fortunately, they are being spread out over the rest of 2015

Trail Tailor @reevesci rear bumper arrives this week
Ironman suspension arriving in December @helocat
FF rear coming to replace the SF, and will be getting front/rear Harrop eLockers from @wardharris

Tires and wheels will get me by through the winter...likely end up with KO2's again (since I LOVE those tires) but something more aggressive might be necessary...we'll see...

I "almost" took the BJ74 on a run today, opted instead for the 80...considering the pinstripes and the bumper landings, I made the right choice