Builds 1997 FZJ80 to HDJ80 1HD-FTE + H152F

[SNLC]

Cheers

 

[jomelo]

That is looking clean.

 

[TurboDennis]

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What's your technique for cleaning off old caked-on dirt like that?

 

[SNLC]

What's your technique for cleaning off old caked-on dirt like that?

Simple Green and a stiff plastic bristled brush plus lots of effort.

Cheers

 

[Workhorse]

Ian, wow, looking great. Are you going to install the fender apron insulators while this is getting cleaned up?

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[TurboDennis]

Ian, wow, looking great. Are you going to install the fender apron insulators while this is getting cleaned up?

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I believe those have been NLA for a while

 

[Workhorse]

I bought some last year. Check with Dave Stedman at Japan 4X4. Dave is the man.

 

[SNLC]

Ian, wow, looking great. Are you going to install the fender apron insulators while this is getting cleaned up?

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If Onur can find them we should.

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[OGBeno]

If Onur can find them we should.

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The fender insulators are discontinued.

 

[retrofive]

There was a thread maybe month ago? Someone found a decent aftermarket version of them.

 

[Carne]

this is incredible

 

[SNLC]

There was a thread maybe month ago? Someone found a decent aftermarket version of them.

Ya but they are what, a cold market spec item? Nice for inner fender protection but OEM not available John probably doesn’t need them in Florida.

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[jomelo]

One of many cool new OEM parts arrived last week. This is the new firewall insulator which will replace my original one.

Here is the original one and the engine bay all cleaned up. Expecting a lot more parts to be delivered this week.

 

[SNLC]

We also got more goodies installed.

And we started pulling all the fender flares so we can replace all the gaskets.

Cheers

 

[SteelHunterFJ80]

This is the new firewall insulator which will replace my original one.

You wouldn't happen to have a part number handy for that would you?

 

[jomelo]

Anyone have a recommendation for a 3D printer company?I don’t know how well this manual shift console can be printed but I’d like to at least speak to someone and explore it.

 

[spazzyfry123]

Anyone have a recommendation for a 3D printer company?I don’t know how well this manual shift console can be printed but I’d like to at least speak to someone and explore it.

I don't think @bhicks does anything that large with BH3D, but perhaps he may know someone reputable in the industry?

 

[TurboDennis]

3D printed console is gonna look like crap.
If you cant locate an original one, you're going to be far better off taking the A/T console to a place that does fiberglass work and modifying it for the manual shifter boots. The only difference between the A/T and manual console is the top "plate" that the shifters go through. It's essentially a flat piece of plastic with a couple of big holes in it. I imagine it would be super easy to modify the A/T console into a manual one.

 

[Jorgito]

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Is that the final location of the ABS bracket ( due to the PDI intercooler ) , mine interferes with the steering box due to the same intercooler. See you moved it to another side of chassis.

 

[jomelo]

3D printed console is gonna look like crap.
If you cant locate an original one, you're going to be far better off taking the A/T console to a place that does fiberglass work and modifying it for the manual shifter boots. The only difference between the A/T and manual console is the top "plate" that the shifters go through. It's essentially a flat piece of plastic with a couple of big holes in it. I imagine it would be super easy to modify the A/T console into a manual one.

I know absolutely nothing about 3D printing so that’s why I’m wanting to find this out. At this point, we are pretty pregnant on this item as it is essential and I’m not really ready to settle for something dumb. If 3D printing won’t work then we can eliminate that option. We have considered fabricating the top portion as you mentioned. I have a fair amount of the matching Scheelmann leather material that could be used as well. Just evaluating options. Anything is on the table.