Been reading your build thread, looks amazing. How much Raptor Liner did you end up buying to paint the exterior? Thanks!
72 FJ40 Chevota Build (5 Viewers)
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Tokamak
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4 liters of black under and inside and 3 liters of tintable for the outside. To do it again I would have shot the outside with 4 liters. Lots of odd angles to reach on the outside parts. The spray gun needs to be held upright so it gets difficult to get good coverage with each pass. After one pass I rehung the parts to make sure I got the underside covered. They recommend 3 coats. I probably averaged 2 1/2 coats.
I have gone through this whole build thread 3 times today alone.... thank you! haha
Tokamak
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Baja73,
I take it out for drives around the neighborhood on weekends making sure nothing falls off.
I installed a set of Coleman ATV mirrors I heard about here on mud (looks only, cannot see anything through them). The mirrors from CCOT have not been in stock.
Although I can drive it, it is definitely not done. Still need to finish the dash wiring. Finishing details are hell.
The suspension is nice and comfy. My shackles are nearly vertical but the ride is soft over bumps. I need to check the caster cause the steering wheel doesn't return by itself after a turn. I don't have to fight to get it back. It tracks good going straight have not done freeway speeds yet. With the power steering I can turn those 12x35's with one finger standing still.
The computer throws a VSS code after about 5 miles. That's next on my list to finish.
m3roar, glad to hear you are enjoying it, hope it helps.
I take it out for drives around the neighborhood on weekends making sure nothing falls off.
I installed a set of Coleman ATV mirrors I heard about here on mud (looks only, cannot see anything through them). The mirrors from CCOT have not been in stock.
Although I can drive it, it is definitely not done. Still need to finish the dash wiring. Finishing details are hell.
The suspension is nice and comfy. My shackles are nearly vertical but the ride is soft over bumps. I need to check the caster cause the steering wheel doesn't return by itself after a turn. I don't have to fight to get it back. It tracks good going straight have not done freeway speeds yet. With the power steering I can turn those 12x35's with one finger standing still.
The computer throws a VSS code after about 5 miles. That's next on my list to finish.
m3roar, glad to hear you are enjoying it, hope it helps.
I've learned that they are a perpetual project. I don't mind though because I really like it. You have to. I'm glad to hear that you have it moving. That's great. Build confidence around town. I'm doing the same thing right now. I did take mine on the highway for the first time and got it up to 65mph. Now I think I know what it must have felt like to be in the nose of a rocket heading into outer space. They were definitely not built for speed. That is awesome that the power steering is working so good. That will make driving it that much more enjoyable. Thanks for the update.
Any Updates? How's it driving?
Tokamak
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Finally got my mirrors but have not installed them yet. Replaced the right rear caliper that had a leaking piston. When I first installed the rear calipers I had not tilted the rear differential. After the diff was tilted could not remove the lower caliper bolt. Flipped the caliper plate and all is well now. Been on a break doing family stuff. 3000 mile Road trip to Mt Rushmore and back (not in the 40).
I hope you have been out enjoying your 40. Any new updates?
Love the build. Excellent work.
On your rear tank what did you use for the filler neck, hose, and door. Did the lines fit well without the body lift or was that what allowed enough clearance?
Thanks,
Tim
On your rear tank what did you use for the filler neck, hose, and door. Did the lines fit well without the body lift or was that what allowed enough clearance?
Thanks,
Tim
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FPXTPS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FQ7ALQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FPXTQC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FPXTNK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The door I picked up at the local auto parts store.
I need to check to see if it can route without the body lift.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FQ7ALQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FPXTQC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FPXTNK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The door I picked up at the local auto parts store.
I need to check to see if it can route without the body lift.
I don’t know if that door is sealed or not. I have one on my rig that is not sealed and when I turn the fuel sloshes up against it and finds its way out and onto the paint. I found a recess and door that I am getting ready to weld in. That will have a stock fuel neck that should be sealed and will stop this. Make sure it’s sealed.
That’s perfect. You need that to contain the fuel vapors as well.
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Hello everybody. After driving for a while I had some oil leaks and the engine didn't want to start reliably. I was really disappointed after all that work. Went off and did other things for a while, then retired. Finally decided to dust her off and give it another go.
The leaks were mostly from transfer case bolts. Got them fixed in a couple of days.
First I traced the hard starting to a wrong 'in tank' fuel pump. (Pressure was too low for a TBI).
Second I tracked down an ignition wiring error. I had the ignition connected to the 'ON' terminal of the starter switch instead of the 'ON while cranking' terminal. I don't know how it ever started.
I can now stand outside the vehicle, turn the key and this baby starts every time and idles nice!! Really happy with it. It acts like a fuel injected, computer controlled engine now.
The leaks were mostly from transfer case bolts. Got them fixed in a couple of days.
First I traced the hard starting to a wrong 'in tank' fuel pump. (Pressure was too low for a TBI).
Second I tracked down an ignition wiring error. I had the ignition connected to the 'ON' terminal of the starter switch instead of the 'ON while cranking' terminal. I don't know how it ever started.
I can now stand outside the vehicle, turn the key and this baby starts every time and idles nice!! Really happy with it. It acts like a fuel injected, computer controlled engine now.
Tokamak
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Had this aluminum glove box door back when I did my gauges. Could never figure out how to mount the hinges. Well, it finally came to me. Picked up some homedepot hinges, pulled the pins and did some trimming. Getting away from this for a while seems to have helped.
