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- #41
Cut out the center of the strap.
Cut the two halves together to flatten them out.
Fit check.
Cut the two halves together to flatten them out.
Fit check.
72 FJ40 Chevota Build
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Drill and mount. Next is the firewall mount.
Some where along the line I offset the strap the wrong way and the column is a bout a 1/2 inch lower than planned. Wanted the top of cowl on the column to be right at the bottom of the instrument cluster. Crap!
Some where along the line I offset the strap the wrong way and the column is a bout a 1/2 inch lower than planned. Wanted the top of cowl on the column to be right at the bottom of the instrument cluster. Crap!
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Column Firewall Clamp
Got a piece of sched 40 2" pipe. Cut the weld to shrink the diameter. Welded it back together with a bolt sleeve. Then turned the inside to remove the excess bolt sleeve.
Got a piece of sched 40 2" pipe. Cut the weld to shrink the diameter. Welded it back together with a bolt sleeve. Then turned the inside to remove the excess bolt sleeve.
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Cut the relief slots and slot stop holes and did a fit check.
Next is the firewall plate.
Next is the firewall plate.
Very nice
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Xfer Case Linkage
Thanks Diskord.
Been working on my shift linkage. More or less followed what everyone else has been doing. The HI/LO shifting is very tight. I may need to add some length to the arm on top of the case or add some moly to the shifter ball. It won't pull out of a detent with a steady pull. I really have to yank on a 24" shift lever to get it to snap out.
Thanks Diskord.
Been working on my shift linkage. More or less followed what everyone else has been doing. The HI/LO shifting is very tight. I may need to add some length to the arm on top of the case or add some moly to the shifter ball. It won't pull out of a detent with a steady pull. I really have to yank on a 24" shift lever to get it to snap out.
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Fuel Tank and Sending Unit/Pump
I bought the J##P 15 gal rear tank and now it is time to make it work. My stock pump and sending unit is 13 1/2" long but the locking ring for the tank is the right diameter. I went in search of a 10" in-tank unit and found a '95 Chev Caprice was 10". The only problem is the locking ring is larger by an inch (4 1/2). Haven't found any standards for these mounts yet.
I figured in the mean time I could probably make the donor unit fit. I cut it down by 3 1/2" and all looks fine. All that is left to do is braze the return tube and I'll be done. Haven't done anything that prevents me from replacing the stock pump if needed.
If anyone knows of a 10" fuel pump/sending unit with the smaller dia (3 1/4 - 3 1/2") cover please let me know. I would much rather get a drop in unit if it needs to be replaced.
I bought the J##P 15 gal rear tank and now it is time to make it work. My stock pump and sending unit is 13 1/2" long but the locking ring for the tank is the right diameter. I went in search of a 10" in-tank unit and found a '95 Chev Caprice was 10". The only problem is the locking ring is larger by an inch (4 1/2). Haven't found any standards for these mounts yet.
I figured in the mean time I could probably make the donor unit fit. I cut it down by 3 1/2" and all looks fine. All that is left to do is braze the return tube and I'll be done. Haven't done anything that prevents me from replacing the stock pump if needed.
If anyone knows of a 10" fuel pump/sending unit with the smaller dia (3 1/4 - 3 1/2") cover please let me know. I would much rather get a drop in unit if it needs to be replaced.
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Still cutting, bending, and spending
Made a skid plate/mount and installed the rear tank.
Then started the exhaust.
Made a skid plate/mount and installed the rear tank.
Then started the exhaust.
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Exhaust continued
Muffler from a 60-70s truck. should be fairly quiet.
Muffler from a 60-70s truck. should be fairly quiet.
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Toy Slave to AA BH Brackets
HCC, I don't make the front page often.
Cut up some 1/4" angle into brackets. Still need to make the rod and spring attachment.
IIRC AA didn't specify whitch position to use in the Arm (inner or outer) I set it up assuming the inner position for max throw.
HCC, I don't make the front page often.
Cut up some 1/4" angle into brackets. Still need to make the rod and spring attachment.
IIRC AA didn't specify whitch position to use in the Arm (inner or outer) I set it up assuming the inner position for max throw.
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Body back from blasting
Actually doesn't look as scary as it was before the blasting. Normal rot on the rear qtrs, rear sill, door sills, top of the rear fenders, rear fender spot weld dimples.
Actually doesn't look as scary as it was before the blasting. Normal rot on the rear qtrs, rear sill, door sills, top of the rear fenders, rear fender spot weld dimples.
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Body Sraightening Help
Can anyone tell me if my assumption is correct. The front gill panels on the tub are bent in toward each other. One is bent a lot more than the other. The bend is a curve (not a wrinkle) that I should be able to straighten. Just don't want to straighten something that should be curved.
I think they should be flat from the door hinge pillar and follow a straight line down the taper of the hood. And flat top to bottom. Is this correct?
Thanks for the help
Can anyone tell me if my assumption is correct. The front gill panels on the tub are bent in toward each other. One is bent a lot more than the other. The bend is a curve (not a wrinkle) that I should be able to straighten. Just don't want to straighten something that should be curved.
I think they should be flat from the door hinge pillar and follow a straight line down the taper of the hood. And flat top to bottom. Is this correct?
Thanks for the help
Mine are.
The angle is at the seam just behind the door. From that seam forward, the body is one plane to the front. That said, I am not certain what year my tub is. It does have the cowl vent on the inside, though it has been covered outside. It also does have the under seat tool box.
Great thread! Super nice and clean work. Subscribed
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Just what I needed
Thanks for the responses. It probably doesn't matter what year, the lay of the basic body panels is most likely the same. The fj40 shape. Diskord, just what I needed. Thanks for extending the answer to the rear door post.
Now I need to hone my non existant body working skills. What's cool is, someone on this site has already been there done that and willing to provide support.
Thanks for the responses. It probably doesn't matter what year, the lay of the basic body panels is most likely the same. The fj40 shape. Diskord, just what I needed. Thanks for extending the answer to the rear door post.
Now I need to hone my non existant body working skills. What's cool is, someone on this site has already been there done that and willing to provide support.
Tokamak,
By sight, those sections of the body on my '76 appear to be coplanar with the doors and rocker panels, and they appear to be straight. I didn't put a straight edge up against them though.
Really cool build you have going here!
By sight, those sections of the body on my '76 appear to be coplanar with the doors and rocker panels, and they appear to be straight. I didn't put a straight edge up against them though.
Really cool build you have going here!
Mine were also bent inward. They're pretty vulnerable with the front clip removed and bend easily. The problem that it creates which you'll discover when you attach the front sheet metal is an oversized gap at the side apron. With the apron weatherstripping in place I had almost a 1/2" on one side. My tub is far from perfect so for the time being I just grabbed the panels and pulled them out to where they are close. When I'm ready to do some bodywork I'll get them to where they need to be with new weatherstripping.
looking great.....brings back some killer memories of severe resurrection.