Builds '75 FJ40 Ranch Rebuild

[tlc762]

Welcome to the rabbit hole...

We have been down this road before with the same results...

Welcome to the sickness,
Enjoy the progress,
Will

 

[Burbot]

Nothing is ever as easy as you think it's going to be. One smack with a hammer turns into 3 days grinding shaping and welding

 

[GHalll]

Got the steering and pedal assembly apart and ready for the powdercoater. I'm going to need a new steering wheel, pedal pads, brake light switch, blinker relay, turn signal switch and steering wheel bearing.

A lot of these things have become pretty brittle so I figured replacing them while I have everything apart.

It's too bad there aren't any repop steering wheels.. I sure like OE. What is the best looking aftermarket steering wheel that works with the turn signal?

 

[TractorDoc]

So do y'all ever start a small simple project with the most tame and innocent of intentions and then have things spiral dangerously and quickly outta control???

I thought I was just going to change the oil/filter and . . .

 

[GHalll]

I thought I was just going to change the oil/filter and . . .

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hahahaha, YES....

 

[GHalll]

I dropped off 12 pieces at the powdercoaters for blasting and paint this morning. This will be my first run of parts, more to come next time. I've never had anything powdercoated before but I imagine I'll need thread chasers.

 

[GHalll]

Got all the powdercoated parts back today, they look super good!! Below are a few of the pieces installed along with an @cityracer intake hose that I've had for a while... I also installed the intake cover service sticker from SOR that I've had for a while as well. Got the bib and wiper motor blasted and primed. Going to paint them both white I believe.

 

[GHalll]

I haven't had much progress on putting the powdercoated parts back together and installing them yet. I need to get a few new plugs for the wiring harness first.

BUT, I did acquire a few new parts for my next project. This will be after putting the pedal bucket and steering column back in. Got this mini truck box, bracket, pump and high pressure hose from the classifieds. Thanks A!! I will be sending the box to West Texas Off Road for a rebuild and run the pump till it dies. I still need the pedestal, hose and cooler. I'm super pumped for the power steering project!

 

[77HesterSue]

Great work!

 

[dustin weaver]

What brake lines did you use for the front.

 

[GHalll]

What brake lines did you use for the front.

I used all braided stainless lines from Georg @orangefj45 . Frame to axle front/rear and outer front axle. When I did the disk conversion, I used the backing plate eliminator from Georg as well which removed the union for the outer soft lines so he provided the braided line that installed from the axle hard line directly to the caliper. I do not have part numbers. I got extended lines from frame to axle because of the taller springs and longer shackles.

 

[dustin weaver]

My current issue, I bought the man a fre kit and to use it I would have to remove the hard line from the caliber but then the brake lines are tight so they are to short. So I bought the low range off road female to female lines(seems to be only company sales then) which means I have to use the hard line, but I get this as the result.... way to long

 

[GHalll]

That does seem pretty long. Mine are shorter than that but longer than OEM. Have you given Georg a holler?

 

[dustin weaver]

I just bought all new u joints and few other things from him last week, didn't even think to ask him about it. Sure he'll see your linking him. So I'll wait, I'm at near 200 in brake lines ATM haha and unhappy.

 

[GHalll]

You could take it back apart and use the backing plate eliminators and shorter lines? I hear you, frustrating...

 

[dustin weaver]

yea I could but at this point I just wish someone sold a female to female hose that wasn't 26 inches and more like 18 -14 inches...

 

[davegonz]

Looking good! You are well into the rabbit hole

 

[GHalll]

Got a new steering wheel to compliment the new power steering system. I will eventually have the old one restored but for now it is pretty sun rot and this one is in great shape and smaller.

 

[GHalll]

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BUT, I did acquire a few new parts for my next project. This will be after putting the pedal bucket and steering column back in. Got this mini truck box, bracket, pump and high pressure hose from the classifieds. Thanks A!! I will be sending the box to West Texas Off Road for a rebuild and run the pump till it dies. I still need the pedestal, hose and cooler. I'm super pumped for the power steering project!

Got the PS Box sent off to West TX Offroad in San Angelo for a rebuild this afternoon. Thank you for the recommendation @orangefj45 ! I’m excited to get it back and get all the powdercoated parts mounted again. I hope to have it driving by Christmas time...

 

[orangefj45]

Looking great!!!!

Glad you're happy with the parts we've been able to provide for your build.

We can supply ANY stainless brake hose. And length, any fitting configuration. Even custom hoses usually ship within 24 hours.

Georg @ Valley Hybrids & Cruiser Brothers