looking very nice mate
75 FJ40 Restoration
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That frame looks awesome! You shouldn't have to worry about rust for the next 30+ years. Since I'm in SC, it's nice to know that there is a place here who will do that kind of work. Thanks! Good luck with the build.
Hey man I am passing through Mt.Pleasant next weekend. Could I take a look at your cruiser? I am going hunting outside of Avery and you're on the way. I have my Freeborn Red 1/75 completely apart and am getting ready to either blast or dip the frame. I actually can't decide and don't know who could do it in TX, if at all.
I am in Dallas and don't want to drive the frame to SC.
Anyway, drop me a PM if that is cool with you. I'd love to see your work so far. Saturday work?
I am in Dallas and don't want to drive the frame to SC.
Anyway, drop me a PM if that is cool with you. I'd love to see your work so far. Saturday work?
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Last week I installed my BDS 4" lift and CCOT greasable anti-inversion shackles and greasable pins. Here are some pics.
My help for the front.
Front installed. It was difficult getting the front shackles on due to the arch of the BDS springs and the fact there was no weight on them. One pin of the shackle now pushes against the hanger with a good deal of pressure, but I am assured that this will correct with weight of the engine/body, and with the springs "breaking in"
Another front pic.
My help for the front.
Front installed. It was difficult getting the front shackles on due to the arch of the BDS springs and the fact there was no weight on them. One pin of the shackle now pushes against the hanger with a good deal of pressure, but I am assured that this will correct with weight of the engine/body, and with the springs "breaking in"
Another front pic.
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Now for the rear.
My help for the rear.
Finished installation. The rear went on MUCH easier than the front.
Another pic.
My help for the rear.
Finished installation. The rear went on MUCH easier than the front.
Another pic.
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One last pic for the kids.
Next step is to disassemble the front axle and put on front disc brake kit. I am problaby going to install the cruiserparts.net kit.
Next step is to disassemble the front axle and put on front disc brake kit. I am problaby going to install the cruiserparts.net kit.
Sporin
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I envy your shop space... someday... 
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Thanks. It was an old 1940's diary barn that I converted to my shop.
I just realized from this thread resurrection that I have not made any progress on my cruiser in almost a year.
I've got to get to work. I recently obtained Poser's rear disk brake kit so I guess that is next.
I just realized from this thread resurrection that I have not made any progress on my cruiser in almost a year.
I've got to get to work. I recently obtained Poser's rear disk brake kit so I guess that is next.
Sporin
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Don't feel bad, I've had my Piggie since May and it's still not on the road and I bought it in "road-ready" condition.
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Time for his thread to go back up to top.
Been working in small bursts of activity. Last major undertaking was engine rebuild. All parts for that came from CDan.
This sure has taken me a lot longer than I planned, but now that the engine is built, it seems that a weight has been lifted and the rest will go faster.
I guess time will tell. It might be another year before I post more progress.
Been working in small bursts of activity. Last major undertaking was engine rebuild. All parts for that came from CDan.
This sure has taken me a lot longer than I planned, but now that the engine is built, it seems that a weight has been lifted and the rest will go faster.
I guess time will tell. It might be another year before I post more progress.
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Got a kick out of coming across the lublicating system.
Poetic license for engine colors taken with Degenol's engine as a reference.
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Bellhousing painted
Transmission/TXFR case painted
Parts to go through and clean the mouse turds off of
Transmission/TXFR case painted
Parts to go through and clean the mouse turds off of
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The top piece is the temp sending unit.
I have not been able to figure out what the unit in yellow is. Looked in the manual and can't seem to find it in the pics. Any ideas?
I have not been able to figure out what the unit in yellow is. Looked in the manual and can't seem to find it in the pics. Any ideas?
Your build looks good so far. Glad to see u are making progress. Sounds like the timetable I have followed.
Cuerno Largo
Just an observation; check the pulley alignment on the water pump - it looks as if you have the "long" water pump instead of the short
Just an observation; check the pulley alignment on the water pump - it looks as if you have the "long" water pump instead of the short
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I'll definitely look at it tonight. I have the old one somewhere that I took off long ago, just have to find it and compare. Seemed to line up alright when I mocked up the fan and pulley.
Thanks for the spot.
Looks like progress! Those BDS springs and shackles look great. I need to start saving.
TK
TK
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Well, it has been longer than I thought it would take, but here is a pic of the alignment of the pulley from a better angle. I think it is OK, but any advice appreciated.
