Builds 76 Fj40 Face Lift (3 Viewers)

[jim land]

Again, knocking out some easy driveway projects. CCOT bolt on tailgate. Tossed it on to check fitment. Adjusted the spare tire carrier for a snug fit. It’s on temporary. It passes sturdy test and is powder coated. Should work out good for summer driving. I’m swapping out the 7/16 fasteners for some 10mm tomorrow. Need to pick up some closed cell foam/rubber etc etc to make a couple of gaskets for the flanges.

Still need to mount the “topless” license plate bracket.

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Sorry for a negative comment, but with this kind of perfect resto you are doing , the ccot rear pannel is not acceptable , a 40 factory tailgate or door is a big part of the look we like so much

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Sorry for a negative comment, but with this kind of perfect resto you are doing , the ccot rear pannel is not acceptable , a 40 factory tailgate or door is a big part of the look we like so much

Brother Land…It was a “refreshto mod”.

Tailgate panel is a temp fix…More to come on the saga of 2.0.

 

[jim land]

You can get a fiberglass or plastic replica for 200$ and it will look 200 time better

 

[Chungas Revenge]

You can get a fiberglass or plastic replica for 200$ and it will look 200 time better

Noted sir, noted.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Pretty sure these items were stock when purchasing a TLC. Maybe a dealer installed option? Anyway, they’re both resting comfortably in the glove box…

 

[TheHardWay]

Not every FJ40 gets its own song:

 

[Skreddy]

Pretty sure these items were stock when purchasing a TLC. Maybe a dealer installed option? Anyway, they’re both resting comfortably in the glove box…

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Maybe add some of these? They also make great gifts.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Not every FJ40 gets its own song:

You gotta be a certain age or….???

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Maybe add some of these? They also make great gifts.

Amazon.com

Perfect addition to every outing…just say’en.

 

[mtn biker]

Not every FJ40 gets its own song:

Mine does

 

[Chungas Revenge]

That’s more like it’s own Iliad / Odyssey….

Mine does

 

[TheHardWay]

Ooh ooh, just now remembered my rig's got it's own song too!



Yeah, I'm of a certain age all right...

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Girded my loins and made the trip to the County Sheriffs Office and the DMV. $700 drakmars later I walked out with most of my dignity intact. Not so much on the check book… Never could quite fathom the entire taxation for the privilege of driving a previously taxed when purchased vehicle. That’s fodder for another forum and I digress.

Fresh set of plates mounted. That’s a “Go” on the preflight checklist.

Upped the ante today, hit a ten mile (+ or -) road trip, culminating in a 3 mile stretch of interstate. Apparently turning 2k on the Tach-o indicates I’m screaming along at 140mph. Speedo cable didn’t read the OPORD..it’s on the punch list..

Front end is a tad out of alignment. Not horrible but telling. I’ve got a date with the a shop Tuesday AM for an inspection and I’ll make arrangements for a FEA then…It’s on the punch list.

So digging into the happy thoughts bag, I did receive one of my JSeat mount adapters. Mounted up the port side for a sanity check. I think I’m going to run with it. Took the belt out of that obnoxious bend IMHO. I have the 3pt mounting hardware in USPS world somewhere. Not real impressed with them lately and that’s a whole story In itself.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

@Homey15

Beverage modulators are functioning. Full on test drive is forthcoming. Never leave home without em’.

 

[Homey15]

She looks great!!

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Maybe add some of these? They also make great gifts.
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Beats a hand full of oak leaves…Just say’en.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

She looks great!!

It’s the best modulator I’ve ever had….Many thanks….Salute.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

So, again working driveway projects.

This never did appeal to my sense of balance. Trans hump is not the same as a stocker. This is going to work until I get back down to JRx2 upholstery shop. I have an image in my tiny little head for a TCase boot based on what I have to work with.

We added the 60 TCase shift knob. I like it…but, it needs a little something, something to make that whole shifter look like it was meant to be.

I’ve got a plan…

 

[jim land]

This 40 is almost perfect
Too bad it did not have a real tailgate

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

I have an image in my tiny little head for a TCase boot based on what I have to work with.

Deer hide? Hair and all?