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Had to drill a new hole for the bottom left mount.
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Removed some of the pipe insulation so have more play for where the pipes go through the firewall.
Have to figure out how to seal this hole
Fits
Looks like I will need to find a new drain hose as the factory one doesn’t look like it will be sufficient in length.
Will have to remove the whole thing since I still need to install some insulation in the left side joint.
Have to figure out how to seal this hole
Fits
Looks like I will need to find a new drain hose as the factory one doesn’t look like it will be sufficient in length.
Will have to remove the whole thing since I still need to install some insulation in the left side joint.
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Nice job on all the "mods" to make this work. I'm hoping I don't have to be that creative when installing one in my 86 troopy. Do you think some of your struggles with the kit stem from your truck originally being RHD?
Here's a nice looking OEM grommet that may work for sealing the hole for the A/C lines:
Weatherstrip - Grommet Heater Line - OEM - FJ40, FJ45, FJ55, FJ60, FJ62 1964-1990
Grommet for Heater Hose Lines Fits FJ40 - 1969 - 1984
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my interior bits came from a 86 BJ70, I didn't use any interior bits from the rhd interior.Nice job on all the "mods" to make this work. I'm hoping I don't have to be that creative when installing one in my 86 troopy. Do you think some of your struggles with the kit stem from your truck originally being RHD?
Here's a nice looking OEM grommet that may work for sealing the hole for the A/C lines:
Weatherstrip - Grommet Heater Line - OEM - FJ40, FJ45, FJ55, FJ60, FJ62 1964-1990
Grommet for Heater Hose Lines Fits FJ40 - 1969 - 1984
Nice work taco! You will love the comfort of a nice cool cab for those longer trips, being able to talk to your wife without shouting... listening to the radio... lol. Things we take for granted when traveling down the highway with the windows up! 
As for sealing holes, because these machines vibrate with the diesels, I have used a good quality flexible 35yr outdoor caulking. That seems to stand up well to the flex and vibration, yet seal against moisture/dust, etc.
What are you using for rivets there? I am looking for a good sturdy rivet. I have gone up in size, but they are still aluminum, and over time, seem to slowly break down with use on back country roads and vibration, etc.
As for sealing holes, because these machines vibrate with the diesels, I have used a good quality flexible 35yr outdoor caulking. That seems to stand up well to the flex and vibration, yet seal against moisture/dust, etc.
What are you using for rivets there? I am looking for a good sturdy rivet. I have gone up in size, but they are still aluminum, and over time, seem to slowly break down with use on back country roads and vibration, etc.
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Best pop rivets are CherriMax brand, they are for the aviation industry, but bit more expensive.Nice work taco! You will love the comfort of a nice cool cab for those longer trips, being able to talk to your wife without shouting... listening to the radio... lol. Things we take for granted when traveling down the highway with the windows up!
As for sealing holes, because these machines vibrate with the diesels, I have used a good quality flexible 35yr outdoor caulking. That seems to stand up well to the flex and vibration, yet seal against moisture/dust, etc.
What are you using for rivets there? I am looking for a good sturdy rivet. I have gone up in size, but they are still aluminum, and over time, seem to slowly break down with use on back country roads and vibration, etc.
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Here’s my solution for the a/c drain
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Man this sound proofing mats are harder to install than I thought. Of course I’m probably overdoing it
Install of the sound deadner works better when you moderately heat them with a heat gun or hair dryer.
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Man this sound proofing mats are harder to install than I thought. Of course I’m probably overdoing it
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I hear that.
Cheers
nuclearbeef
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I put one in my '85 BJ75 Troopy and it was not quite bolt-in.Nice job on all the "mods" to make this work. I'm hoping I don't have to be that creative when installing one in my 86 troopy. Do you think some of your struggles with the kit stem from your truck originally being RHD?
Here's a nice looking OEM grommet that may work for sealing the hole for the A/C lines:
Weatherstrip - Grommet Heater Line - OEM - FJ40, FJ45, FJ55, FJ60, FJ62 1964-1990
Grommet for Heater Hose Lines Fits FJ40 - 1969 - 1984
Mostly figuring out the wiring, as the instructions didn't match what my Troopy had.
The only real hassle (and biggest mod) was that the holes I drilled in the firewall didn't match the lines coming out of the box.
Since I had already drilled the holes in the firewall, I cut out the plastic on the airbox and bent the lines down to match the holes. It was easy with the soft plastic. Then just taped the gap shut with some speed tape.
Overall it took a bit of head scratching, but nothing was too difficult.
VERY much worth it!!
nuclearbeef
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I had to reroute the drain line outside the frame rail after the exhaust started melting it.
Just a heads up.
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fortunately my exhaust is on the other side
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Looks great.....that Masterseries is potent stuff for sure....goes down really nice. Amazing stuff. Definitely good to NOT get it on your skin....I'm wearing some today from doing a floor in a 60 
That Damplifier you're using is different than a lot of the other brands...I feel like their aluminum is thicker...a little more challenging to use I think. I try to use it in long strips or smaller squares. Not sure it matters really. We tape our edges with foil tape too....not sure why we do that but it's nice if you're working in the truck and don't want butyl all over your clothes.
When does the Spectrum go in? That stuff is fun to put down.....I'm doing some tomorrow and looking forward to it
That Damplifier you're using is different than a lot of the other brands...I feel like their aluminum is thicker...a little more challenging to use I think. I try to use it in long strips or smaller squares. Not sure it matters really. We tape our edges with foil tape too....not sure why we do that but it's nice if you're working in the truck and don't want butyl all over your clothes.
When does the Spectrum go in? That stuff is fun to put down.....I'm doing some tomorrow and looking forward to it
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Only half done , but got to go back to work tomorrow, was hoping to be done today, oh well.
Man this sound proofing mats are harder to install than I thought. Of course I’m probably overdoing it
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Hello,
You are not overdoing it. We are all anal when it comes to our Cruisers.
If it is not overdone, then it is not worth to do in the first place.
Keep up the good work.
Juan
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Finally got the rest of the floor done. Can’t imagine doing a troopy
WarDamnEagle
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Looks good. Are you going to paint some Spectrum over the Damplifier or run with it like that? Just curious.
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That’s next
Looks great Very neat !
I'll join the foodwell dampening party next week
(Temp in my shed permitting).
I'm a bit behind and first need to get some 'drain holes that rusted bigger' to be welded up this weekend.
After that I'll go that same route. 3x paint, sound deadner.... But I doubt I'll cover it all, though. I plan for the bigger areas of the footwells (replacing the original asphalt deadner I removed) and the tunnel.
I will also place a layer of 8mm close-cell PE foam (aka camping mat from Walmart) to compensate for the rotten (thus removed) textile dampner on the back of the vinyl flooring. That should dampen the airial noise. Did that in the back already. Works good!
Modeling the 3D of the passenger area will be challenging, though.
Cheers
Ralf
I'll join the foodwell dampening party next week
(Temp in my shed permitting).I'm a bit behind and first need to get some 'drain holes that rusted bigger' to be welded up this weekend.
After that I'll go that same route. 3x paint, sound deadner.... But I doubt I'll cover it all, though. I plan for the bigger areas of the footwells (replacing the original asphalt deadner I removed) and the tunnel.
I will also place a layer of 8mm close-cell PE foam (aka camping mat from Walmart) to compensate for the rotten (thus removed) textile dampner on the back of the vinyl flooring. That should dampen the airial noise. Did that in the back already. Works good!
Modeling the 3D of the passenger area will be challenging, though.
Cheers
Ralf
