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And after sand blasting.. like new
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Ac control unit has been cleaned and installed.
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Cavities fish oiled several times to build up long lasting protection on the hidden. New plugs installed. The next one is seat belts and then moving to the seats.
Beauty.
Vossie
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a question ive always had about stock AC units, where they sit, does it mean removing the air supply duct to the heater box in the center of the dash, thereby making it redundant?
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You gotta post a before and after shot together !
Great work !!!
Great work !!!
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The air duct remains the same function and position but to make space for the evaporator unit it’s shape is slightly modified. I’m not sure for the US but in Aus market the Toyota dealerships installed the a/c upon request/sale. All 40’ imported from Japan came without a/c and it was an option only installed afterwards if the customer wanted it.
These early ND a/c are very complex units and the correct kit is involving so many parts. Today the historically correct ground up installation into a non a/c 40’ series vehicle is nearly impossible do to availability of these parts. With a/c on board every major part is a variant.. (engine mounts, battery mount, pulleys, water pump spacers on diesels, engine brackets, radiator brackets, wiring harnesses, idle up vacuum circuit, etc.. the list is long, and yes the air duct inlet pipe is different too
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I’ve been thinking and thinking about the headlights.. finally decided to retrofit the original Kotto. I just couldn’t choose between the available new 7” rounds.. non of them were up to my standards and I wouldn’t wanted to ruin the genuinity of this build with led lights.
So, after some intense effort the lenses managed to separate from the housing.. after that its just meticulous cleaning, and, ..well, will show you the final result soon..
So, after some intense effort the lenses managed to separate from the housing.. after that its just meticulous cleaning, and, ..well, will show you the final result soon..
What can't you do?
tlaporte
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Can’t ead women’s mind .. for exampleWhat can't you do?
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also.. can’t do poached eggs! That really troubles me as I just love it .
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Sand blasting with very fine garnet, high pressure and large nozzle. So the 2nd coat will etch in as smooth as a mirror.
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This is going to be an 18Karat exhaust 
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35yo rubber.. (!)not NOS it has been on the road behind a 2H diesel ever since..
Would you PLEASE stop already!
My Correcto-Meter is over-dosed so badly on "right" that the needle is bent.................
The battery still needs to be resolved.....and you already surrendered with the extractor however....
My Correcto-Meter is over-dosed so badly on "right" that the needle is bent.................
The battery still needs to be resolved.....and you already surrendered with the extractor however....
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Battery is done long time ago.. but the extractor is a nono. The old exhaust manifold is a nightmare neverthwless reduces the power a lotWould you PLEASE stop already!
My Correcto-Meter is over-dosed so badly on "right" that the needle is bent.................
The battery still needs to be resolved.....and you already surrendered with the extractor however....
Btw, which onereally blew the fuse? The 18Karat exhaust or the retrofit headlights?
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The headlights pushed it out-of-range and bent the needle. The brackets fried the circuit board.
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Well you’d better ugrade your ic because the headlights will be assembled and installed in the grill soon...The headlights pushed it out-of-range and bent the needle. The brackets fried the circuit board.
Great thread! Love your attention to detail and the pictures.
