Big T's 77 FJ40 resto thread

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Matt, we tried pushing on the shifter to get it out and it was not depressing, I will search on how to remove.

Also Big T, make sure your heater control valve is not all full of scale from the block. That will impede your coolant flow into the core.
 
Shifter help:

https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-seri...ion-shifter-installation-sst-tool-needed.html

And a picture of the piece in question:

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Yes - if I recall you do NOT push on the shifter itself. You can use both of your thumbs and push down on the collar that you see in TJ's picture there. You push down and clockwise. Once that collar pops up (think small lightbulb, you know how to change those - you push down and turn...) you can then remove the shifter by pulling up.

Sometimes those collars get fouled up with goop, junk, and debris - but you can fiddle with them to get them out. Clearly the guy (hope thats not yours) in the picture above tried using a chain saw to get his out.

This is coming along NICELY - you are doing a great job.

Keep up the good work man,

dallas
 
Sometimes those collars get fouled up with goop, junk, and debris - but you can fiddle with them to get them out. Clearly the guy (hope thats not yours) in the picture above tried using a chain saw to get his out.

This is coming along NICELY - you are doing a great job.

Keep up the good work man,

dallas[/QUOTE]

LOL deafanantly not mine. Ya that one was hacked on pretty good. Its coming slowly but surely. I just wish you were here to help me. I have an HVAC guy coming to look at my shop to put heat in. pretty pumped for that. Thanks again for the help.

Thomas
 
TJ,
Thanks for the help and the research on the shifter. Now that its freezing out I havent had much time to be out there but I will try pulling the shifter out soon....I will get pics of the 2 low mod as well once finished.

Thomas
 
Well I was able to get my door skins here from CCOT this last weekend. Now just for the instalation.

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I was very suprised at how well the quality of the skins are to. Looking forward to having next to brand new doors!!!:D

I will updat you soon.

Thomas
 
Big T said:
Well I was able to get my door skins here from CCOT this last weekend. Now just for the instalation.

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I was very suprised at how well the quality of the skins are to. Looking forward to having next to brand new doors!!!:D

I will updat you soon.

Thomas
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Keep us posted as to how Clarence likes them...
 
Got some updated pictures of the front end after being blasted. Looks good and is coming along.

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Only a few holes got busted through that need patching.

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I will let you know how the doors are coming soon.

Thomas
 
PabloCruise said:
Cool Thomas!

Who did the blasting?
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I had dad's buddy Kieth blast for me at dad's place. Turned out really nice other then the rust holes. But Clarence should be able to patch most of them up.

Thomas
 
I need some help again. What is everbodys thoughts on fiberglass tub? Pros/Cons? Are they a pain to work with? Any thoughts will help. Thanks.

Thomas
 
If your going to wheel your 40 and bump into any rocks its crack. If your just going to drive it I've heard they are nice. I like the original all steel 40's myself but thats just preference.

Good luck.
 
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PabloCruise said:
I thought you were going Pacol tub?
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I think that is the way im leaning. Dallas said that that should be the way to go. What are your thoughts? He also said the Pilgram tubs are pretty awsome to just alittle more expensive.

Thomas
 
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