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Finally got the engine torn down. Everything seems to be in great shape as far as I can tell (I'm by no means an expert). First round of parts off to the machine shop.
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Thanks! It’s actually my buddy’s garage. He just built his retirement home and made sure to outfit a shop. He generously offered that I could do a project in there, otherwise I would not be able to do this because I don’t have the facilities.I like the lift you have in your garage, very handy. Could you rent a flat trailer (U-Haul) to transport the body and get creative as far as securing it? Good luck with your project.
Transmission picked up and destined for Level Ten in New Jersey for their bulletproof Toyota transmission rebuild. I'm not getting it built for 500HP, just a daily-driver rebuild with some standard upgrades that they do - I'm not sure of the details, sorry. So far, they have been super easy to work with and arranged for freight pickup once I had it on a pallet. Can't wait to see what it looks like when it comes back.
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Yeah it’s likely LVL10 will just do a rebuild with new clutches and steels and maybe a shift kit and call it a built trans. The only shop I know of actually changing hard parts is ATF Speed.I was reading the level 10 tranny shop, I have beat the crap out of mine, it has been hooked to a Cummins 6bt for 85K and I have pulled several F450's and a 10 wheeler out of mud, I believe the trans it's self is already bullet proof
Im impressed just by the workshop you have, even if it's not yours. Much less the amount of work you've put into this cruiser.
Happily following along.
The only issue with galvanizing is if you’re doing major repairs you can’t weld to it. This doesn’t look like a build for hardcore use so I doubt it will be a problem.I would have the frame galvanized. It's cheap and will last a few lifetimes. It also gets inside of the frame since the frame is dipped for galvanizing.
True - not a build for hardcore use. Appreciate the suggestions, but I think manual frame restoration is going to work in this case.The only issue with galvanizing is if you’re doing major repairs you can’t weld to it. This doesn’t look like a build for hardcore use so I doubt it will be a problem.
Dang, that engine is much cleaner internally and externally than mine was when I tore it down.
Then you'd be silly not to coat the chassis with POR15 or similar. Particularly given where you are.I intend for this Land Cruiser to be mine forever and babied for the rest of its life, hence the full-on restoration approach. No expense spared, etc. An investment in my happiness and pride.
Macropoxy 646 is a great product and is "easy" to apply. Goes on thick and is very durable.There's two products which are used in saltwater environments, and bridge / parking deck steel.
One is Sherwin Williams Macropoxy 646. It's a two part epoxy. It can be rolled on or sprayed. It comes in any color.
Macropoxy® 646 Fast Cure | Sherwin-Williams
A two-component, high-solids, fast-drying polyamide epoxy mastic.industrial.sherwin-williams.com
The other is Sherwin Williams Corothane mio aluminum. It has aluminum solids which apparently inhibit rust. I believe it requires a topcoat.
Corothane® I Mio-Aluminum | Sherwin-Williams
A single-component, moisture-curing, aluminum and micaceous iron oxide (MIO) filled urethane primer, intermediate coating or a finish coat.industrial.sherwin-williams.com
While both of these products are listed as industrial, you can go down and buy them from Sherwin Williams. The marcopoxy is $90 a gal retail, but it can be bought as low as $40 a gal with a commercial discount.
These two products are far, far superior to POR15 or any Eastwood product.
Excellent job with your truck!
What would be your opinions if I took the frame in and had it coated with Line-X?