Malleus
Far west of Siegen
Very Pro! I need one.
Builds Body work - fixing my '79 floors and other stuff
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MOTOV8R
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You can get the 3D print file at the link below. There are places that can print it for you as well. After that all you need is an FJ60 tach. I bought a few, mostly around $60.
FJ40 OEM style tach bezel and housing by UTmotov8r
This is 2 pieces, the bezel and the housing. The housing is designed to fit an FJ60 tach. It attaches to the bezel by screws. You will need to remove the FJ60 tach from the housing and retain the clear front piece. It is located by slots in the printed housing but not secured. When attached...
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Malleus
Far west of Siegen
Thank you! I had forgotten the 60s had tachs. Either it's been a really long time since I had a 60, or I'm getting old. Maybe both.
MOTOV8R
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One of the slower builds on Mud continues its slow march forward.
- welded in the bung for the o2 sensor
- Plumbed a fuel vapor canister and control valve.
- Welded a couple bolts and a chunk of steel together to make the needed offset and correct threads for adapting the sniper to the air cleaner
- Utilized @FJ60Cam adapter for the sniper to air cleaner (works well)
- partially painted the bed, will try to finish this up this week. I used rustoleum truck bed liner. It has a very light texture but it pretty durable. I used it on a trailer bed and shoveling dirt didn’t scrape it off.
Some pics because who likes stories that are all words
- welded in the bung for the o2 sensor
- Plumbed a fuel vapor canister and control valve.
- Welded a couple bolts and a chunk of steel together to make the needed offset and correct threads for adapting the sniper to the air cleaner
- Utilized @FJ60Cam adapter for the sniper to air cleaner (works well)
- partially painted the bed, will try to finish this up this week. I used rustoleum truck bed liner. It has a very light texture but it pretty durable. I used it on a trailer bed and shoveling dirt didn’t scrape it off.
Some pics because who likes stories that are all words
What size wire are you using.
MOTOV8R
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I used .023 after someone suggested it. Before that I was using .035. For the body work. If you’re talking about the bung, that was .035 flux core in my other welder. Was having a hard time getting the angles to weld that very well. Will probably have to give that another pass when I can get my 40 out of the garage.
Good, less heat and less grinding
MOTOV8R
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So I was going to just put the rear heater back in but it had 44 yrs of dirt in it and my new floor was looking pretty darn clean. So I took it all apart and gave it a good soaking with vinegar. Flow was really good through it. Gave everything a good coat of paint. It was originally all black, but I shot the top in pewter like earlier years, because cruiser pewter is like cowbell. This heater and the heater lines are a bit of an oddball. Only in 79/80 model years. Earlier 40’s use a two piece hard line and later 40’s have the center console heater with different hard lines. Also the heater itself has a differently shaped top piece. It was hard to figure out exactly where the retaining brackets mounted but I think I got it. Hopefully these pics can be a reference for someone in the future.
RevISK
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Dude. Looks Tits.
MOTOV8R
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A little more progress on the interior. Put the Tuffy console back in. Punched some bolt holes in the vinyl floor for the transmission hump items. Installed the passenger seat and the instrument cluster. Put in the defrost hoses as well as the blower duct. Also did a little painting. Included a pic of my awesome parts hanging rack in my painting booth. Moved it inside for final drying (less chance of gnats). Working to get the passenger apron finished up so i can install the battery and route the harness. Once that is done I will be close to firing it up. Still more to do before driving (front clips needs some rehabbing). But starting it would be a big milestone.
EStein
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This is the fun stuff! I have my eye on one of those Tuffy’s. I got a new stereo for my birthday but of course it doesn’t fit in the dash and I’m not gonna cut it. Will fabricate something in that space for external switches, which it looks like you did. Tuffy console is on my Christmas list.
MOTOV8R
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I added the driver’s seat, front cup holder on the Tuffy, jack holder, tool kit, and rear seat. I also put another coat of paint on the apron. I spent about an hour trying to find the big rubber band that holds the tool kit down. Finally found it, but it’s either too small or not stretchy enough. Will probably get the one from city racer, hopefully it works better. My kids wouldn’t stay out of it once the seats were in. My son is pretending he’s wheeling, pretty sure he subscribes to when in doubt throttle out.
RevISK
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Did you put any sort of riser in for the rear bench seat or is it on the floor? One of the reasons I started straying away from the Bestop was how low it sat in standard form, yours looks higher.
RevISK
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Also, what is your seatbelt plan back there?
I got some 3-point belts in anticipation of however I proceed. Looking at non-invasive options to mount, but my roll bars are in. See my thread.
I got some 3-point belts in anticipation of however I proceed. Looking at non-invasive options to mount, but my roll bars are in. See my thread.
RevISK
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I guess mine looks about the same when just sitting in there, not mounted.
MOTOV8R
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I have been working on a lot of little things.
- installed the fender apron
- routed the wiring (found a couple accessories where I didn’t put the wires in the right place and had to rework the loom, ugh)
- mounted my relay panel
- installed the arb pump
- installed battery bracket and ss tray
- installed the washer and coolant tank bracket
- found my washer pump is trashed
- put the battery in and tried the acc and on positions only to find my sniper display is defective
- Holley warrantied the display (purchased in may 2020)
- powder coated the seat backs and bezel in the same grey as my wheels
- installed the fender apron
- routed the wiring (found a couple accessories where I didn’t put the wires in the right place and had to rework the loom, ugh)
- mounted my relay panel
- installed the arb pump
- installed battery bracket and ss tray
- installed the washer and coolant tank bracket
- found my washer pump is trashed
- put the battery in and tried the acc and on positions only to find my sniper display is defective
- Holley warrantied the display (purchased in may 2020)
- powder coated the seat backs and bezel in the same grey as my wheels
MOTOV8R
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Also ordered a few missing tools for my tool bag. I added the mini truck hook and extension because they fit in the bag and I don’t have have the mounts or holes for the mounts. I have the long 27” hook rod if anyone wants to buy it fairly cheap. Also bought the band from cityracer. Had one i bought here from a mud member but it was not OEM, too small and not stretchy.
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