build: 71 FJ40 “Stripes”

[RodrigzCrzr]

Today we Got the transmission finally installed into the 40 series. Much thanks to Mud Member who stopped to help me out.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Got my universal joints in for the 40 series.
Now time to rebuild, shorten, and lengthen the drive shafts.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

After converting it from a 3 speed to a 4 speed. Next is to measure the distance of the the front and rear flanges and have the drive axles shorten and lengthen. Also bought a set of new universal joints to have them installed.

After the trans install I started on the front brake disc brake conversion.
I had kept the front and rear axles from my FJ60 that was t- boned last year.
The knuckles, birfield’s, and the rotors came in handy to do the job.
I bought a knuckle rebuild kit from @orangefj45 and went to work on the conversion.
I just got it done.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

I have a new steering column firewall gasket and read that you need to remove the whole shaft and steering box. Which also inludes removing the turn signal and the three speed linkage and shifter.
I was going to eliminate the linkage anyways so no time like the present to do this.
I Removed all the linkage and set it aside.
Got the steering box out and began to degrease the unit. Lots of crud and mud and oil.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

I also removed the brake booster since I am going to replace it too.

 

[orangefj45]

Nothing but great upgrades going on here!

Keep up the good work bud!

Georg @ Valley Hybrids, Cruiser Brothers & Long Range America

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

More stuff completed today!
I got the steering column and tube cleaned and painted.
Looks much better now!

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Did some cleaning of the firewall with some CLR and 00 steel wool.
I’d say it works pretty darn well.
Removed more of the drivers side equipment to make room for more thorough cleaning.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Removed the clapped out steering tube gasket and replaced with a new one. painted the two piece plates that holds the gasket in place.
cleaned the underside of the dash board of the dirt and grime. freshly painted steering tube installed.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Got some new front brake lines and clutch slave line installed from Spector off road.
New grommet for the wire loom coming out of the windshield frame.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Got my steering arms all installed now!
Waiting on steering dampener to install.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Steering wheel installed.
Thanks @wngrog

 

[wngrog]

She’s a beauty

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Update:
Picked up the 60 chrome wheels that where powder coated white for the 40 series today!
Had new tires mounted and balanced today.
Installed them on the cruiser.

Ordered new lugs nuts as well for the wheels.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Got my new steering dampener in the mail today and installed that.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

My rear bumperettes arrived today and installed them.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

So a few updates on the 40 series.
I ordered from @Cruiseroutfitters new Diff. & transfer case Flanges, oil slinger and seals.
Screwed up one of the two seal I bought so need to order a replacement.

Kinda of had a oh sh** moment when the pinion gear slid in ward while I installing that new flange. Luckily reached out to the forum and was told how to do it. And worked out perfect.
Also ordered some 74 drive shafts from @classiccruisers and had them sent to a local driveshaft place and having new universal joints installed and balanced.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Had my vacuum shifter rod lengthen’d by a local welding guy here in Venice. Really cool guy thanks @Elco fabrication. New stainless steel nut bolt installed.
New fuel pump from @ToyotaMatt installed and fuel filter from @Cruiseroutfiiters. Now for some new fuel lines to be installed.

 

[fjc-man]

Had my vacuum shifter rod lengthen’d by a local welding guy here in Venice. Really cool guy thanks @Elco fabrication. New stainless steel nut bolt installed.
New fuel pump from @ToyotaMatt installed and fuel filter from @Cruiseroutfiiters. Now for some new fuel lines to be installed.

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Your stainless shifter bolt needs to be longer for that nylok nut to have a locking effect.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Your stainless shifter bolt needs to be longer for that nylok nut to have a locking effect.

Thanks for pointing that out! I will change it next time I’m under there…appreciate it!