Builds complete BJ45 rebuild start next week in Bolivia (2 Viewers)

[Bill6840]

Did anyone hear of some thing to protect the locking hubs from being removed by others then the rightfull owner?

You may consider using an open-ended push-through center cap. The ones I have make it impossible remove the hub bolts without first removing the tire.

 

[mailking]

You may consider using an open-ended push-through center cap. The ones I have make it impossible remove the hub bolts without first removing the tire.

Do you have an image of that? I could fabricate something down here.

 

[mailking]

Just got these figures from Karin-Marijke:

Landcruising Adventure Some facts and figures:
- Overhaul took exactly 100 days
- Based on an 8-hour workday:
* Coen worked 617 hours
* All mechanics together 922 hours
* KM 294 hours
- Total costs 6000 US dollars:
* workshop for overhaul bodywork + extra work like 2nd dieseltank, support for spare tyre etc 3000 US dollars
* all costs for spare parts, material, tools etc 3000 US dollars


some more images:

Esteban puts little details into the sidewall.

The rear looks nice. The aluminium bumper is fixed. It had a little crack somewhere.

Simon is putting a lot of attention to the doors. He's very meticulous. I like him for that.

When I am on my way in the morning I come across the butchers delivery car.

I pay a little visit a few block down the road where the roof gets a new gutter. Carlos works very precise, but has to be told several times what I expect from him.

Alex is sanding the spare tire carrier.

The body is getting another good scrub with sandpaper and a wooden block.

Meanwhile I'm checking up on things and I see the aluminum raised part of the roof has two huge cracks in them. Just in time, because the guys were planing to paint it today. I'm hurrying it to the special welder to fix it. 20 USD and one hour is all it takes.

More and more parts can be installed after they have been giving a nice yellow color.

Simon is on track with the doors.

Coen

 

[Bill6840]

Do you have an image of that? I could fabricate something down here.

Certainly...I hope this works. The body of the locking hub assembly cannot be removed without wheel/tire removal. The hub's cap ass'y, however, is still exposed, and could "grow legs" and walk away without your permission.

Regards,

Bill

 

[mailking]

Certainly...I hope this works. The body of the locking hub assembly cannot be removed without wheel/tire removal. The hub's cap ass'y, however, is still exposed, and could "grow legs" and walk away without your permission.

Regards,

Bill

interesting but actually I was referring to the caps of the locking system. The actual hubs would be very difficult to remove especially with those conical washers...

 

[mailking]

Karin-Marijke did a successful test with the thinner and the emblems, so the rest is undergoing the same treatment.

See how she gets the magic working and puts the glamour back where it belongs.

I can paint the '4' and the 'diesel' in red. After that I paint the background of the big Toyota emblem black and Karin-Marijke conjures their shiny borders.

Just a little bit of thinner works like magic.

The Land Cruiser is ready to get some layers of paint.

This nice red one is getting some new leaf springs.

Simon is washing the car for the last time and Esteban is getting some protective paint on some spots.

I glued the emblems with Sikaflex on the grille.

Adventurous greetings,
Coen

 

[mailking]

Washing and rinsing.

After that, packing the whole in newspapers and wiping it down with dry hands.

The new fuel intake on the rear. This was the only option where it wouldn't take to much space from the inside 'living' area. How it will look underneath, we still have to figure that out.

The hood looks super! 3 layers of paint and 3 layers varnish.

Karin-Marijke is getting the cargo floor into shape and is looking for a way to paint or vanish it. Maybe they even have a similar sort of wooden system that doesn't wear? The rear of the floor looks very good, but we can't flip it because of the non uniform layout.

Adventurous greetings,
Coen

 

[Andino]

Coen,
On how to protect your hubs - I have the same shields that Bill68340 has, but then you put putty in the allen heads on the actual hub. You can pick it out with a small pick when you need to do maintenance, but they are a PITA to do on the fly, so your typical thief bypasses them.

Also works for tail lights etc.

Regards

 

[mailking]

Coen,
On how to protect your hubs - I have the same shields that Bill68340 has, but then you put putty in the allen heads on the actual hub. You can pick it out with a small pick when you need to do maintenance, but they are a PITA to do on the fly, so your typical thief bypasses them.

Also works for tail lights etc.

Regards

Thats a great idea!

 

[mailking]

Did I tell you we were ready for paint and varnish?

They have real dust covers, but they get clogged easily and I think they are a bit expensive for the guys. They have to buy all their stuff, even soap to wash your hands. So a wet cloth works best says Esteban.

A few layers of varnish.

Does it shine or not!

 

[The911s]

Lookin great! Are you two going to stick around La Paz after it's done or are you ready to move on?

 

[mailking]

Lookin great! Are you two going to stick around La Paz after it's done or are you ready to move on?

We will need to work some more on the interior. Haven't decided yet if we will do it on the road while travelling or on a fixed location....

Why do you ask?

Adventurous greetings,
Coen

 

[mailking]

The raised part of the roof is going to be in coffee.

The tire carrier and asorts are being painted.

The raised section is getting attached.

Alex is getting the wheels off. The rims are getting sanded and painted.

I am trying to get the stainless steel bumper shiny and to mount the tow hooks and winch.

Getting some more protective asphalt paint on the inside.

 

[waiting for time]

Hallo Coen,

Great tread, I've been following it for a few weeks and suprised how fast your project is going. Looks real good.

What are your plans for the (near future) are you ever comming baaack to Holland?

Good luck with your furder rebuild and the rest of your trip.

Michael

 

[Toyfj45]

Certainly...I hope this works. The body of the locking hub assembly cannot be removed without wheel/tire removal. The hub's cap ass'y, however, is still exposed, and could "grow legs" and walk away without your permission.

Regards,

Bill

This setup could still work all you would need to do is to extend the length of the cone and add a lip to hide the bolts.

 

[1tontoy]

She looks spectacular! Awesome job by Simon, Estabon, and the crew.

I've been following you guys since 2004. Man, what an adventure. Its very cool to see the rig being rebuilt.

 

[mailking]

Thank you for all the nice comments.. Greetings to Arnhem and contreien. Tonyfj45: I will look into this, but might want a cleaner solution. The allen thing might work for me...



The extended section of the roof sits well.

Karin-Marijke is getting a new weather strip seated. Getting the holes on the right spot is most challenging.

This is how the new inlet is going to look like.

When installing the original tank I come across a pretty devastated fuel line. Luckily this is the last line of the breather section of the tank. Not some main line.

Adventurous greetings,
Coen

 

[mailking]

Karin-Marijke buys some new brake shoes for the rear.

And I am cleaning the adjustment system. Funny In my book they show as two with different directional threads. I have two similar turning ones.

Karin-Marijke cleaned and varnished the floor and is preparing to install it again. How convenient like this without the roof.

Let's have a look. How was it again?

Another view of La Paz.

 

[Christian]

This is a fantastic build to follow! Greetings from Denmark!

 

[mailking]

This is a fantastic build to follow! Greetings from Denmark!

thank you... More images soon...