Da'40: The Baby Steps Forward

[pappy]

It's going to be difficult to paint the firewall with all the engine parts in the way. What's your plan?

Marc

Are you going to definitely keep it vintage color or does it matter?

G

6M1 so that yer fuel hose will feel at home.

Well, it would appear I've made up my mind. Yes Marc, she will be painted all over, but not Cashmere Beige (4M9). No Graham, it will not be a "vintage color," nor will it be Dan's Dark Emerald Pearl (6M1). It will be a Toyota color. It will be a relatively modern color (1990's). I have a sample can on the way to see if I like it. I might have a sample piece painted by the meeting if the UPS man is good to me.

 

[Beowulf]

... nor will it be Dan's Dark Emerald Pearl (6M1).

What a relief. I've been holding my breath since you first mentioned that horrible color and I was hoping that showering you with free 80 parts would work its magic.



-Mike-

 

[marcfj60]

Yes Marc, she will be painted all over, but not Cashmere Beige (4M9).

Good. Then I will still have a unique color among the club (not counting Camrys) And I'm glad it won't be yet another Imperial Jade Mica or whatever other name Toyota uses to refer to Dark Green. (Since I owned a Taco that was Imperial Jade Mica, I think I have a right to say bad things about it.)

 

[pappy]

Imperial Jade Mica (6Q7):

Dark Emerald Pearl (6M1):

That second pic is interesting. I picked it from the Toyota paint code website and those folks look familiar. Who submitted that pic? Looks like TankTrap.

 

[evanz80]

Dark Emerald Pearl (6M1):

That second pic is interesting. I picked it from the Toyota paint code website and those folks look familiar. Who submitted that pic? Looks like TankTrap.

How about that! Cool website - I hadn't seen it before. If I had to vote who submitted that pic, I would have to go with Mr. Busey (it's his truck) or maybe that bearded guy hanging off the slider. If you check again now, you might see one of my truck there too...

 

[pappy]

If you check again now, you might see one of my truck there too...

Oh boy ... another 6M1!

I would have to go with Mr. Busey (it's his truck) or maybe that bearded guy hanging off the slider.

Nope, not that bearded guy. I don't think I've seen that pic before.

 

[firemedicpq1]

Wow Jon! You have been busy. Very cool. Now I really feel the spark to start the 40. I finished the frame, and now need to start on the axles. One at a time. Any advice on lockers? I have looked at selectable (ARB) or the TrueTech. I considered the elocker, but would have to do an axle swap, if I understand the limitations. Also looking at a disc conversion for the front, at least. Any advice would be appreciated. With finances being what they are, it will be 'baby steps' just like Jon's project.

 

[pappy]

Wow Jon! You have been busy. Very cool. Now I really feel the spark to start the 40. I finished the frame, and now need to start on the axles. One at a time. Any advice on lockers? I have looked at selectable (ARB) or the TrueTech. I considered the elocker, but would have to do an axle swap, if I understand the limitations. Also looking at a disc conversion for the front, at least. Any advice would be appreciated. With finances being what they are, it will be 'baby steps' just like Jon's project.

Lockers. I bought a No-Slip because it was cheap. In the mean time I acquired a second diff and there might be an ARB in the distant future. The elocker is not practical for the rear of a 40. It's possible for the front and not hard to install, especially if the axle is not in the truck.

Disk brakes. For the front I went with mini\FJ60 knuckles+mini V6 calipers+FJ60 rotors. On the older axles you need to grind the inside of the knuckle ball to clearance the Birfield. Not a big deal. For the rear I would get one of the kits for Monte Carlo calipers. There are full kits, or you can purchase the parts individually. It's real easy. If I had to do this again I would purchase the kit from TSM.

I would highly recommend a study of the Technical Links section here at MUD before you continue.

 

[firemedicpq1]

Thanks Jon. I will check out the links provided. Good input. That's what I need...

 

[SteveLCetc]

For lockers, ARB's are the best choice but they're $. I've been satisfied with my Aussie Locker.

 

[cruiserdan]

Fish took the photo of mine.

 

[evanz80]

Fish took the photo of mine.

I remember that day on Tank Trap a few years ago. That was quite the trail.

 

[cruiserdan]

He also took this one and yes that trail was a bear.

 

[cruiserdan]

I just found this one Fish also took. I really think it's cool. We were sizing up the line for the rocks I'm sitting on in the upper pic.

 

[Beowulf]

And I thought you and Stevie were dancing.

-Mike-

 

[evanz80]

He also took this one and yes that trail was a bear.

That's a great picture - all crossed up. That's a great example of the articulation that an 80 is capable of.

 

[pappy]

Well, it would appear I've made up my mind. Yes Marc, she will be painted all over, but not Cashmere Beige (4M9). No Graham, it will not be a "vintage color," nor will it be Dan's Dark Emerald Pearl (6M1). It will be a Toyota color. It will be a relatively modern color (1990's). I have a sample can on the way to see if I like it. I might have a sample piece painted by the meeting if the UPS man is good to me.

No joy from the UPS man. So, drum roll please ........... The color is?

 

[pappy]

4M4: Sierra Beige

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[cruiserdan]

Not even!

 

[Beowulf]

Not even!

Do not listen to the colour blind parts jockey that scratches his nutz all day.



-B-