Delancy's NEW 76 PIGGY ??? (1 Viewer)
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These are the extended length @ 7 1/4" center to center. Send me your addy and I'll get them out tomorrow. As my Dad always said, a free and cold one, is payment enough. I'll collect when I get out that way. They were just collecting dust, sitting here.
Thank you, Ron.
Have had more coming my way than yours, so sure I'm at a cold case, by now.
PM sent.
You are very welcome, my friend!
I am glad that the steering wheel will end up in such a cool project like this!
Here is a little background on the truck where the steering wheel came from:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/762356-1979-bj40-story-modifications.html
You have done the same for me and other people in this group. Once more, you are very welcome!!!
Seems I've more gratitude to extend....
Thanks for the killer deal on the tires, Alberto!
Hmmm....wonder if the older, grumpier kindred (55) to the 70 is gonna have issues knowing they're used rubbers from a younger generation?
Bahahahaha.
Posting for posterity, for future valuation to be determined should need be.
Truncated update from Robbie:
"Chris,
Will be talking to Ige about your parts, today, and will text you, as well. Billing statement attached."
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"1976 FJ 55 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
Start of Mechanical restroration.
While the start of this project has been a bit slower than I like, the project is coming together. The port and polish went well. I also polished the combustion chamber a bit before sending it to the machine shop. Your crank was in good shape, and will only need standard bearings.
As I stated in a text, the oil pump pickup tube was real loose, like finger tight.
Beside the list of parts you have provided, I have looked at the parts in the bed of the FJ and found it to be real organized. I do not know how you find the time to do this, but thanks.
The knuckle housing are in good shape under the baked on grease and grime. The birfields have NTN stamped on them and are in good shape, The front axle had been mixing grease into the front housing for a long time, but the bearings and gears were in good shape(will not be reusing the bearings).
After solvent cleaning (almost done) I will be starting to Sand blast the parts to prep them for painting. I will be working on this most of this week(I have one day, I need to work on something else). I plan on ordering the rebuild kits for the diffs this week as expect the axle sand blasting to not take too long.
I have been taking pictures at different time and will send them in small batches.
Thanks, Robbie"
Truncated update from Robbie:
"Chris,
Will be talking to Ige about your parts, today, and will text you, as well. Billing statement attached."
Truncated Attachment:
"1976 FJ 55 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
Start of Mechanical restroration.
While the start of this project has been a bit slower than I like, the project is coming together. The port and polish went well. I also polished the combustion chamber a bit before sending it to the machine shop. Your crank was in good shape, and will only need standard bearings.
As I stated in a text, the oil pump pickup tube was real loose, like finger tight.
Beside the list of parts you have provided, I have looked at the parts in the bed of the FJ and found it to be real organized. I do not know how you find the time to do this, but thanks.
The knuckle housing are in good shape under the baked on grease and grime. The birfields have NTN stamped on them and are in good shape, The front axle had been mixing grease into the front housing for a long time, but the bearings and gears were in good shape(will not be reusing the bearings).
After solvent cleaning (almost done) I will be starting to Sand blast the parts to prep them for painting. I will be working on this most of this week(I have one day, I need to work on something else). I plan on ordering the rebuild kits for the diffs this week as expect the axle sand blasting to not take too long.
I have been taking pictures at different time and will send them in small batches.
Thanks, Robbie"
What was ordered over many months of discussion with Onur....
1976 FJ55 Parts List to Robbie
Items not previously ordered were the rod and main bearings, due to uncertainty of condition, along with the crank itself, until condition was known, so good news that it's deemed usable.
I was unaware, since all was packaged in Toyota boxes, but portions of the bearing order included Timken bearings , which Robbie questioned and determination made to source Koyo.
Not sure what the diff rebuild parts list will consist of, yet, since we'd discussed swapping the front for rear and pulling locker at the same time. Assuming bearings, only, since the balance was ordered, as far as I knew then. Don't think I ever thought about completely rebuilding, but a good thing to have done now, "while we're in there".
Still a lot of unknowns for me to feel comfortable, like radiator, condenser, drier, PS 3FE motor mount, cross member, air cleaner, brake booster, auxiliary carb components, and exhaust (3F manifold back).
Experiencing two Pig builds that are occurring simultaneously, one in body work and this in mechanical highlights the lack of sanity and, at the same time, allows to see what a complete Pig costs to "build" and time it takes to complete.
Due to time, seriously considering punting the ambi door surgery on this Pig and may slow the '72 plans, once out of the body shop, to be complete at a more leisurely pace.
1976 FJ55 Parts List to Robbie
Items not previously ordered were the rod and main bearings, due to uncertainty of condition, along with the crank itself, until condition was known, so good news that it's deemed usable.
I was unaware, since all was packaged in Toyota boxes, but portions of the bearing order included Timken bearings , which Robbie questioned and determination made to source Koyo.
Not sure what the diff rebuild parts list will consist of, yet, since we'd discussed swapping the front for rear and pulling locker at the same time. Assuming bearings, only, since the balance was ordered, as far as I knew then. Don't think I ever thought about completely rebuilding, but a good thing to have done now, "while we're in there".
Still a lot of unknowns for me to feel comfortable, like radiator, condenser, drier, PS 3FE motor mount, cross member, air cleaner, brake booster, auxiliary carb components, and exhaust (3F manifold back).
Experiencing two Pig builds that are occurring simultaneously, one in body work and this in mechanical highlights the lack of sanity and, at the same time, allows to see what a complete Pig costs to "build" and time it takes to complete.
Due to time, seriously considering punting the ambi door surgery on this Pig and may slow the '72 plans, once out of the body shop, to be complete at a more leisurely pace.
Great looking build, thanks for updates!
I’m learning valuable lessons with mine, never throw large amounts of money at a pig project thinking you can speed things up. You get covered in gear oil and other than a dramatically smaller bank statement it actually seems to slow things down, and besides, the pig likes it.
I’m learning valuable lessons with mine, never throw large amounts of money at a pig project thinking you can speed things up. You get covered in gear oil and other than a dramatically smaller bank statement it actually seems to slow things down, and besides, the pig likes it.
tucker74
Moderator
Wow,
Complete rebuild with OEM parts, that bill has gotta hurt
Couple of questions from the peanut gallery:
Complete rebuild with OEM parts, that bill has gotta hurt
Couple of questions from the peanut gallery:- Oil pan - why new pan, unless damaged they usually clean up like brand new with some degreasing?
- Shifter - the H55 shifter (P/N - 33530-60160) is a kit and comes with all the other associated P/Ns you listed. You didn't purchase 2x?
- 5-speed oiler - did you order the oiler for the t-case (pg 23)?(P/N 33124-36010)
- Bolts - Did you order the longer transfercase bolts for the H55? (P/Ns 4 x 90119-12047;3 x 90119-12235)
- T-case shifter - you'll need the '85+ split case shifter with the different bottom for the H55.
- Backing plates (pg 32) - I've still got these in my garage, should I mail directly to Robbie?
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I'm paying dearly for my education.
Honestly, J Mack, I don't posses the mechanical skills that you and many others do, nor am I a body man. Not for lack of want, as I will pay my dues eventually, but lack of time and local resources for the major mechanical aspects on this Pig.
I was attempting to speed up the builds only faster than what time I can invest in learning the above, plus add intrinsic value by bringing Robbie on for the mechanical aspects of this '76.
Going to DD this one, probably for many years, so want it to be right, something I didn't feel I had time to produce myself.
C'est la vie!
Once this aspect is done, I'm sure there will be a renewed vigor to pull the body and finish the build up, scrapdaddy style, but will still outsource the actual sheet metal repair and final paint.
Unsure how I'll feel about surgery on the Pig's arse at that point, but going to focus all efforts on this '76 before continuing on the '72 resto.
Have to finish this one so I can liquidate the Cruiser derivative it's replacing and recoup funds for the '72.
It didn't tickle.
Again, my intentions are for this to be a DD.
Could've bought a newer vehicle, but there's no thrill in it.
The drain plug appeared to be domestic, not metric, discovered early on when I was going to baseline fluids.
It was around this time period that I truer assessment to overall mechanical condition was determined and the decision made to replace, opposed to fixing.
Robbie spent over an hour on diff drain plug removal, which made me happy that it wasn't just me that was fighting.
. Need one? Yes. There's incidentals that weren't included on the list, consisting of fasteners that DIY didn't result LC models, a few other items that I have no clue what they're for, along with a funny little clear plastic piece that I couldn't figure out what the heck it was.
Not sure, Tucker.
This list represents a lot of hard work on Onur's part. I'm sure there may be a few oversights, but we felt confident it was the bulk and majority.
The TC came from ACC and it's an early 34mm shaft variation.
To be honest, this is the first time I've given any thought to there being any issue swapping the current TC lever to the split case.
I don't think they're necessary, but thank you for remembering and offering.
Robbie hasn't definitively confirmed my speculation the one backing plate had already been replaced, but when he asked why I only sent one, ( being that's all that exists) I figured he would be on point to inspect thoroughly.
Wow,
Complete rebuild with OEM parts, that bill has gotta hurt
Tucker
- Oil pan - why new pan, unless damaged they usually clean up like brand new with some degreasing?
- Shifter - the H55 shifter (P/N - 33530-60160) is a kit and comes with all the other associated P/Ns you listed. You didn't purchase 2x?
- 5-speed oiler - did you order the oiler for the t-case (pg 23)?(P/N 33124-36010)
- Bolts - Did you order the longer transfercase bolts for the H55? (P/Ns 4 x 90119-12047;3 x 90119-12235)
- T-case shifter - you'll need the '85+ split case shifter with the different bottom for the H55.
- Backing plates (pg 32) - I've still got these in my garage, should I mail directly to Robbie?
2. Lever was backordered and ordered the others to send until lever came in.
3. Oiler was sent
4. Good call on the bolts.... Chris what year split case did you get? I have those bolts in stock luckily.
tucker74
Moderator
These bolts allow for the extended housing on the late-H42/H55 when bolting up the split case, P/N's included above if you need them
See this post: https://forum.ih8mud.com/showpost.php?p=3227084&postcount=86The TC came from ACC and it's an early 34mm shaft variation.
To be honest, this is the first time I've given any thought to there being any issue swapping the current TC lever to the split case.
No worries man, let me know if that changes.
Tucker
According to ACC, an '82, but never could determine the actual assembly part number, due to discrepancies on DIY with my limited knowledge of notable external differences.
There seemed to be "US" and "non-US" variations that weren't limited to the rear output shaft or it's retainer/bearings.
I do not know how relevant any of that is....
Good. May hang tight for a few since Robbie insinuated he was going to be contacting for rod/main bearings.
Need brake lines and rear sway bar frame mount bushings, is all I know, at this point, since Ron has gratuitously gifted his longer links and bushings to the cause.
Chris,
That clear plastic piece may be the 5th gear oiler. They are white- clear plastic.
That clear plastic piece may be the 5th gear oiler. They are white- clear plastic.
Will do and thank you.
It was. Just took me awhile to figure that out. Haha.
