Builds Eureka - a 1974 Factory Soft Top FJ40 preservation
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My solution for keeping debris out of the new rear sill. These urethane plugs for the body mount access holes.
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Fuel pressure situation has been addressed. Switched out the pump for a Holley Mighty Mite that makes 7psi and that seems to have taken care of my throttle issue. Will require an actual road test to verify, but just in the garage it was fine.
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Now that I know this engine runs, and runs well, I don't mind tossing a little money at it. Noticed a fair amount of play in the distributor shaft when I was doing timing, plus it's vac retard... So....
D.U.I. and Livewires.
Still need to grab a relay to wire it up, but initial installation was pretty straightforward.
D.U.I. and Livewires.
Still need to grab a relay to wire it up, but initial installation was pretty straightforward.
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- #185
Also, don't ever buy the cheap aluminum radiators from Amazon. Mine was leaking almost immediately.
Stick with OEM. Lesson learned.
Stick with OEM. Lesson learned.
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- #186
Ignition Relay wired up.
Used this relay
Still need to pick up an inline fuse connection for the battery wire.
Terminal 85: Ground
Terminal 86: Switched 12v (used BY wire that was previously attached to my coil)
Terminal 87: To Distributor
Terminal 30: To Battery + with inline 15A fuse
Don't technically need to run this on the relay, but it definitely doesn't hurt and should take the load off the ignition switch.
Used this relay
Still need to pick up an inline fuse connection for the battery wire.
Terminal 85: Ground
Terminal 86: Switched 12v (used BY wire that was previously attached to my coil)
Terminal 87: To Distributor
Terminal 30: To Battery + with inline 15A fuse
Don't technically need to run this on the relay, but it definitely doesn't hurt and should take the load off the ignition switch.
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Finished wiring up the DUI and ignition relay, gapped my plugs to .050 and the way it fired right up without even a moments hesitation (having just eyeballed on the timing during install) was amazing! Definitely a good decision to go with that.
Of course got the timing light on it and dialed everything in, but was able to take it on the first real road test around the block instead of just around the cul de sac. Shifted into all my gears.
It runs GREAT! Still need to dial in the carb tuning a bit, but she's a good runner. Need to adjust my brakes as it's currently pulling to driver side. But it feels good!
Of course got the timing light on it and dialed everything in, but was able to take it on the first real road test around the block instead of just around the cul de sac. Shifted into all my gears.
It runs GREAT! Still need to dial in the carb tuning a bit, but she's a good runner. Need to adjust my brakes as it's currently pulling to driver side. But it feels good!
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Bodywork prep for paint.
Getting around to some paint. I had originally bought a couple cans of Dune Beige 416 from Cruiser Corps... Unfortunately I found the match was not close at all. Way too much grey, and a little searching the forum showed me I wasn't alone in that assessment.
However, I was able to find a highly reviewed company local to me in Tigard that did custom spray cans. www.erapaints.com. they were able to get me a really close match using one of the evap system covers for reference.
If anyone is in need of Dune Beige 416 and having similar issues I'm happy to share their formulation, and absolutely recommend reaching out to them for some cans.
This is just after two very light coats, and keep in mind the sample was from a non-oxidized section of the paint. I'm sure with some wet sanding and polishing on the original paint still on this panel id be back to an exact match.
Getting around to some paint. I had originally bought a couple cans of Dune Beige 416 from Cruiser Corps... Unfortunately I found the match was not close at all. Way too much grey, and a little searching the forum showed me I wasn't alone in that assessment.
However, I was able to find a highly reviewed company local to me in Tigard that did custom spray cans. www.erapaints.com. they were able to get me a really close match using one of the evap system covers for reference.
If anyone is in need of Dune Beige 416 and having similar issues I'm happy to share their formulation, and absolutely recommend reaching out to them for some cans.
This is just after two very light coats, and keep in mind the sample was from a non-oxidized section of the paint. I'm sure with some wet sanding and polishing on the original paint still on this panel id be back to an exact match.
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Cruiser Corps has a great Dune Greyeige and a fantastic Rustic Greyeen. As far as them matching real Toyota colors, sorry.
The Tasco near me is great at what you’re doing. Every moderate sized city should have a decent paint shop.
The Tasco near me is great at what you’re doing. Every moderate sized city should have a decent paint shop.
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These guys are a legit small business. Literally just running out of a small single garage warehouse in a Tigard OR industrial park, but they're passionate about it.
I'm really happy with this match and they actually gave me a printout of exactly how they made it.
And yeah... Lesson learned on CC. At least their pewter is decent
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Awesome.
I love finding and supporting the mom and pop shops.
I love finding and supporting the mom and pop shops.
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That feeling when the parts pile has shrunk to the point that it looks like a complete vehicle again....
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First *real* drive today that wasn't just around the block. Took her down the road to the gas station to fill up. Got her up to about 50mph with no issues. Brakes are adjusted and feel good now.
Fuel gauge doesn't work so I'll need to figure that out. All of my other gauges work though so maybe the sender unit is not grounding properly?
Still occasionally feels like it's leaning out on throttle, but it's inconsistent. Kinda stumped there to be honest.
Fuel gauge doesn't work so I'll need to figure that out. All of my other gauges work though so maybe the sender unit is not grounding properly?
Still occasionally feels like it's leaning out on throttle, but it's inconsistent. Kinda stumped there to be honest.
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I may have missed it but do you have the soft top for it?
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- #196
Not yet. It's been ordered. I got the TROA top in Khaki
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Soft Top came in today. Just a test fit and letting it air/stretch out a bit as I still need to finish up my door surround channels, but I am very happy to report that the TROA top feels, looks and fits excellent on my homemade bows. I don't even think I'm going to have to adjust my bows much if at all to really get the fit dialed in.
Super happy with this!
Super happy with this!
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Welp.... My gas tank patches did not hold unfortunately. It's not leaking a ton, but it's leaking enough. Looks like I'll just be replacing the tank.
I knew a few of them were probably a longshot, but it was worth a try.
I knew a few of them were probably a longshot, but it was worth a try.
My dad welded lots of gas tanks - not sure he used anything special, I suspect he actually brazed them.
Back about 85 my 72's tank developed a weep in a seam. I pulled the sender and the tank looked mint inside much to my surprise. I bought the alcohol proof tank liner system from JC Whitney and followed direction. The tank is still there today and has never developed the weep again. My Aux tank from a Datsun B210 has developed issues from sitting for 15 years. I bet some sealer could fix it but I think I want a bigger tank than the 12.5 gal. plus it needs a shield plate - rocks!
Back about 85 my 72's tank developed a weep in a seam. I pulled the sender and the tank looked mint inside much to my surprise. I bought the alcohol proof tank liner system from JC Whitney and followed direction. The tank is still there today and has never developed the weep again. My Aux tank from a Datsun B210 has developed issues from sitting for 15 years. I bet some sealer could fix it but I think I want a bigger tank than the 12.5 gal. plus it needs a shield plate - rocks!
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One of the holes I tried to patch with epoxy was almost a quarter inch. Wasn't comfortable trying to weld on it, and I don't have a brazing torch.
Like I said, knew it was a longshot, but figured I'd see what held. I already have a line on a new tank fortunately
