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- #21
Me too...still haven’t learned my lesson... oh well
Build First time 80 owner build thread.
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Repainted the shifting console and polished up the gauges, getting ready to reinstall but I found this mess of wiring
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Crappy alarm removed and more painting of trim
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Test fitting the rebuilt dash trim, success. I pulled the steering column to see why there is so much slop in it and it seems like there are some missing spacers in the bottom. Also destroyed the lock cylinder trying to remove it ( it was already munched by thieves) so I ended up ordering a used column that comes with a key so I’ll consider that a win.
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Figured out the electrical issues, alternator power wires were completely severed but looked intact, replaced the ring terminals and everything is good to go. I charged up the AC and started tackling the rust. Removed roof rack and front and rear window. Wire wheel and por-15 to stop the rust.
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Interior is back together. I got a used steering column from an lx450 or late model 80 on eBay and swapped out all the switches and stuff, it came with a key and ignition lock cylinder so now it is complete. Also pulled the front bumper and already ordered a new front bumper. Tried out some borrowed 33’s and they fit and don’t rub. Windshield and rear window are out for rust repair.
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The electrical issues were caused by the alternator wires becoming too hot and breaking off completely. Fixed those with some new crimps and wires, charged up the ac and everything is working now.
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tons of parts coming in to get it ready
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Couldn’t resist trying on the new bumper. I like the style of this one a lot.
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Thanks, here is this round of parts. I’ve already done new rear brake cylinders , shoes, and drums.
All soft brake lines
Spark plugs
Distributor cap
Distributor rotor
Plug wires
Front discs
Front pads
Coolant lines
Knuckle rebuild kit
Transmission filter
Water pump
Thermostat
Fuel filter
Oem windshield weatherstripping
Wiper arms and blades
All soft brake lines
Spark plugs
Distributor cap
Distributor rotor
Plug wires
Front discs
Front pads
Coolant lines
Knuckle rebuild kit
Transmission filter
Water pump
Thermostat
Fuel filter
Oem windshield weatherstripping
Wiper arms and blades
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Finished the bodywork and patches, reinstalled glass.
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Finally tested the temp in the car with the ac on. It was about 88 outside. 54 at the vent. Probably is meaningless to most but this is my first landcruiser with functioning AC.
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Got a base coat of por 15 on the bumper, will top coat with gloss black Chrysler black.
Also got struck down by the cruiser gods for showing off my ac, the compressor started screaming on Monday, so I’ll add that to the parts list.
Also got struck down by the cruiser gods for showing off my ac, the compressor started screaming on Monday, so I’ll add that to the parts list.
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shot a video for my buddies YouTube channel so if you’re interested check it out. We will be doing a build series on his YouTube channel trying to document as much as we can.
Nice....a 3FE from what i can tell? bravo!
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Yeah 3fe! Thanks
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Threw on the new headlights (thanks to mud classifieds) and got some top coat on the bumper. I’ve finished the preventative maintenance and am only waiting on the front calipers. After that I’ll be up and running.
how hard was it removing the roof rack? I need to remove mine to fix some rust thats forming and I am thinking I am going to leave it off because I have a yakima one that I keep on it.
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Well the roof rack used aluminum studs so they completely rust welded themselves to the steel and then made rust holes. I had to drill out the hardware, destroying the roof rack in the process.