FJ 40 on CUCV with a 2UZ (1 Viewer)

[John Stw]

Are all FJ 40 dash pads the same or anything cool people do to that area? Mine is missing and was wandering if its worth replacing.

 

[Volunteer]

Are all FJ 40 dash pads the same or anything cool people do to that area? Mine is missing and was wandering if its worth replacing.

John I've seen folks replace them with wood and machined aluminum to cover the holes but if you got your hands on a set I'd install them I'll check to see if the parts cruiser has them they certainly help knocking those knees on the dash.
I was thinking lower dash pad. Agree with Mike if its the upper the lock box is the way to go.

 

[Bang Bang]

A OEM pad is gonna run you $500 or so. The dash box is a pretty cool locking box that Deryl and Lance both have. I think they run around $300. My blue 40 had nothing where the dash pad went.

 

[John Stw]

Made a small bracket to move the gear shifter linkage connection down some to clear the mount bolts. Hoping the small distance change does not affect the gear selection shifting.

Started on some better welds for frame motor mounts, but ran out of welding wire of course.

 

[lostinafog]

Made a small bracket to move the gear shifter linkage connection down some to clear the mount bolts. Hoping the small distance change does not affect the gear selection shifting.

Started on some better welds for frame motor mounts, but ran out of welding wire of course.

U have access to 240v in yur shop?

 

[Volunteer]

Made a small bracket to move the gear shifter linkage connection down some to clear the mount bolts. Hoping the small distance change does not affect the gear selection shifting.

Started on some better welds for frame motor mounts, but ran out of welding wire of course.

Progress, welds are looking better bud

 

[Doable]

Looking good. Was it a cable linkage to start with?

 

[John Stw]

Looking good. Was it a cable linkage to start with?

Yep, used the same cable.

 

[John Stw]

Linkage for the rear disconnect completed and the Tundra brake booster and MC installed.

Dropped the drivetrain in and checked the radiator clearance. Found a top radiator hose on my parts shelf that fit just right, but the bottom is going to be a little tougher.

Cut the shifter hole and was able to lift the t-case high enough to have a flat belly, everything from the oil pan back will tuck up in the frame rails. Still need to build a cross member for the t-case.

more pics:
http://s556.photobucket.com/albums/ss2/John350Z71/FJ 40/

 

[lostinafog]

do you have a patient pending on that trans jack:

 

[lostinafog]

you would almost be done for SCC---------------------------------------20-------------13


lookin good John it`s gona be a first class rig

think ya be done by the first of the year?

 

[John Stw]

Not sure when it will get done, just keep working on it when I can. Like all of them they are never finished, just a completed stage.

 

[Volunteer]

Nice keep'em coming bud, I need the motivation hopefully I can get Dad wired up this winter and start on my junk in the new year

 

[Doable]

"Linkage for the rear disconnect completed"

I like the way you rigged the linkage up. That is just really nice. Nice work all around

 

[John Stw]

Worked on the crossmember: 1/2" plate with a stock mini truck t-case mount.
Plan to weld the angle iron to the frame bolt the plate to it with some 1/2" bolts.

 

[Volunteer]

Now thats some iron glad to see you getting some time in

 

[John Stw]

Finished with the T-case mount:

 

[Bang Bang]

Nicely done John.

 

[lostinafog]

yea it fits! & it`s installed

 

[John Stw]

yea it fits! & it`s installed

You cut a good center hole of course it fits.