Flatlander’s 1974 FJ40 (1 Viewer)

[Flatlanderfj40]

Punch list-

*Install barn door weatherstripping
*Address surface rust on floors
*Coolant hoses-moved down since I'm not losing coolant or overheating.
*Take top off for summer & resto.

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

Getting ready to take my top off for the first time tomorrow. Removed 10 bolts, which appears to be about half what is supposed to be holding it on. No bolts were in the posts. Removed the hatch. I't needs a deep clean and refurb...adding it to the list above.

 

[ccasteel]

@Flatlanderfj40 Do you need a hand tomorrow? I'm taking the day off of work planning to make some progress on my wiring.

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

Sure! Incoming PM...

 

[ginmtb]

Getting ready to take my top off for the first time tomorrow. Removed 10 bolts, which appears to be about half what is supposed to be holding it on. No bolts were in the posts. Removed the hatch. I't needs a deep clean and refurb...adding it to the list above.

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Looks like mine! Your chrome though looks way better than mine.

 

[Morse_FJ40]

Great looking rig... once you get that top white again.. it will pop!!!

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

Great looking rig... once you get that top white again.. it will pop!!!

Thanks. It's bugged me from day 1.

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

 

[ginmtb]

Looks great! You will also want a bikini top to block the sun beating down on you (and the rogue rain storm).

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

Looks great! You will also want a bikini top to block the sun beating down on you (and the rogue rain storm).

3 came with it.

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

Drilled a few holes in the top attachment 8 3/16 apart and reused the hardtop bolts in the factory frame locations. Bikini top is on.

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

Also, met up with the local club for lunch!

 

[GHalll]

I really like your 40! I have one that is very similar. Only I need to order OEM wheels. I saw that your rear seats were being held up by cords. Below are links to new straps if you are interested. I'm fixin to order some. Keep the pics coming!

FJ40, BJ Jump Seat Strap Fastener - Pair

FJ40 Jump Seat Strap

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

Thanks for the links. When I bought the rig it came with new seat covers and my eagerness to get them installed got the best of me. Looks like I would have to take the bottom cushion off to install the fasteners?

I'm learning now to take my time so I don't have to do things twice

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

Raised the shoulder belt. Feels much better now. Rolled over 136k this morning

 

[ginmtb]

Thanks for the links. When I bought the rig it came with new seat covers and my eagerness to get them installed got the best of me. Looks like I would have to take the bottom cushion off to install the fasteners?

I'm learning now to take my time so I don't have to do things twice

You should be able to just remove a few screws on that bottom pad to install the twist locks. Pretty simple.

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

Quick trip in the 40 for some hardscape materials. Scratched my itch while making the happy.

 

[ginmtb]

Note if you don't want to do the straps the seat belts do a nice job keeping them in position...

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

Decided to tackle the rear swing out door weatherstripping. Used the 3M adhesive remover to get the original dried up stuff off. O'Reily retail $27 Counter guy says he'll give it to me for $15, score

Found my first major rust hole.

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

Old crusty stuff.