Flatlander’s 1974 FJ40 (1 Viewer)

[Flatlanderfj40]

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

All cleaned up.

 

[JohnnyC]

your truck will thank you

 

[ginmtb]

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.

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Major rust hole hahahhaa!!!

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

Finished up the weatherstripping. While I was waiting for it to dry I found a new warn sticker.

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

We're at baseball many nights a week for the next 7 months. ODO-136,205

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

Back from Breckenridge and a care package has arrived

 

[ginmtb]

Back from Breckenridge and a care package has arrived

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Knob jobs are always good!

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

One of my favorites got authorized for distribution in Missouri last week-

ODO-136,245

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

Oil change and bath. ODO-136,366

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

Happy Easter. Took the 40 for a cruise and stumbled upon this...7 car garage

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

Found this in my stash tonight. Plan on disassembling the windshield this winter. At some point the PO used caulk.

 

[Disasterman]

Where did you get the weather strip for your rear doors? I can't get over how nice the condition of your truck is, love it.

By the way, do a search for the gas strut inserts for your chrome spring props. I restored the struts with them and it's a good, inexpensive upgrade.

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

Where did you get the weather strip for your rear doors? I can't get over how nice the condition of your truck is, love it.

By the way, do a search for the gas strut inserts for your chrome spring props. I restored the struts with them and it's a good, inexpensive upgrade.

Thanks for the kind words. The weatherstripping came from @Racer65. I will search for that mod. I'm planning on doing the OME 2.5" lift, would your suggestion still be relevant?

 

[Disasterman]

The gas struts are for your rear hatch. They fit inside the chrome struts that hold it up. The stock chrome hatch struts contain a spring and lock mechanism.

 

[redfj]

Just to add to this, read this thread about the gas strut mod:

Gas Struts for rear lift gate on '73 - Where do you fin 'em?

Basically, you just buy a regular gas strut, remove all the innards of the stock strut, and slide the gas strut inside the stock one. You may have to trim some of the plastic on the gas strut to make it fit. No big deal. I got mine here:

JR Products GSNI-5200-50 Gas Spring 50 Lb With Plastic Ends 17''

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

Thanks. I've heard of this mod and plan on doing when I rehab my top. Appreciate the link.

 

[mrboatman]

That mod is one of the best mods you will do!! it will put an end to alot of bad words when you open the hatch and turn around and bang your head because the hatch fell down. Your 40 looks great!!
JP

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

Badged up my briefcase...getting my fix even at work

 

[Assassin]

enjoyed your thread as well... ( Oct 1973) fellow 1974'er model here