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[RiggityJ]

Driving across Texas in August was a learning experience. Had to stop and put piping insulation on the roll cage. Got hot to the touch once everything got heat soaked. Ran without AC coming up from Texas so I could go faster. Also the ac couldn’t keep up with the heat so windows down and savored the cool 115F air. Also discovered I needed a lot of gaskets/weatherstripping on the firewall that enabled hot engine air blast my legs.

The cruiser was thirsty. Had to top off coolant once, gas every 100mi, and oil top off every 200mi.

SAS8 videos:
Made it to SAS8
Day 1 Start
Day 1
Ran out of gas
Day 1 rivier crossing
Day 2
SAS8 Line Up
SAS8 More Line up

Great time. Overall, the cruiser did great. I learned a lot and am looking forward for this year, but that’s another post.

 

[RiggityJ]

On the drive back from Solid Axle Summit, it became clear that the brakes needed an upgrade. I was also dealing with some gasketing issues, so I started building out a punch list of work to tackle on the Cruiser.

After talking it over with my wife and having a few good conversations at SAS, I made the call to keep the 40 instead of moving to a 4-door Cruiser. That decision shifted my focus toward long-term upgrades, and I began planning accordingly.

One of my biggest ongoing concerns had been the engine. So the first major upgrade on the list is a 1HZ swap. I ended up picking up a full kit from a fellow mudder.

Next up: brakes. I had more sketchy moments at SAS8 than I’d like to admit thanks to poor braking. I connected with George at Terrain Tamer to put together a parts list for a front brake upgrade using 60 Series components. Out back, I’ll be going with Wilwood rear discs and an electronic parking brake.

Here’s a shot of the garage punch list I put together just before heading to the Land Cruiser Texas Roundup. Check marks mean it’s been acquired. Crossed out means completed.

 

[RiggityJ]

Drove out to round up with no issues and made friends. That was my first time, it’s quite the event. Saw some really cool cruisers.

Morning Headed to Smokin’ B!tth@le trail
Headed back to camp

 

[RiggityJ]

Went to get some gas that afternoon. Was idling parked in the shade in a parking lot, when the unthinkable happened. With no notice, the engine started making noise.

A sad day

Weird way to meet the legend Rob.

Big thanks to Cody for picking me up at the gas station and towing the 40 back to camp.

Camp diagnosis is it’s F’d. something went wrong in the bottom end, likely back cylinders.

Had a busy from Houston drive out to mason and pick me up.

For now, it’s it’s been put out to pasture with @HemiAlex ‘s cruisers.

 

[RiggityJ]

This morning I secured the F155 Boat anchor and played some cruiser Tetris. Now for lunch and to start the tear down.

 

[RiggityJ]

Stripping party got wet.
Wires labeled.
Hardware bagged and labeled.

 

[HemiAlex]

Progress was made.

 

[RiggityJ]

Frame scrapped



Engine power washed and stabbed.

 

[HemiAlex]

Runs and drives. I need to re torque the carb and fix a small leak.

Ready for some more miles soon.

Good dog is dog approved.

 

[cstav86]

That was a quick turnaround!

 

[wngrog]

Hell yes. Go Semi.

 

[HemiAlex]

Proof that it lives.

The boy will be driving it to Colorado for Solid axle summit.

 

[HemiAlex]

Threw a new used clutch in it. Finishing the details.

It was shuddering and the clutch assembly was cooked.