Grandpa's 1973 FJ 40

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stereo info

Great info guys. Thanks for sharing. I'm gonna check out this stereo. I've been looking for one that would fit without cutting for a while now. How many speakers can you run with it?
 
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wsmith said:
Great info guys. Thanks for sharing. I'm gonna check out this stereo. I've been looking for one that would fit without cutting for a while now. How many speakers can you run with it?
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It can handle four speakers and has one preamp output if you want to run an amp. I only run 2 speakers up in the kick well just like scott and it is perfect for what I want. I mean I'm not gonna run dynamat and try to bump but it does let the Styxx play lound enough that the ride is funner.

With how most tops are and such it wouldn't be feasible to run the speakers to the rear. But you probably could.
 
The stereo I have (that you don't cut your dash) will only support two speakers and does not have a pre-amp output
 
Paint and Baby

So I started consulting with my fashion designer and she had some tips and advice.
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She said to change the color to undercoat black.
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So that is what I started. I think this will look good and let me
Fix any trail damage pretty easily.
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69LC said:
Aside from the hardtop, the color looks very similar to mine sans mud. Keep your helper helping you design and she'll need her own just like my 14 year old does. She wants a pink one though. Ugh!
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I hope she will be as in love with is as I am. The :princess: isn't always as excited as I am, but the mini loves her daddy.

charboucher said:
Really cool story and glad the cruiser is back in the Fam! great work on the cruiser too
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Thanks I need the encouragement sometimes as I sit at home with the mind running trying to figure out problems or the next project. Grandpa should be able to come to deer camp with us and the Coyote this fall so that would bring it all back to square one again.
 
Cuttin more than Metal

Monday night is typically family night, but the :princess:
had homework and said I could work on the Coyote.
WOOOHOOO :bounce:. So i had already planned my
lines to cut and got started.
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Thanks to a friends grinder and some cut off wheels I got cutting.
All it cost was a 12 pack:beer: for my friends tool rental.
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I am rarely as happy as when I'm workin on the toy.
Getting the clearance I need.
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I don't think grandpa's lieutenant symbol looked like this.
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Of course I can't do a job without hurting myself.:crybaby:
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Heres my buddy Nick that helped out. Thanks Man!!!
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So all done with this project now I just need to finish the rattle can.:clap:
 
Relic RUn

SAWTOOTH 55 LC said:
I never seen a BFG AT with that shorter sidewall tread.Looks sweet.I'll see you at the Relic Run. Matt
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Right on Matt,
they are the strangest size in the world 325/65 r15. I got them used for $250 for the set. I'm stoked for Relic Run, we need to get more people out to it!
 
Seat Repair

So I was sick of getting stabbed in the back and have soaking wet seats because the vinyl was all goofed.
So I borrowed a sweet old industrial sewing machine and recovered the seats. This was my first try and got the seams a little crooked but it still looks so much better than before!
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I learned a lot and the driver seat is next.
Best price I got quoted in town was $200 a seat.
Materials for both seats, thread and about 3 hours of work $35.
I never thought I'd look for coupons to JoAnn Fabrics ha ha ha.
 
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