Builds Hard Ways - Rigger's 1969 FJ40

[tlc762]

I think you should get an MP40 and rack it in the MP40.....Good to be prepared....

That would about double the value of the MP40 at today's prices for both items...

 

[Rigger]

New radiator from @beno.

Awesome packaging job.

 

[Rigger]

 

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[Rigger]

Also got a box from @3_puppies

And a box from Richie at Camelback

Just like Christmas!

 

[Rigger]

 

[Rigger]

Have a look at my t-stat and housing. Do I need to be worried about that crud in there?

 

[Rigger]

Is this bypass hose still available OEM? I got the others but not this one. Hmmm.

 

[OGBeno]

16261-60011. Available.

Clamps: 96112-10330: 2

And I'm eating dinner right now. A lonely one. Cause all I do is think about these numbers.

 

[Rigger]

Haha! Thanks Beno. That's a great looking burger. Making me hungry!

 

[Rigger]

My radiator union pipe is corroded. @beno is this still available? Or can I use the later one?

 

[Redgrrr]

Alfred if it's just that 90 piece I think I have one I can send with those tcase parts. Finally got it to the shop to tear down today.

 

[Rigger]

Alfred if it's just that 90 piece I think I have one I can send with those tcase parts. Finally got it to the shop to tear down today.

Yes. That 90 deg piece. See the corrosion on it? Thanks.

T-case parts:

I now have the t-case spacer and nut. I only need a lock washer. The one I have is not in great shape. Not real sure how it works. Can you snap a pic or two as it comes off? It's a washer with one or two bend tabs. The tabs may break when you try to unbend them.

I assume you're parting out that case. I also need the six bolts that hold the cover on. I have long ones but I need the stock ones that are short.

Thanks.

 

[Rigger]

Looking for a set of new battery cables. I know the OEM are not available. Who makes a good set of aftermarket cables?

There used to be a company called Urban Land Cruisers that made em but they're out of business.

 

[3_puppies]

do you have a battery systems? or batteries plus? they can make up whatever you would like.
an old school alternator/starter rebuild place can do the same thing.

 

[Rigger]

I'm bogged down in stuff that you do "while you're in there". Set out to change the clutch slave cylinder. Easy job. 45 min max. WRONG! One of the bolts that holds the slave to the side of the tranny was really difficult. I had to disassemble the shift linkage, pull the whole mess out and fight it in the vise.

Finally got it all in place. I had to customize the hard line because it was too long.

 

[Rigger]

 

[Rigger]

My to-do list is long. I gotta get in gear.

T-case: need the 6 bolts that hold the rear cover on. Need a gasket (gotta get from @brew8) need lock washer. Button up.

Clutch master: add fluid, bleed.

Cooling system: need bypass hose and heater hose. Need caps to cap off rear heater. Can I run a hose from top of block to lower radiator hose and then cut into it later? Hmmm. Need to install block drain. Install new radiator. Install overflow tank. Fill system with coolant.

Electrical: fix broken wires on front part of two front fenders. Need advice on this one. What a disaster.

Front axle. Do axle centering. Return tool. Complete seals and bearings. Install new spring bushings. Waiting on front rotors.

Rims: get em painted. Get new tires. Still haven't decided on tires yet.

Rear axle: add disc brakes.

Brakes generally: run new hard lines. Weld tombstones to axles. Finish installing master cylinder.

 

[brew8]

You'll have to let me know how the master cylinder works without the booster.

 

[Rigger]

do you have a battery systems? or batteries plus? they can make up whatever you would like.
an old school alternator/starter rebuild place can do the same thing.

None of those around here.