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congrates on a nice job buddy.
looking good.
i agree, a second set of hands is very nice to have.
looking good.
i agree, a second set of hands is very nice to have.
Builds Here we go (FJ-40 getting a 3B/Turbo/H55f)...
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So, between doing some powdercoating for an HDC member, and some rust repair, I was busy today!
I finished grinding and smoothing the PS pump bracket. I'll powder coat it soon, but it's otherwise done.
I also decided to tackle the rust in the driver's floorpan. I'll let the pics speak for themselves...
I finished grinding and smoothing the PS pump bracket. I'll powder coat it soon, but it's otherwise done.
I also decided to tackle the rust in the driver's floorpan. I'll let the pics speak for themselves...
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Here come some more....
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Last three of the floor repair...
And here's the reason for moving the end of the rib into the center of the floor. Not only does this mean that I didn't need to manufacture a rib to replace it, but it also allows a flat surface.
A flat surface for what?
I'll do the other side tomorrow (it's not all rusted out, but just to get a flat floor to mount the roll cage plate to) to match. I'm really happy with how that floor turned out. I'd been thinking about it for a while, but today I decided to simply start cutting and get to welding it up.
I've also got to go see CDan to order some bits, and see if I can't get some belts for the PS and Alternator.
Dan
And here's the reason for moving the end of the rib into the center of the floor. Not only does this mean that I didn't need to manufacture a rib to replace it, but it also allows a flat surface.
A flat surface for what?
I'll do the other side tomorrow (it's not all rusted out, but just to get a flat floor to mount the roll cage plate to) to match. I'm really happy with how that floor turned out. I'd been thinking about it for a while, but today I decided to simply start cutting and get to welding it up.
I've also got to go see CDan to order some bits, and see if I can't get some belts for the PS and Alternator.
Dan
Awesome thread, awesome job. Thorough resto.
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OK, so I did the floorboard on the passenger side too... Just like the driver's side to clear the Metal Tech cage plates.
I don't remember if I posted them, but here's two overviews of the engine with all the accessories bolted on. The PS belts line up perfectly, and the alternator is just a bit farther out than factory, but just barely.
Next week when I'm home, I need to buy belts for it. Both of them are 17mm wide V-belts. The PS belt is 151.5 cm long (or a touch longer), and the alternator needs 125 cm. We'll see if I can find anything in those sizes. The auto parts stores I checked briefly (VatoZone, Pep Boys...) don't carry anything that wide. I got the correct PS belt on order from CDan, so that should be correct, but we'll see if I can find something that will work for the alternator.
Other than the quick quest for belts, it's a bunch of rust repair for a while. I can't wait to get that done. Lots of good stuff gets to happen once the body is back together...
Dan
I don't remember if I posted them, but here's two overviews of the engine with all the accessories bolted on. The PS belts line up perfectly, and the alternator is just a bit farther out than factory, but just barely.
Next week when I'm home, I need to buy belts for it. Both of them are 17mm wide V-belts. The PS belt is 151.5 cm long (or a touch longer), and the alternator needs 125 cm. We'll see if I can find anything in those sizes. The auto parts stores I checked briefly (VatoZone, Pep Boys...) don't carry anything that wide. I got the correct PS belt on order from CDan, so that should be correct, but we'll see if I can find something that will work for the alternator.
Other than the quick quest for belts, it's a bunch of rust repair for a while. I can't wait to get that done. Lots of good stuff gets to happen once the body is back together...
Dan
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I was careful enough that I can use the toyota part number for the PS belt. That's a done deal.
I'll probably look into the alternator belt tomorrow or Saturday morning when I head into town. Carquest and NAPA are two that I haven't tried yet, and of the normal auto part stores, the ones most likely to carry what I need. I can tell you that Albuquerque Belt and Chain doesn't have anything in that size. I'm spending my days off trying to finish off the rust repair.
I forgot my camera. BUt it's just rust repair, so not all that exciting just yet.
Dan
I'll probably look into the alternator belt tomorrow or Saturday morning when I head into town. Carquest and NAPA are two that I haven't tried yet, and of the normal auto part stores, the ones most likely to carry what I need. I can tell you that Albuquerque Belt and Chain doesn't have anything in that size. I'm spending my days off trying to finish off the rust repair.
I forgot my camera. BUt it's just rust repair, so not all that exciting just yet.
Dan
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Well, I did find 17mm belts. Of course the only one in stock was too long, so I'll go get the next size down hopefully monday morning. Carquest did indeed have them.
Been getting little odds and ends done as well...
I installed the adapter for the Autometer water temp sender.
I need to figure out where to tap into the intake for the Autometer boost gauge. Is this line enough? It's just pressure to open the wastegate, so I'd think it would work simply enough to splice into it. Otherwise I'll have to drill a hole in the intake and figure out how to run a line from it to the boost/vacuum transducer.
Last, here's the exhaust manifold. I measured the spacing of the bolts, it's 85mmx50mm. I don't know if it's a standard turbo flange or not, but I need to find a new gasket for it, as I plan on separating the turbo from the manifold. Does Remflex make such a thing, or anyone know where I can find something like this? The only label I see on the turbo housing is that it is a Safari turbo, so I suspect it's actually a CT-20 or something, but don't really know.
Been getting little odds and ends done as well...
I installed the adapter for the Autometer water temp sender.
I need to figure out where to tap into the intake for the Autometer boost gauge. Is this line enough? It's just pressure to open the wastegate, so I'd think it would work simply enough to splice into it. Otherwise I'll have to drill a hole in the intake and figure out how to run a line from it to the boost/vacuum transducer.
Last, here's the exhaust manifold. I measured the spacing of the bolts, it's 85mmx50mm. I don't know if it's a standard turbo flange or not, but I need to find a new gasket for it, as I plan on separating the turbo from the manifold. Does Remflex make such a thing, or anyone know where I can find something like this? The only label I see on the turbo housing is that it is a Safari turbo, so I suspect it's actually a CT-20 or something, but don't really know.
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I'm getting nearly done with rust repair (finally). There is a very good chance that I'll have everything ready for the quarters to be welded on tomorrow. Fingers crossed! If I can at least finish the last little bits (they are all flat metal and accessible though) then I'll be in really good shape to weld the quarters back on next week.
Here's the right corner post. Why did Toyota have to make the radius larger at the back and smaller at the front?!?!?!
Look what else showed up:
A Paki top! It looks AWESOME. I'm glad I set it up (was just looking for a break from bodywork), because now I see that it would be a good idea to spot weld a doubler on the inner fenders where the top attaches. Just seems like a good idea to reinforce the area where the top attaches. It'll be easy before I weld on the quarter panels.
Here it is with the sides rolled up.
Quick question though: Dad bought it from a guy here on MUD, and I'm not seeing anything that attaches to the windshield. Are we missing a piece? I'll send SouthBoston a PM to ask, but just curious...
Dan
Here's the right corner post. Why did Toyota have to make the radius larger at the back and smaller at the front?!?!?!
Look what else showed up:
A Paki top! It looks AWESOME. I'm glad I set it up (was just looking for a break from bodywork), because now I see that it would be a good idea to spot weld a doubler on the inner fenders where the top attaches. Just seems like a good idea to reinforce the area where the top attaches. It'll be easy before I weld on the quarter panels.
Here it is with the sides rolled up.
Quick question though: Dad bought it from a guy here on MUD, and I'm not seeing anything that attaches to the windshield. Are we missing a piece? I'll send SouthBoston a PM to ask, but just curious...
Dan
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a retainer bar for a YJ works well up front and cheap.
i have installed those tops before and they are NICE.
the waste gate actuator line will work fine with a small "T" installed.
looking nice buddy.
i have installed those tops before and they are NICE.
the waste gate actuator line will work fine with a small "T" installed.
looking nice buddy.
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Excellent. I'll see if I can't find a YJ retainer bar then (or see if we can find the one that should have come with this one).
Also just noticed that I hadn't put up a pic of the finished passenger floorboard.
The way these came out I think is brilliant. I can hardly walk by without stopping to admire the floorboards and how nicely the MT plates sit in that spot.
But not much time to chat! I've got more metal to cut and weld today....
Dan
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Remember this spot of rust? I don't. It's gone.
And here's more of the corner post. Easily the hardest bit of rust repair on this truck. Compound curves!
But here it is getting smoothed out. Have I mentioned that I love the rotary file in the die grinder? I bought a good one years ago, and it makes real quick work of removing metal. It's very good at throwing metal ships into my hair though.
And here's more of the corner post. Easily the hardest bit of rust repair on this truck. Compound curves!
But here it is getting smoothed out. Have I mentioned that I love the rotary file in the die grinder? I bought a good one years ago, and it makes real quick work of removing metal. It's very good at throwing metal ships into my hair though.
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To the left side....
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Here's the backside (outside) of the passenger side corner post. Both the corner post itself, and the inner fender were rusted. A little grinding and it'll look nearly as good as new!
I think it turned out pretty well! It'll get just a touch more grinding, but I'm really pleased with how well it came out.
I don't know if anyone else is keeping track, but here it is:
Those are the last two rust spots before the quarters are ready to go back on! On the left side, I just have to weld a section of flange back on, and finish removing the fender well support from the front, and move it to the back (to make room for the MT cage frame ties), and then the quarter panel is ready to go back on!!!
The last two spots should be pretty easy (since I'll be removing the front fender well support anyway--and that's where the rust is). The quarter panels themselves are easy compared to all these little spots to deal with! (or at least I'm assuming they will be)
Dan
I think it turned out pretty well! It'll get just a touch more grinding, but I'm really pleased with how well it came out.
I don't know if anyone else is keeping track, but here it is:
Those are the last two rust spots before the quarters are ready to go back on! On the left side, I just have to weld a section of flange back on, and finish removing the fender well support from the front, and move it to the back (to make room for the MT cage frame ties), and then the quarter panel is ready to go back on!!!
The last two spots should be pretty easy (since I'll be removing the front fender well support anyway--and that's where the rust is). The quarter panels themselves are easy compared to all these little spots to deal with! (or at least I'm assuming they will be)
Dan
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chacing rust is a long process, eh? the more you do the more you find.
keep up the good work.
cheers
keep up the good work.
cheers
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Looks great, Dan! Just down from the top of Kilimanjaro, viewing ih8mud in Arusha, Tanzania. Cruisers everywhere here - 40s, 75s, & everything in between, almost all diesels. Saw an old 40 being restored in Marangu - just like home!
Dad
Dad
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If you find a nice one, don't be afraid to bring it home! At least bring home lots of pictures. I'm sure I'm not the only one who would like to see them.
I should be home tomorrow night, which means (fingers crossed) I will be able to get some real progress towards getting the quarters back on. As in: hopefully I can get the quarters back on.
Dan
