HZJ40 RestoMod v3.0 (New, improved, and now with fewer sparkplugs)

[lelandEOD]

'CRUISER Resto-MOD 2.0



After almost two years of having the truck on the road, the urge to tinker overcame me. ...that plus the blown headgasket on the donor 3FE that popped last November. So, I started working on rebuilding the spare I had on a stand.

The long block rebuild is coming along but since the motor was out, I decided now would be a good time to clean up the wiring a little.

 

[lelandEOD]

...and if I'm going to rewire the harness... now would be a great time for a Dakota Digital HDX instrument panel!

 

[lelandEOD]

...and hell, if I'm going full-retard, I may as well install air conditioning.

 

[lelandEOD]

...and I may as well install Deutsch connectors on the harness.

 

[lelandEOD]

The 3FE is coming along too. I've got everything cleaned, inspected, polished, and balanced.

Now I'm just waiting on the rings and Toyota bearings to come in from overseas.

 

[apeterson]

Wow!

 

[lelandEOD]

I also pulled a complete wiring harness out of a '92 FJ80 for the use of the color coded wire. (Got to keep it Toyota)

I'm also using a lot of the 80's wire connectors as thet are a big upgrade from the old 40 stuff.

 

[Law Dog]

...and hell, if I'm going full-retard, I may as well install air conditioning.

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Looking good! I'm interested in which AC unit you decided to go with and why. I'm about to begin the process of choosing and installing AC in my 40 and look forward to your write ups. Thanks in advance

 

[RAYJON]

I see your OCD (obcessive cruiser disorder) kicked in again... you know they have medication for that now, comes in 6 pack bottles at the store.. I like really like those connectors,

 

[lelandEOD]

Looking good! I'm interested in which AC unit you decided to go with and why. I'm about to begin the process of choosing and installing AC in my 40 and look forward to your write ups. Thanks in advance

I ended up going with the Old Air Products Hurricane unit, in part, because of another 'Mud member who had positive things to say about the unit and partly because I was unable to get two Vintage Air dealers to respond to my questions.

So far, I'm happy with the quality of the parts but the installation manual leaves A LOT to be desired. The wiring schematic is almost laughable.

 

[daPitbull]

Thanks for the details of your build. I'll be starting my frame off in the new year.

 

[reddog90]

Awesome build. I guess I this earlier in the thread, but what's the name of that color?

 

[Disasterman]

Deutche connecters, what are you a Rennlister? The 40 is deserving of some all weather connections, good idea.

 

[RAYJON]

Deutche connecters, what are you a Rennlister? The 40 is deserving of some all weather connections, good idea.

I know Lee is busy and isn't on here much, so i will respond. .

Yes he is a porsche nut, and one hell of a gunsmith, his OCD (obcessive cruiser disorder) is very much encouraged..

 

[lelandEOD]

LOL. I am a Rennlister from back in the day. I had a beautiful 993.

 

[Disasterman]

I have had more than my share of P cars, down to the wife's Cayenne GTS and my race car. I actually bought my FJ40 from a fellow Mudder/Rennlister/PCA instructor.

 

[blossett]

Amazing build! Read it cover to cover. Very inspiring!

 

[lelandEOD]

Amazing build! Read it cover to cover. Very inspiring!

Thanks!

At some point, I'm going to have to attempt a massive photo upload to repair the damage done by the great Photobucket F**k You of 2017.

To kick things off, here's a video that describes what I'm in for as far as the harness is concerned.

 

[Pierps]

@lelandEOD, just wanted to come here to say I like the cut of your jib!

Super fun to read through this thread. I'm inspired by your persistence!

 

[lelandEOD]

I just spent 3 hours trying to repair the broken links to photos I had hosted on PhotoBucket.

I figured while I was at it, I'd merge some of my disparate threads into one so forgive the next few posts...

Here's the A/C install coming together. I opted to hack up my dash because I liked the cleaner look of having the louvers in the dash rather than stuck underneath.