kunzma
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Nice truck! You are way ahead of what I started with in my first Fj purchase.
I bought a 45!!,
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Cal40
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Waiting patiently to hear your thoughts on these once installed. Also interested to hear your decision process in choosing them, too. Any insight you can share?
Great truck, I look forward to watching your continued progress.
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I went back and forth a bit. I don’t like the way they look but I went to Valley Hybrids and talked to Georg about them. His experience is that they ride better than the other 2 top brands. I trust him and his opinion so that’s what I went with. I was also very happy with the price he quoted and they put together a package that had exactly what I wanted for every piece. I’ll let you know what I think once they’re on.
Thank you! This isn’t my first cruiser so that’s why I looked for one this complete. I knew there would be some challenges with a vehicle that has been sitting since 1979 but I think it’s cool to bring it back and give it a new life!
Nice rig!!! Being honest, like your pup even more. Build pics must include both pls!
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Haha, I do too! The pup is Merle. He’s up at the house with the Mrs. This is Wylie and he’s my main shop buddy although Merle is figuring it out too. Wylie needs a few ball throws now and then and he’s a happy boy.
Like Merle! I have an English Cream version. Lonestar we call him. One thing he tries to do is bring his fetch ball to the shop and drop it on the floor. I had to keep him out as he would drop it on top of grease spots or grinding dust. Also metal shavings that can get on his feet. Just sharing.
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Wylie is the same, we have to take the ball and put it up if we’re not actively throwing it.
Merle came down with mama to help bleed the brakes. I’m not sure he helped much but he seems to approve of the new seats. There should be a camping trip coming up next month with this thing if all goes right.
I got the new master cylinders installed and everything went just as it should. I couldn’t get the rebuilt ones to work at all, the fluid just wouldn’t pull through them no matter what I did. These ones were a breeze!
I installed the GR starter and wired it up. This is the first time I’ve been able to start it with the key. It fired right up like a champ so I guess I’ll have to get over how it looks.
Awesome progress Dustin, thanks for the progress pics. I think the pup is enjoying the adventure day by day. I also might be going the same spring setup on the LV. Let me know how they play out. George at Valley Hybrids rocks and his cruiser knowledge is incredible. Very helpful. Your seats are flipping cool btw.....
Saw this today. I’ve bought from him before if you are still looking for lenses
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Thank you Nolen! I have the lenses, I just need a right side bucket.
KT40
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Looks like a 33 Ford 5 window coupe? Or a 34 but the hood louvers look a curved from this angle making it a 33.
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The angle is a little deceiving, it’s a 34. I had a 33 Tudor and then picked this one up and traded the 33 to my dad for a 34 Plymouth hotrod. It’s original paint other than the fenders that a PO painted black, and poorly at that.
KT40
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This is my dad’s coupe. So a little partial to Fords!
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Wow, what a sweet 35! I get a kick out of cruising around the local foothills in these things. The 34 does most of my local driving unless it’s really hot or raining.
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I guess I’ve been slacking on the updates. I picked up the lift kit from Georg last week and put it on. I should have bought new shocks and U bolts from him but didn’t for reasons that didn’t work out. I also picked up some new MT MTZ tires and really like how they look. It drove out of the shop for the first time yesterday. It hasn’t been registered since 79 and hasn’t been driven since the PO bought it in ?84?. Heres the pics before I lose everyone with my incoherent rambling…haha.
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The trans looks great inside but the 2-3 shift fork is pretty sticky. I followed Georg’s advise and added some atf and it seems to be slowly loosening up. I have some loose ends to tie up before its first road trip but I’m getting close! I still need a right side taillight bucket if anyone has any ideas on where to check. I thought I had hunted a pair down but it didn’t pan out in the end.
KT40
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Looks great!
Is the lift OME or TT? 2-1/2”?
Is the lift OME or TT? 2-1/2”?
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Haha, only on the screen with fuzzy pictures and bad lighting but she’s really complete and very little rust.
Thank you! It’s the terrain tamer kit. They call it 50mm so 2”.
Blackcat37
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I can look in my stash in a few days. I can't recall if i have one.
