Build Lemonade - 1967 FJ40

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Drivers side down, passenger to go. So far these haven’t been that bad to fit aside from me installing the back cushion onto the base seat.

Most challenging part is fishing the ‘string through the base cover...was an exercise in luck.

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Beautiful! It's probably a bit late but Terrain Tamer do a nice multi-fit diff flange.
 
S4Cruiser said:
Ugh...just mounted up my rear cityracer 16” steelies to discover they are hitting my rear calipers :bang::bang::bang::bang::bang: More so on the passenger then drivers side.

For some reason I thought they would work fine :meh:. Looks like I’ll be either grinding the calipers or looking for some spacers.

Pretty much conceding defeat for having this ready for Thursday.
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John how much of a spacer do you need?

I have to use spacers to run my lx450 rims on my mini. I am currently not using them. U could borrow them to get it to the relic run.

I’m assuming the rim needs just a little clearance like in my case. The spacers are maybe 1/4 inch or less. Just brought to clearance the caliper.

Let me know.
 
SFROMAN said:
John how much of a spacer do you need?

I have to use spacers to run my lx450 rims on my mini. I am currently not using them. U could borrow them to get it to the relic run.

I’m assuming the rim needs just a little clearance like in my case. The spacers are maybe 1/4 inch or less. Just brought to clearance the caliper.

Let me know.
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Hey Del - thanks for the offer. I ordered a pair of 1/4” spacers but think I might just grind the caliper / backside of the rim a bit. It only hits on one part of the wheel and not the entire way around.

I tossed in the towel trying to get this to relic run a couple days ago...just too much left and I’m slow at best!
 
S4Cruiser said:
Hey Del - thanks for the offer. I ordered a pair of 1/4” spacers but think I might just grind the caliper / backside of the rim a bit. It only hits on one part of the wheel and not the entire way around.

I tossed in the towel trying to get this to relic run a couple days ago...just too much left and I’m slow at best!
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I need to make an appointment to see your rig. I am in Durham regularly.
 
Seats mounted! Also got the refreshed fuel tank installed with new hose and felts.

Funny thing on the fuel hose...went to O'reilly for some. Only needed 3-4 inches but they have a 1' minimum...no big deal. Well...the guy was like - I don't have a way to cut this so I will sell you the entire thing for 1' cost. So only needed 3" but came home with 4'....I've got filler hose for the rest of my life!

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bb67tlc said:
So when are you going to get around to painting the body? Ought to do it pretty soon, I'd think.... :)
Man, it looks great- I didn't save any patina on mine, but I understand the attraction.
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Not painting this has been the hardest part! It goes against all my ocd qualities!
 
Just read through entire post, pages 1 to 16. WOW!!! Incredible work, man! I picked up a 1967 from a fellow Rising Sun member a little while ago and am slowly gathering parts. But I certainly don't have the mad skills you have!

I was able to rebuild the front axle and save my ball and claw axles...thanks to new custom milled brass bushings. Not sure if this is a good thing or not....considering how crappy the old master and drum brakes stop!!!

Congrats on an incredible project! I hope to start a documenting thread at some point.

Paul
 
Took a small break on this. Was bummed. Wasn’t able to get it finished for Relic Run...oh well! Spent a couple hours tonight and got some small things marked off the list.

Filled the oil bath filter up (to its full line) with oil...felt so weird to put oil in an air filter! Added lid gasket, clamps and new cotter pins. Also added carb top gasket and clamp. Final install of the oil filter and lines. Installed heater with new city racer elbows and dayco ( Dayco Autoflex Defroster Duct Hoses 80167 ) duct hose. Also got the interior 5/8 rubber lines installed! Plus installed a new overflow bottle. This same style had been added by a PO at some point and a new one was available online still...12 bucs. Way easier then trying to whiten the old plastic one.

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