Build My 78' Barn find FJ45

[a.greenspan]

...looks good

 

[1969FJ]

I went to a gun show yesterday looking for a new DC. I did not find what I was looking for but I did find this to add to my camping kit.

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I also installed my new air mattress in the RTT. When inflated the mattress will be 4” thick. It’s the Exped Duo 10.

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Then I threw the sleeping bag in. This is going to be a great setup!

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Is that Damascus steel on that ?

 

[Michael B]

Is that Damascus steel on that ?

Yes it is.

 

[Michael B]

Look who’s been selected as a Rockauto poster child!

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Are you getting a cut?? If not you should.

 

[Michael B]

Not hardly! They don’t sell them, they include a free magnet with every purchase. Samson is now in that mix.

 

[troopie]

Nice!

 

[Cowboy45]

Look who’s been selected as a Rockauto poster child!

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That’s pretty cool!

 

[middlecalf]

All the parts your car will ever need.

So I’m confused. Does that mean that blue 45 is now a parts rig?

 

[Michael B]

Ummm not exactly!

 

[Michael B]

Happy Tanksgiving to all of my Mud brothers and sisters!

I am thankful for each of you!!

 

[Will Van]

I searched the thread but couldn't find it - What did you do for the starter and alternator? Are they 12 volt? Where did you source them?

 

[Michael B]

Will I am running 12v. I sourced the starter and alternator from a 2H I had.

 

[Will Van]

Will I am running 12v. I sourced the starter and alternator from a 2H I had.

Roger that. So the 2H 12-volt starter and 12-volt alternator/vacuum pump will work on the 12HT engine?

 

[Michael B]

Correct! On the outside they are identical. On the inside there are a few differences.

 

[Will Van]

Correct! On the outside they are identical. On the inside there are a few differences.

Very cool. I might get this 120 amp internally regulated 12-volt alternator: H/D Alternator to suit Toyota Landcruiser HJ47 HJ60 HJ70 HJ75 2H Diesel

 

[Michael B]

Just be sure you can use the internally regulated unit. I’m pretty sure mine is external. Either can work but it is usually best to match what you are already wired for/using.

 

[Will Van]

I also worked on installing the steering column and the sector shaft to the gear box. It's a might bit tight! Maybe too tight. Nothing is touching, but with torque it might. I'm not certain this is the final configuration on this setup. At the motor mount there is about 3mm of clearance.

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Did this end up clearing? Even with motor torque?

 

[Michael B]

Yes, 11,000 miles and no indication of rubbing. Those are very stout motor mounts!

 

[alabamatacomaguy]

Im supposed to be catching up on work. A 2 minute mud browsing break turned into over an hour of re-reading the beginning of your thread. Hope you are doing well. Thanks for all the posts you did on this build it really is an enjoyment to read all you went through making Samson just right.
I may be traveling to spend a week or two in Jones Valley for work this summer. If the timing works, maybe the moons will align and it will be during a club meeting I can stop by.