Builds My '78 FJ40 "44"

[78fj40mg]

Very nice overhead storage console, the carbon fiber makes for a great looking console! I'd install an insulated headliner to help with radiant heat.

 

[Solace in Solitude]

Very nice overhead storage console, the carbon fiber makes for a great looking console! I'd install an insulated headliner to help with radiant heat.

That's what I planned to do when I bought 44, but two years of driving has surprised me... The fiberglass cap doesn't get hot... My head has never overheated!!

 

[JohnnyC]

Go retro 70's chic and use mirror Mylar on your ceiling

 

[78fj40mg]

That's what I planned to do when I bought 44, but two years of driving has surprised me... The fiberglass cap doesn't get hot... My head has never overheated!!

That's great Danny! Nobody likes a hot head.

 

[Solace in Solitude]

Does anyone have any experience to offer in removing the door hinge pins?

I've searched and only found penetrating oil and a brass drift and patience...

Anything else? Any magic words?

I assume the ambulance door hinge pins will need to have the bottoms cut off... True?

Thanks!!

 

[micruz60]

Brass drift, patience, PB blaster.
Rear doors, I would suggest removing the hinges from the doors / body, and then soak 'em in deruster potion... Sounds drastic to cut the pins.

 

[Solace in Solitude]

Brass drift, patience, PB blaster.
Rear doors, I would suggest removing the hinges from the doors / body, and then soak 'em in deruster potion... Sounds drastic to cut the pins.

So, the rear door pins will come out without cutting them? I didn't see how they could.

Thanks!!

 

[micruz60]

Ah, no, the pins cannot be removed on the rear hinges. I probably misunderstood the intent, presuming the small original plastic bushings are toast? And function is sub-par? You may be in uncharted waters on refurbishing those....

 

[Solace in Solitude]

Ah, no, the pins cannot be removed on the rear hinges. I probably misunderstood the intent, presuming the small original plastic bushings are toast? And function is sub-par? You may be in uncharted waters on refurbishing those....

Yes, I was hoping to replace the plastic bushings with brass bushings.

 

[skidplate]

Magic words that work for me..."{#$&^%%, @&*$>?, and +*&&***#$!.

 

[Solace in Solitude]

Magic words that work for me..."{#$&^%%, @&*$>?, and +*&&***#$!.

I already tried all of those... None worked

 

[JohnnyC]

BFH

So I don't loose you on the acronym ... Big F!?$ing Hammer

Happy hitting

 

[Solace in Solitude]

BFH

So I don't loose you on the acronym ... Big F!?$ing Hammer

Happy hitting

Well played Johnny!!

 

[Solace in Solitude]

I was hoping to get my new rear harness installed and everything back together before I start my February of Medical Appointments...

But, I'm waiting for @Coolerman to send me the male half of the two 4-pin taillight connectors...

I got it all hooked up, from the firewall back to the rear axle, the rest will have to wait until my cataract surgeries ( Feb 3 and 17) are finished and I'm released to crawl under 44 again.

In the meantime, I've reinstalled the hump, gear shift and the mat. Tomorrow, I'll reinstall the main tank and hook up all the lines and that's about it... Until later...

I have an epidural on Tuesday, for my back... I'll be under for that... Then my left eye cataract surgery on Wed.

I'll include pictures after I finish tomorrow.

On a lighter note, I hired a lady that trains police K-9s... She has 20 years experience and a dog psych degree... Chester is a whole new enchilada... One session and he's under control. He's gonna be great!!

I never had to deal with a Golden Retriever as aggressive as Chester. The trainer told me that, "after the economic downfall of 2008, a lot of people lost their jobs and turned to anything to make money. Some became breeders and aren't as careful as breeders were previously. Many Goldens are now more aggressive. But, they are perfectly fine. They just need more quality training.". So, he's gonna be fine!!

 

[78fj40mg]

Danny, I hope all goes well with your various doctors appointments. Please keep us abreast of your progress. Take care Bud, and let me know if you need anything!

Glad Chester is doing better and finally off that nasty refer habit, boy, great lesson for Gunner!

 

[Weber Sarge]

That's the same reason I avoid American bred Shepherds - they aren't very stable most of the time and have given the breed a bad rap . Mine's all-German for a reason , and his attitude and obedience reflects his breeding history . If you can't spend any time around both parents - don't buy a pup .

Good luck with the eye surgery - and for heaven's sake protect those eyes afterward if you're under that rig with some goggles or something the covers from all sides . Eye infections suck , plain and simple . I never want to go to an eye doc for 32 days straight ever again - no thanks .

Sarge

 

[diogenese]

I'll second that on eye infections, I had an infected cornea from contact lenses and had to use eye drops EVERY hour for a week. I gets you kind of cranky!

 

[Solace in Solitude]

Thanks @78fj40mg @Weber Sarge @diogenese!!
I'm very anal about wearing goggles... After having a metal fragment removed years ago, in an ER. I was sure I was losing that eye... But it's still a(round).

 

[handcannon]

Eyes are definitely important to take care of, proper safety and proper medical care. I have a cousin who lost an eye because of doing something that is all too common, hitting hammer head to hammer head trying to get the claws under a nail head. They were building a cattle barn, so definitely a not so sanitary location.

You, and your doctor, will be in my prayers for an easy and successful surgery and recovery.

Don

 

[Helipilot]

"But it's still a(round). "

I saw what you did there