Builds My '78 FJ40 "44" (11 Viewers)

[Solace in Solitude]

Your's looks,like her twin brother @skidplate

The Snorkle indicates gender...

Great looking truck by the way!!

 

[Solace in Solitude]

there is only one way that '40 could be better.... parked in my driveway

Only if I was sitting in it!!

 

[Bambi Girl]

Well done Danny
Beautiful.
Do you get that being on top of the world feeling while driving her.
Nats just sat down beside me and wants to see the photos.
I ask for a cupper first but don't like my chances.
Cheers
Peter and Nat


...via IH8MUD app

 

[Solace in Solitude]

Well done Danny
Beautiful.
Do you get that being on top of the world feeling while driving her.
Nats just sat down beside me and wants to see the photos.
I ask for a cupper first but don't like my chances.
Cheers
Peter and Nat


...via IH8MUD app

Thanks Peter! Oh yes, traffic parts and the road is clear ahead! Cheers to you and Nat!

 

[78fj40mg]

Danny, here's your engine running video:

 

[Solace in Solitude]

Thanks Mike! I 'preciate it!!

 

[78fj40mg]

The 2F sounds great Danny! I couldn't resist but to use your little helper as the avatar for the video. Is that Chester or Gunner? Sorry I can't tell them apart any more as they look like twins. Just beautiful!!!

 

[Solace in Solitude]

Thanks Mike! That's Chester, Gunner was sleeping inside, under the AC.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Danny it is time to get that 40 next to a trout stream in the mountains! Have fun

 

[Solace in Solitude]

Danny it is time to get that 40 next to a trout stream in the mountains! Have fun

Thanks Ryan! I wish I could 'get it next to a trout stream', but it's gonna be a while before I'm able to fly fish... Gotta get my frame straightened or something. I have another sports med doc appt on Thursday and I have high hopes...

After yesterday being such a stellar day (no leaks, even before I went to bed last night)... This morning, without even firing her up, I found a small leak, dripping on to the front diff again. I think it's coming from the front saddle on the oil pan gasket this time.

I'm taking it back on Thursday, so they can fix it. Glad it's theirs to fix... I've had the pan off three times before, it's very tight in there, with headers!

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

That gasket is a tricky spot, best done upside down on a stand, with super high tack sealant to keep the gasket from moving. You can use some baby powder to pinpoint the leak.

 

[UZJ40]

Congrats on getting it back Danny! It sounds great in the video!

 

[Solace in Solitude]

That gasket is a tricky spot, best done upside down on a stand, with super high tack sealant to keep the gasket from moving. You can use some baby powder to pinpoint the leak.

Yeah, I had to fix it before... This time it's theirs, under warranty

 

[Solace in Solitude]

Congrats on getting it back Danny! It sounds great in the video!

Thanks Riley! It drives great too!!

 

[JohnnyC]

X2 pita spot loves to leak

Just be aware lots of shops are going to re tighten the bolts ... "Yep a few needed to get tightened down better" or something like that you might hear

Then they hope it doesn't come back

If they take it down and redu it i'd be very surprised

Any good trips coming up?

My daughter and I have been fishing some (she's 11) she loves it... Just wish she'd be able to get the bobber to stay on the line... I watched 2 float away our last trip out... The bright side is she casts really far and strong

Sounds great ... I'm thinking you don't want to trade lol

 

[Solace in Solitude]

Nope! Not gonna trade @JohnnyC ! Push comes to shove, I'd let it leak so I can find my way back

I think it sounds much better in person. They set the idle to 850, I set it down to 650. It may be running a bit hotter than it should... I'm going to burp it and make sure there is no air in the cooling system. It didn't run quite so hot when I first picked it up. But, they had to remove everything off the front, to get to the front crank seal, to,fix the first leak.

I don't care how they fix it, as long as they do. It will have to last at least 6 months... That's the mechanic's warranty (or 6k miles). Internal stuff is rebuilder and that is 12 months / 12k miles. Since it went to the rebuilder and came back as a long block, technically, the oil pan is the rebuilder's warranty. It'll be fine!

I'm glad you are taking your daughter fishing! My daughters loved to fish when they were young... Not any more though... 11 is a good age to learn fly fishing and that should be a lot of fun in your neck of the woods. Find a float (bobber) that you slip a loop of line through and then pass the float through the loop... Won't come off. I use Thingamabobbers, for fly fishing, as a strike indicator (float)... But fly fishing stuff is usually more expensive. Google it and you can see the type of bobber I'm talking about. Also, one of the best iPhone apps I've seen is "Grog Knots". Every category of knot is shown "animated". I carry it with me on my old iPhone, it doesn't need a cell signal, after its installed.

I have a couple of trips planned, but can't go until my left hip-ankle isn't so painful... And I'd like the heat to abate... I want it to be cold at night!

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

you two are really tempting me to make my matte tan.... and I've already bought the paint. ugh!

sounds really good.

 

[Solace in Solitude]

you two are really tempting me to make my matte tan.... and I've already bought the paint. ugh!

sounds really good.

Thanks! What color is your paint? I love to watch your build!

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

it's a olive/brown color. I was hoping for more of a saddle brown, but it's got a lot of green in it.

 

[Solace in Solitude]

it's a olive/brown color. I was hoping for more of a saddle brown, but it's got a lot of green in it.

Sounds gorgeous! I think @Fast Eddy has that color in one of his.