My new '79 FJ40 build thread (1 Viewer)

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

Wow! It's been along time since I updated this thread!

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

I scored a new unobtanium AC evaporator blower resistor from @ToyotaMatt.

Can't wait to get this Nippon Denso Factory AC up and running again!

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

It's been awhile since I have drove or worked on the 40.
I installed a late model heater console today that I got from @Wadesters a couple year ago.
Thanks for the factory hole measurements @EWheeler

I used old, vintage Toyota M6 hardware for the front two mounting feet and M8 bolts for the rear feet.

I still need to source late model Toyota rear heater lines. I think I just use 5/8" heater hose until I find the foam covered hard lines.

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

The fan squirrel cage cleaned up real nice too.

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

I installed an intermittent wiper harness from @Engineer8000 along with an actual intermittent wiper switch from an Australian 40.
My 40 now has intermittent, low and high settings!

While I was in there, I also swapped out radio bezels as mine was cracked. I put a new one on from @ToyotaMatt

Swapped my rusty instrument cluster parts with one obtained from @JVZii
I reused my bezel, temp gauge and ammeter as the donors didn't work. At least I now have a spare oil press and fuel gauges.

Here's the before, note all the rust.

Here's after cleanup with Dawn, cleaner wax, polish and wax.

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

I also replaced my faulty Nippon Denso AC blower resistor. Now I have Low, Medium and High fan speeds.
Thanks @ToyotaMatt

 

[ToyotaMatt]

I also replaced my faulty Nippon Denso AC blower resistor. Now I have Low, Medium and High fan speeds.
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hi Sam ...

- i mailed out the snappy non-usa rear passenger ' s optional rear heater-override switch & its SUB-HARNESS too .......i restored for you ......


- Can't smoke your Lucky Strikes & sweat your Cold Spec. mittens off at the same time can we ....


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