Build My Tucson 40's

[Living in the Past]

I failed on the odometer unstick.....lol. I will pull it back out and play some more. In the meantime, I have been addressing a few issues and driving it more frequently. Added a side view mirror. Not the correct vintage, but its's all oem stuff.

The weather is now perfect for a topless Cruiser. Good times

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From 9/67 on OEM mirrors were on the doors. Even the FST with the easy to remove soft doors only side mirrors were on the doors. Never see any listing for a windshield hinge mounted mirror. E-9/67 there was only a driver's side mirror mounted to the A pillar. Crazy as that seems that the way is was. So without doors it is on the windshield hinge or drill holes in the A pillar. Think you made the wise choice.

 

[JackA]

Here's the numbers for the mirror arm and head. I like this style best.

 

[JackA]

Installed the passenger side mirror. Replaced the head light adjuster pieces too. Now, I need to adjust them at night in the road.

 

[JackA]

Picked up a good motor for the next 40. It's a 2F. I think it's out of a FJ60. Think I am going to add fuel injection to this one.

 

[JackA]

In the meantime, cruising in the topless 40 is sweet.

 

[SKULLYOTA]

Cool thread! What are you going to use for a top?

 

[JackA]

Thanks. Probably just run a bikini top if anything.

 

[stlcommuter]

In the meantime, cruising in the topless 40 is sweet.

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I have my 40 set up just like that. No doors or top - just me and the wife and the wind. If i need something for a longer trip or the highway we can take the 80. Topless 40s are awesome.

 

[middlecalf]

Another 40 build in the queue, eh?

(If that passenger seat frame bottom has the metal pan in reasonable shape and is not going to be used, I know a place it could be used)

 

[JackA]

Another 40 build in the queue, eh?

(If that passenger seat frame bottom has the metal pan in reasonable shape and is not going to be used, I know a place it could be used)

The name of this thread is my Tucson 40s. Did you not notice I bought 2 about this time last year.
Anyways, if I don't use the seat parts....you'll be first in line for those pieces.

 

[85roktoy]

Amazing build. How did you refurb the selectro hubs? I have the same ones and would like to do the same.

 

[JackA]

I just cleaned all the hub parts and repaint the dials.

 

[85roktoy]

Did you wipe the letters off with something?

 

[JackA]

Did you wipe the letters off with something?

Once the paint was dry, I sanded it off the raised lettering.

 

[JackA]

Got a few more goodies from Mr T.

The front drums and shoes on the 40 were used ones I had in stock. They stop okay but make some bad noises occasionally. I decided to get new drums and shoes to remedy this. I also got a pair of oem visors. They look alittle weird in white with no top. They are factory stock though.

 

[wngrog]

Front drums. Have fun. Holy hell I fought those

 

[JackA]

I have already been thru the brakes. I am just replacing the front drums and shoes cause I wanted new ones. They aren't that bad to work on.
The next 40 will be more of a resto mod and will get discs all round.

 

[JackA]

Replaced the front brakes tonight. It stops more evenly and no noise......so it's a win. I also installed some working horns.......cause you gotta be able to alert the phone zombies when the light turns green.

 

[JackA]

Got it all shined up for the Good Guys car show tomorrow. I have taken several different Cruisers to this show over the last 10 plus years. There's usually just 1 or 2 Cruisers at this show, but lots of people stop to check it out.

 

[JackA]

Car show went well. I had phone issues, so no pix. There was one other 40 there. It was Chevy swap resto mod that lacked all the original charm.

I got the wiper assembly installed. One less thing on the work bench.