Builds My Tucson 40's

[JackA]

It's like Xmas today.........

 

[JackA]

And then they were gray. I consulted the 74 sales brochure to make sure. I will get the tires mounted and balanced tomorrow.

 

[Living in the Past]

And then they were gray. I consulted the 74 sales brochure to make sure. I will get the tires mounted and balanced tomorrow.

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67-68 was the switch from black to gray. My 68 was made in 9/67. Had four Grey rims and one black rim when I bought it in 1974. Years later when I knew more about the 40 series I wondered if the black rim wasn't the spare that was still in a pile being used up from the 667s.

 

[JackA]

All these are ready to go. Just need to rebuild all the drum brakes first.

 

[JackA]

Rebuilt the rear brakes. They definitely needed it.

 

[mtn biker]

Rebuilt the rear brakes. They definitely needed it.

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I wish I had the time that you have to get mine finished. Let alone the house projects that I have going on also.

 

[JackA]

Funny you say that......as I am on vacation today thru Labor Day. Top priority is getting this truck running, driving, and legal.

Got half the front torn down. Good thing I stocked up on shop towels.

 

[JackA]

Other side is apart now too. Taking a break and going wheeling tomorrow. After all this rain last week, I wanna see all the green in the mountains.

 

[letterman52]

KYB shocks are great. Hidden gem.

 

[Living in the Past]

Other side is apart now too. Taking a break and going wheeling tomorrow. After all this rain last week, I wanna see all the green in the mountains.

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I take it you took the LX to the mountains? Greenest it's been up here in years. Started to hear some bugling in the early morning. Great time to be in Northern Arizona.

 

[JackA]

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy..............so I headed to the mountains today. Was nice and cool too.......

 

[LandCrusher'70]

That’s a whole 60 Series more than a 40.

 

[wngrog]

Looking good Jack

 

[JackA]

I got some parts all cleaned up and painted. Still need to clean the backing plates and drums. What a mess.

 

[Living in the Past]

I got some parts all cleaned up and painted. Still need to clean the backing plates and drums. What a mess.

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I'm big doing things for myself but front knuckles I might make an exception. Mess is the reason why.

 

[wngrog]

I'm big doing things for myself but front knuckles I might make an exception. Mess is the reason why.

What?? That’s part of it. Dig in.

 

[Pighead]

I'm big doing things for myself but front knuckles I might make an exception. Mess is the reason why.

Better to do it yourself in the garage so you can do it in the field if need be

 

[JackA]

20 years ago when I rock crawled my 85 4Runner on 38's, I could change a birf in 45 minutes. Easy peasy.

 

[JackA]

More cleaning, painting and reassembly. I got the bottom of the hood painted too.

 

[Jalkelly]

Love following along, thanks for saving this one! I’m a fan of green and in AZ too…here is my ‘81.