Builds My Tucson 40's

[JackA]

Since the green one is now gone. It's time to start on the second half of the Tucson 40s. It's a 1968 factory soft top 40. Moved it into the garage tonight. Now it's time to get to work.

 

[JackA]

Got a few things removed today. Need to start ordering parts soon. Get this party started.

 

[middlecalf]

So are you doing an engine rebuild or head overall, or…?

 

[JackA]

Hopefully just some head work and a reseal.
I am thinking it's gonna be a preservation mechanical rebuild for this 40.

 

[JackA]

Ordered the first round of parts. Everything for the chassis and brakes. Gonna get it stripped down to the tub and frame by the end of the weekend. There's 50 plus years of crud to scrape off too. Good times

 

[mtn biker]

Ordered the first round of parts. Everything for the chassis and brakes. Gonna get it stripped down to the tub and frame by the end of the weekend. There's 50 plus years of crud to scrape off too. Good times

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Here I thought mine was crusty

 

[JackA]

Luckily the crust is scrapping off easily. Most of the hardware is coming loose after a shot of PB blaster. More tear down tomorrow.

 

[JackA]

Moving along......

 

[JackA]

Got alittle more stuff removed. This truck is super solid with very little rust. The rear sill is in amazing shape. Tailgate unbolted with ease.

 

[JackA]

It's coming apart nicely. No real surprises either.

 

[JackA]

Spent some quality time with the pressure washer. Decided to leave it a roller for a few more days. Need to get the motor situation figured out. Space is always a shortage around here.

 

[middlecalf]

Hopefully just some head work and a reseal.
I am thinking it's gonna be a preservation mechanical rebuild for this 40.

How will you verify the cylinder rings are still skookum before putting the head on and running compression/leak down tests?

 

[JackA]

It's a gamble I am willing to take. Seems that when it was taken apart they took care to coat the cylinders with anti size and probably trans fluid to preserve it. The motor was also set at TDC.
If it does not work, I have a couple other motors to choose from.....lol.

 

[JackA]

Built a motor stand that fits on a dolly. Moving motors around in limited space. Need to get the og motor on the taller stand and inspect it. So far, it's not looking so good.

 

[JackA]

Got another engine stand to get everything mobile. After much prep, the windshield frame finally come off. Still have a few stubborn bolts, but it's off the tub.
Ordered another round of parts. Most of the first round has shown up. Can't wait to start the rebuild and be done with scrapping off 50 year old crud.

 

[JackA]

I cleaned up the cylinders on the original motor. Looks like it will run. Finally got to use the engine crank handle.

Plan is to reseal the motor and hope for the best.

 

[JackA]

Since I am trying to save the original paint....I need to figure out what Toyota color it is??? Looking at this chart, there's 2 possibilities.

 

[JackA]

Spent the day moving motors around and trying to figure out a plan. Stocked up on supplies for the paint job rehab that's happening tomorrow. Sand off the rest of the black/gray primer and give it a CLR scrub down.

 

[HouCav]

Spent the day moving motors around and trying to figure out a plan. Stocked up on supplies for the paint job rehab that's happening tomorrow. Sand off the rest of the black/gray primer and give it a CLR scrub down.



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What did you settle on for the paint? Looks like the white from here.

 

[JackA]

Going off that color chart, I would say this 40 is Lily White. Today will determine how well the paint will come back to life. Got alot of scrubbing and sanding to do first though.