New kid on the block+ To do list- update 28/03/2026

[sadovnik]

yep, a lot of work is already done by the PO
Now doing some little improvements to make it an almost daily driver
It's real fun to drive, you go slow(er) in everything
other drivers need to accept it, as it is what it is lol
very nice

That may be a good thing for you given that the speed limits in the Netherlands are insanely low. I just came back from vacation there and received 3 speeding tickets in the mail plus a fourth one from Belgium. Argghhh.

 

[Rogerr]

That may be a good thing for you given that the speed limits in the Netherlands are insanely low. I just came back from vacation there and received 3 speeding tickets in the mail plus a fourth one from Belgium. Argghhh.

owww, this is for NL Administration a money maker
you can use Flitsmeister to see where actual controles are placed, including traject-control

For that speed sh*t I sold my BMW M1 and went to Amarok

 

[jim land]

Nice 40 and a nice PTO winch
Look like the tub was repair with flat metal, that is why it look like an aluminum tub

One more thing in your "to do" list
- rear drive shaft is out if phase

 

[Rogerr]

Nice 40 and a nice PTO winch
Look like the tub was repair with flat metal, that is why it look like an aluminum tub

One more thing in your "to do" list
- rear drive shaft is out if phase

owww, that was not expected
Can you show me how I see this?

 

[jim land]

It can cause vibration but this is an easy fix .

Remove the driveshaft from the t-case side , (you should be able compress the slip joint so the yoke is out of the studs on the parking brakes )
Separate the slip joint and clock it so the two yoke are in the same plane , bolt back in place
You may need to remove the grease zerk on the slip joint to compress it

 

[Rogerr]

Nice looking rig. However, I also think anti-reversion shackles are upside down?????

It can cause vibration but this is an easy fix .

Remove the driveshaft from the t-case side , (you should be able compress the slip joint so the yoke is out of the studs on the parking brakes )
Separate the slip joint and clock it so the two yoke are in the same plane , bolt back in place
You may need to remove the grease zerk on the slip joint to compress it

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I understand thx
The PO just told me it has been checked, and the body is higher than standard

 

[65swb45]

Might want to unscrew one of your lug nuts on both front and rear axles, and then count how many turns you have before the nuts are tight. Aluminum wheels are notoriously thick, often not providing adequate thread contact for the lug nuts. Fortunately, longer wheel studs are available.

 

[Rogerr]

Might want to unscrew one of your lug nuts on both front and rear axles, and then count how many turns you have before the nuts are tight. Aluminum wheels are notoriously thick, often not providing adequate thread contact for the lug nuts. Fortunately, longer wheel studs are available.

Thx for mentioning
how long would be a good minimum?

 

[anothernz45]

I understand thx
The PO just told me it has been checked, and the body is higher than standard

X2 on being out of phase, looks like it needs 1 spline clockwise

 

[Rogerr]

X2 on being out of phase, looks like it needs 1 spline clockwise

thx, going to dive into this and do so

 

[Rogerr]

Hi guyys,

Yesss, my wife and I did it.
Buy a BJ40, and what a fun to drive it.
Body off restauration, including engine etc.


There is also a to do list (update 22/03/2026).
Some main issues:
-Anti reversal shackles in correct position
-Noise killing insulation
-Middle arm rest
-Driver seat lock not working
-Parking heating
-Wipers fast switch not working
-Flasher high headlight not working, although continue high headlight ( push hendel backwards) is working
-Shackle D-shape + mounting plate - in progress
-Anti start cable harness Cruiser Cult - in progress
-Fuel tank capacity 110L - in progress
-Middle arm rest - in progress
-Not all dashboard lights working - in progress
-Towing hook - fixed
-Running day lights front- fixed
-Backlights not working- fixed
-Ignition lock not always working - fixed
-Wiring and wiring harnas engine bay was not an attention point of PO - fixed
-Window hendle is in my knee, need to give it another position - fixed
-Led lights front - Fixed
-Interior light led - Fixed
-Reverse driving lights beam - fixed
-High beam lights - fixed
-City lights to led - fixed
-Strong claxon - fixed
-Driver seat not shifting
-Extra back interior light - fixed
-K&N filter - fixed



I guess some help is appreciated in time.

Looking forward to hear from you

Greetings from the Netherlands,
Roger

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Good lights

 

[Ride Fly]

Welcome and there is an incredible amount of knowledge here. (I’m not one of them) I also spent some time watching all the build videos from The 40 Channel on Youtube. It was invaluable when I was disassembling my 40

The 40 Channel is awesome!