Builds New project, 1969 fj40 (1 Viewer)

[6f40j9]

Dodged a bullet hopefully. Pulled the top off the carb, drained the bowl, flushed with chemtool, reassembled. No more volcano.

 

[6f40j9]

I drove it today (just around my yard)! I need a proportioning valve as the rear brakes lock up way too early.
Looking forward to a mural Monday shot at the local deli soon!

 

[6f40j9]

Little scrub up under the dash.

 

[MDH33]

Looking good. That firewall steering column seal is available. I fixed mine awhile back.

 

[6f40j9]

Looking good. That firewall steering column seal is available. I fixed mine awhile back.

At some point I’ll go through and replace all the grommets I can. Debating wether or not to remove the heater, as I’ll probably never use it. More holes to plug.

 

[MDH33]

At some point I’ll go through and replace all the grommets I can. Debating wether or not to remove the heater, as I’ll probably never use it. More holes to plug.

Nah, dont remove it. It will get mistaken for an Import!

 

[6f40j9]

Nah, dont remove it. It will get mistaken for an Import!

Rumor has it, if you remove the heater, your bumper grows nipples overnight.

 

[6f40j9]

A bit hokey, but whatever. I spent some time trying to get the rear brakes to balance, and can’t get it yet.
Somehow I still have air in the lines, it’s a 2 pump chump for now.
Good news is that it starts right up and idles. I’ve driven it back and forth in front of my house a few times playing with the proportioning valve and it seems to run ok.

 

[MDH33]

Are you 4 wheel drum? If so, you shouldn't need a proportioning valve with that MC.

What's your bleed method?

 

[6f40j9]

Are you 4 wheel drum? If so, you shouldn't need a proportioning valve with that MC.

Front disc.

 

[6f40j9]

Found out my (stock, welded, steel) wheels don’t fit whatever Wilwood disc brake kit is on this front end.
Regardless, I still can’t get pedal (at first pump) despite bleeding all the wheels and master again.
Put the pedal pads on though, so there’s that.

 

[6f40j9]

Clearance, Clarence.

 

[6f40j9]

So this happened. Drove it down to the store today!

 

[6f40j9]

Parts

 

[6f40j9]

Replaced the turn signal switch and dust seal today.

 

[firemanj92]

Have Jimmy @Birdhead take a stab at your steering wheel

 

[6f40j9]

Have Jimmy @Birdhead take a stab at your steering wheel

One of these years… I will admit now that it’s running again, the steering wheel has crept up the to do list.
But it’s going to sit outside all winter, so…

 

[firemanj92]

I'm pretty sure you saw his work in mine at Perry's farm(?) right. It definitely is the cherry on top.

 

[6f40j9]

Pretty much 3 years within a couple weeks of when I brought it home.

 

[clrussell]

Pretty much 3 years within a couple weeks of when I brought it home.

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Well that makes me feel better about mine going on 9 months since I bought it and the little progress
I’ve made