Nut & Bolt Frame-Off 1978 FJ40 Restoration

[MScruiser]

Sweet, it's definitely coming along!

Are you taking your 200 to SCC?

Nope, not gonna make it this year. Too close to Ouray.

 

[Bama4door]

Didn't you just take your 200 out there recently? @MScruiser

 

[MScruiser]

Exactly. That's why I don't need to be going in any more week long trips again. Things are different these days now that I've got a 15 month old.

 

[under_psi]

Lou, I wouldn't think you'd want a canister for a V8.....certainly wouldn't need one

thanks. i wasnt sure....some have, some don't.....there wasnt one on mine....im not really worried...thx

 

[AndyO78FJ40]

Exactly. That's why I don't need to be going in any more week long trips again. Things are different these days now that I've got a 15 month old.

I'm doing a quick turnaround trip if you change your mind and want to caravan. Leaving 6 AM Friday and coming back fairly early Sunday morning. I don't think you need to take a week.

 

[MScruiser]

Thanks

 

[MScruiser]

New OE pedal pads, thanks to @wngrog via @beno

 

[MScruiser]

Got a couple of small things done.

 

[MScruiser]

 

[MScruiser]

 

[MScruiser]

 

[MScruiser]

Installing hardware on front shock towers.

 

[MScruiser]

A little oil pan porn

 

[MScruiser]

Headlight assemblies finished.

 

[MScruiser]

Installed the new water pump, thermostat housing, and oil filter housing. Replaced all gaskets, which were of course, sourced from @beno .

 

[OGBeno]

Looking sweet!!

 

[BMThiker]

Just wanted to inject a little cruiser pron that I saw over the weekend. Take it as inspiration...powder coated parts on the carb, even springs.

 

[MScruiser]

Just wanted to inject a little cruiser pron that I saw over the weekend. Take it as inspiration...powder coated parts on the carb, even springs.
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Not feeling inspired.

Springs should be cadmium! Carb should be raw alloy!!

 

[BMThiker]

Ah yes, silly me.

 

[MScruiser]

Replacing rear main oil seal

Done: