Nut & Bolt Frame-Off 1978 FJ40 Restoration

[MScruiser]

New JIS bezel screws from Overland Metric along with OE bezel spacers from @beno.

Lots of pretty cadmium. More stainless hardware from @davework too.

SEXY

Just for shi*'s

Hood bumpers from CCOT.

 

[MScruiser]

I had a lot of help today too.

 

[wngrog]

Get it!!

 

[wngrog]

I'll show her where to install rocks next time I visit

 

[MScruiser]

Man, I am really liking the gold cad with the Mustard. Thanks for posting up, first pic of the tranny cover and tcase boot pinned down with OLM!

I appreciate that! Now I wish I had bought even more hardware from you.

 

[dnp]

Superb work!

 

[MScruiser]

I need some advice from the Cruiser hive:

I'm still looking for the above throttle/accelerator linkage parts.

@dnp has a 60 Series with a April/'85 build date, and he has offered to sell me his parts.

My question is, is that even though they share the same 2F, were the accelerator linkage parts the same on the 40 Series?

 

[under_psi]

I had a lot of help today too.

is that a rock she's saving for your fuel line?

sorry, im a dumbaSS and cant answer your questions.....

 

[MScruiser]

Lots done today

Installed dual diaphragm brake booster from @Racer65 , along with brake and clutch masters.

Prodercoated smog fan bracket.

Installed pedal assembly, steering assembly, and heater.

Lots of little cadmium parts here and there.

 

[MScruiser]

Finished running the master brake and clutch lines.

Then loosely installed front fender and apron.

 

[wngrog]

You gotta spend the $35 on a new clutch master just to lose the piss yellow faded one.

Of course everything else is A+

 

[MScruiser]

There's supposedly some type of acid that will stain it back white.

 

[dnp]

Please put something in or on your intake. Those open intake holes are making me nervous

 

[ntsaint]

Yes. They are practically begging for a pebble deposit

 

[MScruiser]

How dis?

 

[wngrog]

How dis?

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I see what you did there. Covered and cropped.

 

[77TLCFJ40]

Now that's progress. Nolen must have left behind a Monster energy drink?!?

 

[MScruiser]

I see what you did there. Covered and cropped.

Because of your delicate nerves.

 

[geologic]

It's the artisan at work

 

[MScruiser]

You may have heard me talking about my redneck lathe. Anyways, here it is: I take a piece, and chuck it up in my 1/2" drill. I then use bastard files, and various grit sandpaper to turn the piece to the desired diameter. Today's project, was turning 3 bronze bushings down to fit inside of the spare tire carrier hinges.

Turned out great.

Ready to go

Turning

It fits!

Done.