Nut & Bolt Frame-Off 1978 FJ40 Restoration

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New JIS bezel screws from Overland Metric along with OE bezel spacers from @beno.
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Lots of pretty cadmium. More stainless hardware from @davework too.
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SEXY
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Just for shi*'s
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Hood bumpers from CCOT.
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I had a lot of help today too.

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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.
 
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?
 
Lots done today

Installed dual diaphragm brake booster from @Racer65 , along with brake and clutch masters.
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Prodercoated smog fan bracket.
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Installed pedal assembly, steering assembly, and heater.
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Lots of little cadmium parts here and there.
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Finished running the master brake and clutch lines.

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Then loosely installed front fender and apron.
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There's supposedly some type of acid that will stain it back white.
 
How dis?

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