That looks great - I'm going to try that on mine!
Officially addicted... my FJ40 story begins
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The truck is back in the garage. Lift is installed... Had a new exhaust installed, all new hoses, belts, electronic distributor, rebuilt transfer case, and a few electrical issues corrected as well. Can't say enough about the crew at ACC here in Atl... Great shop, great people.
Put on a new HFS front bumper and started piecing together the top with new gaskets and bolts... Sides and doors are on. Will put the new headliner in this weekend and hopefully get the fiberglass top on... It's coming along.
Put on a new HFS front bumper and started piecing together the top with new gaskets and bolts... Sides and doors are on. Will put the new headliner in this weekend and hopefully get the fiberglass top on... It's coming along.
Looks fantastic
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Awesome color
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The top is back on... The headliner is a 7/10, but about 1000x better than what the roof looked like prior. Smoothing the rear corners was an impossible job... For me anyway.
Getting the bolts to line up has been a bear... Was only able to get 3 in on the passengers side (in addition to 3/4 on the windshield frame) before walking away. I may resort to several c clamps to hold it in place... At least temporarily so I can drive it and plan my next move. Am I alone in not getting the bolts to line up easily and/or resorting to a few c clamps?
Not a great photo, but you get the idea... Coming along pretty good:
Getting the bolts to line up has been a bear... Was only able to get 3 in on the passengers side (in addition to 3/4 on the windshield frame) before walking away. I may resort to several c clamps to hold it in place... At least temporarily so I can drive it and plan my next move. Am I alone in not getting the bolts to line up easily and/or resorting to a few c clamps?
Not a great photo, but you get the idea... Coming along pretty good:
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I've been driving the truck pretty regularly. It's been running great... A few new photos below.
I've been searching high and low and cannot find replacements to numbers 4 and 5 in the diagram below... Any ideas??? Anything I've found OEM is for before 75/76 or after. The tire carrier swung open on the road today... Too loose from the metal being too worn down.
A few shots in the driveway last weekend:
I've been searching high and low and cannot find replacements to numbers 4 and 5 in the diagram below... Any ideas??? Anything I've found OEM is for before 75/76 or after. The tire carrier swung open on the road today... Too loose from the metal being too worn down.
A few shots in the driveway last weekend:
Try shiming part 3 first, this will tighten the latch, the rubber compresses and loss3ns the latch causing it to rattle and wear..
if the doesn't work..
Take the part on the body and weld up the hook, making it larger then grind it back to the proper shape..it most likely has worn over the years.. if the latch is worn you can take it apart and weld it up and grind it back also.. a 1/4 angle grinder with the 3m sanding disc works great for this i have the 2 in one and it works great for small stuff...
You can also fab a hook for the body and use a more modern positive lock latch.. paint it body color and 90% of the people will never notice..
Good luck
if the doesn't work..
Take the part on the body and weld up the hook, making it larger then grind it back to the proper shape..it most likely has worn over the years.. if the latch is worn you can take it apart and weld it up and grind it back also.. a 1/4 angle grinder with the 3m sanding disc works great for this i have the 2 in one and it works great for small stuff...
You can also fab a hook for the body and use a more modern positive lock latch.. paint it body color and 90% of the people will never notice..
Good luck
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What tires do you have on your fj40? Size? Nice 40!!!!
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Thanks RAYJON... In place of proper welds I currently have zip ties (I know, I know... It's temporary...) around the latch and catch to build up where the metal has worn down... It was good enough to get me back on the road for now. Going to give the shim idea a shot... I'll report back.
Thanks for the compliment TMathewson... They're 10.50 33" BFG Mud Terrain KM2's. They look great with the OME lift. I'm happy with how it came out. I was able to get a good deal on the tires from 4wheelparts.com.
A neighbor asked if she could use the truck in her wedding photos this coming Saturday... I'll post up some pics this weekend!
Thanks for the compliment TMathewson... They're 10.50 33" BFG Mud Terrain KM2's. They look great with the OME lift. I'm happy with how it came out. I was able to get a good deal on the tires from 4wheelparts.com.
A neighbor asked if she could use the truck in her wedding photos this coming Saturday... I'll post up some pics this weekend!
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A family friend was married at the Trolley Barn in Atlanta tonight.... She asked for she and her new husband to be driven off in the 40. She has good taste!
The picture is a little dark, but still a great shot. It's come a long way in 6 months... great night!
The picture is a little dark, but still a great shot. It's come a long way in 6 months... great night!
Whoa-a, did they sit in the back? Getting in and out must have been fun to watch.
Nice work! Looking good! Shane over at metric TLC has the larger tire carrier for over sized tires so you don't have to use spacers. I would worry about the weight pushing those spacers in on the sheet metal. That being said, be cautious of Metric TLC. There is a whole thread in the bad vendor section about it.
I bought one some time ago, but haven't installed it yet. Hoping it works perfectly. As for the hook and latch. I have the same problem only I forgot to weld and grind it before it got sent off to paint. I think I will just blast it, weld it, and grind it. Then powder coat it black to match my hood latches. Oh well. I would definitely weld it soon before it swings open on you and dents your quarter panel.
I bought one some time ago, but haven't installed it yet. Hoping it works perfectly. As for the hook and latch. I have the same problem only I forgot to weld and grind it before it got sent off to paint. I think I will just blast it, weld it, and grind it. Then powder coat it black to match my hood latches. Oh well. I would definitely weld it soon before it swings open on you and dents your quarter panel.
Very well done....digg'en the P-A-T-I-N-A!!!!
Q. What Is LC FJ40 OCD? I have heard the term FJ40 OCD at my local garage and wanted to find out- what exactly is this syndrome?
A. LC FJ40 OCD is a psychiatric disorder in which a person/LC FJ40 owner experiences obsessive thoughts and exhibits involuntary compulsions to perform ritual routine maintenance, polishing, photographing and/or retrofitting of various and sundry new/used aftermarket performance enhancing parts to a Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40. These ritualized actions are performed in order to "calm" these uncontrolled and spontaneous thoughts and actions. LC FJ40 OCD obsessions can be recurrent and are often represented as persistent thoughts, unnatural impulses, or recurrent mental images that are experienced during all waking moments and often preclude sleep, adequate nutrition or regular bathing. However, during periods of infrequent nightly sleep, images of untouched and abandoned "barn finds" may randomly appear during REM sleep. The overspending of the family budget, pilfering of 401K's and the weekly selling of blood plasma to fund "lifts, tires, fuel pumps, radiators, dash pads, paint, weather stripping, water pumps, upholstery, lug nuts, gauges, stainless hardware, mirrors, brake lines or any and all items manufactured by ARB" is common, but should be considered inappropriate and may contribute to heightened anxiety if unchecked. In severe cases the individual may experience "Troopy Syndrom, BJ45 Disorder or chronic Jeep aversion. These compulsions are defined by repetitive behaviors or mental acts that the "owner" feels driven to perform in response to this uncontrollable obsession. Monitoring and care of these individuals should only be carried out in accordance with the TEQ rules of "Parts acquisition". This disorder should only be diagnosed only by a certified Toyota Mechanic.
Q. What Is LC FJ40 OCD? I have heard the term FJ40 OCD at my local garage and wanted to find out- what exactly is this syndrome?
A. LC FJ40 OCD is a psychiatric disorder in which a person/LC FJ40 owner experiences obsessive thoughts and exhibits involuntary compulsions to perform ritual routine maintenance, polishing, photographing and/or retrofitting of various and sundry new/used aftermarket performance enhancing parts to a Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40. These ritualized actions are performed in order to "calm" these uncontrolled and spontaneous thoughts and actions. LC FJ40 OCD obsessions can be recurrent and are often represented as persistent thoughts, unnatural impulses, or recurrent mental images that are experienced during all waking moments and often preclude sleep, adequate nutrition or regular bathing. However, during periods of infrequent nightly sleep, images of untouched and abandoned "barn finds" may randomly appear during REM sleep. The overspending of the family budget, pilfering of 401K's and the weekly selling of blood plasma to fund "lifts, tires, fuel pumps, radiators, dash pads, paint, weather stripping, water pumps, upholstery, lug nuts, gauges, stainless hardware, mirrors, brake lines or any and all items manufactured by ARB" is common, but should be considered inappropriate and may contribute to heightened anxiety if unchecked. In severe cases the individual may experience "Troopy Syndrom, BJ45 Disorder or chronic Jeep aversion. These compulsions are defined by repetitive behaviors or mental acts that the "owner" feels driven to perform in response to this uncontrollable obsession. Monitoring and care of these individuals should only be carried out in accordance with the TEQ rules of "Parts acquisition". This disorder should only be diagnosed only by a certified Toyota Mechanic.
Are you kidding? Do you know how much their hourly visits cost? I'm still fighting with my insurance company to cover it!
Great build! I really enjoyed the read.