Builds Patches - My '76 40. B3.3 Swap and some general fixin' up

[NookShneer]

How much sicktime do you have? There is a nasty flu going around.. (cough, cough)

Great progress! Hope we can set-up an assembly day at your place and a few of us can come over and help out. Would like to see that project move under its own power.

 

[Kleatus]

How much sicktime do you have? There is a nasty flu going around.. (cough, cough)

Great progress! Hope we can set-up an assembly day at your place and a few of us can come over and help out. Would like to see that project move under its own power.

The exterior paint is not something I want to rush in less than ideal conditions anyway, I want it to be nice. I could certainly use some extra muscle to get the tub flipped over and set down though. And things like hanging doors, windshield frame and putting on the hardtop, while doable by ones self, are much quicker (and safer for myself and the parts!) with help.

 

[Kleatus]

Got myself an alternator/vacuum pump. The OEM application is an Isuzu NPR box truck. Widely available and inexpensive. I will need to swap pulleys and do a little fab work for the mounting bracket on the engine.

Also splurged on some new tooling. If anyone is on the fence about a brake tube flaring tool I can highly recommend this unit. It literally takes 10 seconds to make a perfect flare, with no unevenness or roughing up of the tube. I tested it out on the copper/nickel/iron (Cunifer) alloy I bought for the truck and some steel tube I had and it worked perfect from the get-go.

This one is getting buried in a shallow grave in the back lot. It did work, but it was inconsistent, frustrating, and left nasty ridges on the tube.

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[cruisermatt]

Yes, that Eastwood flaring was instantly one of my favorite small tools in the arsenal upon purchase. I take it out and demonstrate to visitors and volunteer to fix brake lines on local Cruisers I love it so much.

 

[Kleatus]

Axles are apart. One is even painted!
Waiting on new rotors, calipers, wheel cylinders, brake hoses, wheel seals and bearings and these will go back together with good used 3.70 FJ60 third members.

I am pretty sure this front end has never been apart, all componenets were OEM and the spindle nuts didn't have a scratch on them, and no marks on the locking washer either. The upper trunnion bearings definately have seen better days however.

The knuckle balls are in much better shape than the ones on my FJ62. They will polish up nicely.

 

[jim land]

this is some nice balls

the upper trunnion bearings on my 42 was worse than that , completely dry and rusty

 

[bikersmurf]

This one is getting buried in a shallow grave in the back lot. It did work, but it was inconsistent, frustrating, and left nasty ridges on the tube.View attachment 1812502

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I inherited one similar to that after helping a friend buy a Suburban... now I’m not looking forward to replacing the few lines due to be redone. If there wasn’t a ferry trip that essentially takes 3 hours, I’d make the drive down to see your truck in person.

Yes, that Eastwood flaring was instantly one of my favorite small tools in the arsenal upon purchase. I take it out and demonstrate to visitors and volunteer to fix brake lines on local Cruisers I love it so much.

I’ll keep that in mind if I ever move to the other coast... at first I thought you were also in Seattle

Axles are apart. One is even painted!
Waiting on new rotors, calipers, wheel cylinders, brake hoses, wheel seals and bearings and these will go back together with good used 3.70 FJ60 third members. View attachment 1814400

I am pretty sure this front end has never been apart, all componenets were OEM and the spindle nuts didn't have a scratch on them, and no marks on the locking washer either. The upper trunnion bearings definately have seen better days however.
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The knuckle balls are in much better shape than the ones on my FJ62. They will polish up nicely.
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I’ve got the same job to do on the front. I’ve been putting it off for way to long. Unfortunately it’s way down the list and a messy/time consuming job.

 

[Kleatus]

I inherited one similar to that after helping a friend buy a Suburban... now I’m not looking forward to replacing the few lines due to be redone. If there wasn’t a ferry trip that essentially takes 3 hours, I’d make the drive down to see your truck in person.


I’ll keep that in mind if I ever move to the other coast... at first I thought you were also in Seattle


I’ve got the same job to do on the front. I’ve been putting it off for way to long. Unfortunately it’s way down the list and a messy/time consuming job.

If you're ever down this way I'd be happy to do like @cruisermatt and bend up some lines with you.

 

[Kleatus]

2 observations today:
1.) If you really want to accelerate the project schedule, whip out the Mastercard.
2.) Christmas came early this year.

 

[Kleatus]

Unfortunately there were some parts which I either forgot (spring plates) and some which just weren't ready (knuckles, front backing plates) in time to go in with this batch. I would really love to be able to do everything like this, and replate a bunch of the hardware, but I've gotta draw a line somewhere with my timeline and wallet.

 

[Kleatus]

@red66toy and @Nader, you guys realize that when you "like" my pile of parts within 15 mins of posting, by the official mud creed you are volunteering to come help with some assembly this weekend, right?

 

[Nader]

@red66toy and @Nader, you guys realize that when you "like" my pile of parts within 15 mins of posting, by the official mud creed you are volunteering to come help with some assembly this weekend, right?

Haha, busted! Wish I could help, but I'm elbows-deep in my own unrelated car project. I might be able to swing by in the FJ for a short bit if you need to look at things on mine to confirm stock arrangements of bits. I can also help with some heavy lifting.

 

[red66toy]

@red66toy and @Nader, you guys realize that when you "like" my pile of parts within 15 mins of posting, by the official mud creed you are volunteering to come help with some assembly this weekend, right?

Bahaha, I think I can swing it. What day?

 

[Kleatus]

Haha, busted! Wish I could help, but I'm elbows-deep in my own unrelated car project. I might be able to swing by in the FJ for a short bit if you need to look at things on mine to confirm stock arrangements of bits. I can also help with some heavy lifting.

Bahaha, I think I can swing it. What day?

I'm thinking Saturday. I really just need help with the heavy lifting part; frame from truck, axles to frame, tub to frame. I'll be in touch..

 

[Kleatus]

A little progress tonight. Rear crossmember and brackets on. Front of rear springs in, new bump stops in.

 

[Kleatus]

Just cleaning tonight, I think I am now at a critical tipping point - more new, refurbished, or in the case of the front axle - cleanish (for now) parts than old grimey ones.

 

[Kleatus]

More cleaning and wire wheeling this weekend. Brushed everything with prep and etch, rinsed and scotchbrited it all after drying and put on 2 coats of Masterseries silver and then a coat of AG111 which is a two component urethane that goes on like POR15 but is UV stable.

Cleaned up the Warn hubs. They sure aren't as sturdy looking as the Aisin hubs.

 

[Kleatus]

Hmmm...

I realized when I pulled the wheel bearings out that the axle tube was pretty grungy inside and had a spot on the top with rust. Sanding pad on a stick in a drill to the rescue! They're nice and clean now.

 

[Kleatus]

Another tip (pending further confirmation):
Last time I used moisture cured urethane (Chassis Saver to be specific), it was a hot muggy day in Nebraska and the stuff was curing on me almost as fast as I could put it on (I was pouring out small amounts into cups).This time it was chilly and humid in Washington, again not ideal. I decided to try sucking up the stuff out of the can with a bunch of disposable syringes from the party store, and cap them for use during my painting. This was Saturday, and tonight I checked a partial one I had leftover, and it was still perfect! There was a little crust on the cap but the stuff was perfectly liquid inside. I will keep it around and see how long it lasts. Sucking the stuff out of the can also means no spilling and no glued on lid, and you can drip it from the syringe onto your work to spread it with a brush without even having to fill up a cup. Should work with POR15, Masterseries, Chassis Saver, etc.

 

[red66toy]

Another tip (pending further confirmation):
Last time I used moisture cured urethane (Chassis Saver to be specific), it was a hot muggy day in Nebraska and the stuff was curing on me almost as fast as I could put it on (I was pouring out small amounts into cups).This time it was chilly and humid in Washington, again not ideal. I decided to try sucking up the stuff out of the can with a bunch of disposable syringes from the party store, and cap them for use during my painting. This was Saturday, and tonight I checked a partial one I had leftover, and it was still perfect! There was a little crust on the cap but the stuff was perfectly liquid inside. I will keep it around and see how long it lasts. Sucking the stuff out of the can also means no spilling and no glued on lid, and you can drip it from the syringe onto your work to spread it with a brush without even having to fill up a cup. Should work with POR15, Masterseries, Chassis Saver, etc.View attachment 1822116

masterful @Kleatus . That is a good tip!