Pig hunting (1 Viewer)

[dogfishlake]

We wound up noticing a slow leak in the radiator 2 weeks ago. Ugh.... Out it came and off for a re-core job. A small fortune later, we have it back in the truck and running. I still have to drive it farther that around the turnaround in our parking lot, lol.
Anywhoo, front bumper and grill are powder coated. Still working on the rear bumper then it will be coated.
Another big distraction was the treasure stash for my FJ-45 from by buddy @landcrusher909. Looking forward to getting after that project soonish

 

[dogfishlake]

First pictures after a quick rinse off and lap of the parking lot

 

[PabloCruise]

We have been chasing electrical issues on the truck. I get weird indicator lights on the dash and turn signal issues, plus a RR brake light non-op. It had a K-mart stereo from the 80's in it and we discovered some seriously botched wiring. They tapped into the turn signal circuit for radio powder. So we have a new Toyota turn signal switch and harness coming, a new brake light switch, and pulled all the old radio stuff and we'll see if that helps things.View attachment 3638398View attachment 3638399View attachment 3638400

Built in eq!!!

 

[PabloCruise]

For real, do I go block off plate? I see someone is making a block off plate with a Bluetooth controller- might be cool. I generally just enjoy the 2f symphony but tunes might be good once in a while.

Block off w/ BT might be pretty cool!
And then run signal to an amp?
Link?

 

[PabloCruise]

We wound up noticing a slow leak in the radiator 2 weeks ago. Ugh.... Out it came and off for a re-core job. A small fortune later, we have it back in the truck and running. I still have to drive it farther that around the turnaround in our parking lot, lol.
Anywhoo, front bumper and grill are powder coated. Still working on the rear bumper then it will be coated.
Another big distraction was the treasure stash for my FJ-45 from by buddy @landcrusher909. Looking forward to getting after that project soonishView attachment 3659226View attachment 3659227View attachment 3659228View attachment 3659229

Big window carb - so cool!

 

[dogfishlake]

Block off w/ BT might be pretty cool!
And then run signal to an amp?
Link?

It was on Etsy. Looks pretty cool and simple

Toyota Land Cruiser Fj40/45 Bj40/45 J55 Am Factory Radio Blank Whit Bluetooth / Delete Plate Whit Bluetooth / Classic Car Bluetooth Audio - Etsy

This Car Parts item by MaiaParts has 29 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Portugal. Listed on Jun 16, 2024

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[justinallenking]

It's been forever since an update. I still have my pig. It has seen pretty limited use for a couple of years. It even hit the "maybe" list a couple of times to sell it, but I have thus far recovered.
My company that makes my living (powder coating) has kept me crazy busy for the last year or so and nothing was getting done Cruiser wise. Roof racks for Bowfin have been nearly dormant as well because of time constraints. All whining aside, I was blessed several months ago with a new (60 year old) employee that turns out has been wrenching on machinery and cars his whole life. He is still adapting to Toyotas but he has great old school talent.
I decided since I never get out of the powder coat shop I would bring the Cruiser shop to me. We cleared out a small corner and put in a hoist and are building up the benches and tools. There is a whole string of trucks to get after and this way I can walk over and oversee things, and with my new help, things keep moving forward
Here's Souiee after getting running and out of the barn
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Are there any plans to start producing the roof racks again? Very interested in one for an FJ80 and would love to buy from you if you will be producing again? Otherwise, I need to start looking for a used one somewhere.