Pistorman's 1970 FJ40 build

[Pistorman]

I am installing JT Outfitters kits for both front and rear. So far, in the front, the rotors opening is a bit smaller than the diameter of the ring that holds the studs. I have to get the rings machined. So I had to stop on that today.

 

[Pistorman]

By the way, those jump seats are ready to be used. Can't wait. The end is hopefully near?

 

[peteinjp]

Looking very sweet man! You're probably having driving dreams over there while I'm typing this!

Some day- maybe- I'll have that feeling with my cruiser. The feeling of the day it gets back and its just a matter of putting it all together= driving again in sight.


Pete

 

[Pistorman]

Air conditioner blower and hoses were installed yesterday as well.

 

[Pistorman]

I'm also having the control arm rebuilt.

 

[Pistorman]

New brake booster and new clutch cylinder installed.

 

[Pistorman]

Rear is also getting new bearings and rear disc brakes, here is how the work is going.

 

[Pistorman]

Control arm work is finished

 

[Pistorman]

Sporting new hard brake lines everywhere! new braided flex lines will also come in new.

 

[SAWTOOTH 55 LC]

Very nice work.The Cruise is looking sweet

 

[Pistorman]

Rear disc brake conversion check!

 

[Hoz FJ40 CO]

Ever seen the movie 'Office Space?!' I got my O face on...that is awesome!!!

 

[Pistorman]

Just received a beautiful OEMish fog light switch!

 

[Pistorman]

New SOR brake line fittings were modified to fit into new prop valve of the new booster.

One of the front circuit ports was capped, the rear port was fitted with an adapter to accept the new line fitting.

 

[Pistorman]

New windshield! From Binswanger Glass, laminated Solex (greenish in-glass tint no film, DOT approved). $102 after tax. F.M. 1960 between Ella and Kuykendhal in Houston, TX.

Comparing old OEM glass with new one.

My old one is still usable if anyone wants it, some PVB bubbling in the bottom, I think it was unnoticeable with the weatherstripping, it has a newly installed legal charcoal tint film along with its stock antifreeze sticker. I'm guessing $30.00 in Houston or Dallas. Remember mine is a 1970 model so it may not fit others.

 

[primer7]

Coming along nicely, where are you sourcing most of the parts?

 

[Pistorman]

Coming along nicely, where are you sourcing most of the parts?

It took almost three years of sourcing, everywhere. SOR, CCOT, CruiserCorps, Landcruiserparts.net, eBay... lots in eBay, Craigslist, fellow IH8MUD users in classifieds.

 

[cbmontgo]

Beaut-ee-ful.

 

[Pistorman]

All work on rear and front bearings, rear axle, knuckle rebuild, all four wheel disc brakes and front hubs is finally done. All new SOR brake lines were installed as was the NOS OEM exhaust assembly. Just waiting on electrical and rebuilt engine and transmission reinstall.

 

[destin]

Looking great man.

SOOOOO clean.

keep up the amazing work!