Build Poppy- '84 FJ60

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I'm here exclusively for the meme's

Well ideas and behaviors are addictive, just like cruisers... HOWEVER, some are REALLY BAD examples...



J

 

[Bear Lake Cruiser]

T, MY PREDICTION.... AN EXTREMELY COLD WINDY B!TCH THIS YEAR!

Shop heater stays at 55F on a normal basis.. AND I frequently open the doors to COOL IT OFF and let the SMOKE OUT! Gotta remember 30F is shorts and T-shirt weather for me here.. OH and add a hooded sweatshirt if I have to stay out more than an hour or two.

J

And snowy!

 

[Bear Lake Cruiser]

I'll do the best I can guys, I promise.. My main problem is that once I get in a groove... I look up and 5 hours has past and it feels like 15 minutes. It will be easier this go around as I will be using my buddies lift and for the first time EVER, I won't be doing everything from my back on a concrete or dirt floor..

May slow me down being new territory and all.

J

A lift! In dreamland for most of us. It will afford you time to stop and smell the roses. Every job at a quarter of the time. Time to take pictures for all us cruiser heads!

 

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And snowy!

T, As you know, if the wind is blowing here... the snow doesn't stay. We got 4 inches last night and its already blown away.

J

 

[Bear Lake Cruiser]

That's right. Wyoming is only windy because Nebraska sucks so hard. Snow deep in the high country then...we hope

 

[lcwizard]

T, MY PREDICTION.... AN EXTREMELY COLD WINDY B!TCH THIS YEAR!

Gotta remember 30F is shorts and T-shirt weather for me here.. OH and add a hooded sweatshirt if I have to stay out more than an hour or two.

J

I feel the same way...about 75 degrees, but shorts are out. I can't remember the last day I didn't pick up a MIG torch at least once unless I was
away from the shop....which is about ten days a year if I'm lucky. Bright white legs and welding flare just don't mix well unless you like looking like freshly cooked lobster.
I had a friend who bought a new 250 mig. He was so excited to get it he spent three hours welding up a new weld table....in shorts and sandals
wearing welding goggles ( no helmet). Can you say "red racoon"

 

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I feel the same way...about 75 degrees, but shorts are out. I can't remember the last day I didn't pick up a MIG torch at least once unless I was
away from the shop....which is about ten days a year if I'm lucky. Bright white legs and welding flare just don't mix well unless you like looking like freshly cooked lobster.
I had a friend who bought a new 250 mig. He was so excited to get it he spent three hours welding up a new weld table....in shorts and sandals
wearing welding goggles ( no helmet). Can you say "red racoon"

AND some fancy foot work too....

 

[lcwizard]

It was sad but hilarious

 

[gregnash]

I thought that welding in flip-flops and shorts was a prerequisite to be considered a "real" welder? Did I miss a memo or something? I have to foot scars to prove it!!!

 

[GLTHFJ60]

I don't know what y'all are talking about, I've never done those things

 

[OGBeno]

This guy has ya beat Johnny.

 

[jpsfj60]

Are the euro mirrors still available? Anyone have the part numbers handy?

Jason, Can you tell me the part # of the euro mirrors that you have in boxes ready for your next build??
Are those euro mirrors really Aussie mirrors? Thanks John

 

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Jason, Can you tell me the part # of the euro mirrors that you have in boxes ready for your next build??
Are those euro mirrors really Aussie mirrors? Thanks John

John, Aussie is a MIS-NAMING.. @maat & @TLC Norway I think straightened everyone out on the fact they are Euro not Aussie.

I don't have a part number (old box from my 70 mirrors) PM @Akella for the digits and order info.

J

 

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Stocker replacement parts for the suspension and brakes are starting to show up.

And some new headlights with Philips bulbs.

J

 

[TLC Norway]

J, true, it's a matter of mis-naming, as they were part of the euro specs.

Rear sliding windows on the other hand, they are aussie. AFAIK.

 

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J, true, it's a matter of mis-naming, as they were part of the euro specs.

Rear sliding windows on the other hand, they are aussie. AFAIK.

IIRC, that is CORRECT.

J

 

[maat]

correctamundo

 

[TLC Norway]

Some more intel on the three different styles, door, pain and convex:

And one of a few sources:
Euro4x4parts

Cheers, P

 

[lcwizard]

If you're looking for non USA Toyota parts, Georg has access through Terrain Tamer to anything Toyota.
I believe Jason and Georg have good working relationship

 

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My new stock height springs arrived with ES poly bushings..

J