Post up your winter wrenchin' projects

[Ranski]

It's snowing in KC today and got me thinking winter is hear and what do I need to get accomplished in time for spring.

Here's my list:
4Runner

• Timing Chain Replacement
• Get the frickin' engine running right and reliable
• Half Doors
• Paint Rig
• Longfields if I find some money lying around

Trailer (Mike's post reminded me of this)

• Rewire
• Add lights
• Paint

 

[FlatlandTRD]

• timing belt & water pump--passed 100k
• full belly skid
• paint touch up on protection before the salt monster arrives
• armorall the tires and wax the truck

 

[66fj40x2]

Hmmmmm....
FJ40:
Build and install a body lift
Seal up Tranny/ToyBox/T-Case (it leaks way too much)
Clean up the garage to get it inside

F350:
Intercooler
Stage I injectors
D66 1050 cfm turbo
4 position chip (I'll be selling my SuoerChips Tuner :hint
Aero wing.... bling wing

Gooseneck:
Bearings, hubs & brakes
Spare tire carriers
Mid-trailer turn signals

Camper:
Seal front window
Onan propane genrator

That ought to keep me busy 'til the Roundup in March

 

[trainrech]

Install replacement driver side window on LX.

 

[eyezlee]

there won't me much wrenching going on with any of my projects:

The 60 will probaby be parked most of the winter unless we get some serious snow... I would like to build some sliders

The 40 only really needs a new clutch...oh and a new body.

 

[osagecruiser]

ahhh lets see...where to begin....

40
axel swap
power steering cooler
rear locker
4" lift
body repair completion
repaint
new tires...bigger of coarse

55
continue on with the restore


45
will have to wait til next year

anyone needing some winter work.....just give me a call we have plenty....MATT

osagecruiser

 

[Bob_Garrett]

Mini
Install 2nd t-case and Bud-built skid plate
New clutch
Ram Assist
Rock Lights
Finish half doors

80
Rebuild or replace power steering pump and add cooler

 

[pqurpwrs]

40
Finish wiring harness rebuilt.
Rebuilt 350 motor.
rebuilt rear diff.
build body mounts and get body mounted.
Sandblast frame and paint.
Sandblast body parts and paint.
etc.



F250
Keep it running.

 

[exrsa1]

Projects

3FE - FJ40
Will probably sit in the garage through the winter, unless I get ambitious and start the wiring.

V8 - FJ60
Dual batteries, Inverter, 12V outlets in cargo area. Install carpet, bumpers, sliders, rack removed from other FJ60. Also install grab handles above doors and dash. New headlights.

2F - FJ60
Remove bumpers, sliders, rack, new carpet. Put it up FOR SALE.

 

[Taildragon]

Winter Project

Just installed my ghost stripes.

 

[Zane]

UZJ100 Winter project list

• Install OME Torsion Bars, OME Rear Springs & Shocks Slee Diff Drop (Completed)
• Step Slider Build
• Skid Plate Build
• Save a pile of money for front ARB Sahara Bar and Slee Rear Bumper (This may take two winters...) ;p

Zane

 

[toyotology]

FJ55
-Rebuild the carb
-new master cylinder

 

[DuManchu]

FZJ80

- Fix the exhaust leak DONE!
- Clean the interior - DONE
- Install aftermarket radio antenna

 

[kc_chevota]

40

custom gas tank (to make room for)
double triangulated four link
possably a second transfercase

bus

fuel injection
hot water for shower
convert generator to propane

old crows mini

propane carb
and mike also wants a auto tranny

 

[Dmidlfing4]

Hot Dog 40
fix power steerin leek, change fluid.- Funnay story....
fix rust on right side. ha ha.
Loongr shakles on rear fer mo flex.
need 2 beddr tires.
Krusty 40
rebuild moder again, old dizzy clamps fault.
fix power steerin box leak. Gotta be a bedder way....
Ol Blue 60
Squert expandin foam in rear quaders to keep dust out.
Dun changd the oil, year an a half, 13,000 I think it waz.
Need some rod holders so fishin poles don't take such a beetin.
Needs a radio, that werks, to listen to Paul Harvey!
I think thats it.... C Ya, Don

 

[66fj40x2]

New beadlocks
Body lift (again)
Hand throttle
Seals for tranny/TB/split case
Maybe a new cage this summer

 

[BtCruiser]

Just bought an 80: lift it and new tires

40, new clutch, shocks!

 

[Prophecy]

To much crap sitting in the house to install. I went on a shopping spree, I need to install the following items now or complete projects already in progress.

Sliders (need installed)
ARB Deluxe front bumper (need installed)
M8000 (need installed)
OME 2.5 850/863 (need installed)
1" body lift (need installed)
Rear drawers and stereo system with matching carpet (needs finished, just got the carpet in Friday, hopefully get finished on Sunday)
XM Radio (need installed)

So whenever there is another wrenchin weekend, I will definately be there.

Jeremy

 

[eyezlee]

Jeremy where you been? you disappear like lars does...

 

[Zane]

With all that stuff waiting to be put on your rig, it will sure look different once it is all on! Thats exciting to have all that stuff sitting there. I would have put on all that stuff the day it came in! You have way to much self control.

To much crap sitting in the house to install. I went on a shopping spree, I need to install the following items now or complete projects already in progress.

Sliders (need installed)
ARB Deluxe front bumper (need installed)
M8000 (need installed)
OME 2.5 850/863 (need installed)
1" body lift (need installed)
Rear drawers and stereo system with matching carpet (needs finished, just got the carpet in Friday, hopefully get finished on Sunday)
XM Radio (need installed)

So whenever there is another wrenchin weekend, I will definately be there.

Jeremy