Builds Previously known as the 'One Week Resto' now Pathetically keeping it alive... 500k

[JohnnyC]

Been going thru stuff in my in-laws basement (full of needless crap) but this stood out

I guess at one time the area automobile club (Nassau ny is where my father in law grew up) took care of signage on town roads… this is a 1920’s wood Danger Sign

Klaxon were the horn … interesting read about klaxon And the klaxon company

And on a side note Klaxon in Japanese (クラクション) translates to horn

this sign was at a one lane blind curve just outside the village … basically sound your horn before proceeding

When the road got widened the sign came down and his father acquired it then

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Nice score Johnny C…garage/man cave Art Du Jour.

 

[Honger]

Nice score Johnny C…garage/man cave Art Du Jour.

Especially since you've got the provenance of the sign sorted out... not a trendy retro reproduction but a legit piece of local history.

 

[JohnnyC]

not in my possession ... although I am able to as my father-in law says "take what ever the hell you want from down there"

he's already said the rifles down there i'd be the keeper of those when he is gone... 1920's era stuff... and I think a 30’s 22… I cant bring myself to start taking things out... he knows where they are all going and he's happy I want the stuff

The history fanatic in me likes to hear the stories behind the things that he kept before the information is lost

 

[JohnnyC]

I guess this could have went in the “what did you do to your cruiser this week “ thread …

I was just sitting here listening to my wife on my cell… tell me about the dishwasher not draining as I pulled up in the driveway

Looking out and thinking … that looks pretty out there

And not really wanting to figure out the ‘why’ it’s not working … more thinking I get to pull several logs of fire wood out from my lil trailer in front of me and my back is not going to like that much … let alone lay on my back squeezing my had under the dishwasher

 

[TheHardWay]

Tempting to just sit there with the snow outside, toasty warm heater blowing on your feet... wish I had a warm cocoa right now...

 

[JohnnyC]

been over a year since my last post here... fell off the edge of the earth

found my way back

Since its heart breaking to me to post what my truck looks like now .... iĺl post a nostalgic pic of my truck 30+ years ago .... think its around 89´

good news .... still driving DD

 

[unimog]

been over a year since my last post here... fell off the edge of the earth

found my way back

Since its heart breaking to me to post what my truck looks like now .... iĺl post a nostalgic pic of my truck 30+ years ago .... think its around 89´

good news .... still driving DD

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Maybe its time for another 1 week resto...

 

[JKIII FJ40]

JohnnyC, great to see your still driving. Still need to connect one of these days, there are a few more cruisers in the area now.

 

[JohnnyC]

Maybe its time for another 1 week resto...

This next time is going to take much MUCH longer

Stainless tub would have been nice.... but... teseven stopped making them I may go with Terra Tough USA fiberglass tubs, I really like the quality from what ive seen so far and they keep the factory ribbing and such... a nice product TerraTough USA – The World is Your Highway - https://www.terratough.com/

@JKIII FJ40​

Yes we will need to connect.... i will be in NY a bit more over the summer to do work on the house.... so we will need to hook up

 

[waiting for time]

I believe Teseven is back at making them again.

INFOS et PRIX | Teseven Toyota Classqiue

Order form for complete body and steel 1/2 tub for Land Cruiser by Teseven

www.teseven-toyotaclassic.com

 

[JohnnyC]

@waiting for time

I recently sent them an email about the SS like they used to do… however last I heard they were only doing steel and aluminum

 

[JohnnyC]

@waiting for time

Got response from Teseven…

In short “We sell steel tubs but aluminum is reserved to our full restorations.”

So for the time being just steel

 

[JKIII FJ40]

Hey JohnnyC, any updates on which tub you are going with? I bought another project (aka rust bucket with wheels) and need to find a tub.

 

[JohnnyC]

Been quite awhile since posting it seems

I drop off my yearly burnt offering to the guys at the dump who have a God complex

 

[JohnnyC]

Hey JohnnyC, any updates on which tub you are going with? I bought another project (aka rust bucket with wheels) and need to find a tub.

I don’t know if my cruiser will make it to the point of being able to replace the tub … lack of funds … time… space and health are starting to all weigh on the inevitable realization it might not happen

If I was to buy a tub I would definitely go this time with the Terra Tough tub from Stevie.

As a DD in the upper north east … not have to ever do body work again would be so much more appealing lol

I’ve looked at many different tubs and a fiberglass with factory ribbing and look is VERY NICE … I want to give Stevie’s a try

 

[JKIII FJ40]

I don’t know if my cruiser will make it to the point of being able to replace the tub … lack of funds … time… space and health are starting to all weigh on the inevitable realization it might not happen

If I was to buy a tub I would definitely go this time with the Terra Tough tub from Stevie.

As a DD in the upper north east … not have to ever do body work again would be so much more appealing lol

I’ve looked at many different tubs and a fiberglass with factory ribbing and look is VERY NICE … I want to give Stevie’s a try

I did reach out to him, he was out of the country and would be for about a month or so. I already had a good windshield and hood so I went for the topnault tub. Fingers crossed that the latest ones will be decent. Currently i have both the 74 and the new 77 under the knife.

 

[jim land]

I don’t know if my cruiser will make it to the point of being able to replace the tub … lack of funds … time… space and health are starting to all weigh on the inevitable realization it might not happen

If I was to buy a tub I would definitely go this time with the Terra Tough tub from Stevie.

As a DD in the upper north east … not have to ever do body work again would be so much more appealing lol

I’ve looked at many different tubs and a fiberglass with factory ribbing and look is VERY NICE … I want to give Stevie’s a try

I like the gozzard tub and front end on both my fj40 and bj42 , no complaints for 20yrs + , it have some ribbing in the front floor but not in the rear floor , honestly it is cover with tool box , bags and more most of the time
The terra tub sure look good.

You must consider a 3/4 aqualu tub , it is a faster and easier job .
The big work with a complet glass tub is the cowl section (pedals, steering, switchs and knubs , all the wiring , hinges for windshield, doors and hood , brake and clutch master with all lines , heater blower and duck , alots of grommets and more little things .
If i ever build another 40, it will be a 3/4 tub so it don't take 4 yrs to do it

 

[JohnnyC]

May the 4th be with you all

 

[JKIII FJ40]

Hey JohnnyC, are you still looking for a tub? There is a 3/4 Aqualu tub downstate along with the hard top. I just need the hard top but its a package deal. Let me know if your still looking.