Project LandROC

[Mcgyver24]

Day 148b

Day 148 continued.

 

[Mcgyver24]

Days 149 - 151

Reassembled the two front seats, with the addition to seat warmers and then bolted them down. Next I installed the seat warmers’ control buttons into the center console.

 

[Mcgyver24]

Hi fellow MUDDERs,

I am looking to buy a factory radio for my build, working or not. Please see my ad below and thank you for your support.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/605587-fj40-factory-radio-1972-1982-working-not.html

 

[Mcgyver24]

Day 152

I installed the OEM glass and added a very light window tint. Next I mounted up the rearview mirrors (left, right and rear) along with some new visors.

 

[singletrackjunkie]

heated seats are a nice touch. Which company did you go with for those. I'd like to add some to mine. Beautiful build

 

[toomanytoyzz]

WOW!! It's been a LONG time since I've gone through this thread. Hell of a job you've done so far. You definitely have some skills my man.. I'm really liking the bumper you fab'd up. Keep the cruiser porn coming!!

 

[ranger]

Amazing build! You are a true artist!!

 

[Mcgyver24]

Thank you guys for all the kind words and support!

@ singletrackjunkie, I bought them from Ebay from a Korean vender. They were the only ones that have a split design, so they will work with the factory interior. Just do a search on Ebay for “heated seats kits”, I tried to see what vender I purchased them from but I couldn’t find the name. Thanks for the support!

 

[King Kong]

I am looking forward to seeing the stance with wheels and tires installed. I am "assuming" that you will be adding larger tires.

 

[Mcgyver24]

Days 153 & 154

I restored the heater and fan and installed back into their homes. Next I plan on completing the disk E-Brake setup with the factory pull handle.

 

[Mcgyver24]

Day 155

I finished up the e-brake and connected it to the factory pull handle.

 

[ScooterFJ40]

Very nice build you have going! Looks like you're putting the right kind of time/ love/ attention that this 40 deserves.

Will definitely be checking in to see how it turns out.

 

[Mcgyver24]

Day 156

Restored the old knobs using some marking paint and then polished them to new.

 

[gwalt584]

one of my favorite builds

I am not sure if it is the Tuned Port Injection motor or the massive amount of detail you go through on your build, but this is one of my favorite builds to watch.
you make it look so simple by just putting up pictures of the finished parts. LOL
Great Job! I love it.
Thanks for sharing.
Gary

 

[Mcgyver24]

Day 157

@ ScooterFJ40 and gwalt584; thank you for all the support, it keeps me going.

I wanted a way to keep the factory gas pedal and have it work with my TPI. So I created a bracket that would bolt to existing holes in the firewall. Then a fabricated another bracket for my steering path. I needed to add a third steering joint to clear the frame and headers. This bracket also uses all factory holes, no drilling on the frame.

 

[Mcgyver24]

FJ60 Front Drive shaft needed

Hi Fellow Muders,

I could really use your help sourcing a FJ60 front drive shaft with a double cardan (CV) to complete my build. I believe the years 1980 - 1984 have this kind of setup. In addition it must have a 2.36" X 2.695" eye to eye bolt pattern on both sides. It must be tight and in good condition, please let me know what you have and how shipped to 94588. Pictures would also be great. By the way, I know $OR has them but I'm trying to keep the price down. Link below to my ad in the WTB section, thank you for your time,

Sean

https://forum.ih8mud.com/wanted-parts/610874-fj60-front-drive-shaft.html#post7849405

 

[Mcgyver24]

Day 158

I finally finished the steering linkage with three joints, it still barely misses the frame, headers and radiator but, it works. Then I modified and installed the S10 filler neck and cap into the original gas door housing. Next on the list is the brake completion, with an upgraded mastery cylinder and booster.

 

[Mcgyver24]

Days 159 - 161

I completed the gas filler neck (what a contraption!) and connected it to the tank, then installed the gas cap door along with the lock and backstop. Next I completed the brakes by adding / restoring a 90’s 4rummer master cylinder with booster. Bent all new lines and connected them to a proportioning valve.

 

[Mcgyver24]

Days 162 - 163

I finally finished up the gas tank filler neck install and installed some custom drain vent hoses.

 

[Mcgyver24]

Day 164

Next I connect the final fuel lines from the engine to the hard lines that run on the frame. Then I routed the washer fluid line.