Build Project Patina-November 1968 FJ-40

[n0rth]

Killer thread, really like your approach on patina. Subscribed

 

[wngrog]

Killer thread, really like your approach on patina. Subscribed

Thank you. I'm super happy how it turned out.

 

[n0rth]

Thank you. I'm super happy how it turned out.

Turned out awesome, I was in a hurry and posted from my phone earlier. I'm running a 2f from a 81 FJ60 in my 72 40 so your build has a lot of info that I've been looking for, plus great entertainment and pics.

 

[wngrog]

I just checked out your thread on Tacoma world. I love the triple bench seat you have. Let me know if you have any questions on your swap.

 

[wngrog]

 

[wngrog]

I ordered a reproduction overflow bottle and cap with hoses because the generic setup I made won't suck water back into the radiator

Does anyone have a bracket that holds this to the firewall?

Also, I'm looking for the metal horn that goes between this hose and the grill.

 

[MScruiser]

Are you talking about the intake scoop?

I bought one from cruiserparts.net

 

[wngrog]

Yeah. I saw it on there. I'll deal with them if no one else has one.

@dnp has a random pile of stuff

 

[Texican]

That bottle attaches to the radiator frame......not firewall

 

[under_psi]

Mine attaches to the passenger side gender well.

 

[dnp]

Yeah. I saw it on there. I'll deal with them if no one else has one.

@dnp has a random pile of stuff

Sorry, all I have is engine stuff and a bellhousing

 

[MScruiser]

@dnp , do you have the linkage assembly that goes between the gas pedal and carb?

 

[dnp]

I think I may have an extra gimped-up one from a 60, but nothing 40-specific

 

[wngrog]

I ordered a reproduction overflow bottle and cap with hoses because the generic setup I made won't suck water back into the radiator

Does anyone have a bracket that holds this to the firewall?

View attachment 1402455

Also, I'm looking for the metal horn that goes between this hose and the grill.

View attachment 1402457

Found them both at Cruiserparts.net

 

[Texican]

It does mount on fenderwell

 

[MScruiser]

Found them both at Cruiserparts.net

 

[wngrog]

Installed a fan shroud

I had to trim another 1/2" off the plastic 80 series fan

I did it with an air cutoff wheel because I could not get the fan off without pulling the radiator. I also had to cut the fan shroud in 1/2 to install it.

 

[under_psi]

sweet! making it work!!

 

[wngrog]

Put the door back together. The runner that the window rides in has a roasted gasket so I filled it full of 3m weatherstrip adhesive. Hope it holds. The right new weatherstrip in the runners really pulls hard on the window. If it holds the first trip down tomorrow I'll lube the channels with something.

 

[under_psi]

i'd stick a straw tip down in there and lube while it is up......but......then again, I'm a certified clown.......