Resurrecting my 1967

[CruisinMT]

The more I look at this thing the more body work I find. Holy moly.

 

[CruisinMT]

Been working on getting my wiring harness sorted. Got some new front running lights. And 68+ taillights w/ brackets. Front signals will get on after I address my front fender issues.

 

[CruisinMT]

I’ve got some updates on the 67’. Got my HEI distributor from JTO installed. Man what a difference. Thing fires up and runs really nice. I also started my 4 wheel disc brake conversion as well. It’s going smoother than I thought it would. *knock knock

I’ll keep updating the progress as I get to it.

 

[fireflyr]

Those were some of the first mods I made on my ‘67. The 9mm fittings on the brakes were a pia but the HEI was awesome for about 15 years. Set it and literally not think about it. Enjoy your truck!

 

[fireflyr]

Post in thread '1969 FJ40 Brake Questions'

Feb 10, 2012

I've been running the Man a Fre dual circuit master for about a year and no problems. It's abailable just not on webpage yet. I also have 9mm fittings and all I can say is save anything you remove. I used the fittings and bent new lines to separate the front circuit from the rear. I also used Posers brackets in th rear with a proportioning valve when i switched to discs. Lots of info here in FAQ and search. Good luck.

• fireflyr

There’s some discussion on brake fittings and routing in this old thread. Save all of your 9mm fittings until you’re done.

 

[CruisinMT]

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Post in thread '1969 FJ40 Brake Questions'

Feb 10, 2012

I've been running the Man a Fre dual circuit master for about a year and no problems. It's abailable just not on webpage yet. I also have 9mm fittings and all I can say is save anything you remove. I used the fittings and bent new lines to separate the front circuit from the rear. I also used Posers brackets in th rear with a proportioning valve when i switched to discs. Lots of info here in FAQ and search. Good luck.

• fireflyr

There’s some discussion on brake fittings and routing in this old thread. Save all of your 9mm fittings until you’re done.

yeah I’m making a list of things I’ll need. Ordered some adapters that go from 9mm to 10mm. So I can use the stock junctions. Front brakes will be on the circuit with the junction near the bib, battery side and a cap on that junction. the rear circuit will be going into the junction by the firewall pass side with a adjustable prop valve.

Will be adapting from the 10mm to standard brake lines since metric is difficult AF to find around here.

Once I get the rear squared away I’ll take on the front brakes removal and install. Have new wheels bearings etc for up front so I’ll do those too.

 

[nabbasi]

I posted my ‘67s upgrade not too long ago, will link it if you’re interested. I used a wilwood adjustable proportioning valve and ran all new nickel copper tubing with 10mm nuts, and a few brass 3 way 10mm tee’s (I also did a rear disc conversion).

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

That’s helluva snow chain mustache!

 

[CruisinMT]

That’s helluva snow chain mustache!

lol those are chains for a tractor. They’re hella heavy.

 

[65swb45]

I’ve got some updates on the 67’. Got my HEI distributor from JTO installed. Man what a difference. Thing fires up and runs really nice. I also started my 4 wheel disc brake conversion as well. It’s going smoother than I thought it would. *knock knock

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So you cut the backing plates off instead of opening up the rear differential? You passed up THE BEST OPPORTUNITY to inspect the rear bearings and races, as well as replace the axle seals.

 

[CruisinMT]

So you cut the backing plates off instead of opening up the rear differential? You passed up THE BEST OPPORTUNITY to inspect the rear bearings and races, as well as replace the axle seals.

I’ll be digging into that soon enough.