Looks like someone “opened” up the 6 mounting holes, and not very gracefully
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Also, some damage that would want some attention with a flappy disk
Is 20$ plus shipping fair?
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Just pmed you. I think its 100% fair. Thanks a bunch! saved me some time and probably fingers.
Well… I just went and looked at our 75 and our 81, both h obviously have 2Fs
Both of the radiator supports and shrouds have 8 mounting holes, 4 down each side…. This might be an earlier 1F shroud???
Anyone out there have a definitive answer?
Here’s a pic of the support it came with… only 3 mounting holes per side….
Both of the radiator supports and shrouds have 8 mounting holes, 4 down each side…. This might be an earlier 1F shroud???
Anyone out there have a definitive answer?
Here’s a pic of the support it came with… only 3 mounting holes per side….
Can you look at your support and see if it has 6 or 8
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I can on my lunch break. ( not doing a great job on my planning period haha) I actually have 2 radiator supports and a 1f shroud. one radiator support is original to the fj40 and its the one I am using. The other radiator support I am unsure of the year but looks similar to the one you have. the 1f shroud fits on both that I have. I know the brace towards the top of the support is a tube not rectangular on the earlier support.
Sounds good, let me know. I’m going to the post office to drop off some parts for Drake and I’ll wait to hear on the shroud. I’ll answer your PM for the hinges.
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I believe this shroud is the correct one its an ebay listing but its way out of my price range. Its hard to tell if its the same.
I went to my “good stash”— where I keep the stuff I think is too nice to sell
But, I’m learning that my “some day I’ll use that” comes around very rarely at my pace….
The shrouds are different, not sure if the old one could be used by just drilling holes in different locations???
I’ll sell the 2F shroud…. I would have listed it for 100$ plus shipping…. Is that as bad as the EBay price or am I about right???
But, I’m learning that my “some day I’ll use that” comes around very rarely at my pace….
The shrouds are different, not sure if the old one could be used by just drilling holes in different locations???
I’ll sell the 2F shroud…. I would have listed it for 100$ plus shipping…. Is that as bad as the EBay price or am I about right???
Oh, and the irony of having more stuff is not lost on me….
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Yeah thats way better than the ebay price. I think 100$ is fair. I am still curious about the first shroud still looks hand made. Did the truck it came out of have a 2f in it? does the hole for the fan line up on both of them? Like if you put them radiator side to radiator side? I think one of the issues with the 1f shroud is the hole is directly center of the radiator and wont work with the slightly off center water pump in the 2f. Have any need for a 1f shroud? Sorry for all the questions I am trying to make up my mind. Shoot me a PM when you figure out shipping and thanks!I went to my “good stash”— where I keep the stuff I think is too nice to sell
But, I’m learning that my “some day I’ll use that” comes around very rarely at my pace….
The shrouds are different, not sure if the old one could be used by just drilling holes in different locations???
I’ll sell the 2F shroud…. I would have listed it for 100$ plus shipping…. Is that as bad as the EBay price or am I about right???
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Here are a couple of pictures of the 1f one I have. Figured Id post for the record if anything.
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So I got my Alternator installed yesterday and I got my instrument light bulbs in. The alternator went smoothly. its very nice how much quieter it is. I did not realize how much noise the old Alternator was making. I did notice the CIty racer listing had this electrical gizmo attached to the back. I have one laying around that I assume is the same. Is this part necessary on the alternator? Look in the third picture on the cityracer site - Alternator for '58 to '74 US Spec Land Cruiser FJ40 FJ55 - https://www.cityracerllc.com/products/alternator-for-58-to-74-us-spec-land-cruiser-fj40-fj55 listting says external voltage regulator I assume thats on the firewall under the clutch and brake master.
These are the bulbs -
I have not actually seen how bright they are at night yet. they are LED seemed like somthing similar to stock but maybe a little brighter.
BA9s LED Bulb - 1 LED - BA9s Bulb - https://www.superbrightleds.com/ba9s-led-bulb-1-led-ba9s-retrofit-classic-car-bulb-ba9s-x-xvac-car
These are the bulbs -
I have not actually seen how bright they are at night yet. they are LED seemed like somthing similar to stock but maybe a little brighter.
BA9s LED Bulb - 1 LED - BA9s Bulb - https://www.superbrightleds.com/ba9s-led-bulb-1-led-ba9s-retrofit-classic-car-bulb-ba9s-x-xvac-car
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That part for the alternator looks like one of the things we used to use to prevent electrical noise from coming through the radio
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That makes sense. I need to check and see if it effects the radio I guess. Side story: I broke my antenna the first day I had the top off this year after I forgot it was extended and some how I folded the window down on it. (antenna was not original)
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Yes, the 2 have different centers, here is a pic with the edges lined up. The 1F is on the bottom
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Update from weekend - Lots of goofing off happened this weekend and not alot of work was done on the land cruiser. Just really getting to enjoy it. It was the first real beach day we have had since last fall. It was a nice weekend with minimal wind. I snapped a few photos with my hasselblad while on the beach. it was so nice out there they are attached below.
Update on the soft top - Albert said it would be picked up by fedex today. Hopefully that is the case and the top will be here in another week or two. I am looking forward to not stressing as much about being caught in the rain. especially how summer storms pop up quick here.
I should get some basic matenance parts like an air filter and a new oil filter for the next oil change. In addition to a electronic tach so I can do an effective lean drop. I have it dialed in really close but for peice of mind I need to do it again.
This photo came back from processing. It was a cool one. I think the day before I pulled the SBC
Update on the soft top - Albert said it would be picked up by fedex today. Hopefully that is the case and the top will be here in another week or two. I am looking forward to not stressing as much about being caught in the rain. especially how summer storms pop up quick here.
I should get some basic matenance parts like an air filter and a new oil filter for the next oil change. In addition to a electronic tach so I can do an effective lean drop. I have it dialed in really close but for peice of mind I need to do it again.
This photo came back from processing. It was a cool one. I think the day before I pulled the SBC
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Looks like I need to go for the 2f one. It should work. If you could PM me when you can about shipping.
