Pulled my FJ40 out of the barn & starting my restoration with a lot of help from FJGoober. My FJ40 was built in July 1970.
Starting my restoration
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Working on the wiring. Who would of thought of using battery cables & hose clamps for instrument panel wiring other than the previous owner of this vehicle.
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And the engine.
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Working on a shifting fix. Had to epoxy the turn signal housing attached to steering wheel.
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Took out core heater, which I think was original. Replaced clutch master, clutch slave, radiator hoses, & seal in transfer extension. Rewired/fixed several grounding issues and drove the beast last night. Now I need to replace water pump, double check the thermostat, time, adjust clutch and then retest. The engine starts right up and purrs even after sitting for years.
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Also replaced oil pan gasket. A lot of original items on this FJ40.
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Change of plans. Plan is to get it running, find mechanical issues and fix. Then utilize it this summer, then looking at working on cosmetic side and any upgrades.
good approach ... get it running, get it safe, drive it, and then start more serious tinkering ... enjoy ...
Nice approach! I wish I had of enjoyed my cruiser more before jumping into a restoration that I am 5 years into and still doen have it 50% done... Lol.
Welcome to the addiction that is Land Cruiser!!!
Welcome to the addiction that is Land Cruiser!!!
The other good thing about the "use for a while before jumping into a Plan" is that, more often than not, the input from how you use it often changes the Plan drastically.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
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That is a good point!
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Replaced all hoses, Now water pump goes out. While replacing water pump, sheared a bolt on the alternator and struggling to get it out. Everything is a system, if you replace one component of the system it seems that you need to replace everything in that system. Once this is done, a few minor adjustments and it's on to the turn signals and hopefully road worthy. But something tells me there is another item around the corner that will go out and will have to be replaced until every mechanical system is reworked.