It looks like a nice truck.
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Build Sweet Caroline: 1977 FJ40 Build
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Looks like a great starting point
Some exploded diagrams from Spectre's site may help answer some questions.
http://www.sor.com/
Some exploded diagrams from Spectre's site may help answer some questions.
http://www.sor.com/
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Sorry for the lack of updates, but here's one of many to come. I took out the emission system and got new break hoses. I'm also in the process of restoring the dash, which includes repainting/getting new knobs. If anyone is interested in buying the emission system please PM me. The vacuum hose does not work, but that is the only problem with it. More updates soon...
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Any thoughts on replacing every bolt for stainless steel? Don't want to break the bank, but I have broken off a few bolts from taking out seats and things like that. I think stainless bolts look great, and so do painted ones, but don't know if its worth all the $$$.
Those knobs came out great. No faceplate or knobs on the radio? Sure, get the $tainless bolts - it's only money.
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I took the faceplate off of the radio to play around with to see if it would work. There aren't any knobs thoughThose knobs came out great. No faceplate or knobs on the radio? Sure, get the $tainless bolts - it's only money.
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Stainless can/should only go in certain places. It's not rated for high strength area, so limit it to "show" areas.
Normally true, but you can get high strength stainless
http://www.bumax.se/technical-information/bumax-grades/
Sweden. One US supplier in NY.
Looks great ... Except for the obvious problem 
I didn't see a response to the questions about VOR did you get this from Greg Mushro?
I didn't see a response to the questions about VOR did you get this from Greg Mushro?
Dang! Nice work. How'd the dash turn out?
Cough cough bezel cough
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Bezel is fixed. Getting updated pictures...Cough cough bezel cough
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Dash turned out great. Pics to come soon.
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Original truck is from VOR, but all restoration is not.Looks great ... Except for the obvious problem
I didn't see a response to the questions about VOR did you get this from Greg Mushro?
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Looking into getting floor mats for the front. Back tub is rhino lined. Any suggestions on what kind of floor mats to buy? Is there a certain company that's better than others. I've thought about getting custom Weathertech mats, but don't think they would look as good in the 40. Let me know...
Noticed you removed the fuel vapor canister. Curious as to what you did for fuel tank venting?
My smog stuff has been removed, but they left the canister just vented to the atmosphere. I was planning to keep the canister and run a line up to the air cleaner.
My smog stuff has been removed, but they left the canister just vented to the atmosphere. I was planning to keep the canister and run a line up to the air cleaner.
