Builds The Architect's '77 FJ40 (1 Viewer)

[G-Cat]

TRDParts4u shows to have them via a Google search with the part number. I would guess that they don't really have them, as Rick has done the research...

 

[GA Architect]

So, does your wife and daughter now have matching FJC's ? ... If so, I think that's pretty cool & admirable of you.

~m.

Yep, matching FJC's, all but the color & lifts....1 black & 1 white....yin & yang!

 

[Skydog]

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[TheHardWay]

Two yin and yang thumbs up on the FJ Cruisers

 

[SMG]

My local dealer can get the mats out of Kansas City for $134 before taxes.
Not sure if that’s a good price or not?

Nice score on the FJ Cruiser. I have a 2013. Keep an eye out on that Iceberg white paint. It’s a single stage that’s really porous and very hard to keep the water spots off. I gave up on mine. Other than that it’s been a great truck!

 

[GA Architect]

A small upgrade on my hood & windshield hooks. Had an extra set of OEM hooks, so I cleaned them up and sent out to be chromed a few weeks ago. Below is what I received in the mail yesterday.....Yes, I know I can purchase aftermarket stainless and chrome units, but I also read where they don't sometimes fit so well. And I don't like the mounting plate looks of the new windshield hooks. Thus, using some good , period correct, OEM pieces, I know they fit just like they are supposed too.

 

[ginmtb]

Those turned out great! I have that vintage on my 74. I blasted and painted. Too cheap to chrome.

 

[GA Architect]

I'm typically not a huge fan of the Chrome, but I do like the new hardware.

Old:

New:

 

[GA Architect]

A few more....

 

[ginmtb]

Pretty soon you’re going to add neon underneath aren’t you?

 

[tstepp920]

you do know that i will hate you when I am finished and compare what I did versus whet your rig looks like...right?

 

[GA Architect]

Small things...........

Because the BA7s on the left was burnt-out, a new LED bulb was installed.

Now, when the headlight switch is pulled, it looks like this.

 

[TheHardWay]

SO COOL I was searching Mud about tracing cluster gauge connections when one post mentioned the headlight knob had a bulb in it. WE HAVE A CONFIRMED SIGHTING - thanks Rick!

 

[77HesterSue]

I never knew that switch was supposed to light up. Thanks

 

[fjdemon]

Very nice! Great work. My 40 just arrived to Georgia a few weeks ago. I'll be back and forth and it's going to be a slow project, but I'll have to reach out the next time I'm in Ga. I have a place up near Helen.

 

[ginmtb]

Where have you guys been? I even knew back in 2014 the first year I got my cruiser...

Pretty fun getting that bulb in there right Rick?

 

[GA Architect]

Where have you guys been? I even knew back in 2014 the first year I got my cruiser...

Pretty fun getting that bulb in there right Rick?

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Oh, I've known about that bulb, but it was never very high on my priority list. Being I wanted to do a little maintenance behind the gauge cluster, I planned ahead and purchased the LED a few weeks ago. Thus, when I removed the cluster I made it a point to replace that bulb. Lucky for me, I don't have gorilla hands and was able to remove it with a twist, replace and reinstall. Note, I did remove the main light switch connector first.

 

[G-Cat]

Bulb part number and source?

 

[GA Architect]

Bulb part number and source?

That is a BA7s bulb, > click here <

 

[Honger]

Been away from MUD and catching up on some of my favorites... love the continued improvements you make and how much you drive this thing.

Not so sure about the blingy chrome stuff, but I get why you did it.