Ok. Great. I saw your thread about the rocker side mounts and figured I’d ask since mine is missing.
The Long Slow Build - 1980 FJ40
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I'm catching up on your thread. Great work on your rig
Whats the latest on your rig? Your thread is constant source of reference.
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Curious to know how the AC install went and the progress on the halfdoors you were making?Thank you. I absolutely love this thing. I’ll be working on half doors soon & hooking up the A/C. When tax season is over.
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Actually have not installed the AC. I've figured out that I just don't drive it like a daily driver. If I'm in the 40, I'm dressed for the weather anyway so I just don't need the AC as long as I'm moving.
I'll have to check on the half door progress. My paint & body guy still has them.
I've pretty much considered the 40 a done deal & moved on to my next project..
I'll have to check on the half door progress. My paint & body guy still has them.
I've pretty much considered the 40 a done deal & moved on to my next project..
Great Build, I wish I'd paid more attention to this when I lived in Fayetteville, GA. I could have stopped in and got some pointers. Love the 280, don't remember ever seeing it in the GA Z club? I had a 91 300ZX TT, but sold it and used the cash to get my 82 FJ40.
Just re-read this for a 2nd time, I'm having issues with the same A/C unit. Working, then leaking and now not working. Loved the job you've done on it all. Now thinking I might try to restore the A/C unit just like you did. I am also considering a new Nostalgic A/C evaportor or getting the Vintage Air Gen 4, but that eliminates the OEM heater. So I'm not sure what to do. My wife requires A/C that's all she asked for when I got it.
The Vintage Air Gen 4 is an amazing unit... just saying. I've done three AC installs now on a few trucks... Previous-get Vintage Air, Old Air Hurricane, and the Vintage Air Gen 4. While I love the form factor of the Old Air's best... the VAGen4 is by far the best performing. Use it as your heater to.
While deciding whether to sell or restore mine I started browsing your thread. This thread is amazing. And when I to to this photo I almost spit out my coffee. I'd be happy with ANY lighting in my 40. When I drive it at night, the only light I have is outside!!
Do you have a part number for the condenser you used? How thick is it?
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I’ll have to look & see if I can find anything on the part number. Guessing about 3/4” thick
My son is doing a build and 3/4” is what we need!
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I’m pretty sure this is what I bought. 14 x 18 x 7/8.
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Too much?You're going to spoil it!
That's a great day when this happens finally feels like your making progress
