TLCA Raffle Truck build

[StaleAle]

Getting Close

Had a small but efficient turnout yesterday. Stumpalama, Von Hayek and I got several things done despite the heat! Thornton showed up with Little Cruiserhead and dropped off the air cleaner housing.

Carb, wheels, tires, and license plate bracket/lights are mounted and looking good. Bart also mounted two of the four shocks and the spare tire carrier while Stump mounted the driver seat.

What stopped further progress was:
- We are missing rubber bushings for one of the front shocks; the boxes were torn open in transit so I suspect the rubber bushings fell out and were lost
- We also need 4 castle nuts and 4 washer sets to mount the remaining two shocks
- We need the tire carrier bumper and latch plate
- The air cleaner housing needs some love and a few gaskets
- The passenger seat bracket needs some paint

What remains to be done? Lots of small details. Some paint touch-up on the windshield frame, mount the windshield, install wiper assembly, door bushings and passenger door, and finish the electrical commissioning tests by Professor Ed.

 

[Stumpalama]

That seat is COMFY!

 

[65swb45]

I just had 30 more of the tire carrier hooks reproduced. I think I can spare one.

It looks like you may need a steering column shield. If so, let me know on that as well.

Perhaps you could ask Jim C. could donate some air injection plugs that are a little less so his name and business can be associated with the build as well.

 

[Von Hayek]

And just as proof, Jon did some work too ...

 

[OGBeno]

I've got the following coming for you guys:

1. Carb gasket for the top to air filter housing.

2. Windshield Gasket

3. Wiper motor gasket.

Will ship out next week to Jon.

Regards.
-onur

 

[Stumpalama]

Thanks!

 

[Von Hayek]

Go Beno

 

[mclement85308]

hey if you guys are still missing parts emails me FJ40_landcruiser@cox.net (AZLCA) I have a large stock of gaskets and bearings and parts that may be useful to the project.
I got several club donations of parts and my garage is getting smaller.
email me if you need something and I may have it here. Free is always a good price.

 

[SAS]

Way to go, guys!

 

[warezdog]

Any updates on this epic undertaking?

 

[StaleAle]

We have the parts to finish this up (except the windshield glass). Unfortunately, the weather has not cooperated. Anyone interested in a workday this Sunday, if the temps stay in the 40's or higher?

 

[Rzeppa]

Not to mention that finding "spare" time at this time of year is pretty difficult.

 

[Von Hayek]

I'll be in the Poconos through Christmas, so I am out.

 

[mclement85308]

do you still need those lug nuts. I totally forgot about this .

 

[StaleAle]

Yes, we do. I too forgot we didn't have them yet.

 

[mclement85308]

how many and who do I ship to?
you can send me an email at FJ40_landcruiser@cox.net

 

[StaleAle]

Sorry guys, family stuff preempted my raffle truck workday this past weekend. Too bad because the weather was warm enough. Did anyone make it over to Jeff's to do a little wrenching on their own?

PS - FJ40_landcruiser@cox.net email sent. Thx.

 

[mclement85308]

Guys is you still need lug nuts our club the AZLCA can send you some.
We have a lot of spare brand new lug nuts we acquired by donations.
I need an email address from the person who would receive them and an address to ship to.
We will cover the shipping costs.

 

[nakman]

Guys please let us know when on line ticket sales are available.. got a couple folks out this way who are eager to get in.

John, good to meet you at CM.

 

[Stumpalama]

Guys please let us know when on line ticket sales are available.. got a couple folks out this way who are eager to get in.

John, good to meet you at CM.

No doubt! We will be shouting it from the roof tops when internet sales goes online