Now that I finally have it here...
pics http://www.root45.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=50078
Today I got it running (points) and began driving it around the yard
Once the clutch arm, which rubs the frame, got pinned there and needed some coaxing w/a hammer to get off. Not sure if the drivetrain is stock, since the valve cover says Chevrolet.
Later, the shift lever came loose (threads stripped) from the top of the steering column. This whole assembly is pretty shaky - is there a straightforward way to convert to a floor shift? I will need to fix this right away.
I may add power steering and beef up the steering column - the whole deal is wobbly, and of course there is a lot of slop in the steering.
My local spring guy will be redoing the springs and adding a few inches of lift so I can put 33x9.5s on. I am deciding between new aluminum wheels and stock w/caps. Opinions? Place to find hubcaps?
Long term plans include reupholstery, coat the floor with bedliner, por15 the frame and underbelly, and then paint - two tone tobacco and white - or whatever the Landcruiser dark olive color is called.
Better pics coming soon...
pics http://www.root45.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=50078
Today I got it running (points) and began driving it around the yard
Once the clutch arm, which rubs the frame, got pinned there and needed some coaxing w/a hammer to get off. Not sure if the drivetrain is stock, since the valve cover says Chevrolet.
Later, the shift lever came loose (threads stripped) from the top of the steering column. This whole assembly is pretty shaky - is there a straightforward way to convert to a floor shift? I will need to fix this right away.
I may add power steering and beef up the steering column - the whole deal is wobbly, and of course there is a lot of slop in the steering.
My local spring guy will be redoing the springs and adding a few inches of lift so I can put 33x9.5s on. I am deciding between new aluminum wheels and stock w/caps. Opinions? Place to find hubcaps?
Long term plans include reupholstery, coat the floor with bedliner, por15 the frame and underbelly, and then paint - two tone tobacco and white - or whatever the Landcruiser dark olive color is called.
Better pics coming soon...