What did you do on your 70 series today? (23 Viewers)

[malteser]

Picked up my LJ79 from the bodyshop, had a big dent in the passenger side door got it fixed paintless. Pretty impressed I must say! I'm a one happy customer

 

[jblueridge]

Removed fragments of burnt fusible link. Took alternator to a shop.

 

[TonyP]

Stole the @Gun Runner 5 idea. The tach will be helpful and it should modernize up the dash nicely and move the subtank gauge off the dash. If anyone wants the new dash mounted sub-tank gauge I bought, let me know.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

What do you plan to put in place of the fuel gauge you're removing?

 

[cruiserdan]

His new cluster has two fuel gauges on the left side. I don't think he fitted the top mount yet.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

His new cluster has two fuel gauges on the left side. I don't think he fitted the top mount yet.

At my advanced age I confuse easily.

 

[TonyP]

What do you plan to put in place of the fuel gauge you're removing?

It has this style of gauge now. In fact, I bought a brand new one as the current one is haggard. If anyone wants it, let me know

So either fill the holes in the dash or figure out a way to mount an OBDII reader in there.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

It has this style of gauge now. In fact, I bought a brand new one as the current one is haggard. If anyone wants it, let me know

So either fill the holes in the dash or figure out a way to mount an OBDII reader in there.

Obviously the Troopy had a rear tank in some markets?

 

[TonyP]

Obviously the Troopy had rear tanks in some markets?

Yup, factory dual tanks in this Latin America market HZJ75.

 

[cruiserdan]

To "erase" the pod up top you would need to replace the dash pad as it is moulded to accept the cover. You could do something like this to keep the pod.

 

[elkaholic]

To "erase" the pod up top you would need to replace the dash pad as it is moulded to accept the cover. You could do something like this to keep the pod.View attachment 1802903

I especially appreciate the "Happiness is a belt-fed weapon" sticker

Is the Lev-o-Gauge there to help the passenger know when it is appropriate to grab the o chit handle?

 

[cruiserdan]

It indicates how far apart to place your hands on the bar

 

[c2dfj45]

I had enough of the dim lights and scratched up cluster glass.....installed some green LEDs and a nice new cluster glass. Makes it feel like a new truck....almost.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Same issue ..... Went from very inadequate lighting to almost to much lighting.

 

[ALEXY]

U can read your newspaper while cruising on the highway!
Top speed surely you dont need to know, right?...

 

[c2dfj45]

I had the white bulbs as well....thought I'd better stick with green. My 79 has a dimmer on it(was in the 80 harness)....I have to dim that cluster down...it's SUPER bright. The 73 isn't bad.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

I had the white bulbs as well....thought I'd better stick with green. My 79 has a dimmer on it(was in the 80 harness)....I have to dim that cluster down...it's SUPER bright. The 73 isn't bad.

Perhaps I'm wrong (my wife says I often am) but I was under the impression that the circuitry of LED bulbs was not conducive to dimming. Going with a green or red bulb would help I'm guessing.

 

[TonyP]

I prefer amber myself. I got hooked on that dash color from the BMW world. Easy on the eyes at night. Just my opinion.

 

[FJBen]

More cleaning, and a few hoses that need replaced.

Also got my 9yr son to "drive" while we moved it into the shop to get ready for pulling the engine. I didn't even have to use the 1987 Farm Truck D50 to pull it in...although it sure would have been easier.

 

[saltycoconuts]

I had the white bulbs as well....thought I'd better stick with green. My 79 has a dimmer on it(was in the 80 harness)....I have to dim that cluster down...it's SUPER bright. The 73 isn't bad.

Where did you get the bulbs? I’m in need of replacement