I like those wheels in that color. Nice job there.
What did you do with your 60 this weekend? (14 Viewers)
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dogcruiser
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I just ordered the same ones. How do you like the Depo? I saw that City Racer has them for $120, but I got a set on eBay for $75 shipped.
That radiator looks a lot like what is in my '84 60. I recently drained the coolant but did not use the radiator petcock because it was hard to see or reach, and I didn't want to take a chance of breaking it. What does your petcock on your radiator look like, how does one operate it? Mine looks a little like a thumbscrew, but black.
John McVicker
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@robcgray Here is a picture of my drain petcock. Somewhat similar to yours and in a very hard to reach location once the radiator is installed…especially since my new one was painted with the drain tightened. Very hard to open all painted up. But after fiddling with it for 15 min I was able to get it to open & now can move it by hand.
On mine at least, now that I can freely move it, I will tighten it down ‘a bit’ with some pliers. S/b good. But do be careful to not beat on it too hard…I was worried about damage also. I should have opened it up while out of the vehicle.
Take your time, be firm but aware at the same time.
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Very similar if not identical! So it just unscrews?
Thanks!
John McVicker
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Oh, sorry, yes, it just unscrews. Counterclockwise to loosen.
These are definitely in a terrible spot. I’ve often thought of putting a piece of hose or pipe on it to extend it for easier access.
Yeah, I doubt there will be a steady unbroken stream of coolant right into a bucket. Probably will hit several surfaces and create streams varying from pour to splash all over. They way the thumb screw looks, not sure a hose would fit nicely over it.
There is an OEM part number for a threaded drain assembly/petcock with a small nipple that you can attach a hose to. It's much less mess when you can run the hose straight to a bucket. I stuck one in my engine block - the body of the valve threads in and the valve itself threads inside of that - it works great. I figured the drain in the radiator was the same so I "unscrewed" it only to find that it was brazed in. Oops. I JB welded it and it's held great, but it got me thinking ... maybe the OEM petcock can be turned down on the thread side so it's a tight press fit into the radiator, and it can be brazed from there. A lot of work for a small convenience, but if it's in the middle of a radiator replacement it would make more sense.
I used it to take my 13 yr old daughter and 19 yr old son out shooting. Both had more fun than they expected. Then she got a driving lesson in 2-low. She loves the Land Cruiser more than any other vehicle but hasn't driven.
She hasn't ever been shooting before so I let her get familiar with the 22's before introducing the muzzleloaders. Then the 1943 M1 Garand. I don't get to see her often as she lives with her mom in Cali. She loves the classics.
She hasn't ever been shooting before so I let her get familiar with the 22's before introducing the muzzleloaders. Then the 1943 M1 Garand. I don't get to see her often as she lives with her mom in Cali. She loves the classics.
4runner2FJ60
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DAMN!!! Thanks for sharing, looks like we have our next Toyota Trails cover pic! Sweet rig and shooting location.
I always love seeing the 60's on the cover of Toyota Trails
Thanks! The original polished finish would be too much bling for me if I restored it, and I’m kinda over black wheels at the moment, so this was the middle ground.
More progress on the h55f swap. Got the front half of the TC mated to the new transmission, but only after discovering some corrosion on the new transmission between the main body and 5th gear extension housing. All better now though.
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New carpet and dynamat put in over the holiday break!
Picked up 6.2L of power in the sketchiest transport work I've ever done. Rolled it off the Uhaul and into my garage. Teardown starts soon to see the internal condition. Motor is an L92, aluminum block and heads. Truck accessories, non-hollow valves, intake manifold and camshaft are what differentiate this motor from an LS3. Once it's ready to go into my 60 it'll be putting out way more than a stock LS3.
Before and during rescuing Rovers!
CenTXFJ60
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Meant to post this for those that may be getting ready to do a knuckle job. Got these hub selector bolts from @ToyotaMatt
Very happy with the way they tie in with the OME shackles etc.
before and after pics
Very happy with the way they tie in with the OME shackles etc.
before and after pics
Found the cause of the intermittent squeal. Loose dust cap on the rear driveshaft yoke. Decided to do the u joints, rear pinion seal as well. Guess u joints we’re pretty worn cause the clink and clanks are gone. Truck runs much smoother now
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