What did you do with your truck today?

[jason in tn]

Nice sir. I especially like the switch plate mod. I'm going to have to put that one back for use another day.

What size tank did you go with?

Thanks Jynx, I needed a box and that was handy. The tank is a 2.5 gallon.

Nice! that junction box is awesome! 2 things, are you running any couplers outside or just in the hatch, and what do you think you'll use as air hose?

Thank you. I think for now the only coupler will be the one in the back, I may at some point add another towards the front.
I got an ARB inflation kit that came with a hose, if I find it gets really stiff in the cold I will just pick up a length of standard rubber air hose.

 

[jason in tn]

Been busy with a cutoff wheel. Getting ready to make a couple changes.

 

[Tennessee80]

@jason in tn

You are in mega GSMTR mode! Always cool to watch as the event gets closer, people ramp up the truck readiness projects. I'm headed to @DSLTOY shop in late April for a rear track bar install on the 40....

 

[jason in tn]

@Tennessee80 aint that the truth, I always seem to wait until the last minute to get stuff started, let alone done

 

[Monty231]

Got the ARB installed up front in the 40.

Andy, I swapped the Selectros for the Aisins.

Now on to the rear locker and I'll be ready for it all to break and a have someone tow me out of 16 in the middle of the night.

 

[Tennessee80]

@Monty231 that is some good work, dude! I'm bringing my 40 again this year, gonna be great. Wish I had a front locker, but Mello did pretty well last year with just the rear locker!

Cheers

 

[Monty231]

@Monty231 that is some good work, dude! I'm bringing my 40 again this year, gonna be great. Wish I had a front locker, but Mello did pretty well last year with just the rear locker!

Cheers

Thanks Joel, I hope I can get a day or two off so I can make GSMTR this year. Setting up gears is a new skill for me, but after I got into it the process made sense. Just a lot of trial and error. Hopefully, it will all hold together.

 

[Monty231]

Got the rear locker and disc brakes installed. Now I'll probably get stuck working all GSMTR.

 

[Tennessee80]

Clean, man! That looks freaking awesome

 

[Tennessee80]

What disc brake setup is that?

 

[oldredfj60]

Seems silly, and I took no photos, but what a difference a moving seat makes! Pulled the driver's seat on the 80 and replaced the plastic gear. No longer do my knees hit the steering wheel.

 

[Monty231]

What disc brake setup is that?

Joel, I bought the caliper brackets and discs from Poser. The calipers are 80's Monte Carlo. Basically, I just followed everyone else's lead from the FAQs in the 40 section. I haven't driven it too far with the new setup, but I can tell a big difference. My biggest issue was flaring the brake lines. I would highly recommend a hydraulic flaring tool, and if anyone has access to one I'd like to borrow it, there are a couple flares I'd like to redo.

 

[Tennessee80]

I also have 4 wheel disc brakes on my 40, and it does stop pretty damn well. When I bought the truck, the PO told me it was monte carlo calipers, so it must be a common setup. Yours just look so damn shiny, LOL

 

[Bama4door]

Added in a CB in place of the ashtray to get ready for GSMTR

 

[Hugh Heifer]

Just learned it cleared US Customs. Penny is in Los Angeles!

 

[Hugh Heifer]

Wilwoo

I also have 4 wheel disc brakes on my 40, and it does stop pretty damn well. When I bought the truck, the PO told me it was monte carlo calipers, so it must be a common setup. Yours just look so damn shiny, LOL

Willwood Calipers are Monte Carlo I think. I did Mini Truck on the front of mine. My favorite mod. Saginaw steering was my second favorite.

 

[Tennessee80]

Yeah man, I love the Saginaw on my rig, can turn in a parking lot with 1 finger on the wheel...!

 

[jason in tn]

Tore apart the FJC, now I have two rigs in pieces and nothing ready for GSMTR.

 

[Tennessee80]

Tore apart the FJC, now I have two rigs in pieces and nothing ready for GSMTR.

Keep at it, man!

 

[SorachiAce]

Fairly standard 80 series PM: valve cover gasket, throttle body cleaning and fuel filter. Would have liked to see a little less varnish, but not the end of world. The PCV valve and grommet sucked. Thanks @beno for the parts!

Anyone else's 1FZ-FE have the particulate catchment option?

Kinda kicking myself for not doing this 2 years ago when I got the truck.

Cooling system refresh and front end gaskets on the docket for another weekend.