What do I have? 40 newb (2 Viewers)

[clrussell]

Wiring 99% tidied 75% tested. The rest will need to be done in place to verify correct length wiring.

Next project will be rebuild the carb I cleaned last week.

Today I’m going to order a new intake/ exhaust manifold gasket to install before I put the carb back on. You can see where the old paper gasket has been leaking.

 

[clrussell]

New intake/ exhaust manifold gasket. Carb rebuild. Cleaned everything that was removed. Removed brake lines in prep for new.

Tons of parts ordered. Hopefully going back together soon. I have a customer project that needs the garage space so I at least need the 40 to get out together enough to do that soon. I have a small Trip at the end of July that is my goal to get the 40 road worthy for.

 

[clrussell]

Let’s try that again. I had the carb plate on backwards.

 

[clrussell]

Progress this morning. Disassembled the dash. Red scotch brite and thinner to remove the spray paint. This really gives me hope foe the rest of the rig.

Re installed all switches/ pulls, reinstall wiring.

Before and after

 

[clrussell]

Some hydraulics work this am. Jt outfitters kits.

I’m not crazy about the clutch line that’s 18” too long. However better than to short.

I ordered a new fuel tank from Toyota, it arrived yesterday and I guess either I told him the wrong part number or the internet lied. So I get to return it and order the correct one today.

 

[cruisermatt]

I don’t have them on my site but I make new clutch plumbing kits with stainless hard line and OEM hose that uses the original tab on the firewall.

I also have correct fuel tanks in stock

 

[clrussell]

Some mild progress. New clutch/ pressure plate, trans reinstalled, fuel tank installed and plumbed.

Scheduled for exhaust july 10th so it needs to be at least to the point of will move itself around and load on the trailer by then. It might not be road worthy then but hopefully can at least get that step Going.

 

[clrussell]

Funny almost 5 months later and little to no progress.

40 didn’t get touched for 3+ months, has sat inside a month without being worked on. Kids play in it quite often.

Last two weeks have been decent progress.

Got my 4” HFS lift springs installed with new bushings, started the knuckle rebuild.

Cleaning up the knuckles as we all know is the real time consumer. I had dreams of wire wheeling axles and making them super pretty with black paint, however I’ve just decided clean and old will be the ticket for now. Blended with the new and fresh.

Sold my KM3 I had for it, mounted up some 10+ year old ones I had for visual and to get the 33-12.5s off of it.

Ordered Some Maxxis Razr MT from my supplier, I wanted to run so thing I am a official dealer of. Toyo Mt wasn’t available. I loved the Maxxis on my 100.

Maybe by next spring I can drive it to work, no rush on this one.

 

[clrussell]

worked on the passenger front knuckle a little here and there this week. Finally buttoned up today and back together.
Sitting on all 4 with the 4” springs for the first time.
Baby steps.

 

[aging fleet]

Looking great, nice work.

 

[clrussell]

Installed the kioto headlight kit from Toyota. Flipped the bezel the right way.

Done for the day.

Next step is tear down driver knuckle

 

[OlYellr]

How do you like the light Kit? I ordered one too - the most underpriced item Toyota sells IMO.

 

[clrussell]

How do you like the light Kit? I ordered one too - the most underpriced item Toyota sells IMO.

It’s a nice kit, I’m far from driving though so no comment on light output.

Although I cut out about 10’ of extra wiring on the kit.

 

[clrussell]

Driver knuckle torn down.. looks like it’s broken a birf before..

 

[clrussell]

Tires are here..

 

[ijonesinsp]

Driver knuckle torn down.. looks like it’s broken a birf before..

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Mine looked the same. I actually cut the $%!@ out of my fingers scooping the grease out with my hand.

 

[RevISK]

I did my last one by hand and then midway through, I remembered the spatula trick.

I have another coming up, all the spatula this time.

 

[clrussell]

One of 5..

 

[clrussell]

It’s been a while since an update. I haven’t made huge progress but I have made some.

Finished up the knuckle jobs, ran brake lines to the front, tidied up some more wiring. Just little things here and there. Got the tires mounted up.
Pulled the top off yesterday, pulled the aftermarket roll bar, re skinned one jump seat (bottom needs redone and foam added). Got the windshield hinge replaced.

It’s Just time. Money. And effort..

 

[Roastchestnuts]

she is looking good! I was worried you were going to sell a while back! just keep plugging along! SPRING GREEN FOR LIFE