Funny- in my part of Idaho I don’t put the top on for the winter, I put it away!! To much magchloride around here for vintage metal. It’s a short season, but we try to make the most of it.
What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (64 Viewers)
- Thread starter IH8MUD
- Start date
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.
rkymtnflyfisher
Trout Bum
I'm glad they don't do that over in this valley, but I still don't run it much in the winter mainly because my Dodge has better creature comforts and I have the peace of mind that my 40 isn't getting damaged.
Spent last night putting high build primer on the rear doors and side panels. Pretty happy with how they turned out!
#fj40_build_nz
#fj40_build_nz
Do you store your roof on the garage ceiling like that with a winch setup? I've been interested in doing this for some time but haven't pursued it...
Conducted some night ops.
Nice work! I have panel repair and rear sill waiting for me on my ‘3/76 40. Who did you use for replacement panels and how was the fitment? Also any pics of the back of rig where repairs were done? Thanks Tom.
I used the rear sill from Awlteq and my other panels came from real steel cruiser parts. I’ve been impressed with the fit with everything I’ve gotten. These are the only pics I could find at the moment. The second pic shows how I started with just a quarter panel patch, but once I stripped the overly thick bondo back,I threw in the towel and replaced the entire quarter panel.
Last edited:
Did you brace the sides before welding in the sill? I assume there is an order to follow? Thanks
You shouldn’t have to brace the sides to replace the sill. The floorpan and sides will hold it all in place.
Wasn’t feeling how the stretched wheel base and new tub were looking. Plus the previous owner used bronze to patch the tub up. So cut all that out and am going to put new sheet metal in to close the wheel well in and back a bit.
Got OEM wheels finally! Put 33x10.5 KM3’s on them. So pumped to finally have it sitting properly.
Man, I've been thinking I was going to get KO2s for the ride quality but those KM3s look bitchin'...
It's not like these trucks are ever going to be quiet, what's a little road noise?
Hell ya they do! From what I understand they re-designed the Mud Terrain and discontinued the KM2 in order to have a new design that minimizes the road noise. At least thats what I was told. And I have had both now, and can definitely say these have WAY less road noise. I don't really hear the hum noise on the highway even.
Brian/99uzj100
SILVER Star
Stunning rig you have there sir, truly shows just how great a color Sky Blue is on a 40! Really wish I went with the KM3’s instead of the K02’s on my ‘78. Next time for sure
reddog90
SILVER Star
That looks great!
@crimsonaudio motor and gear noise drown out any hum from my razrs. KM3s are excellent, they just don't run true to size.
Haha, nice! Yes you are correct it is a 76.
Thanks for all of the compliments all. Next thing i'm deciding between is to do...
1. Power Steering
2. Vintage Air A/C
3. 4 plus tire/cooler carrier
4. Retrosound audio player and speakers
reddog90
SILVER Star
rkymtnflyfisher
Trout Bum
3
Similar threads
