Another step closer. Lots of adjusting to make sure it all lines up.
What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (11 Viewers)
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FJ-UTE - home stretch, teaser pics, and naming thoughts
OK, it's been a long, long road. I've endured ribbing from you my wonderful clubmates, which has only made the time fly faster (ahem) but, I'd rather it be done well than half-assed, and thankfully my patience is paying off. I was at Redline earlier this month and the final tasks are being done...
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All taped up and ready. Tomorrow paint flies.
Rotated my tires.
thecrazygreek
A.K.A. TheCraftyGreek
Btw,
You see that choke knob?
It's not a choke knob...
It's actually the heater control knob. Turn it to the right for low then high fan speeds.
Thought that was better than the under dash hanging bakelite knob that never looked like it belonged in a 40 from back in the day.
The carb is a auto choke, so figured why not...
thecrazygreek
A.K.A. TheCraftyGreek
After 4 years, my baby has come back to me!!!
This one is special.
@Racer65 electric power steering
New warn winch
I frame offed this rig and sold it to a guy who stored it indoors for the past 4 years at his vacation home in Idaho.
He never got to drive it.
His brother put 10 miles on it, and that's it. He has now fallen ill and is selling to help with medical Bill's. He reached out to me and I am happy to assist with the spruce up and sale.
It just arrived, so I jumped in and she fired right up. Rear drum brake is sticking, but other than that, it seems to be in tip top shape. Shipper needed to air down the rear tires to get it to fit in the enclosed trailer. It's 6'11" tall at the rear ...
I'm going to install a sniper 2300 fuel injection system to bring it up a notch, throw some 33s x 10.50s instead of the 31s it has now (bad decision on my part) put some miles of smiles on her, then sell it again...
It already has a thread in the classified section started. I will update that when I get her sorted out.
Probably my favorite build so far...
This one is special.
@Racer65 electric power steering
New warn winch
I frame offed this rig and sold it to a guy who stored it indoors for the past 4 years at his vacation home in Idaho.
He never got to drive it.
His brother put 10 miles on it, and that's it. He has now fallen ill and is selling to help with medical Bill's. He reached out to me and I am happy to assist with the spruce up and sale. It just arrived, so I jumped in and she fired right up. Rear drum brake is sticking, but other than that, it seems to be in tip top shape. Shipper needed to air down the rear tires to get it to fit in the enclosed trailer. It's 6'11" tall at the rear ...
I'm going to install a sniper 2300 fuel injection system to bring it up a notch, throw some 33s x 10.50s instead of the 31s it has now (bad decision on my part) put some miles of smiles on her, then sell it again...
It already has a thread in the classified section started. I will update that when I get her sorted out.
Probably my favorite build so far...
thecrazygreek
A.K.A. TheCraftyGreek
Is three too many?
Since the weather seems to be cooling, I thought it a good idea to reinstall the hardtop for more driving this winter............
Began workin on the top over two years ago (moved to new home and shelved the project)
Scraped, sanded, rust removed and coated with boat paint..................
With everything bagged/boxed, I guess the condition of the weatherstripping was forgotten - ordered most of the other needs but was hoping the hardtop seal was usable......... nope!
Began workin on the top over two years ago (moved to new home and shelved the project)
Scraped, sanded, rust removed and coated with boat paint..................
With everything bagged/boxed, I guess the condition of the weatherstripping was forgotten - ordered most of the other needs but was hoping the hardtop seal was usable......... nope!
When they look that good, three might not be enough!
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First coat.
Ceramic Blue
PPG code 936229
Ceramic Blue
PPG code 936229
My favorite line to people when they ask if I have too many is "how many stamp collectors do you know with only one stamp?"
Rooster47
SILVER Star
@letterman52 That color looks awesome 
Rebuilt the 3 speed trans and transfer case. There was so much grease on the transfer case that I didn't even realize it was an aluminum case! Got them all reinstalled. Drives great with the new synchros.
After 4 years, my baby has come back to me!!!
This one is special.
@Racer65 electric power steering
New warn winch
I frame offed this rig and sold it to a guy who stored it indoors for the past 4 years at his vacation home in Idaho.
He never got to drive it.
It just arrived, so I jumped in and she fired right up. Rear drum brake is sticking, but other than that, it seems to be in tip top shape. Shipper needed to air down the rear tires to get it to fit in the enclosed trailer. It's 6'11" tall at the rear ...
I'm going to install a sniper 2300 fuel injection system to bring it up a notch, throw some 33s x 10.50s instead of the 31s it has now (bad decision on my part) put some miles of smiles on her, then sell it again...
It already has a thread in the classified section started. I will update that when I get her sorted out.
Probably my favorite build so far...
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How do you like the 2300 on your other 40?
I’m getting ready to do the same. Where did you source the new synchros?
I got them from SOR. They were listed as OEM but didn't come in Toyota bags or with Toyota PN's. I'm sure they're just repackaged.
Thanks. One place I didn’t look.
Done sir done. Nice and shiny with the clear on.
thecrazygreek
A.K.A. TheCraftyGreek
It's amazing!!
More power, easy starts, reliable.... better mileage too!
A few pics with the paper and tape off. Also added the AC vents to the dash.
