What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (30 Viewers)

[dharts]

She arrived in the Beaver State....onward to Bend and beyond tomorrow.

 

[CruiserheadFJ40]

Sorry I've seen some people refer to difficulty level of a job as number of bananas from like 1-5 or on a scale from 1-10, how hard would you say it is to install the vintage air unit?

Ahhhh same page now. Just the ac probably a 5. It's a really good kit just read and install. Check your parts they didn't put in 3 little knob nuts but I had them the next day when I called them . doing a lot of stuff while she is down and work keeps me from spending a lot of time getting it finished.

Sorry I've seen some people refer to difficulty level of a job as number of bananas from like 1-5 or on a scale from 1-10, how hard would you say it is to install the vintage air unit?

 

[llukej]

Back from the paint shop. Going back together!
#fj40_build-nz

 

[vikor]

this week i'm working on the rusty body
i use stainless steel only 2mm

 

[adaharsh37]

Finally have ALL lights, signals, hazards, working. It's always a ground issue with these things but it sure feels good to know they work!

 

[Catching Neutral]

Did something that was long overdue
Became a member

 

[kerplunk]

Decided to finally fix the gas gauge. Found the sender unit wasn't working properly. Had to pull the seat off to get at the access hole for that, and as one thing led to another the entire roll cage was pulled out and the gas tank removed to clean around the top of the sender unit before removing it (previous owner used a lot of goop on it).
As one thing led to another, the whole inside of the pan was wire brushed and scrubbed down with phosphoric acid to get rid of loose paint and rust before putting another couple layers on.
It was previously (by another owner) sprayed with some kinda textured / rubberized material that I'm not taking the time to remove right now. Just spraying over it if the wire wheel didn't pull it up.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

I'm thinking of heading down that-a-way in the next week or so. Good thing you remind me to make arrangements ahead of time. I'm dying to see it.

If you happen to find yourself around Missoula you should hit me up!

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Drove around. Did July things.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

At one of my favorite places to stop and fish along this particular road, although I couldn't raise any good sized fish this time, like maybe folks have already cleaned it out.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Also thought @Godwin might be in the neighborhood.

 

[tstepp920]

Also thought @Godwin might be in the neighborhood.

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Geeezus, how long is that canoe.

 

[dharts]

She crossed the Cascades and tested the brakes on the US Prado.

 

[SaskFJ40]

Spartan locker installed, new axle seals and new wheel cylinders for rear drums. Looking forward to getting "Big Baby" back on the road next weekend, fingers crossed.

 

[Krenie]

Started bending brake lines. I have a 69 so I am switching system from the original m9x1 to m10x1. The old lines were showing corrosion in a few spots and had also been flattened from impact in a few spots on the frame and axels. So am going to swap out the system with new copper nickel lines. I also have a passenger brake union from a 60 series and have a 76 disk brake axle up front to help get the system to m10. As far as the rear axel, I am only going to reuse the m9 fittings on the rear brake drums but am switching the rear axel tee to m10. This will allow me to use the fancy new braided/extended stainless flex lines. More pics to follow as I make progress.

 

[Vae Victus]

Started bending brake lines. I have a 69 so I am switching system from the original m9x1 to m10x1. The old lines were showing corrosion in a few spots and had also been flattened from impact in a few spots on the frame and axels. So am going to swap out the system with new copper nickel lines. I also have a passenger brake union from a 60 series and have a 76 disk brake axle up front to help get the system to m10. As far as the rear axel, I am only going to reuse the m9 fittings on the rear brake drums but am switching the rear axel tee to m10. This will allow me to use the fancy new braided/extended stainless flex lines. More pics to follow as I make progress.

If you get stuck or frustrated, hit up @Rainman - he makes beautiful brake line kits.

 

[JDNs78FJ40]

She arrived in the Beaver State....onward to Bend and beyond tomorrow.

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I saw that rig traveling through Draper Utah just the other day

 

[Clutchee]

An anticipated stopover on the journey....but it was closed.

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Man wife and I were driving back to Texas on Friday and we passed you....!

 

[JDNs78FJ40]

Restored the front turn signals. New OEM lenses and gasket. Very happy with the results.

Got the rear license plate back from the powder coater and bought new OEM bulbs

Hooked up the new OEM radiator with all new OEM hoses and buttoned up the thermostat housing