What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?
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Nice find, enjoy!
Who was the manufacturer of those shoes? I would like to avoid them.....
Don't know manufacture but got them from a well known reputable dealer.
Shyt just happens sometimes.
Took off the original dash cap, cleaned everything up and replaced with new OEM Cap- really makes a huge difference
Old drums off and making room for new rear discs!
More stainless. Windshield hinge bolts donated by PO, Took an impact driver to get several of these out. Door hinge bolts from Overland Metric.
As a side note Though they didn’t have one on their website, Overland also built me a stainless bolt kit for my new side steps.
As a side note Though they didn’t have one on their website, Overland also built me a stainless bolt kit for my new side steps.
Ackcruisers
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Replaced the Oil Galley Plug on my 1976 2F. Removed the JB Weld then drilled old aluminum plug and pulled it out. Was surprised at how easy it was to come out. Used two 5/16-18 x 3/8 stainless steel Allen Plugs with 271 Red Loctite . Now I’m not worrying about it popping out. It was a slow tapping process and awkward drilling angle but It’s done.
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Krondor
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The paint has finally dried.
What’s that color??
It never stops to simply blow me away , the ever growing , truly amazing & diverse variety if you will , of NOS Toyota Genuine Parts Cache's that seem to be popping up all across and around the Globe here in the last few years ?
The exact reasons , nature and the Why behind it all still puzzles me greatly , and I spend much time wondering just that , maybe there is no specific reason or cause
Maybe one should not care why
But simply relish the days that have come to be , because it could all stop and simply not happen tomorrow for the same unknown reasons that both
fuel my spirit and continue to spark my creative imagination & passion for anything and everything Land Cruiser ................
Especially any Land Cruiser that is Equipped with a OEM Carburetor and has anything to do with any NON-USA destination market............
This Land Cruiser week has begun with a BANG , as Chuck my Trusty DHL driver and Friday 1 can of beer only on my front porch handed me a small box that weighed about the same as a common Red Brick , and made a unique sound as i shook its contents
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Of these Little Rascals .............
Now the TECH :
- these are Toyota first generation black top keys
- they began the application of the TR-33 or X137 , or TOY4 as it is designated in the USA Lock Smith world lingo and your local hard ware store too
- many different Toyota Vehicles used and took this key profile #'s above , and 1990 FJ62 was last model year of any Toyota Vehicle to hang on to this now outdated yet very reliable and secure 2nd generation Double sided key Toyota put out and the Land Cruisers First one beginning in 1973 and the column mounted ignition on both the 40 and 55 series , locking fuel doors on the 40 as well too ....
- Black Head or Black Top Keys are seen as a Status Symbols in JAPAN , and i suppose they have added that to the USA counter culture too in various ways ?
- i personally find them way to bulky and take up too much room on my daily key ring attached to a Caribeener , i Roll with ALL Full Metal Keys only 24/7
- but they do look nice and are kool in many ways too , some added JDM Bling can make anyone's day better and happy ....
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The exact reasons , nature and the Why behind it all still puzzles me greatly , and I spend much time wondering just that , maybe there is no specific reason or cause
Maybe one should not care why
But simply relish the days that have come to be , because it could all stop and simply not happen tomorrow for the same unknown reasons that both
fuel my spirit and continue to spark my creative imagination & passion for anything and everything Land Cruiser ................
Especially any Land Cruiser that is Equipped with a OEM Carburetor and has anything to do with any NON-USA destination market............
This Land Cruiser week has begun with a BANG , as Chuck my Trusty DHL driver and Friday 1 can of beer only on my front porch handed me a small box that weighed about the same as a common Red Brick , and made a unique sound as i shook its contents
.
Of these Little Rascals .............
Now the TECH :
- these are Toyota first generation black top keys
- they began the application of the TR-33 or X137 , or TOY4 as it is designated in the USA Lock Smith world lingo and your local hard ware store too
- many different Toyota Vehicles used and took this key profile #'s above , and 1990 FJ62 was last model year of any Toyota Vehicle to hang on to this now outdated yet very reliable and secure 2nd generation Double sided key Toyota put out and the Land Cruisers First one beginning in 1973 and the column mounted ignition on both the 40 and 55 series , locking fuel doors on the 40 as well too ....
- Black Head or Black Top Keys are seen as a Status Symbols in JAPAN , and i suppose they have added that to the USA counter culture too in various ways ?
- i personally find them way to bulky and take up too much room on my daily key ring attached to a Caribeener , i Roll with ALL Full Metal Keys only 24/7
- but they do look nice and are kool in many ways too , some added JDM Bling can make anyone's day better and happy ....
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Krondor
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It’s a green I pulled out of a nasons color book. Don’t remember the code off the top of my head. Not a standard vehicle color.
Fuel pump failure and engine finishing touches.
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Here is a little tip for any of you DIY guys out there that have not figured it out yet.
That is door “welting”, from a 70-series to be exact but any will do. You can even buy this as a generic application which usually come in black. Or grab some off an old 60/70/80 or whatever.
Any where you might have chafing on wire or anything else install it. It has a wire in it so you can pinch it for thin sheet or open it up for thicker. Toyota actually started doing this on the 60-series so it keeps it with the Land Cruiser flavor too.
Cheers
That is door “welting”, from a 70-series to be exact but any will do. You can even buy this as a generic application which usually come in black. Or grab some off an old 60/70/80 or whatever.
Any where you might have chafing on wire or anything else install it. It has a wire in it so you can pinch it for thin sheet or open it up for thicker. Toyota actually started doing this on the 60-series so it keeps it with the Land Cruiser flavor too.
Cheers
I can't say I understand what you're getting at but I removed what I believe to be a standard carb from an '87 FJ75 (3F) when I was unable to find anybody willing or able to repair it and replaced it with a new carb. As is normal practice for me the old one went into the box, sealed with tape and onto the FJ75's shelf area "just in case it should be needed in future."
The "in future" is highly unlikely to come, so if I understand you correctly and you have an interest in having such a NON-USA carb I will bring it to the States with me next year... Providing of course I can get back to Africa as I've been stuck in the US since March.
New muffler and buff/polish.
Took it on the highway for the first time since the early 90's.
Took it on the highway for the first time since the early 90's.
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Provided a good nap spot.