What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (52 Viewers)

[bhsdriller]

Either but i'd replace that steel fan blade before it goes in. It looks new but have seen some bad stuff happen on here when they decide to break

 

[tlaporte]

Replaced the water pump and cleaned up the supports. But the radiator decided to leak once I put it back in. So off to Mudrak's for a new radiator. Question is-do I paint it black or leave it as is? Opinions?

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Do what Mick says, “Paint it Black.”

 

[elroberds]

Do what Mick says, “Paint it Black.”

Took me a second to realize who "Mick " was.

 

[tls3601]

Took my boy for an "adventure" for Mac's 99K mile birthday. Was a fun time after a full tune. Feel I need to advance a bit more as the passes to get here were a bit slow. I think a Holley Sniper is in my future to make this a bit easier at our altitude. Still amazed where this old rig will go with little to no effort.

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Parked my 40 in the garage for some maintenance, ordered a rear pinion flange, seal, and new stake nut from Cruiser Outfitters.

Maybe I can stop it from dripping gear oil from the rear pinion.

Next I might think about rebuilding the t case, or finding a suitable candidate to rebuild and swap in.

‘78 will have TC rebuilt before the year is out

 

[tls3601]

Took my boy for an "adventure" for Mac's 99K mile birthday. Was a fun time after a full tune. Feel I need to advance a bit more as the passes to get here were a bit slow. I think a Holley Sniper is in my future to make this a bit easier at our altitude. Still amazed where this old rig will go with little to no effort.

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Gotta love the tractor power of a 2F, hard to stop!

 

[blossett]

Installed a custom LED roll bar dome light!

 

[blossett]

Tried to order the top one but got the bottom one. Anyone know the correct part number?

 

[tlaporte]

Stripped all of the hardware and dropped my doors off at the body shop for an estimate on the sheet metal work and admired @Land Cruiser Junky ’s FJ45LV.

Thanks for the referral, Gene!

 

[Krenie]

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Stripped all of the hardware and dropped my doors off at the body shop for an estimate on the sheet metal work and admired @Land Cruiser Junky ’s FJ45LV.

Thanks for the referral, Gene!

Curious what a job like that would cost. Mind sharing the quote when you get it?

 

[cims1970fj40]

Well, it's been a 3 year process, but I actually got mine out and took it for a spin!View attachment 2459990View attachment 2459993View attachment 2459996 Couldn't of done it without all the help and things I've read on here!

What build date is your 74. Mine is a 11/73

 

[cims1970fj40]

Looks like the same color as mine. Are at least it’s close to the same color

 

[cims1970fj40]

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[rkymtnflyfisher]

Got a box of parts today from @cruiseroutfit as usual excellent service and knowledge!

 

[flee]

Didn’t mean to send the bottom two pictures.

You can edit or delete photos.

 

[alabamatacomaguy]

Filled 'er up.... and parked on a slope (in a parking lot, not next to a mountain stream)

Thankfully I have Hagerty's insurance and will be good as new shortly.
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Ive got to go over my plan details again I didnt know there was much coverage for things besides wrecks. Ive had hagarty agreed upon value for about 5 years but I think I remember im not supposed to drive it except to car shows, keep in garage etc. I probably should take a look at the details.

Good luck on repainting that. I hope it goes well

 

[Adarcy]

Took her on an hour drive to nowhere and ended in a buddy’s driveway with beers after jump starting his aev ram.

 

[tlaporte]

Curious what a job like that would cost. Mind sharing the quote when you get it?

Estimate was $1200 and about a week. It’s on the high side of what I hoped, but based on what I’ve seen from Gene’s LV I anticipate a top notch job. I can’t say what I expected because it’s the first time I’ve asked to have any real body work done at all. I’m not looking to make it a show truck, just a bit nicer inside and out than it is.

The bottoms are rusted through in parts. Not so bad as some that I’ve seen on Mud. Plus there are speaker cutouts that they are going to repair, too.

At this point I figure in for a penny, in for a pound.

 

[Krenie]

Estimate was $1200 and about a week. It’s on the high side of what I hoped, but based on what I’ve seen from Gene’s LV I anticipate a top notch job. I can’t say what I expected because it’s the first time I’ve asked to have any real body work done at all. I’m not looking to make it a show truck, just a bit nicer inside and out than it is.

The bottoms are rusted through in parts. Not so bad as some that I’ve seen on Mud. Plus there are speaker cutouts that they are going to repair, too.

At this point I figure in for a penny, in for a pound.

Thanks for the feedback. I am also not sure how much these things should cost.... My driver door has some rust on the bottom too - was wondering if I should drop it off or spend the time trying to fix it. Best of luck with the work!

 

[Michael B]

Estimate was $1200 and about a week. It’s on the high side of what I hoped, but based on what I’ve seen from Gene’s LV I anticipate a top notch job. I can’t say what I expected because it’s the first time I’ve asked to have any real body work done at all. I’m not looking to make it a show truck, just a bit nicer inside and out than it is.

The bottoms are rusted through in parts. Not so bad as some that I’ve seen on Mud. Plus there are speaker cutouts that they are going to repair, too.

At this point I figure in for a penny, in for a pound.

For perspective, about 4 years ago, I paid $1200.00 each for a pair of NOS doors from another Mud member.

 

[tlaporte]

For perspective, about 4 years ago, I paid $1200.00 each for a pair of NOS doors from another Mud member.

Sounds similar to my experience. I had had conversations with a Dutch vendor earlier this year who quoted me €900 each for NOS doors. I worried that shipping would kill the deal. My other experience purchasing from him cost me a ton on the import fees side of things.