Any chance she would make more. Have 73 and 76 that could use them.
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What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?
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I got my D-rings from Strapworks. Nylon seatbelt webbing from Strapworks. I made my rectangle loop out of welding rod. Sheetmetal for the bolt-down.
The canvass webbing that @Engineer8000 has is much nicer than my nylon.
The canvass webbing that @Engineer8000 has is much nicer than my nylon.
I started my FJ40 project. The beginning of the year down. Took off the spare tire and bracket, and the rear doors. Must rustier than thought. I had thought about naming it Big Bird since it was originally Mustard yellow, but now it might the Yellow Submarine since it looks like it was stored in the ocean.
@Living in the Past @KingAir Driver
We used Strapworks D-ring with clip (1") (SSDRC) and stainless steel loops (1") (SSL). We removed the D-rings from the clips and replaced them with the loops.
The material is authentic canvas duck, same dimensions as OEM. You can see that the loose end is sewn into a point, replicating OEM. This acts like an aglet on a shoelace, to simplify poking the end through the D rings.
We used Strapworks D-ring with clip (1") (SSDRC) and stainless steel loops (1") (SSL). We removed the D-rings from the clips and replaced them with the loops.
The material is authentic canvas duck, same dimensions as OEM. You can see that the loose end is sewn into a point, replicating OEM. This acts like an aglet on a shoelace, to simplify poking the end through the D rings.
Mycame through with some "prototype" sewing:
Cotton duck webbing (OEM style) stainless clamps and rings, heavy duty braided polyester thread:
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We made the "threading" strap 2 inches longer, since I have a repro "old style" tool roll:
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And easily handles the later version:
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Starting the cleaning process of the interior.
buckets of mud water.
Got the key loose and out. Also got the ignition switch operable.
Noticed the motor mounts are broken!
as well as the trans mounts.
All in all it was a good day of vacuuming and cleaning thick dirt.
buckets of mud water.
Got the key loose and out. Also got the ignition switch operable.
Noticed the motor mounts are broken!
as well as the trans mounts.
All in all it was a good day of vacuuming and cleaning thick dirt.
are those wood blocks with a band clamp on the 3 on the tree? and is that a lava flow in the engine compartment?
and a custom dash pad with the band clamp?
Yes it is a block and band clamp on the tree post.
Don’t know the reasoning.
I am converting it to a 4 speed.
engine bay is mud real.
Yes dash pad seems to be covered over.
it is actually well done.
those things aren’t important to me yet.
getting it started and running and stopping is my main concern for now!
then I will get into the interior.
Engineer8000
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The hardware is from the strapworks, strap material from the creative thimble.
Got the lift and tires on. Got the half doors back from the paint shop and installed
Single edged razor blade had it to bare metal in no time.
DUI installed last night 
Went on a double date to the local brewery with my buddy and our wives. He has the 72’, and mine is the 78’ behind him. Summer in the PNW doesn’t suck!
Very nice!!
Got it running and took it to my fathers! I’m thrilled! It took a marathon effort Friday night, all day/night yesterday and this morning to finish the harness and rewire, and a couple other tasks to get it moving under its own power again 
Hey Slapmak
So I looked Into that block and band clamp.
it looks like it is being used as an alignment block to keep the rod straight. Maybe from binding. That could mean the linkages are worn and they bind.
just a guess!.
Oh.. it take forever.... just only finish a driver's side floor.. this is only 1/8 of the tube...
Not sure if it possible to finish this tube in 3 months... before fall
Not sure if it possible to finish this tube in 3 months... before fall
Skreddy
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Haven’t had much time to work on mine lately but today I was able to paint the roof cap and bezel (yes it’s upside down…). Had to do it outside and got a couple bugs but tweezed them out and I think they turned out great!
More of the same. This panel is just about ready for a light coat of mud.
Looks great