What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?

[ToyotaMatt]

The last 2 weeks are a whirl wind 🌬 of excitement and new stuff all about


I have successfully Reproduced the 27700-60100 3-wires green plug voltage regulator using Genuine NipponDenso Japan parts , minus the actual color coded tracer stripes
Wires I source right here in America


I personally hand assemble each one in-house at the Skunk Laboratory here …


So she’s back and staying back as long as I’m still kicking

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[bikersmurf]

Happy new year to the brothers and sisters of 'Mud.

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Happy New year…

 

[blossett]

Are there supposed to be any other parts in the steering wheel besides the horn buttons? Mine have no springiness?

 

[CondeCruiser]

Took a road trip to pick up a set of soft top bows and top. Turns out the bows are Paki and I think the top is an OCD. It's pretty faded but it's going to go perfect with the original patina of my 40.

 

[dlzadl]

Installed a non-USA overflow reservoir on my 12/68 Fj40 that didn’t have one.
Thanks @ToyotaMatt

 

[blossett]

Got the bib reassembled!

 

[Pighead]

Parked like a poser at the mall, pulled the sparkplugs, cleaned em up and put em back in.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

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Took a road trip to pick up a set of soft top bows and top. Turns out the bows are Paki and I think the top is an OCD. It's pretty faded but it's going to go perfect with the original patina of my 40.

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To be klear in my opinion you have scored a very very well HAND made with Pride reproduction parts cache from the artisans in the Great Country of Pakistan. !

They pioneered the whole parts topic you are exploring there


I can read between the TEq lines and say if you take the time to hand make by hand a ‘ made in Pakistan punching dies and actually take the time to TAG your daily work like that …..

Then it’s the best possible work as a Artist and Trades Craftsman’s you can offer up !

Simple as that ..

I personally TAG % of my Kustom and Reproduction work in one way. Shape or form

Some of you may be aware of This or have observed it maybe

I won’t give away my Skunk-Works 411 too much here …,

But all pull switches I either restore or offer up NoS I use JiS Yellow electrical Tape on the rear pigtail Stand off Bracket detail …

This is both my trademark , signature and well hand made pride TAG

Just like the hand die stamps on the above Pakistan produced reproduction parts


You have scored a unicorn there @CondeCruiser know that

In my opinion

If it’s needs some age and time wear buttoning up as it indeed may
It’s worth the time and investment of resources …

Good show my friend

 

[ToyotaMatt]

 

[firefighterjed]

I don’t get it Matt. Your diagram doesn’t show a connection to the radiator. I believe it hooks on the left hose, but that wouldn’t allow for “air in” like you labeled it.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

I don’t get it Matt. Your diagram doesn’t show a connection to the radiator. I believe it hooks on the left hose, but that wouldn’t allow for “air in” like you labeled it.

i did not make the entire diagram , my NEW In-HOUSE FULL Time Padawan and SHOP Apprentice did , it appears there is much to learn still for the young -skillset..,. !

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[EWheeler]

Happy new year to the brothers and sisters of 'Mud.

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Need more photos of this thing!

 

[ToyotaMatt]

Some NOS blanks incoming from over the holidays

 

[Trigger6]

Took a road trip to pick up a set of soft top bows and top. Turns out the bows are Paki and I think the top is an OCD. It's pretty faded but it's going to go perfect with the original patina of my 40.

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You need to give it a good soaking with FabricGuard.

https://www.sailrite.com/303-Fabric-Guard-Gallon?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr67B7LCT9QIVqRZMCh0ROAxKEAQYAiABEgIujfD_BwE

 

[CondeCruiser]

You need to give it a good soaking with FabricGuard.

https://www.sailrite.com/303-Fabric-Guard-Gallon?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr67B7LCT9QIVqRZMCh0ROAxKEAQYAiABEgIujfD_BwE

Thanks for the link. I just sat down to order some 303. Good stuff! I just scrubbed with some APC and got the mildew smell out of it.

 

[swelltimes]

Are there supposed to be any other parts in the steering wheel besides the horn buttons? Mine have no springiness?

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It's been a while since I worked on my steering wheel. If my memory serves me correctly, I believe the (corroded) metal tab in the picture above is what provides the springiness for the horn buttons.

 

[swelltimes]

Finished up the two side panels. Sanded, glazing compound used to fix some dings and low spots, then primed.

Had time b/tw primer coats and various steps to get some reorganizing done in the shop, and to do some electrical work to install new shop lights.

 

[EWheeler]

Just bolting on more shiny parts on the ‘71 from Mr. T:

Need to go after leaking brake booster and new brake master next.

 

[YODA 88 62]

Haven’t seen one of these light up in years. Cleaned up the wires and installed a new horn relay with connector. Added a stopper for the tire carrier.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Just bolting on more shiny parts on the ‘71 from Mr. T:

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Need to go after leaking brake booster and new brake master next.

Looks Good! I need to order a pair of bumperttes myself.