Did my first car show two weekends ago.
What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (7 Viewers)
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A new home for Mavis
Prior to buying my 70 FJ40 eleven years ago the original had the head liner replaced. Had a locate shop where he lived in Eastern Arizona do the job. Not original but decent. The cap to rest of the hard top is sloppy to say the least. Used some type of tar that has never hardened. Cleaning it has been a chore. Guess should be glad there no rust and original paint is still in great shape. What are people using to replace the packing and weatherstripping between the cap and hard top/windshield?
Another question best way to remove weatherstripping/glue from 52 year old doors? Paint on these two are in great shape.
Third unrelated question, what is the spline count the split case output shaft? Thought it was 19 spline the the transmission tailshaft. Maybe it's 16?
Another question best way to remove weatherstripping/glue from 52 year old doors? Paint on these two are in great shape.
Third unrelated question, what is the spline count the split case output shaft? Thought it was 19 spline the the transmission tailshaft. Maybe it's 16?
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Green Bean
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SOR sells a hardtop weatherstrip kit for $220.00. Thais is what we used.
www.sor.com
Land Cruiser FJ40 Hard top, Side Panels, Glass and Weatherstrip
Land Cruiser Hard top, hardtop FJ40hardtop and Side Panels - FJ 40 Series, fiberglass top, roof, hardware, weather strip, glass, side panels quarter window, headliner, seals and gaskets
SOR sells a hardtop weatherstrip kit for $220.00. Thais is what we used.
Land Cruiser FJ40 Hard top, Side Panels, Glass and Weatherstrip
Land Cruiser Hard top, hardtop FJ40hardtop and Side Panels - FJ 40 Series, fiberglass top, roof, hardware, weather strip, glass, side panels quarter window, headliner, seals and gaskets
That kit looks like the hard top to the tub. Do not believe this top has ever been removed. Original I bought it from stated he never removed it. The cap itself was removed to replace the head liner. I currently have the cap loose to clean up the goo mess. It squeezed out on the outside and looks sloppy. I want to clean everything up. Wax the top of the hard tops sides before installing the cap. This cruiser has spent it entire life in AZ. Original owner parted is in a carport on the north side of his house. He was living there in 3/70 when he bought it new. Same address on the original title. All original glass with weatherstripping that hasn't split at the seam ans leave a gap.
That second photo is a similar view to what I saw when in your hood last fall. It was a breath-taking feeling that you just cannot describe when that kind of beauty lies in front of you. You are a blessed man to be able to make a life where you do! I drove to the top of Horsethief Peak I think it was called, and I didn't even bother to get out the phone as I knew I couldn't capture the size and perspective correctly. You nailed it on this one!
i love seeing any vintage toyota out there showing- UP and off at all the Passe' Detroit silliness ........
looks sharp , and out front and center too !
- take note of the dude with the black ball cap on , he is clearly considering now buying it for himself as he gazes in total wonder ........
awesome 40 show pony !
Ordered a time sert kit for the head and some bolts.
Looked at it.
That’s about it this week.
Looked at it.
That’s about it this week.
Great looking 40.
Got the load tray to final size. Had to shorten the front, move the wheel arches and wheel boxes and then took 100mm out of the center. Now to clean it all up
JDNs78FJ40
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Gave it a bath and took it for a spin.
Had the day off so I tackled some pesky cruiser maintenance that I have been putting off for a while. Adjusted the valves, leaned out the carburetor mixture, swapped in a new cap and rotor and replaced the air filter. Timing was good so I checked all fluids and went for a drive. So nice having quiet valves on a well tuned 2F!
Has anyone done Power Steps on an FJ40?
Been on a mission to at least ‘improve’ my ride quality: recently replaced bent relay rod, new pitman arm, spring shims, new shackles as well as TRE’s all redone earlier…………
Today I crossed another item off my “maybe this will help” list: Road Force balancing - BEST $57.94 I’ve ever spent!
Work done at Milton Martin Toyota (oldest Toyota dealership in Georgia) I couldn’t get a tire place to work on it because of the 33’s on OEM wheels - dealership didn’t say a thing!
It was a much better drive…….. took the long way home!
This was in the showroom lobby
Today I crossed another item off my “maybe this will help” list: Road Force balancing - BEST $57.94 I’ve ever spent!
Work done at Milton Martin Toyota (oldest Toyota dealership in Georgia) I couldn’t get a tire place to work on it because of the 33’s on OEM wheels - dealership didn’t say a thing!
It was a much better drive…….. took the long way home!
This was in the showroom lobby
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I present the $28 tailgate! It may not be to everyone's taste, but I wanted a cheap and easy solution to recently going topless and removing the ambulance doors. $23 Heep rollbar hammock and $5 stainless bolt, nut washer combo.
Since it's aerodynamic, I'll bet I can get this thing up to 62 or 63.
Since it's aerodynamic, I'll bet I can get this thing up to 62 or 63.
Well played….I present the $28 tailgate! It may not be to everyone's taste, but I wanted a cheap and easy solution to recently going topless and removing the ambulance doors. $23 Heep rollbar hammock and $5 stainless bolt, nut washer combo.
Since it's aerodynamic, I'll bet I can get this thing up to 62 or 63.
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