What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?

[rex in bama]

Down to just the ambulance door header panel in getting the fiberglass top off. Getting pretty close to the f### it point with these painted screws - impact driver ain’t moving them and I’m getting close to plan C (the blue box in the second photo). Implement plan C and replace them with stainless? I’m trying to keep this original as practical, but stainless hardware seems like a meaningful upgrade when I put this top back together.

 

[65swb45]

Down to just the ambulance door header panel in getting the fiberglass top off. Getting pretty close to the f### it point with these painted screws - impact driver ain’t moving them and I’m getting close to plan C (the blue box in the second photo). Implement plan C and replace them with stainless? I’m trying to keep this original as practical, but stainless hardware seems like a meaningful upgrade when I put this top back together.

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You don’t need to unscrew those to release the fiberglass roof. The roof bolts that attach to the header screw in from the top.

 

[FLMikem]

Stripped a crank nut. Turns out there wasn't much left to this one. Immediately gave up. Before it started taking torque. Just loosey goosey on the crank and woop free Willie.

 

[fj40fillet]

Fought all weekend trying to get my dissy loose. I found a puller someone on here made before. I will finish it and try it tomorrow. I've tried heat, kroil, acetone and atf. PO also rounded the hold-down bolt head on the clamp. I did get that out after a bunch of heating. I just need to turn the dissy a little to get it to idle better.

 

[rex in bama]

You don’t need to unscrew those to release the fiberglass roof. The roof bolts that attach to the header screw in from the top.

Thanks! Was taking the whole thing apart any way, but now I see what you mean. Only a few bolts broken along the way that I’ll need to drill and tap. All new weatherstripping is gonna happen and going to get the top fiberglass painted. I might push this project out a ways, as having the top off is gonna be fun for the summer (and the truck has a lot less squeaks!).

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Went looking for some firewood, more of a scouting trip to see where the snow level is currently.

 

[imyahucklbrry]

I’m ‘bass ackwards’ by putting top back on (after 5 years) with summer around the corner but I got brand new seals for Christmas and repainted the cap so……
While @rkymtnflyfisher is checking snow levels, I’m checking lake levels and getting the girl water ready for paddle boards in a few weeks

 

[JeffD]

Went looking for some firewood, more of a scouting trip to see where the snow level is currently.

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A first person video of your drive would be therapeutic for those of us that live in non beautiful cities. I enjoy the photos you post, looks like an amazing place to be.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

A first person video of your drive would be therapeutic for those of us that live in non beautiful cities. I enjoy the photos you post, looks like an amazing place to be.

It's not as fun and exciting as one would think, it is a pretty harsh environment, and life to live. Not to mention the tourists and Covid refugees.

 

[JeffD]

It's not as fun and exciting as one would think, it is a pretty harsh environment, and life to live. Not to mention the tourists and Covid refugees.

. Roads here aren’t much better than dirt and gravel.

 

[120mm]

I finally went camping with my FJ55. Third time is a charm.

Land between the lakes is amazing in the spring

 

[mattressking]

Trying out a new choke return spring. I’ve had the slightest hang so here’s one from empi. Need to test a little more. For $5 shipped I can’t beat it.

 

[Skreddy]

It's not as fun and exciting as one would think, it is a pretty harsh environment, and life to live. Not to mention the tourists and Covid refugees.

Don’t you guys just drink bourbon with the governor and hunt out of helicopters? I’ve seen that documentary about Montana that plays on Paramount…..

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Don’t you guys just drink bourbon with the governor and hunt out of helicopters? I’ve seen that documentary about Montana that plays on Paramount…..

I can't wait for that show to be over.

 

[troutbum4]

I finally went camping with my FJ55. Third time is a charm.

Land between the lakes is amazing in the spring

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bourbon tastes best in a tin cup

 

[troutbum4]

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watched the first episode and said WTF......... so tired of people assuming I love the show because I have a place near Yellowstone

 

[Vossie]

Even headed into winter the cab of my 45 is unbearably hot in the day.
So I pulled all the interior and set to work on my carpet and insulation.

It's 2 layers of alububble, then 1 layer of heavy rubber under felt and then a heavy duty polyester industrial carpet.

Hardest part was getting the template made. Once I had that done rest went pretty smoothly.

Massive difference driving it to work today. Heat ingress is right down, to modern car levels and even sound is right down. I have to stand on the loud pedal to remember I have a v8!

 

[sterling]

Clardy a/c install is finally done after lots of trial and error.
Many thanks to those who helped esp. @fj40fillet. and @jmac3 ,@GA Architect,@JVZii, @gcrump01.

 

[devo]

This is kinda piddly but, I changed the rear axle breather hose. I was amazed to find the rubber on the clamp and the bracket to be intact after 41 years……

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Drove it to the Toyota dealership to pick up a few parts.