What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?

[mattressking]

This afternoon was somewhat productive:

Last brake line made, installed

Skid plate reinstalled

Battery tray reinstalled

Fuel filter and bracket reinstalled

Pulley, fan, alternator, radiator, hoses, belt reinstalled

Still need:

plugs for brake light sensors (1/8 British standard pipe thread, really?!)

Battery

Bleed brakes when done

Add coolant

Hope water pump doesn’t leak at stripped bolt

Doubt I’ll get it done before Saturday but that’s what tow bars are for!

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Good on ya for keeping the red-headed stepchild of a carb.

 

[6f40j9]

Good on ya for keeping the red-headed stepchild of a carb.

Definitely a mistake, but whatever. I went from a Rochester to this because it fit the air filter and riser I had. I have enough in it I probably could have gone sniper lol.

 

[rlong]

Fresh Kayline/STC soft top on my old hardware. View attachment 3369498View attachment 3369499

Where did you get THAT?

 

[Indefinite]

Finally cut off these tubes after 28 years....I enjoy the stock look the most. Also installed new clutch slave and rebuilt clutch master cylinder. Got a few more projects to go still, but after all these years still love this guy. I really cannot wait to restore this again and get the diamond tread off and install these factory wheels I have.

 

[RevISK]

Finally cut off these tubes after 28 years....I enjoy the stock look the most. Also installed new clutch slave and rebuilt clutch master cylinder. Got a few more projects to go still, but after all these years still love this guy. I really cannot wait to restore this again and get the diamond tread off and install these factory wheels I have.

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such a great color

 

[CondeCruiser]

Got the 8274 on the '70 last weekend, and pulled them out of the shop so I could clean up a bit today.

 

[desmocruiser]

Got the 8274 on the '70 last weekend, and pulled them out of the shop so I could clean up a bit today.

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Looks great!

I am a little surprised those wheels on the Spring Green clear the TRE’s and Relay Rod. Maybe the 17’s push the rim edge above them? .

 

[CondeCruiser]

Looks great!

I am a little surprised those wheels on the Spring Green clear the TRE’s and Relay Rod. Maybe the 17’s push the rim edge above them? .

It's a good 1 1/2" away from hitting.

 

[desmocruiser]

It's a good 1 1/2" away from hitting.

That is great to know!

Looks great, I have the 16” versions on my 60 and had to space them to clear everything. These wheels are one of my favorite ways to get more modern size rubber and still have a wheel that looks right on a vintage Cruiser!!

 

[Roastchestnuts]

Got the 8274 on the '70 last weekend, and pulled them out of the shop so I could clean up a bit today.

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I am drooling over your spring green 40! I am hoping to find a 8274. a power take off winch would be cool to find too.

 

[turdfurguson]

I am drooling over your spring green 40! I am hoping to find a 8274. a power take off winch would be cool to find too.

I just removed an entire pto setup from my 69. Gearbox , shafts, pillow block, shifter, and winch is all in fair shape. Happy to move it to someone in need. Pm me if interested.

 

[Roastchestnuts]

I got this epic picture of the 40 and my wife in her "Jackie Kennedy" attire a few weeks ago with my leica m3 from the same year as my fj40! 1964. good old 35mm film.

 

[SergP]

I got this epic picture of the 40 and my wife in her "Jackie Kennedy" attire a few weeks ago with my leica m3 from the same year as my fj40! 1964. good old 35mm film.

Nice shot..
what film is this? .. Kodak Portra?

 

[SergP]

the engine is running now...
Still a lot of work.....

 

[Roastchestnuts]

Nice shot..
what film is this? .. Kodak Portra?

thanks! Its a new released film actually. all though I think its actually a motion picture film modified and put in a 35mm canister. Its Cinestill 400D. I pushed it to 1600. It certainly gives vintage vibes. portra I find looks almost flat sometimes but its pretty malleable and has good exposure latitude.

 

[SergP]

thanks! Its a new released film actually. all though I think its actually a motion picture film modified and put in a 35mm canister. Its Cinestill 400D. I pushed it to 1600. It certainly gives vintage vibes. portra I find looks almost flat sometimes but its pretty malleable and has good exposure latitude.

I've been hearing a lot about this film.. one day need to try it.. Looks really good. I love the color.

 

[Roastchestnuts]

I've been hearing a lot about this film.. one day need to try it.. Looks really good. I love the color.

Its really good but kinda quirky is the best I can describe it haha. I say go for it.

 

[bikersmurf]

5000kms service done. Salesman sure do get co fused when you need an oil filter for one vehicle, an air filter from another and the fuel filter from a 3rd.
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Also about to order my aftermarket ECU to get this thing more tunable

Never had that problem with my '74 Fj40... not ever. '72 Chevy truck engine, '89 Caprice Classic Alternator, '77 Fj40 front knuckles & brakes, '77 Chevy Blazer disc rotors & calipers in the back, Scout II P/S, 1980 Chevy 3/4 ton pickup P/S pump... etc., etc.

 

[Ackcruisers]

Restored a 1976 FJ40 harness front cowl 82210-90344 and rear harness, Installed Sumitomo 6189-5531 (female) / 6180-5411 (male) 5 pin sealed waterproof tail light connectors thanks @ToyotaMatt The 5th wire is for WB ground wire routed from rear harness to cowl harness out to grounding spot inside engine compartment.

Then installed OEM license plate lights. It’s satisfying installing genuine parts.

 

[igotta40]

Those new tires look really good, can you tell us about your suspension?

It’s all stock Toyota springs with standard length aftermarket greaseable shackles and standard heavy duty Monroe shocks. No lift.