Did that steering wheel wrap on my first VW beetle. As simple as it may seem I remember in 1970, I had trouble sewing the thing on and that was 54 years ago… some things just stick with you for a long long time
What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?
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I sewed a cover onto the 80 a while back.
Knowing what I know now...
I'd order two.
Install the first one.
Cut the first one off.
Immediately install the second one with knowledge acquired installing the first one.
YMMV
Knowing what I know now...
I'd order two.
Install the first one.
Cut the first one off.
Immediately install the second one with knowledge acquired installing the first one.
YMMV
Compared head gaskets. I had ordered one from @cruiseroutfit in February but they was backordered and had to send to Japan for one. Finally showed up.
I really must give Kurt credit for the packaging though, I do get a bit nervous about them getting bent and creased during shipping. I got a perfectly sized box with 3/4" lumber stiffeners x4 along each long corner and a few width wide slabs of old pallet taped securely to the gasket kit. Truly the work of someone who knows what they're doing.
Anyway, I also have an official Toyota head gasket because I have heard that they are better than most. Here's what they look like side by side.
I really must give Kurt credit for the packaging though, I do get a bit nervous about them getting bent and creased during shipping. I got a perfectly sized box with 3/4" lumber stiffeners x4 along each long corner and a few width wide slabs of old pallet taped securely to the gasket kit. Truly the work of someone who knows what they're doing.
Anyway, I also have an official Toyota head gasket because I have heard that they are better than most. Here's what they look like side by side.
Glad it arrived safe and sound, hopefully it finds a good home. Fwiw we’ve had zero issues with the Stone aka NOK which is an OE manufacturer for Toyota on maaaaany parts. However it’s easy to see the gaskets are different. Older Stone gaskets were more similar to the current OEM Toyota offering, but then changed to what they call ‘updated’. That said I would have zero reservations about using the OEM gasket and we stock those too. I did a side by side on the F, F.5, 2F, 3F head gasket variants here fwiw,
F, 2F (and 3F for giggles) Head Gasket Tech & Reference
There are quite a few threads on the many head gaskets found on the gasoline F engine family. However I'm working on a large gasket kit project and needed to get to the bottom of a few of them in my own head. I figured having a single reference thread would be helpful. If this already exists...
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I’ll bet that felt good.
Oh yeah! I just have to adjust the clutch send it off for exhaust and wheels.
I have to decide on which wheels I’m probably going stock with 32s
Are you using the bib lights/running lights as your turn signal indicators or are you going to mount OEM lights on the fenders? I really dig the smooth look you have.
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It’ll be great like that.
Beautiful truck.
Thanks!
No fender lights. I added a wire to the bib lights and use them as both running and turn signals.
Search my posts I have a write up.
Thank you.
I’m installing a bikini top until I paint my doors and top.
Appears to be charging but won’t start the next morning after a drive. Put it on the charger twice, successfully, but the third time the battery charger wouldn’t work with it.
Local Toyota dealer replaced it after testing but spent most of the morning trying to get my VIN in their system. Kept asking me for more characters until I gave them a photo of the door plate!
Really like that color.
In all the decades since I’ve had my 40 I have never had rear view mirrors when my doors are removed. With the glass down there’s no rear view at all. I’ve been using a bicycle mirror. I started researching for some options and found quite a few.
Big thanks and shout out to IH8MUD that I found this part number! I thought for sure it was a NLA item but my local Houston area Toyota dealer had 2 on hand, and today I got them both! I need one more Amazon convex mirror. I’m debating now whether to get these powder coated or just prime & paint. More pictures after….
Big thanks and shout out to IH8MUD that I found this part number! I thought for sure it was a NLA item but my local Houston area Toyota dealer had 2 on hand, and today I got them both! I need one more Amazon convex mirror. I’m debating now whether to get these powder coated or just prime & paint. More pictures after….
87901-55011 is the part number for the convex mirror that goes with those arms. If you’re into that sorta thing.
If not leaving as-is, go with powder coat for durability. There are also convex mirror heads that look much like the rectangular OEM variety that I’ve got on my truck.
Worked on my rear brakes yesterday before the eclipse. Trying to figure out the low pedal. I guess ill tear them apart again and adjust more. 3 pumps and then great pedal. No air in the system. Planning a rear bar on the roll bar for the family bikini top, I just needed to put it on for now and get some measurements.
But quick poser pic with the trailer as I needed to air the tent out before an upcoming trip. Wish I could take the 40 that weekend as It’s local. Maybe.
Pup had to get in on the pics.
But quick poser pic with the trailer as I needed to air the tent out before an upcoming trip. Wish I could take the 40 that weekend as It’s local. Maybe.
Pup had to get in on the pics.
I made the mistake of not adjusting the brake pads all the way out to the point the wheel wont move before I bled them. Once I adjusted the pads all the way out so the wheels would not move, it made all the difference to me. I think if you dont do this you cant get all the air out of the cylinders. Once they bled correctly I just adjusted them again with the break spoon so the pads rub ever so slightly. I waisted so much brake fluid before I came to this realization. They were great after that until my engine swap when I cut a line. I will be doing it again today maybe.
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