Been a long journey.
I’m 100% sure it’s going to be an improvement, I’ll install all new tie rod ends and adjust the stabilizer next week. Then she is off to exhaust and safety check.
What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?
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I’m 100% sure it’s going to be an improvement, I’ll install all new tie rod ends and adjust the stabilizer next week. Then she is off to exhaust and safety check.
Halfway there to A/C. Got the vintage air evaporator kit from summit and the rest is coming from vintage air... hasn't shipped yet... I'm trying to be patient but I'm spoiled by amazon.
Complete front and rear heater assembly now up for grabs. For Sale - VA to CT, FJ40 Complete heater assembly front and rear - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/va-to-ct-fj40-complete-heater-assembly-front-and-rear.1342518/
Complete front and rear heater assembly now up for grabs. For Sale - VA to CT, FJ40 Complete heater assembly front and rear - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/va-to-ct-fj40-complete-heater-assembly-front-and-rear.1342518/
This is next on my list. I have a 350 at my truck, did you buy the whole set as a kit or did you piece it together?
If you have time to wait for vintage air to process your order and ship i would just get the whole thing from them but I wanted to take advantage of some downtime and at least get the evaporator installed. It took a whole day but would have been easier with some help every once in a while.
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Ackcruisers
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Nice work. It’s the hardest part of the install in my opinion. Make sure you put another coat of paint on the firewall bracket that comes from Vintage Air.
1976 FJ40 South American Spec “Restored” in Colombia, fixed in USA.
It's so clean and shiny!! Thanks for all the documentation work you're doing here. It's a great walk through, and I'm not saying that just because I have a '76 as well! Impressive wiring skills too. I cheated and had Coolerman make me a new rear harness.
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Green Bean
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This has to go down as one of the smallest projects... I replaced the two stripped out M4 screws that attach the trouble light socket to the firewall. Since the heads were stripped so badly, I had to drill them out, which because of their proximity to the front heater hoses made it quite challenging. In the end, the old screws finally gave up. Yes, I know that I could have removed the heater hoses, but having recently drained and burped the cooling system and with the cost of coolant being more than $20/gal, I wanted to avoid that if I could. Also, I ordered a LED bulb for the trouble light so when it comes in I'll see if it works.
OlYellr
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Not to outdo you @Green Bean , I thought I'd do a small "project" not on my punch list which is install the safety latch I had powdered last summer. I used the speed ratchet cuz I'm lazy. Putting back on, snapped one of the bolts. That is what I get for straying off course.
Felt adventurous so I ambled on down to “the Wiggly” for a wobble pop and a steak. Defied the odds and parked close to the buggy return. 
Towed the 40 to the new place since it's on park insurance.
Green Bean
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That powdered latch is the bomb-diggity.
It’s not something I did this week… it’s what the weather did to me… it’s been so hot in Tucson that my headliner melted off.
Nice grocery getter Chungas Revenge!Felt adventurous so I ambled on down to “the Wiggly” for a wobble pop and a steak. Defied the odds and parked close to the buggy return.
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@Chungas Revenge we call that establishment the Wobblin' Hog
6f40j9
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Driver side jump seat, passenger seat belt, less used steering wheel.
That bumperette sticker is outstanding