What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?

[Jdc1]

Do it….

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At the first level - looking over the edge.

 

[MatthewMcD]

You just painted the old one and reinstalled?

No, mine arrived welded shut. Though they left the drains. When I do my frame off I may just cut it all out and weld it smooth.

 

[cims1970fj40]

Had my steering wheel refurbished by @Birdhead

 

[cims1970fj40]

Also joining the sniper group here before to long. Bought a lot of accessories from Red Line Cruisers.

 

[knuckle47]

@cims1970fj40 …as I remember correctly, Red Line has the threaded adapter bushing to mount the coolant temperature sending unit on top of the head..which is where mine is on my ‘75 2F…
Read the full page to decide if you may need this…I did. 2F/F Reducing Bushing SNIPER EFI COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR RL1086 (FU1-11) – Red Line Land Cruisers - https://redlinelandcruisers.com/shop/60series/fj60-2f-sniper-kit/2f-f-reducing-bushing-for-sniper-efi-coolant-temperature-sensor/

Just thinking out loud

 

[Pighead]

@cims1970fj40 …as I remember correctly, Red Line has the threaded adapter bushing to mount the coolant temperature sending unit on top of the head..which is where mine is on my ‘75 2F…
Read the full page to decide if you may need this…I did. 2F/F Reducing Bushing SNIPER EFI COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR RL1086 (FU1-11) – Red Line Land Cruisers - https://redlinelandcruisers.com/shop/60series/fj60-2f-sniper-kit/2f-f-reducing-bushing-for-sniper-efi-coolant-temperature-sensor/

Just thinking out loud

Was included in the Autometer watertemp gauge package...

 

[igotta40]

It was a rollercoaster of a day, and bittersweet. I took off work, and arrived at Discount Tire as they opened at 8am. The goal was having the new OEM rims and Kenda Klever RT 33x9.5R15 on the truck for the car show at the local Toyota Dealer, along with the OEM hubcaps. So right off the bat, Discount Tire would not mount 9.5 inch tires on 5.5 inch rims. It had to be 6 inch rims according to their computer. Wow. So I ran over to a local shop, Ringo Tire, but they were just covered up with business and couldn't help. So, I check my local Toyota, and they were happy to do it, and did not charge very much, I got out of there with valve stems, tires mounted on the rims and "road force" balanced, and installed on the truck, for just over $100. BUT it died on me on the way over to the dealership. Last time it randomly died I had ash fouling on the plugs, so checking on that came later. But, here are some pictures:
Before (some older pictures):
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After (Today):
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After I got home, I was going to wire in the 3rd brake light, but I was missing a terminal that I needed, so moved on. There was a brake fluid leak on my new rims at the back right, so I took off the drums, but I did not have a spare for the wheel cylinder that was leaking. So I put it back together and adjusted the wheel cylinders (I may need more practice on that). Next I pulled the spark plugs, but they were not fouled, so now I don't know why it died, maybe a failing pertronix, or maybe that wire that pulled lose from the starter, so that is in my near future to figure out. But anyway, at 4:30 I loaded up to head to the car show. And I must have adjusted the shoes too tight, because about 3 miles down the road it was obvious I was burning DOT3. I pulled over and sure enough, it was smokin! I did not have a good enough screwdriver with me to back off the cylinders, or maybe they were just too hot and seized, IDK. So, I had to limp it home about a mile at a time with stops to let it cool. I've just finished ordering new wheel cylinders online, and after all that I missed the car show. So, that's been my day. Bittersweet like I said, but I do like how the new rims look. Just more fun stuff to do. Ya'll have a great weekend!

I put on the same tires and wheels with hubcaps. I really like them.

 

[cims1970fj40]

@cims1970fj40 …as I remember correctly, Red Line has the threaded adapter bushing to mount the coolant temperature sending unit on top of the head..which is where mine is on my ‘75 2F…
Read the full page to decide if you may need this…I did. 2F/F Reducing Bushing SNIPER EFI COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR RL1086 (FU1-11) – Red Line Land Cruisers - https://redlinelandcruisers.com/shop/60series/fj60-2f-sniper-kit/2f-f-reducing-bushing-for-sniper-efi-coolant-temperature-sensor/

Just thinking out loud

Thanks for the looking out. That’s one of the items I bought.

 

[knuckle47]

Nothing sucks more than when you’re on a roll in a project and then get stopped completely by not having that odd fitting part. Doesn’t matter if it’s your Sniper install or a garden shed….stopped is stopped!

 

[zerotreedelta]

Almost there, but the heat kept me from the finish line. The header ended up pushing the outlet upward about 2.5", and inward about 2.5" compared to the factory downpipe brace...so I ended up having to make a little S-pipe by cutting and rotating a 45* to make it match up with my tailpipe. I ended up leaving the V-band that I had from my downpipe, but should be a-ok.

Just some minor assembly of the isolator/spacer and reinstalling the Sniper and air cleaner left for the AM, hopefully in some cooler temps.

Definitely had a few pesky leaks from the cast manifold, hoping this is a bit more snug.

 

[Augustiron]

I can’t wait for this feeling myself.

Any info on your swap?

Like many others, I fell off from posting the details as they happened, too focused on the work...

Thread 'Brandi: 75 40 + 5.3 + fj60 H42 + splitcase .... build and lots of questions' Builds - Brandi: 75 40 + 5.3 + fj60 H42 + splitcase .... build and lots of questions - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/brandi-75-40-5-3-fj60-h42-splitcase-build-and-lots-of-questions.1357105/

 

[DylanH239]

I have a magazine from back in the day I think it’s advertising “combo 2” as there “The Man-A-Fre 50 Hp Combo”

Line item 1 combo 2, Rochester carb, Delco dizzy, and 6 into one header = $250.00. Such a deal. Seemed like a good choice to improve performance (at the time).

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[Buffchief]

Took her for the first road test in 25 years up to LOWES and a fill up of some go go juice. Couldn't get out of the parking slot before being stopped by three people who absolutely loved it. Again at the gas station and down the road thumbs and rubber necking!! Crazy attention these things get

 

[Augustiron]

When they are that pretty, I'm sure!

 

[royal cake]

Installed a couple upgrades this week from @65swb45. During our off-roading trip my annoying loose-key fitting ignition switch leveled up to anxiety inducing. I’d get through a rough patch and look down and my keys were gone. Now I’m sweating cause I know I’m going to stall it and be stuck on a hill somewhere.
Second was to replace my Autozone special overflow tank; which would have been fine but it’s like my third one that leaked at the mold line.
I built an extra bracket for the new tank with some bent tabs that allows it to bear up against the radiator and not rotate since it’s on with one bolt.

 

[RevISK]

Took her for the first road test in 25 years up to LOWES and a fill up of some go go juice. Couldn't get out of the parking slot before being stopped by three people who absolutely loved it. Again at the gas station and down the road thumbs and rubber necking!! Crazy attention these things get

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Yeah Buff, that sage is probably one of the most attractive colors I’ve seen.

 

[igotta40]

Took her for the first road test in 25 years up to LOWES and a fill up of some go go juice. Couldn't get out of the parking slot before being stopped by three people who absolutely loved it. Again at the gas station and down the road thumbs and rubber necking!! Crazy attention these things get

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That looks great!

 

[igotta40]

I have a magazine from back in the day I think it’s advertising “combo 2” as there “The Man-A-Fre 50 Hp Combo”


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Yea I bought that power combo in 1981, the header rusted out in about a year, the dist and carb had probably been rebuilt a dozen times. Pure junk. The only difference I saw was every time I turned left, the engine hiccuped, and on steep climbs gasoline poured out of the carb and it flooded/stalled and died. Other than that it was great LOL !

 

[kiwipip]

Finished the front-end refurbishment. Installed a new bumper with the Warn 8274 winch that was rebuilt/restored

 

[nabbasi]

I finally decided to address the leaky rear axle seal on the '67. The passenger side was an absolute pain to remove. Driver side seal & bearing popped out with about 3 good whacks with the slide hammer. Scored a groove in the inner race to remove it from the axle (a little help from a jeep buddy that says this is SOP on Dana...30s? I think he said) Re-installation was also not great. I have a feeling I'll be addressing this again in the future.

My non-stock stuff didn't play nicely together. I've got a 2.5" lift, mark's offroad u-bolt skid plates, and a rear disc brake swap. The lift & u-bolt plates were added after the disc brake swap. The caliper bolts were blocked by the u-bolt plates, so I had to remove the entire bracket, then re-install it with the rotor on.

Good news, no more leaky axle seals. Bad news, brakes don't feel as good, and I had the wrong cover gasket so I've got a leak! Going to have to drain & reinstall a new gasket.