What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?

[bernardbar3]

What have you done “FOR” your Landcruiser this week?

I recently installed a Dr. Infrared Heater DR-975 electric garage heater, which is now maintaining the garage at approximately 70°F. (26 degrees outside).

The installation required a dedicated 240-volt, 40-amp circuit, including routing new conductors through the wall into the basement and terminating them at the main electrical service panel.

After the electrician I contacted failed to show up or respond following two follow-up attempts, I proceeded with the installation myself.

I have always been cautious when working around 240-volt circuits and the main breaker panel; however, with proper planning and an understanding of working around energized components, the task proved to be easy.

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Great success. Thank the electrician for gaining the experience, confidence and know how to get that project done. I have electricians who do the same with me as I buy houses. No shows, no call back, I end up doing something myself. Congratulations !

 

[bernardbar3]

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I finally added a 1991 FJ80 alternator to the troopy 27060-61090. This alternator gonna make enough voltage for the upcoming upgrade, installing EcoFlow. It makes 80 amp


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Make a plug conversation so i don't miss with the stock plug.


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I also added this beautiful old stock blue-collar starter. 1983/84 came with the same one. But this troopy had an aftermarket unit that I hated.

Nice upgrade on the starter and alternator.

 

[bernardbar3]

Busy last couple of weeks...Pulled trigger on KO2's as well as a hell of a FB deal on a NIB Warn VR-10 (#Factor55 ProLink, with broken circlip and zero customer service support)...just organizing some wires and awaiting on some battery terminal distro. post blocks. Mini wreath included.

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Wow! Looks great and a fantastic deal on the parts! Cheers

 

[bernardbar3]

50 yrs of neglect takes awhile to get right.

Agreed! I'm here in Bogota with a South American rig. Fortunately many parts are found here and it's coming along.

 

[bernardbar3]

with the help of my son and 2 nephews I finally got the hardtop from my donor on! Gimli has a winter coat now. I love the look both ways, but am enjoying seeing him looking almost complete.
Guys had to take a ride in the back to see what that was like. I think I baptized 3 new cruiser heads today.

Also got steering wheel, blinker collar, reconditioned heater box, map light and white bezel on. Productive and fun day.
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Love this, you certainly did Baptize some new cruiser heads, I can see it on their faces, lol. Congratulations!

 

[bernardbar3]

My little dude and I took out the newly finished E-kart for testing. The 40 served as the perfect pit stop .

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That's great! He's learning to weld.......fantastic.

 

[bernardbar3]

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Fresh paint day!

Keep us posted. Love this color on this vintage rig. Cheers!

 

[bernardbar3]

Merry Christmas!

Got a thoughtful gift, a new 40 series key chain!

Hopefully you all got nice gifts for your Landcruisers.

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I need this, where did you find it? Thanks

 

[bernardbar3]

 

[bernardbar3]

Had a spa day! It's been a while since I've really had it detailed. Honestly I felt it drove better, lol.

 

[Land Shark]

Cleaning up my rats nest from when I did the TBI conversion

 

[Meshal]

Nice upgrade on the starter and alternator.

i think by next week or so will add the ecoflow, this truck is no way to go unless someone sell it after a pass away

 

[swixtt]

Changed over from Napa => Baldwin when I changed the oil.

 

[Jdc1]

Shuffled some trucks around in 20* and 45mph wind. Installed FJCo rims on the ‘72. Then did a valve adjustment, timing and getting ready to do Sniper on the red ‘77.

 

[knuckle47]

Well, then,

The owner of that red truck is a smart man. I make a game out of it lately with the coldest weather we have and seeing how easily the FJ40 will start.

 

[mef0629]

Shuffled some trucks around in 20* and 45mph wind. Installed FJCo rims on the ‘72. Then did a valve adjustment, timing and getting ready to do Sniper on the red ‘77.

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That green one is gorgeous!

 

[Jdc1]

Well, then,

The owner of that red truck is a smart man. I make a game out of it lately with the coldest weather we have and seeing how easily the FJ40 will start.

Al- it’s set up pretty close to yours, saginaw box, it’ll have DUI and sniper, 2” TT lift. Very nice driver.

 

[Jdc1]

That green one is gorgeous!

Thank you, the owner was very patient and ready to go when the right one was available.

 

[knuckle47]

Got a little tired of not having something in the background so I picked up a set of the SOR front speaker mounts for the floorboard corners. It’s been too cold to paint them so I brought them downstairs and used Touch-Up Direct spray cans to prime, color coat and clear. Once they harden I can wet sand and polish. I have a nice set of front speakers that should be enough to hear it well and a set of rear 6x9 boxes mounted into the curve of the rear sill.

 

[Jah310]

Sunset cruise