What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?

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Not that you’re asking about a welder but here’s a recommendation I have used now for 5+ years. Pretty sure there have been some technical upgrades but I have used in on 20ga to 5/8” and never an issue, the auto-set is super convenient and while dual voltage, I have only used the 240V with the CO2 mix


Millermatic 211 PRO MIG Welder Machine - Dual-Voltage Portable Flux Core Welder with Auto-Set & Spool Gun Detection - Aluminum, Mild & Stainless Steel Welding Machine - Wire Feed Gas Welder Millermatic 211 PRO MIG Welder Machine - Dual-Voltage Portable Flux Core Welder with Auto-Set & Spool Gun Detection - Aluminum, Mild & Stainless Steel Welding Machine - Wire Feed Gas Welder - Amazon.com - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFWV5DJG?ref=cm_sw_r_ud_dp_ZC0EEWBXK56EC7VN02S8&ref_=cm_sw_r_ud_dp_ZC0EEWBXK56EC7VN02S8&social_share=cm_sw_r_ud_dp_ZC0EEWBXK56EC7VN02S8&language=en-US
 
Roastchestnuts said:
Also I have a header for a 2f. same cheeper one piece one that you can buy in a lot of places. Has anybody put one on a fj55? My collector has a broken stud that I really dont feel like fixing causing a leak.
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I got this header for my 55 about 20 or 25 years ago...wasn't cheap, might be the Downey/Mark A. header.

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knuckle47 said:
Not that you’re asking about a welder but here’s a recommendation I have used now for 5+ years. Pretty sure there have been some technical upgrades but I have used in on 20ga to 5/8” and never an issue, the auto-set is super convenient and while dual voltage, I have only used the 240V with the CO2 mix


Millermatic 211 PRO MIG Welder Machine - Dual-Voltage Portable Flux Core Welder with Auto-Set & Spool Gun Detection - Aluminum, Mild & Stainless Steel Welding Machine - Wire Feed Gas Welder Millermatic 211 PRO MIG Welder Machine - Dual-Voltage Portable Flux Core Welder with Auto-Set & Spool Gun Detection - Aluminum, Mild & Stainless Steel Welding Machine - Wire Feed Gas Welder - Amazon.com - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFWV5DJG?ref=cm_sw_r_ud_dp_ZC0EEWBXK56EC7VN02S8&ref_=cm_sw_r_ud_dp_ZC0EEWBXK56EC7VN02S8&social_share=cm_sw_r_ud_dp_ZC0EEWBXK56EC7VN02S8&language=en-US
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Hahaha I did ask the people of mud in this post - I need some welder input from you guys. - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/i-need-some-welder-input-from-you-guys.1374288/page-3#post-16185652

The consensus from everybody was to get a millermatic 211 bassically. I might get the cheeper millermatic 142 or the hobart 140ez now and pick up a 240 volt welder in the summer when I have a little more cashflow. I have heard both good and bad about the autoset. I think I would really use it though. I have not purchased anything yet. But will this week sometime. I need to start working on the passenger side of the fj55 project. I appriciate your input!
 
Pighead said:
I got this header for my 55 about 20 or 25 years ago...wasn't cheap, might be the Downey/Mark A. header.

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I think the collector is more inline with the head on mine. its why I am asking. Not really sure if it will clear the frame and trans mount.
 
DylanH239 said:
😂 lovely I got them from my local Toyota dealership. I’m going to see what they can do to swap them out. I appreciate the insight
It looks like I got part# 45046-60H00
I think I need part# 45046-60H02
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I had the same issue on my 79. I measured the thread lengths on the new vs old and found it was too short. Yeah, you will need to source the right one and match thread lengths.
 
JeffD said:
That would look pretty cool as is with a clear coat. Not for everyone, but would be a nice patina look.
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These vehicles have horrible panels on them. They were not stamped very flat. This is one reason I painted mine with flatz non-gloss paint. Bc I knew it would look like crap unless I did everything perfect. Most of my panels I have patched and refinished are not perfect. You have to pick your battles and accept non perfection sometimes with these.
 
Finally started mocking up the early shorty running boards! I need to bend the bottom of the fenders a bit more so they fit well. They had gotten bent over time since this hasn’t had running boards in a very long time. OEM 10mm bolts are on order to mount them. Going to paint them matching red and use the white pyramid rubber. :)
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@mattressking I’m testing myself…1974?
 
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