Rebuilt speedo cable driven gear housing. Not too bad!
What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (58 Viewers)
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Disconnected the emissions computer on the '79 that was shorted and blowing the heater fuse. Then removed a bunch of the ductwork and pulled/blew out 1/2" thick dog hair/dirt matting off the heater core and rear heater-since temps were below 0.
Phares
Mostly Useless
Redid the TREs, center arm, and steering damper. Results are amazing.
Stumpalama
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That smell of a grinder on bondo still gives me nightmares.
Made more progress on the transmission swap.
I'm ready to remove the 3 speed on Saturday.
I'm ready to remove the 3 speed on Saturday.
Bought another project 6 inch stretch aqualu aluminum 45 cab with a hard top already shortened
And sold one of my 40 tubs
And sold one of my 40 tubs
Parts have started to come out of my 'paint shop'. The blue is T854 and the white is T012 Cygnus
I've waited a long time to put this emblem on the apron.
Bib and bezel with new bling
I've waited a long time to put this emblem on the apron.
Bib and bezel with new bling
Awl_TEQ right side snorkel installed.
I had to heat up and put two bends in the telescoping side mirror shaft in order to get the right viewing angle. I swear I have clearer view of what's on the side and behind me with the mirror this far forward.
This thing is the definition of quality. For anyone looking to install a snorkel on their 40, this is the one you want. Hopefully Kevin will have enough requests and time to do another run soon. It was well worth the year wait to get this thing!!!!
I had to heat up and put two bends in the telescoping side mirror shaft in order to get the right viewing angle. I swear I have clearer view of what's on the side and behind me with the mirror this far forward.
This thing is the definition of quality. For anyone looking to install a snorkel on their 40, this is the one you want. Hopefully Kevin will have enough requests and time to do another run soon. It was well worth the year wait to get this thing!!!!
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PixelWrangler
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Retired my 14+ year old Optima Red Top
Or more correctly, it died. My Ammeter had been telling me all day something was up. It indicated it was charging for most of the day on my drive to the Prescott area from So Cal. It doesn't take much for the engine to kick over so I pretty much just played it safe and made sure there was enough slope to get her started if need be. Finally when I arrived in Chino Valley a couple of miles from my folks place, it croaked. The PO had the battery under the drivers seat when I bought her and I moved it behind the seat a few years back so I could get at it. When I pulled the battery box cover, the battery was hotter than hell and steam was pouring out of the vents.
Fried, absolute zero volts! Just 20 miles earlier on the last gas stop she fired right up, now nuttin.
The date stickers on the battery were intact, so no indication of when it was new, but the year dates went from '95 to '00. Ahhh, when Optima's were built to last!
I guess 14 to 19 years was a pretty good run. I hope the Sears Diehard Platinum lasts as long, seems like most guys running them like 'em. She starts even faster now, almost before I turn the key! 
Other than that the trip was uneventful, she made the journey effortlessly again. Even took her up to 78 mph for a bit, smooth and rock solid!
Or more correctly, it died. My Ammeter had been telling me all day something was up. It indicated it was charging for most of the day on my drive to the Prescott area from So Cal. It doesn't take much for the engine to kick over so I pretty much just played it safe and made sure there was enough slope to get her started if need be. Finally when I arrived in Chino Valley a couple of miles from my folks place, it croaked. The PO had the battery under the drivers seat when I bought her and I moved it behind the seat a few years back so I could get at it. When I pulled the battery box cover, the battery was hotter than hell and steam was pouring out of the vents.
Fried, absolute zero volts! Just 20 miles earlier on the last gas stop she fired right up, now nuttin.The date stickers on the battery were intact, so no indication of when it was new, but the year dates went from '95 to '00. Ahhh, when Optima's were built to last!
I guess 14 to 19 years was a pretty good run. I hope the Sears Diehard Platinum lasts as long, seems like most guys running them like 'em. She starts even faster now, almost before I turn the key! Other than that the trip was uneventful, she made the journey effortlessly again. Even took her up to 78 mph for a bit, smooth and rock solid!
^^14 years is impressive battery life.
Was cleaning up the garage and decided to fire mine up after its been sitting 8 months. Hoped in and cranked her over until it fired. Took a bit to get fuel to the carb. On a 10+ year old interstate battery. Went for a snowy drive up the road to get everything moving again. Feeling guilty for not having it on the road the past year. Never seems to be enough time these days
Was cleaning up the garage and decided to fire mine up after its been sitting 8 months. Hoped in and cranked her over until it fired. Took a bit to get fuel to the carb. On a 10+ year old interstate battery. Went for a snowy drive up the road to get everything moving again. Feeling guilty for not having it on the road the past year. Never seems to be enough time these days
I took it for a spin on new years day 2014
^^^ Awesome picture!
-Daniel Kent
-Daniel Kent
FJ43 1980
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That is a great picture. It would make a nice calendar shot.
Vossie
#thecrazycruiserman
built my own 'tuffy' box for my 45 
came out better than i thought it would. now all i need is to paint it and wrap iy in canvas...
came out better than i thought it would. now all i need is to paint it and wrap iy in canvas...
I'd pad the sides a bit before wrapping it...
Vossie
#thecrazycruiserman
I'd pad the sides a bit before wrapping it...
thats the plan
gonna put a bit of a cushion on the lid too
From the pics it looks like you used baltic birch plywood. If so, that is some very tough plywood. I've used it, worked with it, for years. It's so tough that if the corners/joints are solidly assembled that box will hold up to some real abuse. Looking good.
Don
Don
Vossie
#thecrazycruiserman
thanks
im not too sure exactly what type of ply it is, but i do know its 9mm thick and with the combination of nails, screws and some swiss wood glue that came with one hec of a warning, it is very solid
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bikersmurf said:I'd pad the sides a bit before wrapping it...
Padding is overrated! I just routed the corners I was likely to bump in to. D'oh!
If the box was purpose-built for your exact needs, that would make it even BETTER than a Tuffy.
