What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (24 Viewers)

[bikersmurf]

Painted the chassis and springs,View attachment 1310339 test fitted the springs. Will paint and fit the axles next and then it will be a rolling body, and finally put the reconditioned engine back in

You've got your springs on upside down, they don't work well that way...

 

[David Teesdale]

You've got your springs on upside down, they don't work well that way...

yes, but we are in the southern hemisphere where everything is upside down

 

[74HogGuy]

Started ordering some parts to finish up my snorkel install.

Just need to do some measuring and order an inline air filter.

 

[65swb45]

Painted the chassis and springs,View attachment 1310339 test fitted the springs. Will paint and fit the axles next and then it will be a rolling body, and finally put the reconditioned engine back in

Hell, I think we should save that pick to trot out every time someone asks about a spring over!

 

[steffan]

Continued to work on the tub: had some rot around the front bed mount. I was torn weather to just replace the end sections with blisters or the entire thing

 

[steffan]

I didn't have a replacement brace and wanted to avoid future rust with the sandwich metal construction of the original so I made a replacement pice out of 11g x 3" . A single flat piece for the main support with a 1/2x3/16" strip for the angle. Then contoured the front section out of the same material. Not exactly stock but very solid and it's all underneath - top looks stock

 

[65swb45]

I didn't have a replacement brace and wanted to avoid future rust with the sandwich metal construction of the original so I made a replacement pice out of 11g x 3" . A single flat piece for the main support with a 1/2x3/16" strip for the angle. Then contoured the front section out of the same material. Not exactly stock but very solid and it's all underneath - top looks stock

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I don't think even Mr. T himself would object if he saw the level of detail you put into that. Nice job.

 

[Bripars40]

Installed a 4+ front winch bumper and the winch that's been waiting to go on the truck. It's almost ready to be back on the road.

 

[120mm]

Installed a 4+ front winch bumper and the winch that's been waiting to go on the truck. It's almost ready to be back on the road.

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I love the patina on that rig.

 

[RWBeringer4x4]

I love the patina on that rig.

^^x2

Aged to perfection!

 

[Solace in Solitude]

I didn't have a replacement brace and wanted to avoid future rust with the sandwich metal construction of the original so I made a replacement pice out of 11g x 3" . A single flat piece for the main support with a 1/2x3/16" strip for the angle. Then contoured the front section out of the same material. Not exactly stock but very solid and it's all underneath - top looks stock

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Outstanding job!!

 

[Bripars40]

I love the patina on that rig.

^^x2

Aged to perfection!

Thanks guys! It's been well used and loved. I'm thinking about clear coating the paint job to preserve its current look. What do you guys think?

 

[gator25]

Good idea, wipe her down and shoot her.

 

[Solace in Solitude]

Good idea, wipe her down and shoot her.

Nolen... You may need to translate for those who don't speak Loosianna

 

[gator25]

Nolen... You may need to translate for those who don't speak Loosianna

I'm sorry @pngunme, I figured he being a Hillbilly he'd know what I ment. Not a stump jumper but close enough.

For those who don't....scuff, mask, wipe down, and spray her

 

[CarDude]

I'm sorry @pngunme, I figured he being a Hillbilly he'd know what I ment. Not a stump jumper but close enough.



For those who don't....scuff, mask, wipe down, and spray her

Gator25 were in Louisiana do you live?

 

[gator25]

Gator25 were in Louisiana do you live?

@CarDude I'm a yankee, live up around Shreveport. My folks are from SE Louisiana, and SW Mississippi around Pearl River County.

 

[Bronevichok]

Got a nice replica of the FJ40 turn signals from sunny Thailand.

 

[Jpilot]

Got a nice replica of the FJ40 turn signals from sunny Thailand.

Those look nice, good find.
Does anyone know if the piece on the bottom, between the housing and fender can be replaced? Mine has a huge crack in it which prevents me from tightening down much.

 

[Bronevichok]

Those look nice, good find.
Does anyone know if the piece on the bottom, between the housing and fender can be replaced? Mine has a huge crack in it which prevents me from tightening down much.

4 bolts bracing