More pics. My new best friend is a pneumatic chisel with a spot-weld bit
What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (24 Viewers)
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reddingcruiser
Practicing for retirement
Got my new 4L60e transmission in, along with my Orion and new rear cross-member.
Just have a little linkage work to do on the Lokar shifter (probably will use a bell crank-type lever) and new trans cooler lines, then the tunnel cover can go back on.
Twin sticks fit perfect with my new mounting plate, and come out in the original location.
I've been saving a cherry tunnel cover off a '70 with NO HOLES, now I need to convince myself I won't be changing the drivetrain again so I can just cut once (or is it cut twice, measure once?)
Got the p-brake and speedo cable hooked up.
Made the final decision on the trans-cooler and ordered it from Summit.
Ordered my new harness and reprogrammed PCM for the 5.3.
Just have a little linkage work to do on the Lokar shifter (probably will use a bell crank-type lever) and new trans cooler lines, then the tunnel cover can go back on.
Twin sticks fit perfect with my new mounting plate, and come out in the original location.
I've been saving a cherry tunnel cover off a '70 with NO HOLES, now I need to convince myself I won't be changing the drivetrain again so I can just cut once (or is it cut twice, measure once?)
Got the p-brake and speedo cable hooked up.
Made the final decision on the trans-cooler and ordered it from Summit.
Ordered my new harness and reprogrammed PCM for the 5.3.
This week, I purchased new wheels and tires - 15X8.5 Level 8 Tracker Pros with BFG MudTerrain Tires in 35x12.5x15, Ordered and will be installing a RuffStuff Track bar and bought a pair of matrax today.
cruiserkreutz
SILVER Star
Took the family up to do a little wheeling in our 1974 FJ40. My 13 year old daughter that's huge into photography, took this picture with an old school Polaroid camera that she found. This was the first picture she had taken with the camera, she had waited a few weeks for the perfect shot. Doesn't surprise me she chose this as her first picture, she loves this Cruiser.
AlaskanWheeler
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I purchased the :
Pumpkin 7 inch Android 6.0 Marshmallow Car Stereo 2 Din in Dash GPS Navigation Radio Bluetooth Head Unit Phone Mirroring CAM-IN OBD2 3G WIFI
GPS antenna still having some issues however I think its the antenna itself I will need to trouble shoot it when I get back from overseas in June , I also added the ALDL Driod app which allows me to connect to my old OB1 Chevy computer . Allows me to monitor the engine at anytime , USB hub allows me to connect 64G drive as well for music , tech manuals and if necessary off line maps
Ordered some parts!! Spent way too much, but wanted to be sure I have some of the more aesthetic bits before they vanish: lights, emblems, dash pads t&b, visors, mirrors, etc. Along with a good haul of gaskets, seals, coolant lines and hardware. $168 for a new 3F oil pan? I'll take 10! Should be quite the pile once it's all delivered.
Michael B
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More NOS goodness for Sampson.
cruiserkreutz
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What the?... Where did you find that bib? Needless to say, I'm jealous!
Michael B
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@dieselbj42 can hook you up too.
Installed newly powder coated tail light protectors and steps. Installed new bumpers at same time using stainless steel hardware and never-seize lubricant. Found out that the 5/16" stainless steel flat washer is the perfect size to replace the 8 mm washers when I ran out of metric and went to the hardware store where they had the standard washers but not the metric. They were cheaper as well.
@imyahucklbrry I bought the Dicor and nowhere on the tube does it say how long the stuff takes to dry. Will probably be applying it at about 70 degrees, how long did yours take to dry?? Afterwards going to use the white topcoat.
@imyahucklbrry I bought the Dicor and nowhere on the tube does it say how long the stuff takes to dry. Will probably be applying it at about 70 degrees, how long did yours take to dry?? Afterwards going to use the white topcoat.
It's on their website:
Approximate Lap Sealant Cure Times for 50-70° F weather:
5 Minutes – Skins over
4 Hours – Waterproof
48 Hours – Cure 80%
30 Days – 100% Cure
Guess it would be safe to paint after a month?
@imyahucklbrry wow, longer than expected, guess I will be painting it after the top is on Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info.
@imyahucklbrry wondering if using a heat gun after application would speed up drying??? Gutters and sealer today after work................
That might speed up drying but doubt it affects curing process... I think there is a small amount of petroleum in it that has to cure out. Probably best to wait...
Ok I will wait on the topcoat
New hubcaps from Toyota! Almost got wheels ready... now it's how to approach woman of the house with the desperate NEED for the new tires to complete this project
Michael B
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I started the weekend off right. I took delivery of my new bumper this evening.
