What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (54 Viewers)

[MartynFJ4071]

As part of the front end/back end rebuild the driveshafts are getting the full treatment. Somewhere along the line a grease nipple was removed allowing one of the universals to fully lock up. They are no fun to remove anyway but rusted on and having a yoke burred over from aggressive hammer action is no joke.
I’ve also ground off most of the casting abnormalities so that there are no bits where paint can’t get into.

 

[cruiserkreutz]

I put my soft top and doors back on for winter all the while eyeing my dusty FJ45 project

 

[MartynFJ4071]

I gave the steering components a media blast, zinc phosphate wash and etch prime.

 

[cruiserkreutz]

View attachment 1569320 View attachment 1569323 View attachment 1569324 View attachment 1569325 Got MT cage powdercoated and put back in my 82,time to give my 69 some love and maybe cut back on ripping trees out of the ground with it.

Love that '82! What snorkel set up is that?

 

[dad4x4]

Finally, after 5 years. She is Red!

 

[little_joe]

Mine's getting a new clutch over at @GLTHFJ60 's garage. He ended up disassembling the 3-speed, internals looked to be in great condition!

 

[todt]

Bent my shifter so its not all into my leg when shifting and put 79fj40 bucketseat in so Im more comfy.Get my lights working and I'll be good to go. I've been in cruiser mode lately and ready to go camping. Maybe next year Ill work on the top and doors.

 

[Solace in Solitude]

Yuge enhancement this week!!

I don't pay nearly enough attention to my oil pressure gauge and have been jonesing for an oil pressure idiot light.

So, I installed this little red beauty, in an existant hole, using a 5 terminal relay... my fuel tank switch (and associated fuel pumps) is only powered when my oil pressure safety switch finds >2psi oil pressure.

I triggered the relay, using 87a, to recognize when the ignition is on and there is no power to the fuel tank switch and, therefore, no oil pressure.

So, this little darling glows bright red, when the ignition is on and there is no oil pressure

If you look semi-closely, you can see proof of the dusty conditions Chester and I frequent.

 

[todt]

Love that '82! What snorkel set up is that?

Snorkel is from Kevin (AwlTEQ) and I need another one. His work is just crazy good.

 

[74HogGuy]

Used it to creatively get some old welders out of my truck solo.

Now to find someone who knows something about old welders.

 

[4Cruisers]

Now to find someone who knows something about old welders.
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How about an old welder?

 

[74HogGuy]

How about an old welder?

Are you volunteering?

In all seriousness I’m helping sell this for my inlaws estate. Have some homework to do. Old Millermatic 35 and 200. My wife’s family did rod iron work and spiral staircases.

 

[fjgoober]

New steering stabilizer. Put the winch on a while back. Stabilizer Helps a little. Tightened up on both sides the 54mm nut. I had just recently had both front tires balanced. Still have a little wobble around 25mph.

I might have a different shop check the balance again.

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[Bripars40]

Used it to creatively get some old welders out of my truck solo.

Now to find someone who knows something about old welders.
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I would be interested in that Miller 200. Great welder!

Also, @fjgoober can you share some details on your 80 series front axle install under your 40?

 

[Flatlanderfj40]

Ethel put her top on.

The new gas strut mod on the lift gate is fantastic.

 

[bikersmurf]

Traded the sick SBC with a spun rod bearing (and crank that was chewed). For a two stage industrial compressor with a 80 gal tank. I'll need to source a single phase motor... but it'll be much better than the 4 gal babies I've been using.

 

[Helipilot]

For electric motors try Grainger's. My last motor came from them, good quality but a little pricey. Good Luck!

 

[gator25]

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Traded the sick SBC with a spun rod bearing (and crank that was chewed). For a two stage industrial compressor with a 60+ gal tank. I'll need to source a single phase motor... but it'll be much better than the 4 gal babies I've been using.

Hope you gave him a kiss! @bikersmurf

 

[gator25]

Got a few things done, yea I know the steering wheel.

That stainless line from the booster to the rear brakes was a PITA.

Got a lot to do yet, but its getting there.

 

[cruiserkreutz]

Got a few things done, yea I know the steering wheel. View attachment 1578957
That stainless line from the booster to the rear brakes was a PITA.View attachment 1578959 Got a lot to do yet, but its getting there.View attachment 1578960

DAMN BEAUTIFUL WORK!