What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (36 Viewers)

[tls3601]

@Kayaker only the Landcruiser will keep on going while the Jaguar will constantly be in the shop! Nice work

 

[TheHardWay]

Been replacing FLAPS wire terminals with Coolerman terminals. Oh how I loathe crawling under the dash. I prefer polishing over wiring so I took some scratches outta the inspection light socket.View attachment 1654368 View attachment 1654369

Good job. Now suck it up and get back under that dash!

 

[oregon fj]

I don't know, if you're stock, 55 is pushing that F135, one barrel carburetor, three speed pretty hard you may have to find a big hill.

Actually, I’ll need to get a speedo cable first, or I’ll never know when I get there!

 

[Kayaker]

Did you use two pieces glued together?

I have been threatening to do something about my handles for several decades now.

No. I used a solid piece of scrap teak, trimmed to size with my band saw and shaped to match the OEM handle on my bench sander. I drilled out the center then shaped it with a zip saw and squared it off with a hand file. Took about 30 minutes per handle (minus the cure time on the teak oil finish). Sure feels a lot better than the bare metal or the cracked plastic with all the zip ties holding it together.

 

[imyahucklbrry]

No. I used a solid piece of scrap teak, trimmed to size with my band saw and shaped to match the OEM handle on my bench sander. I drilled out the center then shaped it with a zip sway and squared it off with a hand file. Took about 30 minutes per handle (minus the cure time on the teak oil finish). Sure feels a lot better than the bare metal or the cracked plastic with all the zip ties holding it together.

Very cool... If you can whip those things out that fast, could be a smart little money-maker for you!

 

[-MaTTi-]

The paint code is RAL 6026
I don't remember the name... My wife picked it out, she wanted it a little lighter than the original Toyota green.

Do you have any comparison pictures with Rustic Green 621 which is that original Toyota green?

 

[CHCP]

Actually, I’ll need to get a speedo cable first, or I’ll never know when I get there!

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That's funny, cause I need to replace mine too, after awhile though you can feel how fast a 40 goes.

 

[Michael B]

You could always judge your speed by how many “middle fingers per hour” you get.

 

[Dagha Boy]

Obviously not me, but somebody having fun with a TLC...

 

[thebigredrocker]

My 76 dash was PO hacked for 5 Auto Meter gauges so I figured why not 1 more dash hole Modified my 76 brake warning light to fit in an earlier single wire dash mounted housing. Left the WB in case I need a ground later.

2F is long gone so no need for a jumbo plastic light housing.

 

[David70FJ40]

Brown Santa stopped today. Five special boxes.

I realize they aren't stock but the look should be somewhat close. Wheel Vintique 15 x 10 with a 3.5" backspace. Ordered 3/1/18 and delivered today 3/16/18.

Tomorrow I get the tires then paint the wheels before mounting.

EDIT: I'm sick! The 3 1/2" backspace I ordered is actually 3 9/16" and the inside rim rubs the tie rod ends. I sent photos to Wheel Vintiques and I hope they will take them back and make proper new ones.

 

[Skeet]

 

[tls3601]

@Skeet two classic tools: FJ40 and trusty Toyota bottle jack!

 

[Skeet]

@Skeet two classic tools: FJ40 and trusty Toyota bottle jack!

Now I can get underneath to drain the 20 year old oil

 

[tls3601]

Vintage oil-lol!!

 

[Ocho77]

Because...well...it hit 35 degrees and the sun was shining. First time out of the barn for the season!

 

[little_joe]

I had a scare the other today, then the real thing today. Idiot drivers.

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

I had a scare the other today, then the real thing today. Idiot drivers.

Noooooo! Hope you are alright

 

[Bripars40]

I had a scare the other today, then the real thing today. Idiot drivers.

Oh no!!!!! What happened!?!

 

[Simcoe]

Uh oh...how did that happen??