Made me a snorkel for my 45 - just gotta get it powder coated
What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?
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two weeks of stuff..
replace rear seals.. go to GSTMR.. then car show today!
replace rear seals.. go to GSTMR.. then car show today!
well, i finally got my rig out of paint this morning
.......helped the body shop man, get the tape/paper off her, instal lights back on etc. Back her out in the sun to admire the paint, and she is purring like a kitten................till i start smelling GAS
......the fuel line that i had just retighten amost 9 weeks prior......on my way to the body shop............is pouring gas......i switch her off, and try to tighten it up ( banjo fitting that the brass stud goes into the allum carb)......stripped
.........from a big HIGH to a low in about 5 minutes.......so i find the correct helicore at the part store.So a friend of mine are driving back over in about 30 minutes and to fix her and drive her home (20 miles).....Hopefully..
....we shall see......
.........she need to be in my garage before dark...........
.......helped the body shop man, get the tape/paper off her, instal lights back on etc. Back her out in the sun to admire the paint, and she is purring like a kitten................till i start smelling GAS......the fuel line that i had just retighten amost 9 weeks prior......on my way to the body shop............is pouring gas......i switch her off, and try to tighten it up ( banjo fitting that the brass stud goes into the allum carb)......stripped.........from a big HIGH to a low in about 5 minutes.......so i find the correct helicore at the part store.So a friend of mine are driving back over in about 30 minutes and to fix her and drive her home (20 miles).....Hopefully......we shall see...............she need to be in my garage before dark...........Fixed the horns to work from the buttons on the steering wheel. Drove the hell out of it.
No place to work on it myself, so the Blue Mule went to IPOR for some work - prepping for the next African posting.
Finally decided to convert to PS - the wrecked shoulder helped make that decision, so FJ60 style PS. Then stainless steel 3" exhaust to replace the old lacey paint and rust pipe That should last the life of the truck. Tucked up above the skid nicely (sorry, no pic of that yet). And 6 new BFG MT KM2 30x9.5.
Finally decided to convert to PS - the wrecked shoulder helped make that decision, so FJ60 style PS. Then stainless steel 3" exhaust to replace the old lacey paint and rust pipe
That should last the life of the truck. Tucked up above the skid nicely (sorry, no pic of that yet). And 6 new BFG MT KM2 30x9.5.
pipes
Tires
Finally started some painless and fun projects on my 40 - painted the lettering in all my knobs, replaced the little bulb that illuminates the light switch (my personal favorite), then added a security system. Rather than hiding an interrupt switch, I installed a collection of switches that all must be thrown in the correct order for spark. (tried to get pics but did not turn out - knobs look great)
Then my wife’s Sub needed new tie rods, idler arm, pitman arm...so much for painless projects
Then my wife’s Sub needed new tie rods, idler arm, pitman arm...so much for painless projects
went to check an 1970 RHD..cool mirrors fenders,a-c and pto winch
Got a complete rear heater setup with all hoses, brackets, etc, for $60. Got a nice Con-ferr locking storage box for $20.....at the Swapmeet in Cherry Valley yesterday. Sold a few things too! Great event, great prices, great people, great rigs:
Here's a link to the thread for more pics: https://forum.ih8mud.com/trails-eve...t-socal-swapmeet-june-26th-cherry-valley.html. For those in SoCal, don't miss the next one!
Here's a link to the thread for more pics: https://forum.ih8mud.com/trails-eve...t-socal-swapmeet-june-26th-cherry-valley.html. For those in SoCal, don't miss the next one!
Id like to see the whole truck with those tires! M5driver.
Bought a battery charger so I could keep the thing on the road until I get a new voltage regulator. It's like an electric car, just charge and go! Maybe noisier than an electric...
Fiance bought me some nice custom plates "Ain't no jeep" without so many letters
Got those put on. Anyone else enjoy having your cruiser called a heep as much as I do?
Trying to decide the next thing to fix up, may do the top while she's off, and would like to do some paint to cover up the primer grey that's on the tub. Would be nice if these torrential downpours stopped eventually! At least I have a bikini top now though
Have been trying to source some stainless screws and bolts too.
Fiance bought me some nice custom plates "Ain't no jeep" without so many letters
Got those put on. Anyone else enjoy having your cruiser called a heep as much as I do?Trying to decide the next thing to fix up, may do the top while she's off, and would like to do some paint to cover up the primer grey that's on the tub. Would be nice if these torrential downpours stopped eventually! At least I have a bikini top now though
Have been trying to source some stainless screws and bolts too.
Also ordered a 24v to 12v converter so I can finally install a radio!!! 
paid $50 for one that was retailing at $260 from one of the cruiser places.
paid $50 for one that was retailing at $260 from one of the cruiser places.
Got my steelies back from powder coat and my SS TSL skinnies mounted. Also got the fenders back from paint, and this week will have the OEM soft door frames, bib, tailgate and soft top bows back from paint too. The lexan came in and is getting cut Tues for the soft doors.
I also got my sweet TLCA badge in da mail too
I also got my sweet TLCA badge in da mail too
phrogg.....those look awesome, 2 thumbs up! 