What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (20 Viewers)

[oregon fj]

Finished pulling all the loose parts from the frame and tub. Big batch to sand blast later this week after inventory.

Pulling tub sometime next week?

 

[Vae Victus]

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Made a new hard fuel line from the fuel pump to the carb. Pretty proud of myself. Looks so much better. The old was was kinked and dented and was restricting fuel flow a little bit. View attachment 1730461 View attachment 1730462

Will be doing the same this week. Last item before making the '70 drivable.

 

[Solace in Solitude]

Jim ! WOW she's nice !! Build thread ?? Two 40'snow eh.

You’re spot on... @jim land has a beauty!!

Here’s his thread my "new" 1984 bj42 Miss dirty blue

 

[jm599]

Took 2 year project out for first adventure.

 

[64Rotorhead]

View attachment 1730998 Took 2 year project out for first adventure.

Cheers from SW Montana Cool, unique rig!

 

[thenative1]

Swapped in new LED headlights (thanks to City Racer LLC) on the Troopy. Who knows - now when I drive at night I might be able to see something!

 

[nelsonjm624]

Pulled the drivetrain out all suspension is out loaded up going to the blaster today.

 

[oregon fj]

Disassembly continues. Windshield frame amazingly nice. No surprises hiding under the seal.

 

[tls3601]

Pleasant surprises are ALWAYS welcome

 

[ukaviator]

View attachment 1730998 Took 2 year project out for first adventure.

I need to see more on this!

Do you have a build thread or at least some more info and pics?!

Looks sick!

 

[ollanik]

Since it is hotter than the surface of the sun in Tucson, I decided to do some summer maintenance in advance of the fall trail runs. I pulled the valve cover to try and locate what I thought was the sound of valve lifters knocking but instead found no noise once the cover was removed. I decided to polish up the cover.....i do not see that the bolts need to be torqued ... is that the case?

Also pulled all four wheels and found that my front disc brake retainer clip was mangled - replaced it with a nice new one.

 

[jm599]

Cheers from SW Montana Cool, unique rig!

I need to see more on this!

Do you have a build thread or at least some more info and pics?!

Looks sick!

No build thread.
My work is at best B+,
Not worthy of this forum.

I had several parts rigs in back that I put together. 66 FJ45 basket case I bought in pieces, no bed, 78 fj40, 81 FJ60, 69 FJ55.
Took parts off each.
I was inspired by Whitey with the smaller dropside bed.
Used this forum as a instruction manual on “How-to”each phase.
I’ll attach a few pics,
Currently using doors off my 40

 

[Michael B]

@jm599 did you use the 60 axles under the 45? Very nice rig sir! Certainly worthy of this forum. We definitely need more pictures and build specs.

 

[thecrazygreek]

We don need noh stinkin doors!

Had these half doors for years... Finaly using them...

 

[FloridaPhillip]

@jm599 did you use the 60 axles under the 45? Very nice rig sir! Certainly worthy of this forum. We definitely need more pictures and build specs.

Agree, neat looking rig!

 

[jm599]

@jm599 did you use the 60 axles under the 45? Very nice rig sir! Certainly worthy of this forum. We definitely need more pictures and build specs.

I did keep a list, for my kids, should info be needed in future:

66 FJ45 Reference Notes

Parts used in restoration


66 FJ66 cab and frame sandblasted,

Triple epoxy primed

monstaliner to floor/firewall both sides

New windshield

New corner windows

New rear slider window


78 FJ40

Wiring harness, refitted/deleted smog & added trailer plug

Windshield frame with wipers on bottom

Rebuilt Transmission/Transfer&ebrake

78 firewall grafted in on drivers side for Racer brake booster




81 FJ60

2F engine/new OEMpower steering-pump 50amp alternator -

complete rebuild/head- shaved .030. Valve grind

de-smog w JimC idler

Intake under carb built up alum weld

racer double circuit power brakes

New clutch system

New aluminum radiator / hoses

Weep hole in head tapped & plugged

Exhaust stainless flex joints/resonator

78 small cap electronic dizzy

Oil pressure warning light



Steering

Column-

fj55 inner w u joint,78 fj40outer tube

Intermediate shaft to box from inside fj60 column (is collapsible)

Fj60 power steering box & Pittman

Steering column inset towards cluster 1”


FJ60 axles complete rebuild w ARB Air lockers 4:10 ratio

Kept rear ebrake, handbrake behind seat


Alcan 4” lift 55 Springs, 1” added to shackle ends, 500 lb extra load custom

New greasable pins/longer shackles

New custom driveshafts


Original seat raised 2”

Tranny shifter altered to clear safe

Odyssey battery

Roll bar to frame/Gr 8 1/2” bolts

Trailer hitch 7way/4way plugs

LED taillights

Racer LED headlights

Monstaliner inner roof

New 3way seatbelts

Racer Fuji carb

Mitsubishi dropside mini truckbed


6 degree pinion angle shims

Schwab measured 3.4 degree positive caster

Most of these ideas came from this forum, I would have been clueless without it.

 

[David70FJ40]

Out with the old:

In with the new:

Still have a lot to do to get it ready for the road.

 

[Fj moneypit]

Tear down

 

[JHeffner]

Upgraded the headlights finally. Also got some new hood latches. Now I won't be embarrassed when I'm checking the oil at the gas station cutting zip ties. Also got my Apron emblems in, hopefully now people will stop telling me how nice my "Jeep" is...

 

[David70FJ40]

I honestly believe that I could paint TOYOTA in 4' high red letters on the side and some idiot would still call it a Jeep. I even had one special idiot ask if I built the mail Jeep myself.