I would plan on using an FJ60 or FJ62 tachometer, there was a post on that a while back here on MUD.
What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?
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I think you still need an original 40 series tach housing to install the 60 series mechanism in.
Building a "Factory" Tachometer for the FJ40
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I see that now, but it doesn't look like it would be hard to fabricate a housing out of sheet polystyrene or similar plastic. If I had a stock looking bezel and my FJ60 tachometer to work with, I could probably figure something out.I think you still need an original 40 series tach housing to install the 60 series mechanism in.
Building a "Factory" Tachometer for the FJ40
Add a bucket full of rust flakes and you’d have the twin to the rig I started with in ‘91.
JK
This week, I sat in the driver's seat of my 40 for the first time in almost a year. It was awesome.
I mean, I did a bunch of other stuff, too, but sitting in the truck was the highlight.
I mean, I did a bunch of other stuff, too, but sitting in the truck was the highlight.
You think that’s awesome... you’ll have a blast when you drive it.
oregon fj
Serial rescuer of old vehicles
Visited today. Final cut & buff tomorrow, plan to pick up the tub on Friday. All the remaining loose parts either Monday or Tuesday.
Floor is a bit low-gloss, it has some chip protection under the paint which adds a slightly rough texture.
Floor is a bit low-gloss, it has some chip protection under the paint which adds a slightly rough texture.
Looks good. I think I’d wait till it’s assembled before final cut and buff if it’s at all feasible.Visited today. Final cut & buff tomorrow, plan to pick up the tub on Friday. All the remaining loose parts either Monday or Tuesday.
Floor is a bit low-gloss, it has some chip protection under the paint which adds a slightly rough texture.
oregon fj
Serial rescuer of old vehicles
Deferring to the painter, as he has done this a whole lot more often than I have. We can always readdress after assembly if needed.
Looks Great!! That color is awesome !!
JP
JP
Final mud today hopefully primer tomorrow
@oregon fj is that single stage paint? Love the color.
oregon fj
Serial rescuer of old vehicles
Yes, single stage. The color is exactly what I was after. According to Sikkens/Wanda/U-Tech it is T-431 River Blue as used on '64-67 Toyotas. But even better, it just looks right.
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Rick and I are competing for longest build. 5.5 years here.
I appreciate you taking a year off and splitting your time between two rigs to let me catch up. Gotta keep it interesting!
Young’uns... I started in ‘91 which now makes 27 years. I’ve taken a year or three off here or there, though.
I’ve got the mechanical where I want it. I have some maintenance and a 3rd to swap. Most of the body is getting there... just have a bit more sheet metal left to repair... and the rear 1/4s. And then splash some paint onto it to make it more or less one colour.
Someday far in the future, it’ll get a coat of shiny paint... perhaps blue.
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oregon fj
Serial rescuer of old vehicles
Ummm, I probably shouldn't note that I've been at mine for 10 1/2 months.
Of course, I'm retired and have nothing to keep me from working on it daily...
Of course, I'm retired and have nothing to keep me from working on it daily...