What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (65 Viewers)

[hooter]

Cost of the tow? Are you kidding? Lucky dog.

This little gem found its way into the house already.....

hOOter

 

[jim land]

That thing looks super clean and good on you for putting it to work. It looks nice.

It's my daily driver

 

[wngrog]

Used the 45 to pick up a 60 motor for my 55 then got a muffler on my 40

 

[JohnBoy]

Used the 45 to pick up a 60 motor for my 55 then got a muffler on my 40

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I really like that lil red truck.

 

[oregon fj]

Artistic topless shots...

 

[Simcoe]

I've been chasing some super annoying thudding and banging on my rig that was driving me insane to try and pinpoint over the past few months. Basically I was about to start dropping and checking engine mounts, etc because it honestly sounded and felt like it was coming from under my rig. Anyway, about couple of weeks ago I came across a thread where a few folks mentioned having similar issues that were remedied by replacing their worn/nonexistent hood hinge bushings. I was skeptical that this was actually the root of the problem, but decided to at least weed it out as the culprit. Got some bushings for the front doors and hood hinges from @SouthBostonFJ40 and went to work. You can see the result in the pics below...Oh and the noise that I was hearing is COMPLETELY gone!!!! Couldn't be happier about this!!!

 

[JJWA40]

I've been chasing some super annoying thudding and banging on my rig that was driving me insane to try and pinpoint over the past few months. Basically I was about to start dropping and checking engine mounts, etc because it honestly sounded and felt like it was coming from under my rig. Anyway, about couple of weeks ago I came across a thread where a few folks mentioned having similar issues that were remedied by replacing their worn/nonexistent hood hinge bushings. I was skeptical that this was actually the root of the problem, but decided to at least weed it out as the culprit. Got some bushings for the front doors and hood hinges from @SouthBostonFJ40 and went to work. You can see the result in the pics below...Oh and the noise that I was hearing is COMPLETELY gone!!!! Couldn't be happier about this!!!

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Wow thanks for sharing. Crossing fingers this resolves a similar issue for me.

 

[cims1970fj40]

Installed a 2f motor, 4speed transmission and tranfercase in my 74 fj40. The cruiser hasn't been on the road since 1994. It's 45 years old these month. It's a Nov 73 build.
Also got it out of my dad's shop into his garage so I don't have to work on it in the cold.

 

[bikersmurf]

I've been chasing some super annoying thudding and banging on my rig that was driving me insane to try and pinpoint over the past few months. Basically I was about to start dropping and checking engine mounts, etc because it honestly sounded and felt like it was coming from under my rig. Anyway, about couple of weeks ago I came across a thread where a few folks mentioned having similar issues that were remedied by replacing their worn/nonexistent hood hinge bushings. I was skeptical that this was actually the root of the problem, but decided to at least weed it out as the culprit. Got some bushings for the front doors and hood hinges from @SouthBostonFJ40 and went to work. You can see the result in the pics below...Oh and the noise that I was hearing is COMPLETELY gone!!!! Couldn't be happier about this!!!

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There are bushings who knew

The weatherstripping where the hood meets the cowl by the hinges stops rattle on mine... anyone else have this?

 

[samatulich]

I’ve been busy, both trying to get the 2F to run better at the same time getting the Forty ready for the cold, wet winter that is coming. So, I tackled a couple vacuum leaks at the carburetor and when I got frustrated with the carb I installed the hard top, doors and replaced all the wether stripping. Only weather stripping left is for the rain gutter, but that’s going to wait until I’m ready to break/strip a few bolts. For now, I’m back on the road.

 

[Vae Victus]

Not the most exciting thing I've done this week, but this was a score. New OEM air filter for $3.69 as an add-on with another Amazon order.

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Thanks for creating a run on those. LOL. 1-2 months, $32

 

[Vae Victus]

Used the 45 to pick up a 60 motor for my 55 then got a muffler on my 40



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You need some Rainman brake lines.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

Restored a Green dash indicator Light , Updated to 20 LUMEN short profile Green LED Bulb

This Bulb is INSANELY bright

replaced the Bullets w/ New YAZAKI brand solid brass Terminals & OEM-Type aquamarine Green weatherproof sleeves

 

[ToyotaMatt]

 

[ToyotaMatt]

 

[ToyotaMatt]

Deciding witch Illuminated back lit Knob Headlight Switch to Restore became a Distraction..............



i opted for a 2nd Generation Hazard Switch instead

 

[ToyotaMatt]

I Media Blasted the Metal case & Silver Zinc Electroplated it

polishing the inside GUTS too

I replaced the old Yellow Connector plug housing w/ New Summinoto OEM

i applied OEM-type Clear switch wrap as a final touch Detail ..........

I installed a New OEM Pin Wrench Bolt tom show care

 

[todt]

Pulled trailer long way around thru the mud with my 69. Decided to put doors on my 82 after some cool hwy wind. I'm going for comfort this year.

 

[Godwin]

Installed rebuilt calipers with new pads. One more step toward finishing the front end.

Snapped the breather on the axle sometime in the past. Pulled what was left and plugged in a replacement from a FJ62.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

Installed rebuilt calipers with new pads. One more step toward finishing the front end.

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Snapped the breather on the axle sometime in the past. Pulled what was left and plugged in a replacement from a FJ62.

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hey Jim ,

Nice Job on the Front Brakes " TOTAL-JOB " , New dowel pins , Fit Kit retainer clip , Shims kit & u lubed the pin as well for easy pad sliding as wear over time / use


sharp backing plates too .........