Same last words from mine... only time he ever said it... but, great to hear nonetheless. Mine never mellowed, but my daughters know my heart. Happy belated Fathers' Day!!
What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (17 Viewers)
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Same last words from mine... only time he ever said it... but, great to hear nonetheless. Mine never mellowed, but my daughters know my heart. Happy belated Fathers' Day!!
We share some common ground and probably closer to our children as a result. I hope you Fathers day was exceptional as well.
Is that some sort of locker actuator an the rear axle?
Michael B
SILVER Star
I installed the PS gear box after work tonight.
Michael B
SILVER Star
I received some pictures of my transmission and transfer case from George of Valley Hibirds
I finally get to join being a FJ40 owner! I picked this up this weekend and finally got the title in my name and started really looking it over.
Ill eventually being doing a frame off resto-mod. Think thats the correct terms but Ill go for mostly OEM parts but will upgrade some stuff and go after market on some stuff. Ill definitely post more when I make a thread since I will have a TON of questions.
Anyways here she is....a 1976 FJ40 that has a Chevy 283, TH350, and stock transfer case.
It has the Ambulance doors they just arent mounted.
The PO mentioned it had brake issues but he wasnt 100% sure what they were. Well I pressed on the pedal and heard a noticeable hiss of a leak. Thankfully everything was dry except where the brake fluid leaked out of a hardline. I thought it was just a pin hole. Managed to (i think) find a replacement part so i ordered it a couple days ago and should have it Friday or Sat. Well today i had some spare time so I went ahead and decided to take that line off. Well soon as I put wrenches on and gave a light nudge the line broke off. Id been hoping ot get it started and drive it a bit to test things and create a "needs to be fixed" list before tear down. So hopefully the new line will fit and let me do that.
Well there I sit now. I promised myself I would finish up building my shed before diving much further into this project so the Shed has been getting a few hours of work every night now.
Ill eventually being doing a frame off resto-mod. Think thats the correct terms but Ill go for mostly OEM parts but will upgrade some stuff and go after market on some stuff. Ill definitely post more when I make a thread since I will have a TON of questions.
Anyways here she is....a 1976 FJ40 that has a Chevy 283, TH350, and stock transfer case.
It has the Ambulance doors they just arent mounted.
The PO mentioned it had brake issues but he wasnt 100% sure what they were. Well I pressed on the pedal and heard a noticeable hiss of a leak. Thankfully everything was dry except where the brake fluid leaked out of a hardline. I thought it was just a pin hole. Managed to (i think) find a replacement part so i ordered it a couple days ago and should have it Friday or Sat. Well today i had some spare time so I went ahead and decided to take that line off. Well soon as I put wrenches on and gave a light nudge the line broke off. Id been hoping ot get it started and drive it a bit to test things and create a "needs to be fixed" list before tear down. So hopefully the new line will fit and let me do that.
Well there I sit now. I promised myself I would finish up building my shed before diving much further into this project so the Shed has been getting a few hours of work every night now.
The number you posted on another thread for "Wide Wheels" in Calhoun results in a recording saying the number is disconnected. Would you mind confirming the number. I can not find a listing for Wide Wheels either. Thanks.
GA Architect
SILVER Star
I checked, called the number and sure enough it is disconnected.....bummer!
HOWEVER, that was his home phone. I just got off the cellphone with him, and sure enough he disconnected the land line and only uses his cell phone. Also, he said he doesn't mind me posting his cell phone and appreciates any business.
Wide Wheels by Jerry Robbins: 706-280-0453
Thanks
I kept poking and found a welder here in NC, about 2 hours away that will widen wheels for $75.00 each. I need to check what shipping to and from GA. will cost and compare. Is Mr. Robbins still at $45.00 a wheel?
Bill's Welding
841 Reynolds Road
Statesville, NC 28677
Ph: 704-872-7528
GA Architect
SILVER Star
did the oil galley plug and freeze plugs last night...
rkymtnflyfisher
Trout Bum
What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week?
absolutely nothing.
absolutely nothing.
GA Architect
SILVER Star
^^ The above is very appalling (unless you are on vacation 
) ^^...........Me, I've driven mine to work a few days. And I'm still working on refurbishing the hard doors!!!! Last item procured, OEM drivers side door latch/regulator. I'll post up some photos of this on my thread over the weekend.
vv.... Yea, I didn't see the comment below coming .....vv
) ^^...........Me, I've driven mine to work a few days. And I'm still working on refurbishing the hard doors!!!! Last item procured, OEM drivers side door latch/regulator. I'll post up some photos of this on my thread over the weekend.vv.... Yea, I didn't see the comment below coming .....vv
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As you should. Have fun on your Rocky Mountain vacation!
JohnnyC
Long ago TLCA# 2231
^^ The above is very appalling (unless you are on vacation
I did nothing but add gas... LOTS
rkymtnflyfisher
Trout Bum
^^ The above is very appalling (unless you are on vacation
Indeed, prepping for vacation and working to get my truck back in tip top condition. The kids are getting bigger so I needed to mount a front receiver hitch on the ole' truck to put bikes on, I didn't want them on a 4' hitch extension behind my truck camper. Packing tools, fishing gear, clothes, food, cleaning the water tanks, setting cold beers on my 40 while I rest, doing it again.......
Leave some fish for me, Ryan!!
But, have a great time!! I assume you got your brakes and air bags straightened out on your dually...
rkymtnflyfisher
Trout Bum
I managed to replace both airbags without a single issue, the biggest problem I had was the humidity.
I have problems with humility as well
Oh, humidity!! Not much you can do... except move to Vegas...
