Added a battery disconnect switch. Not really for theft deterrent reason (since hood has no lock), but makes it really convenient to do electrical work on the car, and helps to stop battery drain while being away.
What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (14 Viewers)
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You know I was jus' kiddin' ya.
jim land
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You know I was jus' kiddin' ya.
The bends are not too hard. I used a simple vice held bender, the difficult bend (second picture) I had a two goes at it to get it right.
I made two pieces a u shaped box section for the first picture and then bent the shape in second picture. Tacked the box section on first, then positioned and tacked the second piece on. After welding, I ground all the excess weld (and my welding is not very pretty, but its strong) and metal off as it looks on the finished photo. Will still put some light filler over it and sand it smooth before painting.
Don't let the bends scare you... I've repaired corners of my hardtop using slightly thicker scraps of sheet metal, a vice, ball-peen hammer, and a stick welder.
The welding is the hardest part. For complex pieces:
1) Cut them out of a cereal box and bend them.
2) Bend them in sheet metal.
3) Cut metal to size.
4) Lay repair part over original panel.
5) Trace out shape with a fine tipped pen.
6) Cut out rusty metal.
7) Clamp in new metal... Flattened Copper pipe works well to absorb excess heat.
8) Weld in using small Tacs... And allow to cool between Tacs to avoid/limit warpage.
I don't have pics, but I've seen YouTube videos on body work that cover the topic.
KingAir Driver
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Rebuilt center arm and installed OME stabilizer. Awaiting parts to finish the tie rods.
upperblack
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Finally got the windshield, toyotata weather strip and Toyota locking stripped installed. Major PITA.
I struggled for 2 hours trying to get it in with no success. Finally gave up and took it to an old school windshield shop. Even they struggled to get it in. the problem with the older windshields is that you cannot use the rope trick to get them in. You have to attach the weather strip to the frame then work the windshield in. Once in you have to lock it in with the the locking strip. The shop did an awesome job and it great to have a clear windshield to look out of.
For those interested in cost here is the breakdown:
- windshield $90
- installation $45
- weather strip and locking stip (Toyota) $65
I struggled for 2 hours trying to get it in with no success. Finally gave up and took it to an old school windshield shop. Even they struggled to get it in. the problem with the older windshields is that you cannot use the rope trick to get them in. You have to attach the weather strip to the frame then work the windshield in. Once in you have to lock it in with the the locking strip. The shop did an awesome job and it great to have a clear windshield to look out of.
For those interested in cost here is the breakdown:
- windshield $90
- installation $45
- weather strip and locking stip (Toyota) $65
Installed new headlights and adjusted. Nice to be able to see while driving in the rain at 8000' on the great roads we have here in Costa Rica 
Now time for the LC to go into the shop and get my winch and new bumper installed. Pics to come.
Now time for the LC to go into the shop and get my winch and new bumper installed. Pics to come.
Pick up some Euro pattern Hella Headlights and you'll realize how poor the stock sealed beams are... I've been running Hellas for 25 years, and all I can say is they are awsome (and brighter than the halogen headlights in our new car(s)).
Question for the weekend warriors.
Before putting the rear axle back together, I mocked up my early axles (71) with stock wheel studs against my late model (88) drums and stock steel wheels. If anyone has ever had them side by side, the early drums are easily 1/2 the thickness at the flangs than the late stuff. Here's a photo. So, are longer studs in my future? Rather do them now since everything is still apart.
Before putting the rear axle back together, I mocked up my early axles (71) with stock wheel studs against my late model (88) drums and stock steel wheels. If anyone has ever had them side by side, the early drums are easily 1/2 the thickness at the flangs than the late stuff. Here's a photo. So, are longer studs in my future? Rather do them now since everything is still apart.
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Drove the sumbitch! Saw some of catskinner's countryside.
Lowered my windshield for the first time, curious at what I'd find. Surprisingly good shape aside from all the dirt. No bad stuff and the rubber seal was in great shape.
When I converted my rear brakes to discs using Chev full sized rotors I used front wheel studs from a mid 90s LandCruiser. I'd make a trip to the local Toyota dealership with one of your studs and find a competent parts person to find you one.
The jobbers can order in different ones, but they don't tend to have them in stock.
You could likely get away with those, but I'd get new ones if at all possible.
upperblack
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Thanks to a couple of mud brothers I was able to put together a road side tool kit for the 71.
It came with nothing so I was able to get the jack, jack rods, and a road side tool kit. I know the tool kit is not correct for the year but it's was a reasonable price, it's Toyota and will get a wheel off
... And that what matters. Plus the patina matches, except for the jack handle but we'll get that thing dirtied up 
It came with nothing so I was able to get the jack, jack rods, and a road side tool kit. I know the tool kit is not correct for the year but it's was a reasonable price, it's Toyota and will get a wheel off
... And that what matters. Plus the patina matches, except for the jack handle but we'll get that thing dirtied up
Nice 71! Spring green? Mine too. Post your information up over on the registry. 40 Series RegistryThanks to a couple of mud brothers I was able to put together a road side tool kit for the 71.
It came with nothing so I was able to get the jack, jack rods, and a road side tool kit. I know the tool kit is not correct for the year but it's was a reasonable price, it's Toyota and will get a wheel off
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Replaced the wiper arm mechanism. The little nylon piece at the motor end had broken and was taped together. First drive in the rain and I had no wipers. Thanks to Racer65 for a brand new OEM part.
Has anyone retrofitted or repaired the nylon parts on these? An otherwise good part that I would like to rebuild.
Has anyone retrofitted or repaired the nylon parts on these? An otherwise good part that I would like to rebuild.
Nothing until tomorrow but compared photos of when I first bought the BJ40 to what she looks like now:
Making improvements and tomorrow we will install new front bumper to accommodate a winch.
Nice to reflect on all the time, blood, sweat, beers and bruised knuckles to see the progress.
~ 30" tires replaced with 32x11.5
~ snorkel
~ hi lift jack
~ moved rear axle to center the tires in the rear wheel well.
~ add a leaf and added extended anti inversion shackles
~ partial roll bar complete, full cage to come
~ rear folding jump seats
~ completely replaced all hoses, lines and gaskets
~ knuckle rebuilt
~ Bilstein shocks
~ besttop soft top (not first choice but will do till I get OEM Canvas top made
~ OEM telescoping mirrors (more fun with the doors off)
~ new door stripping
~ new floor and cargo mats
~ engine cleaned, all air leaks fixed, new glo plugs, rebuilt injectors, Bosch ip pump
~ starter rebuilt
~ new drum cylinders and brakes (disk break conversion coming)
~ valve adjustment
~ new battery
~ rebuilt instrument cluster and odometer.
~ new parking break drums and outer seal
~ warn locking hubs installed, not pictured
~ new power steering pump
~ axle breathers extended to engine bay to eliminate water entering the axles when crossing rivers
I could go on but sure most of you left to watch Olympic synchronized swimming as that could be more exiting than reading this post. Needless to say there is much more I want to do. The madness never ends!
Pura Vida
Making improvements and tomorrow we will install new front bumper to accommodate a winch.
Nice to reflect on all the time, blood, sweat, beers and bruised knuckles to see the progress.
~ 30" tires replaced with 32x11.5
~ snorkel
~ hi lift jack
~ moved rear axle to center the tires in the rear wheel well.
~ add a leaf and added extended anti inversion shackles
~ partial roll bar complete, full cage to come
~ rear folding jump seats
~ completely replaced all hoses, lines and gaskets
~ knuckle rebuilt
~ Bilstein shocks
~ besttop soft top (not first choice but will do till I get OEM Canvas top made
~ OEM telescoping mirrors (more fun with the doors off)
~ new door stripping
~ new floor and cargo mats
~ engine cleaned, all air leaks fixed, new glo plugs, rebuilt injectors, Bosch ip pump
~ starter rebuilt
~ new drum cylinders and brakes (disk break conversion coming)
~ valve adjustment
~ new battery
~ rebuilt instrument cluster and odometer.
~ new parking break drums and outer seal
~ warn locking hubs installed, not pictured
~ new power steering pump
~ axle breathers extended to engine bay to eliminate water entering the axles when crossing rivers
I could go on but sure most of you left to watch Olympic synchronized swimming as that could be more exiting than reading this post. Needless to say there is much more I want to do. The madness never ends!
Pura Vida
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fyton2v
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Simple thing, but still makes me happy. Spent so much time getting my truck to run correctly that I didn't realize the carb cooler fan wasn't working. Blown 5A fuse by the relay. I think literally everything now works.
Nothing until tomorrow but compared photos of when I first bought the BJ40 to what she looks like now:
Making improvements and tomorrow we will install new front bumper to accommodate a winch.
Nice to reflect on all the time, blood, sweat, beers and bruised knuckles to see the progress.
~ 30" tires replaced with 32x11.5
~ snorkel
~ hi lift jack
~ moved rear axle to center the tires in the rear wheel well.
~ add a leaf and added extended anti inversion shackles
~ partial roll bar complete, full cage to come
~ rear folding jump seats
~ completely replaced all hoses, lines and gaskets
~ knuckle rebuilt
~ Bilstein shocks
~ besttop soft top (not first choice but will do till I get OEM Canvas top made
~ OEM telescoping mirrors (more fun with the doors off)
~ new door stripping
~ new floor and cargo mats
~ engine cleaned, all air leaks fixed, new glo plugs, rebuilt injectors, Bosch ip pump
~ starter rebuilt
~ new drum cylinders and brakes (disk break conversion coming)
~ valve adjustment
~ new battery
~ rebuilt instrument cluster and odometer.
~ new parking break drums and outer seal
~ warn locking hubs installed, not pictured
~ new power steering pump
~ axle breathers extended to engine bay to eliminate water entering the axles when crossing rivers
I could go on but sure most of you left to watch Olympic synchronized swimming as that could be more exiting than reading this post. Needless to say there is much more I want to do. The madness never ends!
Pura Vida
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Great looking 40, and I'm glad to see one that isn't just used to go to the grocery store... or maybe it is and you just have a river or two to cross along the way.
Great looking 40, and I'm glad to see one that isn't just used to go to the grocery store... or maybe it is and you just have a river or two to cross along the way.
Thank you bikersmurf for the compliment. We do get 12' of rain here a year so a trip to the grocery store can be exciting! Always new water ways to cross.
I use this LC as a daily driver which includes fishing trips to Laguna Hule (worth a Google beutiful place), getting firewood for the hotel and off road trips with friends and family to name a few.
Even had s few guys come down looking to buy 40's and have taken them on some trails to show what these can do...those are some of the best trips.
There are a few 40's around me that see the inside of a garage more than the road but these have been in the same family for 40 years, considered grandpas pride and joy. Family heirlooms.
