What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (50 Viewers)

[Jdc1]

It's looking great!!

I think you should wax the frame

But, I'm too lazy... I wouldn't.

By lazy, you mean enjoying the view as you drive "44"?

 

[RWBeringer4x4]

Hey Rick,
I was going to do a build thread but I decided to just post pics as I move along through the project. The 4L60e has an AA adapter that accepts the stock GM rear mount, so I'll be going as low as I can and still stay inside the skid plate. I've considered incorporating it into the skid plate but I like the idea of being able to get to things without having to temporarily support the rear.

The engine sits in almost the same position as the 5.7 and the fan hit my custom fan shroud dead center. Just a little tweaking on the P/S pump and the lower radiator outlet, and install a new air intake system. The back end will need a little fine tuning also. If my Orion sells before I get to the rear of the rig I'll go for the Atlas, 4-link and centered Dana 60. If not, I'll just move the rear axle one more hole (Ruff Stuff perches) and run what I have this year.

I've been following your rebuild/refresh and it's looking nice.

Got it - cool!

Thanks for the complements on my build - definitely nothing compared to some of the veterans on this stuff but I'm doing my best and having a great time figuring everything out along the way.

 

[rrv333]

Started replacing all of the hoses, gaskets and going to replace the water pump. I'll then tackle the timing cover gasket. Had to buy a new heater pipe. When I removed it from the hose about 1/3 of the pipe stayed inside of the hose.

 

[Solace in Solitude]

By lazy, you mean enjoying the view as you drive "44"?

Yeah... Yeah! That's what I meant

No, I hate washing and waxing vehicles... Especially as I've grown older and blown my right tricep tendon loose from my elbow. Surgeon told me, "You're too old for the surgery. There are enough fibers still connected, it will grow back".

It grew back, but waxing would be VERY tiring, because it will never be as strong as before.

No brag, just fact.

 

[FJ404345]

Picked up another 83 fj43, power steering, a/c, front disc brakes.

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@aljollano

Is the 43 at the back in color 416 and the one in front color 464 ?

 

[RWBeringer4x4]

Worked on unbending my heater box, since it is out of the truck for the engine swap. This thing has seen some serious trauma over the years - to the point where the lower flap would bind on the housing:

Improvised metal straightening jig. Good thing I have a dozen 3" clamps laying around...

I'll also need to address a severely rusted area that is now paper thin and very fatigued...my guess is tracing it, cutting it out, and welding in a patch will be the way to go here:

The end result still isn't pretty - a bit wavy...but it will get the job done. The flap no longer binds on the bent case, and it should be passable with a fresh coat of paint.

The heater core itself seemed to be in OK shape, and was blowing hot air before I pulled it. I'll likely re-foam it with 1/4" neoprene as the original insulation had turned to dust.

What I need is a source for a new heater pull cable/dash knob. Mine is completely siezed but NOS is upward of $100 on eBay now...

 

[aljollano]

@aljollano

Is the 43 at the back in color 416 and the one in front color 464 ?

Correct!!

A.J

 

[reddingcruiser]

Worked on unbending my heater box, since it is out of the truck for the engine swap. This thing has seen some serious trauma over the years - to the point where the lower flap would bind on the housing:

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Improvised metal straightening jig. Good thing I have a dozen 3" clamps laying around...

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I'll also need to address a severely rusted area that is now paper thin and very fatigued...my guess is tracing it, cutting it out, and welding in a patch will be the way to go here:

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The end result still isn't pretty - a bit wavy...but it will get the job done. The flap no longer binds on the bent case, and it should be passable with a fresh coat of paint.

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The heater core itself seemed to be in OK shape, and was blowing hot air before I pulled it. I'll likely re-foam it with 1/4" neoprene as the original insulation had turned to dust.

What I need is a source for a new heater pull cable/dash knob. Mine is completely siezed but NOS is upward of $100 on eBay now...

Rick,
How 'bout a little 'Cruiser karma. I have a heater box in better condition that needs the flapper door. I'm sending you a PM too.

 

[peteinjp]

Nothin special- In the last 2 weeks we've had probably 4-5 feet of snow. Love to get out on the unused roads....

 

[Strategic1]

Nothin special- In the last 2 weeks we've had probably 4-5 feet of snow. Love to get out on the unused roads....

It's Mr Plow!!!
re threaded & replaced more bolts with stainless nearly done

 

[darwink1]

I made the inside of my frp top look classy.

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[Rustic76]

Installed some new OEM wiper blades for a rainy 300 mile trip at the Oregon coast. Found a little bit of sunshine along the way.

 

[Strategic1]

took the old girl for another shake down drive, really have to get the rag joint replaced, takes it out of you keep having to correct position on the road added rear bumper, tow bar next. Bit here bit there

 

[GHalll]

Installed some new OEM wiper blades for a rainy 300 mile trip at the Oregon coast. Found a little bit of sunshine along the way.
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Such a nice truck!! @Rustic76

 

[gcrump01]

Installed some new OEM wiper blades for a rainy 300 mile trip at the Oregon coast. Found a little bit of sunshine along the way.

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That truck is really cool. I'm curious why it doesn't have the stuff on the hood to fold down the windshield?

 

[Rustic76]

That truck is really cool. I'm curious why it doesn't have the stuff on the hood to fold down the windshield?

Thanks,
I've seen troopys with the pads/hooks on the hood and ones without. Im not sure if any Aussie HJ47's, troopy or utes, came with them though.

 

[Strategic1]

Auuuurghhh she's sprung a few leaks looks like more work before I go bush next weekend

 

[Guambomb]

Got the new Dakota Digital gauges and bezel in. The cruise control module will be swapped out for a turn signal mount.

 

[rrv333]

Finished replacing the hoses, gaskets, vacuum lines and the water pump. Put in new NGK plugs and while I was in there, I did a valve lash

 

[74HogGuy]

Spent a lot of time wire wheeling, cleaning, taping, and painting knuckle parts for my disc brake conversion. Now to finish up cleaning the axle housing.