Ive got a B series that i named right hand. The perfect size for our 6 acres, im on it usually daily.
What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (40 Viewers)
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Ive got a B series that i named right hand. The perfect size for our 6 acres, im on it usually daily.
Ocho77
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Took possession of my first 40.
It was also only the second time i had seen a 40 in person...and the first time I've ever driven one.
Took the doors off...
Took the family for their first ride...the girls approved...
And finally tucked her in for the day.
Needless to say, I'm smitten. I've already put about 250 miles on it within the first two days of ownership. There is a lot for me to learn but it's a blast.
It was also only the second time i had seen a 40 in person...and the first time I've ever driven one.
Took the doors off...
Took the family for their first ride...the girls approved...
And finally tucked her in for the day.
Needless to say, I'm smitten. I've already put about 250 miles on it within the first two days of ownership. There is a lot for me to learn but it's a blast.
Bead blasted and sanded a lot of bits and pieces, wiped down with lacquer thinner and shot a nice coat of 2K primer. My bud is coming over Tuesday to do the new type water/glass bead strip of the body and panels. He does antique cars with great success. That means wiping, prepping and 2K primer next week. Will follow up with a base/clear coat in the original 309 color.
I have been doing a lot of paint work recently. I finished the jump seats and installed them the other day.
Tore apart the knuckles, wasn't to bad. Even though the left knuckle had 1 thick and 2 thin shims on top and one thick shim on the bottom.
Found out why It was missing a stud, need another hub. Gotta love it!
One of the POs replaced the bearings and neglected to smooth up the sharp edge on the spindles, both new seals were cut.
Had to get a pic of these cool old shackles.
Those jump seats look great! What paint did you use on the frames and trim?
Those knuckles are one messy job! I was amazed at the amount of grease that came out and went back in when I rebuilt mine for the first time. Also I was wondering about the thought process of only painting the areas where the body panels join together? Are you going to paint everything as a whole?
Yes sir, we were first set on painting it ourselves in pieces. But after painting all the small stuff like the hinges and ect. decided to let someone with a dust free shop do it. At the same time we want to do as much as we can to save money, that's why all the adjoining edges are all painted. They will be painting it as a unit.
Nice job Nolan, with that much work you want to have a nicer end result, and that how you get sucked deeper in the hole.
Nice job Nolan, with that much work you want to have a nicer end result, and that how you get sucked deeper in the hole.
Hell yea, drawn deeper and deeper down that rabbit hole. Like on a nitro burning bob sled Michael. Oh and btw man freakin awesome job on that metal work.
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Thanks, going in deeper and deeper.
Thanks, going in deeper and deeper.
LOL! That's the way man.
Think I best just carefully tippy toe around the edge of that rabbit hole... 
DuPont Spectramaster LM154 Chromabase with the clear coat being Spraymax 2k Glamour
I got the color from a guy named @destin who restored an awesome FST. It really is the best match to the original pewter/gray.
Thank you!! That color is a great match.
Fenders painted. Everything came out pretty sweet with my harbor freight paint booth. Very little trash. Nothing a little wet sand and cut and buff won't take care of. I'm getting a bit better at laying down the color. This build has been so much fun, and sometimes I want to scream! Today is a good day!!!!
David70FJ40
Older Than Most
I get to see my grandson a few times of the year and I try to make each one a special event. One year I taught him how to shoot pistols and last year I taught him how to drive the 40. This year I took him out for a drive and then we spent the next day with local club on the Uwharrie trails.
Notice, when I was first staring to teach him to drive, he found the phone holder immediately.
@Mongoose317 your pics of the engine splash guards-I have just found the L and R side pieces for my '78 can you post up pics of where they mount? Much appreciated.
