What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (15 Viewers)
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thecrazygreek
A.K.A. TheCraftyGreek
@thecrazygreek my '78 had oxidation just like yours when I got her as well. Amazing what some love and hard work can do to turn around single stage paint! I used lots of Griots products, excellent paint care!!
Fitted some grey steels with q78 swampers. Needed.25 spacers up front for the calipers...
Not sure why you would want to keep the pump.. but mine is a 77, I will see if it's still available. (I work for Toyota)
Ok the pump is no longer available
thecrazygreek
A.K.A. TheCraftyGreek
Thanks..
After looking a bit deeper, I realize this rig is missing allot of smog equipment. So a full de smog is in order.
Can anyone point me to a good de smog write up?
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I followed @FJ40Jim 1978 desmog diagram and she runs great hope that helps
4Cruisers
SILVER Star
Took a breather from the multi-day push to get the FJ40 ready for a trip to Colorado yesterday, which had to be cancelled at the last minute - my radiator drain petcock repair failed and I had coolant running over the garage floor again. I was able to get everything done except for the coil/igniter swap. I worked on the old water outlet housing and was able to remove the broken bolt remains, clean out the threads, and salvage the part. I may keep it as a spare for my '71 FJ40 with '76 2F until I complete the oil cooler upgrade on it.
At least this part went well:
@tls3601 yes it's a Bj46 and the mirrors are Oem. All jeeps and land cruiser of that era had fender mounted mirrors- it was a regulation.
The rear axle is a 70 series unit that I added for front and rear dif locks.
Pete
@tls3601 Thanks- it's pretty basic very solid nothing fancy. Just building it up one step at a time. Truth be told the rust in the rear is always bothered me even though it's not bad yet.
So I'm actually a little excited about tackling this project. I'm gonna go with 3/16" sides but I think most people would never even notice without looking carefully. I like to keep a stock appearance and not stray too far away from the original roots- but make it as capable as I can within those constraints.
More history here:
84 bj46 long term maintenance, repair and upgrade- making it mine.
Pete
So I'm actually a little excited about tackling this project. I'm gonna go with 3/16" sides but I think most people would never even notice without looking carefully. I like to keep a stock appearance and not stray too far away from the original roots- but make it as capable as I can within those constraints.
More history here:
84 bj46 long term maintenance, repair and upgrade- making it mine.
Pete
reddingcruiser
Practicing for retirement
Finally washed the Rubicon off the 40 and did a post-trip inspection, since the Rubithon was the maiden voyage for the new engine/trans combo. Just a few very minor issues and a couple hours work, including a disconnected fuel vapor line and leaking front pinion seal. Already looking forward to the next trip!
I made this "red neck" tailgate last summer. I had an old piece of 3/4" plywood that I cut out, and a buddy of mine said he had some old galvanized roofing. I skinned the plywood with the tin roof . The tin had a nice lip that covered the top of the wood. Was surprised how stout it was.
Fitted some grey steels with q78 swampers. Needed.25 spacers up front for the calipers...
what spacers did you use?
The A/C looks good How was it to install
JP
JP
Install went pretty smooth. Just a couple minor hiccups, which is to be expected. I'd say a motivated individual with more skills than I could do it in a weekend.
Mr. Dog, Looks great!
how well does it cool, and can you feel a power loss when it's running?
how well does it cool, and can you feel a power loss when it's running?
