Was just roughing out maximum measurements for a c console. You and I are on same track here. Great to see what you've done it's a big help. Worked as a custom cabinet maker so I'm looking forward to incorporating some "euro" hardware in. Maybe soft glide cup holders below angled pocket shelves and a large deep illuminated center catch all. Do you have bellows pockets on yours? Or card slots? Last question your wife gotta sister?
What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (53 Viewers)
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thebigredrocker
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Almost have the winch I got from @cspangler in the done column. Contemplating adding a second battery for it. Thinking I'll just spool up the old cable for now.
Finished building the overhead console for my 40... Holds a small amp, couple of speakers, radio, switches, a dome light and two volt meters. Here are a few pics:
Also added an extra fuse panel under the hood with a buss bar, main fuse, relay space, dual battery acr, etc...
The twisted multi-colored wires running from left to right are for future expansion...
The twisted multi-colored wires running from left to right are for future expansion...
DSB345
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Spraying all the necessary nuts and bolts with some Kroil oil in preparation for the removal of the old springs. I got notification that my 2 1/2" OME lift kit is on it's way from Man-a-fre. 
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DSB345
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Nice work Jeff
DSB345
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Preparing for what? Get'er done
DSB345
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Happy Birthday!
bwalker16527
1974 FJ40 SBC V8 350 TH400
Finished final sand, washed, ready for sealer and paint on Saturday. Excited.
You went all that way, why not the interior paint?
bwalker16527
1974 FJ40 SBC V8 350 TH400
We will do the interior paint also, one phase at a time.
Finally built the T-case. Learned a few things as well, from what I've read being the t-case is a early 75 it still has the narrow idler gear. This had me stumped for a min., the kit came with the thin thrust washers. The left one is for the earlier models, one on the right is for later models.
Still need to look and see what gear set I have, counted the teeth on all the gears and wrote it down.
Really like the new flange from @cruiseroutfit cruiser outfitters. The dark ring around it is just grease where I was checking where the seal was going to land.
Some more new stuff from cruiser outfitters.
She'll go on the trans. this evening.
Some more new stuff from cruiser outfitters.
She'll go on the trans. this evening.
Built a tool to hold the flanges while your tightening the nut. I used some old driveshaft bolts, some angle, and an old knuckle race. Came back and added a piece of cold roll inside the angle, just to be safe.
Not bad for some old junk.
Worked good.
Got her mounted, went pretty well. Blocked up the T-case and stabbed it with trans. Didn't get picks of that as it was a one man show.
Got it done with out jacking up the seal.
I'll finish up the shifter linkage later today. Got to order a speedo gear for the bigger tires and that will be it.
And of course paint the bolts.
Got it done with out jacking up the seal.
And of course paint the bolts.
Looking good mate, keep at it.
started it up and breathed in the fumes for a bit. then closed the storage unit door and went home
Thanks Michael, need to get everything done before it gets back. Been busier then I like, got Mom's Z-71 on the lifts she ran it low on fluid and smoked the trans. A 60 that needs a few things, and another yota that needs some brake work. Mom's trans. should be back tomorrow so it goes to the front of the line. Then things should settle down some.
69 4 fun
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I don't know if it will help but you can modify that tran to fit a Colorado pan and have a ton of clearance!
tlaporte
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Glad you did not mess up the order of these three things!
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