What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (58 Viewers)

[bwalker16527]

Painted body, rear doors and spare tire carrier dune beige. Still have doors and hard top to paint. I think it is looking good.

Getting closer to being able to re-assemble and drive again. Looking forward to it anxiously.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Drove my 40 for the first time since June of 2015!

After a full rebuild of my engine and a ton of rust removal I am now getting down to the final stages of my build!! Now it is time to finish up on the little things while it running and roadworthy!

 

[Vossie]

Its a 351w stroked to 408. Lykins Motorsports built it for me. I told him what I wanted and the intended use, and he took it from there. it dynoed @ 411hp/490 ft# of torque with a good idle and should have no overheating issues. A mild build for him. Trans is a np435 out of my '70 LC that burnt in a storage fire. I was able to save the ARBs and transfer case as well, but that was it. It was Ford powered too. Starting over View attachment 1525012 View attachment 1525010

i think a moments silence is in order...

 

[TractorDoc]

For the first time during my ownership the 40 and I hit the road.

And in case the last picture did not give it away. . . I also installed the windshield frame.

Pay no attention to the lack of wipers and low hanging exhaust. . . those have yet to be addressed!

 

[imyahucklbrry]

For the first time during my ownership the 40 and I hit the road.

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And in case the last picture did not give it away. . . I also installed the windshield frame.

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Pay no attention to the lack of wipers and low hanging exhaust. . . those have yet to be addressed!

Bout too nice to get dirty........ betcha will though!

 

[mrboatman]

It must have felt real good to be driving it down the road!! Looking really nice !!
JP

 

[TwelveGravity]

I Pulled her out and washed up.

Then decided to Redo my transfer case shifters. I left them long initially (something different) but got tired of them.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Drove it around in the hills.

 

[JohnnyC]

Gave it some gas... then let it talk to a Brit for some time... they had a nice talk...

They swapped rust stories

 

[Vossie]

Gave it some gas... then let it talk to a Brit for some time... they had a nice talk...

They swapped rust stories


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landies dont rust though they do leak a ton of oil though

 

[bikersmurf]

A thick coat of oil prevents rust

 

[jim land]

Received my motor this week. Picked up my rebuilt trans and transfer case from the transmission shop. I'll start mocking everything up this weekend! Extremely Jazzed!!!View attachment 1524340 View attachment 1524341

With this healthy engine you should consider a T-case saver

 

[Varty Yo]

Test fit a prototype cup holder from a vendor here!!!

Glad i got to be the guinepeg on this one. Fit like a glove!

 

[JohnnyC]

landies dont rust though they do leak a ton of oil though

There is plenty that does rust... bulkhead and frame... he had to replace the frame as it had fist sized holes



Landies rust ... just opposite us...


We rust tub our frames and bulkheads are normally really good

They don't rust tubs... but... frames and bulkheads are notoriously bad for rust

 

[JohnnyC]

A thick coat of oil prevents rust

And that's why I am ok with all my engine leaks LOL

And... my yearly dousing of black oil in a spray can

 

[murf]

Changed my wheels and tires to go with a more classic-mod look (will be keeping the centerlines though). The K02's have impressed me with ride quality, quietness, and handling.

 

[tls3601]

@murf looking good buddy! I am also very pleased with the KO2's as well.

 

[imyahucklbrry]

Gave it some gas... then let it talk to a Brit for some time... they had a nice talk...

They swapped rust stories


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@JohnnyC 40: "hey, I went on a 500 mile trip with the boss, pulled up 10 tree stumps, had a trailer of firewood to haul back then just been daily driving the last few months.... what you been up to?"

Brit rover: "aye, not much... been hanging with my boss's bloody mechanic fella quite a bit lately though. Thanks for asking mate"

 

[dogfishlake]

Put the roof back on. Summer's official end? Maybe just being prepared? Maybe sick of storing doors and roof? - Bingo!

 

[velillen]

After many, many months....I finally got to put some things back together! Frame blasted and repainted. Engine mounted back in place. Axles are ALMOST ready to go under her (just waiting on paint to dry)