What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (14 Viewers)

[TCEd]

Since mine was just delivered I spent about a half hour trying to find the hood release hidden in the left side grille opening. Once the fluids were checked we relearned clutch, shift, gas in quick order.

 

[billmc]

Billmc, what chemicals are in your "cold" derust degrease tank? Very cool.
I have seen a 55 gallon metal hot tank before that used NaOH.

It's an electrolysis tank, so no acid or other chemicals, just supermarket washing soda (1tbsp
/gal). Electrolysis uses a small electric current to break the Fe2O3 bonds rather than OH. It gives off some free O+ and H- gas so you'll want to do it in a ventilated space, but not much risk. The electrons move from your work piece to the sacrificial electrode, which if steel will be corroded quickly. It's tempting to use stainless steel for that, but don't because it will release chromium and nickel ions into the water and the resulting chromium dioxide is very toxic in minute amounts. I have a small tank on my bench which uses carbon fiber rods which always stay clean and produce no toxins.

Electrolysis is fantastic for cleaning small, complex pieces which are hard to do manually. I've been using this method for more than 15 years with amazing success, even here in New England where things rust if you look crooked at them.

 

[Michael B]

@David1947 you're in luck I had one single and it was the RH piece. I bead blasted it and applied a coat of metal etching primer $25.00 shipped
INCONUS.

 

[David70FJ40]

Thanks. Much to expensive. I found that Cruiser Corps has a replacement set for $16.41, both sides and all hardware.

 

[Michael B]

Roger that!

 

[Vossie]

Re reworked my dash and electrics. Found and killed every gremlin lurking in the system, now everything works.

I also dumbed it down a lot. Simpler is always better.

 

[thecrazygreek]

almost there...

 

[mtquivr]

This was the easy part!
Now I'll have several months of work to keep me busy.

 

[SMG]

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This was the easy part!
Now I'll have several months of work to keep me busy.

Make me a deal on the old. lol

 

[mtquivr]

Make me a deal on the old. lol

I'll put it on my 65 when I change out the 283 for this 327.

 

[Cajunboyk]

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This was the easy part!
Now I'll have several months of work to keep me busy.

please document your 2.8r engine into fj40..

 

[Bripars40]

Good weekend:
-Cut off old rear shock mounts and install new ones to net 4.5” of up travel in the rear with my 12” shocks
-Installed door limiters back on front doors
-Installed correct vacuum hose to booster and pcv to replace fuel line used in the past

To do this week:
-Wire wheel and pressure wash the frame. Going to paint it with Corroseal
-Scotch pad clean the rust stains with CLR.
-Install anti wrap bar

Update 10/9:

I used CLR and a green scotch brite pad on the body, and I found the primer (PO added) on the side doors came off easily. Found some Bondo but nothing crazy. Loving the cleaned up look though!

 

[rrv333]

Finished installing the transmission and transfer case. Bled the brakes and installed the driveshafts. Have to finish installing the gear shifter and putting everything back together on the inside and then off for a test drive.

 

[thecrazygreek]

Gave it a bath...

Getting closer...

 

[imyahucklbrry]

Gave it a bath...

Getting closer...

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That there is a fine piece of work... well done!

 

[thecrazygreek]

One more because everyone likes pics...

 

[Bludozer]

Gave it a bath...

Getting closer...

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I mean damn..

 

[DSB345]

Great looking rig!

 

[tls3601]

@thecrazygreek stunning FST, just stunning! Great work brother.

 

[thecrazygreek]

Thx for the kind words...

Top tip for people that have 31" x 10.50 or bigger tires... use a spacer to mount it... makes life easier.