What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (68 Viewers)

[64Rotorhead]

Freshening up the springs. And a special tool for those tight Ruffstuff hangers

 

[Jonny01]

64Rotorhead that special tool is ingenious!! Like an idiot I spent a bunch of time and sweat hand sanding down the bushing ends on my new springs as they were too tight. Nicely done!

 

[tls3601]

its still early in the week, but im knocking out several small tasks. Now that the AC is working, I was finally able to install some parts I have been accumulating.
1- 3D printed Center console cup holder and ashtray installed complete with two USB ports
2- Jack and Jack handles restored and finally installed. Found the correct mounting clips from Cruiser Parts.
3- Installed my hood latch and air intake scoop and hose.
4- and finally got the carb cooling fan working. After tracing all the wiring, cleaning all the contacts on each connector and pulling the relays under the dash (royal PITA)...I discovered it was a blown fuse all along (also hidden under the dash in an impossible location to access.

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@AutaviaFJ40 I had the same issue in my ‘78 with the carb cooling fan. I believe ‘78 was the first year for the “hidden” inline fuse tucked “way” up under dash!! Nice work.

 

[bellaire35]

Finishing the complete overhaul of my HJ45 H Engine. Last step before adding the OME lift. Other than the lift going to keep the truck original as the it still has the factory paint and nice patina.

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[Martyt]

Just paid the carb guy $395 for a complete carb rebuild (seems like good price to me). Plan is to get carb on today, alignment fine tuned/muffler install tomorrow AND, I will be able to FINALLY, after almost 3 months in the shop, pick up my rig--very excited. Once I get it home, I will need to sort out the electrical (various lighting issues) on it; but have been pouring over schematics so am excited to undertake that project.

 

[wngrog]

Screwed with my 4 wheel drums more. These things are killing me.

But they are getting closer to right......

 

[Martyt]

Cool dog; gotta believe that lake has bass in it!!

 

[blossett]

Wife surprised me with a custom Disney magic band for our trip this week!

 

[oregon fj]

Screwed with my 4 wheel drums more. These things are killing me.

But they are getting closer to right......

Took me 3 tries to get mine right. And I did brakes like this for a living for a few years in the '80s. Once they are right, they work very well.

 

[samatulich]

New LED headlights from CityRacer and LED marker and turn signals from Superbrightleds.
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I just installed the city racer LED lights, were the superbrightleds plug and play or did you have to replace the flasher relay? I’d like to do the same as you.

 

[oregon fj]

Almost done restoring the dealer installed Hupp heater box for my '64. Still looking for one side flap and clip, though. (WTB ad)

 

[thecrazygreek]

Dropped the 78 off at Salem Exhaust.
The beginning of a journey to get her all fixed up and road ready again after 25 years of being parked...

 

[SKULLYOTA]

i remember the constant fiddling with my 55’s four wheel drums. Best money I ever spent was the mini truck disc brakes. The rears still sucked I guess.

 

[darwink1]

I ripped things out, painted other things and took a picture..

 

[troy scott]

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the back ground to everything you take a picture of is always what i look forward to in your post you always have so many different kinds of signs and stickers and just off the wall weird stuff in the back ground

 

[Redgrrr]

That 40 art work is sweet! @darwink1

 

[bwalker16527]

I just installed the city racer LED lights, were the superbrightleds plug and play or did you have to replace the flasher relay? I’d like to do the same as you.

I had to install an electronic flasher relay. LEDs did not draw enough electricity to work the mechanical flasher. Bought at NAPA. Price was reasonable approx $30.

 

[darwink1]

Thanks guys. I like my trinkets and I doodle sometimes...

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[Elfman]

Nice...I just added this to my list. I need to add a few additional fuses, do they make a larger version?
The PO added a few of these taps...which only make it more fiddly.

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I don't recall seeing one with extra circuits. But that doesn't mean they don't exist. Maybe a later year that has A/C or something? or I'm sure if you don't mind going out of the stock realm there are lots of options with more modern fuses.

 

[AutaviaFJ40]

I don't recall seeing one with extra circuits. But that doesn't mean they don't exist. Maybe a later year that has A/C or something? or I'm sure if you don't mind going out of the stock realm there are lots of options with more modern fuses.

I removed mine yesterday...its actually in nice shape. I removed the taps and soldered them to the back side posts.
I added the Radio lead to the 5a radio fuse where it belongs (the OP had it hanging off the last fuse). And I added the 12v USB ports I installed in my center console to the Lighter fuse. Its all working great and solid now.

I also ordered a cover.