What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (65 Viewers)
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jim land
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Used the 45 to pick up a 60 motor for my 55 then got a muffler on my 40
I really like that lil red truck.
oregon fj
Serial rescuer of old vehicles
Artistic topless shots...
I've been chasing some super annoying thudding and banging on my rig that was driving me insane to try and pinpoint over the past few months. Basically I was about to start dropping and checking engine mounts, etc because it honestly sounded and felt like it was coming from under my rig. Anyway, about couple of weeks ago I came across a thread where a few folks mentioned having similar issues that were remedied by replacing their worn/nonexistent hood hinge bushings. I was skeptical that this was actually the root of the problem, but decided to at least weed it out as the culprit. Got some bushings for the front doors and hood hinges from @SouthBostonFJ40 and went to work. You can see the result in the pics below...Oh and the noise that I was hearing is COMPLETELY gone!!!! Couldn't be happier about this!!!
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Wow thanks for sharing. Crossing fingers this resolves a similar issue for me.
Installed a 2f motor, 4speed transmission and tranfercase in my 74 fj40. The cruiser hasn't been on the road since 1994. It's 45 years old these month. It's a Nov 73 build.
Also got it out of my dad's shop into his garage so I don't have to work on it in the cold.
Also got it out of my dad's shop into his garage so I don't have to work on it in the cold.
There are bushings
who knew 
The weatherstripping where the hood meets the cowl by the hinges stops rattle on mine... anyone else have this?
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samatulich
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I’ve been busy, both trying to get the 2F to run better at the same time getting the Forty ready for the cold, wet winter that is coming. So, I tackled a couple vacuum leaks at the carburetor and when I got frustrated with the carb I installed the hard top, doors and replaced all the wether stripping. Only weather stripping left is for the rain gutter, but that’s going to wait until I’m ready to break/strip a few bolts. For now, I’m back on the road.
Vae Victus
Posting more than I know
Vae Victus
Posting more than I know
You need some Rainman brake lines.
Restored a Green dash indicator Light , Updated to 20 LUMEN short profile Green LED Bulb
This Bulb is INSANELY bright
replaced the Bullets w/ New YAZAKI brand solid brass Terminals & OEM-Type aquamarine Green weatherproof sleeves
This Bulb is INSANELY bright
replaced the Bullets w/ New YAZAKI brand solid brass Terminals & OEM-Type aquamarine Green weatherproof sleeves
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Deciding witch Illuminated back lit Knob Headlight Switch to Restore became a Distraction..............
i opted for a 2nd Generation Hazard Switch instead
i opted for a 2nd Generation Hazard Switch instead
I Media Blasted the Metal case & Silver Zinc Electroplated it
polishing the inside GUTS too
I replaced the old Yellow Connector plug housing w/ New Summinoto OEM
i applied OEM-type Clear switch wrap as a final touch Detail ..........
I installed a New OEM Pin Wrench Bolt tom show care
polishing the inside GUTS too
I replaced the old Yellow Connector plug housing w/ New Summinoto OEM
i applied OEM-type Clear switch wrap as a final touch Detail ..........
I installed a New OEM Pin Wrench Bolt tom show care
Installed rebuilt calipers with new pads. One more step toward finishing the front end.
Snapped the breather on the axle sometime in the past. Pulled what was left and plugged in a replacement from a FJ62.
Snapped the breather on the axle sometime in the past. Pulled what was left and plugged in a replacement from a FJ62.
hey Jim ,
Nice Job on the Front Brakes " TOTAL-JOB " , New dowel pins , Fit Kit retainer clip , Shims kit & u lubed the pin as well for easy pad sliding as wear over time / use
sharp backing plates too .........
