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

[4Cruisers]

I flat towed my '71 FJ40 (on the right in this photo <----) back to New Mexico - it's my next project. It's been at my place in Nevada for the past 17 years. Got back after dark. They're predicting some snow overnight so I had to move it off the street and into the driveway in case the snowplows come through. It currently has no transmission so it needed some help from its younger sibling (on the left in this photo <----) to get it off the street.

Build thread started:

 

[Rusty 72]

Drilled and tapped the exhaust manifold for a 3/4" bolt.

 

[thecrazygreek]

Here's a before and after of a rig I did a while back. Build is the 69 in my sig... thought id bring it back up to help inspire those who are struggling with their addiction .
Before...

After...

 

[airon23]

Here's a before and after of a rig I did a while back. Build is the 69 in my sig... thought id bring it back up to help inspire those who are struggling with their addiction .
Before...
View attachment 1843143

After...
View attachment 1843144

That thing looks beautiful! Nice job @thecrazygreek!

 

[allan man]

Installed new weatherstrips from city racer...great product...great price...great service always!

Btw any mud members that live in yuma az?


- A

 

[drnekFJ40]

Caution Cruiser Porn to Follow.
No Blue pills needed.
Please consult your doctor if you feel light headed.
Please consult your doctor if your erection last forever.

From this

Then this

Careful your eyes don't pop out!!

View attachment 1839696 View attachment 1839697 View attachment 1839698 View attachment 1839700

And the Money Shot!!


View attachment 1839701
Two and half years from start to finish.

you did a great job!!!!I like the idea of attaching older metal mirrors to newer style arms-can you post a detail picture how it is attached?Thanks!!

 

[oldschool4wheeling]

@drnekFJ40

To get the 3 hole backing over the "ball" part of the arm, you have to "pie cut" part of the backing plate so it will slip over the arm.
Once you tighten it up it doesn't vibrate like the plastic mirrors.

This is an old pic, but you can see where I cut it.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

I bought This , so My shop would have the ability to Code Cut These ............

 

[John in Utah]

you did a great job!!!!I like the idea of attaching older metal mirrors to newer style arms-can you post a detail picture how it is attached?Thanks!!

@drnekFJ40

To get the 3 hole backing over the "ball" part of the arm, you have to "pie cut" part of the backing plate so it will slip over the arm.
It once you tighten it up it doesnt vibrate like the plastic mirrors.

This is an old pic, but you can see where I cut it. View attachment 1843448

Here’s a close up of the pie cut. I went with the euro spec convex mirrors - local dealership was able to get them in for me

 

[ToyotaMatt]

I Fully Restored a 1974 Hazard & Fan Pull Switch's

Both Switch's were Bench Tested per the Grey 1978 FSM post restore & met factory spec's

 

[ToyotaMatt]

 

[ToyotaMatt]

 

[thecrazygreek]

Hey @RAGINGMATT whats your method of cleaning the wires on those switches? I found soda blasting works good but I'm always looking for better ways.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

Hey @RAGINGMATT whats your method of cleaning the wires on those switches? I found soda blasting works good but I'm always looking for better ways.

I use The OEM Factory Toyota 5 step wire harness cleaning & rejuvenation Kit or TOYO Guard Kit as it was commonly refereed to @

The Dealership level back when I was working in Parts & Service Circa 1990-2002

 

[letterman52]

Continued crafting up a rear drop down tailgate from some rusted rear half doors.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

I made a Glass Bowl Fuel Filter installation Kit , using a Media blasted Re-Finished mounting bracket & The rest are NOS parts

​

 

[ToyotaMatt]

 

[John Armas]

I finished up the winch today. I mounted the solenoid box in the engine compartment. I wired in the operating toggle switch in the dash. I can still use a remote if need be. I think I am going to add an arming switch though.

 

[John in Utah]

Got quite a bit of snow this weekend

 

[rusty cerdito]

pulled the head on the 55. stuck valves.