What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (88 Viewers)
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This was enough to cut three panels to fit under the factory front mat - less than $20 at home despot. I plan to trim it down to a centimeter or so smaller than the mat and attach to the back of the mat with double sided tape so I can pull the whole thing out if it gets wet.
rkymtnflyfisher
Trout Bum
It’s less than 0.25 inch thick.
Here’s a link to the specs - https://images.homedepot-static.com/catalog/pdfImages/27/2700a02f-56db-41a2-8ebb-6bb7a5d0aaef.pdf - and a link to the Home Depot page - Everbilt 24 in. x 10 ft. Double Reflective Insulation-ADD04 610x3.048 - The Home Depot
It’s plastic (LDPE) bubbles with a PET-MET (metalized poly film) on either side.
I haven’t tested the heat resistance yet. It’s got a bit of a crinkle noise underfoot, which hopefully will subside over time.
rkymtnflyfisher
Trout Bum
Cool contrast in your photo!
cruiserkev
3 decades in the same FJ40
I installed the same stuff under some rubber mat material in my 40. Working great so far. Dampens heat and noise well. Plus the crinkle sound has gone mostly away in the couple of months since installing it. Good luck!
Michael B
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Finally have the 16" split rims on the 43 ready
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Nice work!im starting to see more and more of this Phenomenon , The crumbling Connectors on Later Model Trucks
this wiper switch was out of a 1978 . at first i have thinking its just the Ravages of age and Time, and mabey
some is indeed so , but after severalbefore noon today , a bell went off in my head ,
its UV rays damage , but how under the dash ? well the Kick Vents of course Matt , i said to my self
I have not seen this in Older Toyota Cars when im Grazing The Yards For All The Discontinued Electrical
Connectors i can fill my pockets with
so , i remove 1 terminal at a time and insert in a new UV rated Connector housing , i also polish the brass terminals too as i go
it looks like the old connector got BIT by a Zombie from the walking Dead or something
well now's shea's ready for a New Life of Reliable service for a happy owner .
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@rkymtnflyfisher I bought a similar heat shield for the floor of my ‘78 from CCOT, works excellent and was reasonably priced too. Might want to check them out
blossett
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What's that color?
New City Racer brake booster. The old mc leaked into the booster and cab. Anyone know of a good hose for vacuum that won't rot with ethanol gasoline?
rkymtnflyfisher
Trout Bum
@rkymtnflyfisher I bought a similar heat shield for the floor of my ‘78 from CCOT, works excellent and was reasonably priced too. Might want to check them out
I think maybe I'll check that out, I'm pondering some way to dampen the sound a little bit and to cut the heat down inside the cab.
It's something that's on the back burner still. There's still fish to catch right now!
Attack of the PO. While cruising down the highway I hear a horrible chunking noise coming from the engine. Immediately shut her down and towed the Old Gurl home. Camshaft gear chewed up. I was able to pull it off by hand
. Looks like the PO didn’t install the snap ring.
Now I’m faced with a complete engine rebuild as who knows what kinda damage was done while it was rattling away at speed. Pretty demoralizing as its been only a year since I got the Old Gurl back up and running.
While pricing parts at American Toyota I was amused and gratified that the parts guys are still taking care of us Mud members.
. Looks like the PO didn’t install the snap ring.Now I’m faced with a complete engine rebuild as who knows what kinda damage was done while it was rattling away at speed. Pretty demoralizing as its been only a year since I got the Old Gurl back up and running.
While pricing parts at American Toyota I was amused and gratified that the parts guys are still taking care of us Mud members.
rkymtnflyfisher
Trout Bum
Attack of the PO. While cruising down the highway I hear a horrible chunking noise coming from the engine. Immediately shut her down and towed the Old Gurl home. Camshaft gear chewed up. I was able to pull it off by hand
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Now I’m faced with a complete engine rebuild as who knows what kinda damage was done while it was rattling away at speed. Pretty demoralizing as its been only a year since I got the Old Gurl back up and running.
While pricing parts at American Toyota I was amused and gratified that the parts guys are still taking care of us Mud members.
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Snap ring? Wait, what snap ring?
