What weight oil do you run Ryan for those cold winter temps?
What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (42 Viewers)
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rkymtnflyfisher
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Depends on what is on sale at the local auto store, usually Rotella synthetic blend, 10-30, same stuff I run in my diesel Dodge.
Drove Lola for the first time yesterday, also my first time driving manual, 1968 LC next to my uncles’ 1969 Camaro Pace Car.
6f40j9
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Dash, knobs, more paint removal.
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Unfortunately got a crack in this 71’s fan. Going to need to drill the end of it, weld up and grind back then paint.
The orange fan is original for a 71 is it not?
Cheers
The orange fan is original for a 71 is it not?
Cheers
Late last night... As I recently put a new OEM 4 core in the ‘76 just in last few months and one in my ‘78 about two years ago. And seeing what Rick recently went thru with his radiator I put in 4 new cushions on the ‘76 and have 4 more coming for the ‘78 as well. Some were missing, others were makeshift.
6f40j9
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I smear it on and wipe it off. It takes a couple times to get in the grooves all the way.
toyotaboy92
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My updates are over the past couple weeks when I was able to get the garage warm enough to work out there, got some good progress on some fronts I have put off for awhile.
First need was to replace the boots on the tie rods cause they were way far gone and in dire need of some attention.
Second was while I was in there I decided to dust off the kit I bought long ago and rebuild the Center arm, looked like all that was bad was the bottom felt but it is all good for another 42 years.
After that I decided to install my QuickHinges that I bought long ago. I have been procrastinating on it because I was hesitant I could get the top bolts out and back in. After watching @BenjaminCA install his on Project Wrongway I figured if he can do it then I can. I have to say they were not fun but when you figure out a technique they come out pretty easy. Mine still had all the seam sealer holding them tight but a little pry on the outside and it came loose.
While I had the doors off I continued my Reductive - Preservation of Patina - Additive method of paint to the doors. One side was a bit too far gone so I added a bit more and blended it together with the original. I like the outcome and don't want a full repaint. This one will be panel by panel on how it is finished. Also re glued the gaskets on both doors.
I also continued to pick away at the dash, this little razorblade has worked wonders on this thin green stuff.
First need was to replace the boots on the tie rods cause they were way far gone and in dire need of some attention.
Second was while I was in there I decided to dust off the kit I bought long ago and rebuild the Center arm, looked like all that was bad was the bottom felt but it is all good for another 42 years.
After that I decided to install my QuickHinges that I bought long ago. I have been procrastinating on it because I was hesitant I could get the top bolts out and back in. After watching @BenjaminCA install his on Project Wrongway I figured if he can do it then I can. I have to say they were not fun but when you figure out a technique they come out pretty easy. Mine still had all the seam sealer holding them tight but a little pry on the outside and it came loose.
While I had the doors off I continued my Reductive - Preservation of Patina - Additive method of paint to the doors. One side was a bit too far gone so I added a bit more and blended it together with the original. I like the outcome and don't want a full repaint. This one will be panel by panel on how it is finished. Also re glued the gaskets on both doors.
I also continued to pick away at the dash, this little razorblade has worked wonders on this thin green stuff.
You need to add those shots to this thread:
Preserving Patina - How To Tips and Tricks
I keep retyping my “formula” for old Patina preservation so I decided to make a thread so I can just link my response to how I preserve my old Land Cruisers the way I do. For the last 3 years I have been learning how to preserve Land Cruisers in their original state. Protecting their original...
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Mtntopper
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I may have one of these orange fans. It was on a ‘72 I owned. I will look around for it. Let me know if anyone needs one?
tlaporte
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@SNLC Did you order new castle nuts with the new shocks? If so, what did you order?
I documented in my thread that I recently ordered eight 94130-61200 with my shocks, but they turned out to be regular nuts and not castle nuts. Was curious if you had a part number or a source, as I'm interested in getting the correct nuts for me new shocks.
Please confirm it takes 4 of the 90540-10022 cushions to do the support rods? I don't have any cushions on mine currently. Thank you.
Krenie,
Yeah the dash pad is pretty tough.
Yes, I put axles with E-Lockers out of a 97 fzj80 in the front and back. I kept leaf springs on the rear but utilized the coils in the front, moved the front axle like 9 to 11 inches forward (Too long ago, can't remember). I do like the wider stance especially when on a hill sideways. The Full Floating axles are probably one of the best mods I've done, that and the Orion transfer case.
Yeah the dash pad is pretty tough.
Yes, I put axles with E-Lockers out of a 97 fzj80 in the front and back. I kept leaf springs on the rear but utilized the coils in the front, moved the front axle like 9 to 11 inches forward (Too long ago, can't remember). I do like the wider stance especially when on a hill sideways. The Full Floating axles are probably one of the best mods I've done, that and the Orion transfer case.
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blossett
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Upholstery back from the shop!
