What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (130 Viewers)
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Mounted the spare tire inner bracket and catch. Due to the true catch the aquala had to have the hinge moved over about 1/2”. Rough fit the aquala tailgate after. One of the pics shows the space needed over the tire catch.
Took it for a spin so I could hear the doors rattling. Caught up with the drama in the sky.
Bled the brakes and clutch; I can't stand seeing the dark in the hydraulic fluid.
Bled the brakes and clutch; I can't stand seeing the dark in the hydraulic fluid.
BenjaminCA
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Vintage Air FJ40 Heater Install: Not proud of this one. Total, big baby melt down. And the cause, is from my earlier mistakes. I always post the fails, this is one of them. Enjoy the lack of perfection. Remember to measure twice…
Brian/99uzj100
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My Feb '76 passed CA smog check, always a good day.
Pre smog checklist:
Oil & filter change (Valvoline 20-50 w/ zinc, OEM filter)
OEM pcv valve
Change timing from 12 to 7 deg. btdc
New spark plugs (NGK BPR5EY-11)
Adjust carb per Toyota FSM
It's always gratifying to hear the smog tech say how good the 40 runs. He added they see a lot of Jeeps not even half as old as my rig that can't pass smog, LOFL!
Pre smog checklist:
Oil & filter change (Valvoline 20-50 w/ zinc, OEM filter)
OEM pcv valve
Change timing from 12 to 7 deg. btdc
New spark plugs (NGK BPR5EY-11)
Adjust carb per Toyota FSM
It's always gratifying to hear the smog tech say how good the 40 runs. He added they see a lot of Jeeps not even half as old as my rig that can't pass smog, LOFL!
Got the tailgate mounted, long jump seats mounted with riv nuts, and stock seats back in. I’m making sure it all mounts up and all the holes needed are there before I prep the inside of the tub for Monstaliner and seam sealer.
Catching Neutral
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Bolt on tailgate painted by my brother installed. Not sure why it’s called a tailgate since it doesn’t move but I like it. Drove it into town and took a photo by this mural.
Clubtroy
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Finally got my top dash pad off my '75 FJ40 after folding the windshield down and discovered a mystery device. I've searched this up and see references to a dash light but don't see a bulb in it or where it would project out. Anyone know what this is before I try to remove it from the dash?
It's a dash light. I think unscrews from the front.
How much is the person with the 45 asking??
That’s seriously gorgeous! Wish I was closer to check it out in detail! Thanks for sharing!
I finished painting my 77 so my son could take it to his graduation car parade.
was it pretty easy to mount up? got their half doors and thinking about getting the tailgate as well.
Got rid of a lot of the gear whine with 3 out of 4 new tcase gears. I couldn't justify replacing the low range gear for an additional $300. Now I find that the rear diff needs bearings and spider gears. Ugh.
Honestly it was like a 30 minute job. Hardest part was lining it up. I used 1/2 steel sleeve spacers to fill the gap I have from the tub top to rear sill. They may not be needed for yours.
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Summer detail for Ethel and rain forced the 60 out for local club meeting.
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