What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (38 Viewers)

[nabbasi]

Nice build! Never see the brake lines routed on the PS fender like you did. Usually comes across the firewall and the tee fitting further down. The upside down U-shape is likely to trap air.

This is the original routing on the early rigs. My ‘67 was the same until I ran a dual bowl master.

 

[MatthewMcD]

This is the original routing on the early rigs. My ‘67 was the same until I ran a dual bowl master.

Shouldn't there be some flexible portion or a spiral to allow the lines to flex when the body and chassis flex?

 

[mef0629]

I noticed a few days ago that she was starting sluggish, so instead of taking out the carburetor I gave her some high octane additive. She's running 100% better!

 

[rlong]

Shouldn't there be some flexible portion or a spiral to allow the lines to flex when the body and chassis flex?

I do not think so, I have priarilly worked on 1962, 1963, 1969 and had never even seen those spirals untill later.

 

[brian]

Shouldn't there be some flexible portion or a spiral to allow the lines to flex when the body and chassis flex?

like the long one from the master down to the first union? that guy is like 3 ft long.

 

[MatthewMcD]

like the long one from the master down to the first union? that guy is like 3 ft long.

I am not being critical, just asking because it's different from my experience, and looks like the long way around the barn.

 

[Aloha Jen]

Took the 40 out during a break in the rain, found some sand, played around for a bit.

 

[thatcabledude]

Are those real or synthetic?

 

[thatcabledude]

(The half doors)

Metal vs fiberglass

 

[thatcabledude]

 

[brian]

I am not being critical, just asking because it's different from my experience, and looks like the long way around the barn.

It's the way toyota saw fit to run them for 8 or 9 model years worth of 40s.

 

[mef0629]

Took the 40 out during a break in the rain, found some sand, played around for a bit.
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The lady that wrapped the steering wheel!

 

[Shark56]

(The half doors)

Metal vs fiberglass

I was kinda thinking the same. What half doors are those.
Does your elbow hit that lip often?

One more question. How did you get that plate in Hawaii

 

[Buckeye]

Looks like @Aloha Jen ‘s doors maybe came from the link below? Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 Beach Half Doors set - https://sykopaths.com/products/toyota-land-cruiser-fj40-half-doors-set

 

[Aloha Jen]

Are those real or synthetic?

(The half doors)

Metal vs fiberglass

They’re real and they’re spectacular…16 GA. sheet metal and solidly constructed.

The lady that wrapped the steering wheel!

That’s me!

I was kinda thinking the same. What half doors are those.
Does your elbow hit that lip often?

One more question. How did you get that plate in Hawaii

They are from a company called Sykopaths (I think out of Canada). The little lip at the rear, which I believe is for attaching a soft top window frame, is pretty far back and I never hit my elbow on it. As far as the plates, I got some connects out here on my Island.

Looks like @Aloha Jen ‘s doors maybe came from the link below? Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 Beach Half Doors set - https://sykopaths.com/products/toyota-land-cruiser-fj40-half-doors-set

You are correct, they came from them. They look great now, but had quite a few fitment problems and needed a lot of fab work to make them work. Plus, we welded door limiter tabs to work with OEM limiters, added interior OEM door handles, and some other body work improvements to make them better. I’m not complaining, as they were sent to me for free to test for quality and fitment. Not sure if they ever corrected our suggestions for improvement though. They cleaned up nice and we painted to match body color. Here are some pics:

 

[knuckle47]

@Aloha Jen are the port openings on the inside open to the floor or are there “shelves” in those storage pocket openings?

I applaud you man, living the life. You can never have too many surfboards or land cruisers.

 

[Roastchestnuts]

@Aloha Jen are the port openings on the inside open to the floor or are there “shelves” in those storage pocket openings?

I applaud you man, living the life. You can never have too many surfboards or land cruisers.

Surfboards and Cruisers would be a good cruiser meet up theme.

 

[Roastchestnuts]

Took the 40 out during a break in the rain, found some sand, played around for a bit.
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@Aloha Jen I cant remember on your build, what tailgate did you use? Thanks!

 

[thatcabledude]

They’re real and they’re spectacular…16 GA. sheet metal and solidly constructed.

Love the Seinfeld reference!

The doors are very nice. Hadn’t heard of that outfit until now.

 

[FJ404345]

Finally got her happy into her new spot