What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (54 Viewers)

[zerotreedelta]

Slightly silly project, but I think it's probably worthwhile - tied in a spare-tire 3rd brake light. I'm often driving down some roads with congested traffic - figured it might be some cheap insurance to maybe prevent a distracted driver rear-ender someday. Only comes on with the brakes, it's off otherwise.

Easily reversed too - I just loomed it it by using a male-female connector passthrough at the left light harness, so it's all plug and play with no cutting.

 

[firemanj92]

Can someone tell me how this pad/sill mounts please!!!. Im aout to put my rebuilt top back on and I'm not sure how it fits. Corners are a beach!

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try this thread...especially the second thread

Corner weatherstripping - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/corner-weatherstripping.1293625/

Top corner pads......SOR hardtop kit..... - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/top-corner-pads-sor-hardtop-kit.603699/

Rain Gutter and Top Restoration - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/rain-gutter-and-top-restoration.1279454/

 

[MatthewMcD]

Bought the combo package for my '72 fj40 back in '78 from man-a-fre.

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Please don't tell me what you paid for that in '78...

OK...

Tell me...(had to sit down)

OK, I saw the receipt. Thanks..

 

[nabbasi]

Best color! Some Rustoleum satin nickel would have that front bumper looking proper in no time

You know, I have thought about it, but it’s got some many random holes and bumps that I keep thinking I’m going to replace it. I keep moving it down the list of things to do on it.

 

[rlong]

Still working on piping it in. Had an old adapter that fit so we shall see what happens

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Keep in mind; back in those days, one (I) was likely running a worn out 1 barrel on an early 1F, so add convert to a proven GM carb (oem on the later engine Toyota modeled it after) and a header and tune the whole package up.. yes it felt like more power. (I bought all my pieces used and cobbled together)

 

[6f40j9]

You know, I have thought about it, but it’s got some many random holes and bumps that I keep thinking I’m going to replace it. I keep moving it down the list of things to do on it.

I get it, believe me. I did it anyway

 

[knuckle47]

I’ve been asked what the parts looked like using the Home Depot Behr spray paint so here are a few pictures. Coated the color coat with the Rustoleum 2X clear gloss

 

[nabbasi]

I get it, believe me. I did it anyway

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Well that's pretty convincing...

I’ve been asked what the parts looked like using the Home Depot Behr spray paint so here are a few pictures. Coated the color coat with the Rustoleum 2X clear gloss

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That might look better to me than the Rustoleum Satin Nickel! I guess I should pick up a can and give it a shot.

 

[Buffchief]

try this thread...especially the second thread

Corner weatherstripping - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/corner-weatherstripping.1293625/

Top corner pads......SOR hardtop kit..... - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/top-corner-pads-sor-hardtop-kit.603699/

Rain Gutter and Top Restoration - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/rain-gutter-and-top-restoration.1279454/

Good deal thanks!!

 

[JKIII FJ40]

How many clicks does this e-brake have before it tops out? I have a Lokar handle in mine and it only has 6 clicks, and I need more.

I will need to check, I am still breaking mine in so I need to recheck the rear parking brake shoes for proper fit (tight and then back 8 or 9 clicks, slight drag). I did tighten the adjustment nut for the cable and now my parking brake is holding.

 

[JKIII FJ40]

Went out to get gas and seen another 40. A rare occurrence in southeast indiana.

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Love the South American hard top, the integrated venting is great for this time of year.
Very cool to catch a cruiser in your area you dont know. I now have people who I know ask me about ones they see in the area and its comical as I know most of them.

 

[Beehanger]

Finished my running boards (washers/nuts)
Changed the transmission and transfer case fluid (I had never even checked it yet!) and broke a skid plate nut free in the process, so I had to fix that too.
Cleaned up my taillight wiring.

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@ToyotaMatt these are beauties

 

[Buffchief]

Need some help.... Installed my top and all the bolts are in place loosely all the way around.The forward hardtop windshield frame mount has a ¼-⅜ gap. The fame above the doors are just right..
Any clue?

 

[Buffchief]

Need some help.... Installed my top and all the bolts are in place loosely all the way around.The forward hardtop windshield frame mount has a ¼-⅜ gap. The fame above the doors are just right..
Any clue?

 

[mef0629]

I broke down and purchased the headliner from Cruiser Corps....

 

[sleepycruiser]

I broke down and purchased the headliner from Cruiser Corps....

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Guilty as well. Came in Thursday. No idea how to even get the top off yet.

 

[Buffchief]

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I broke down and purchased the headliner from Cruiser Corps....

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[Flatlanderfj40]

Fluid film massage. Prepping for SAS9, topless.

 

[Buffchief]

I did as well. Came in Thursday and it's installed. Seems to be great quality . The rear corners radius is made into it. Still a bugger to get them right, like wrapping paper around a football! My corners have some wrinkles but ... It's better than what I had. I'm sure someone more skilled than me could make it work.

 

[sleepycruiser]

I did as well. Came in Thursday and it's installed. Seems to be great quality . The rear corners radius is made into it. Still a bugger to get them right, like wrapping paper around a football! My corners have some wrinkles but ... It's better than what I had. I'm sure someone more skilled than me could make it work.

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How many cans of adhesive did you use?