Got my rear quarters welded up. I fabbed a floor pan out of 14 ga, the wheel wells are 12 ga, and the quarters are 16 ga. It's sturdy. I can't wait to get my rig back out on the road again. Haven't driven it in 2 years!!
What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (44 Viewers)
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Gus
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I finally installed the 3.5" Alcans in the front of the 79 FJ40 then began to remove the old suspension from the rear of the 73 FJ40; PB blaster kicks a$$.
I painted and rebuilt my doors. New rubber, felt and snaps. Most of the rubber came with the cruiser when I purchased it 5 years ago, I just had to buy the wing window rubber and window seals. It sure is nice to drive without the windows and doors rattling.
ordered an OME 2 1/2 inch lift kit for my fj40
looks dope fireflyr!
cannot wait till my pakitop gets here...
cannot wait till my pakitop gets here...
I painted and rebuilt my doors. New rubber, felt and snaps. Most of the rubber came with the cruiser when I purchased it 5 years ago, I just had to buy the wing window rubber and window seals. It sure is nice to drive without the windows and doors rattling.
Thats awesome....I need some rebuild kits for my doors.....I couldnt believe how much LESS they rattled after I put the OEM bows on.....That little support helped a lot....
The cost kept me from doing it for a long time. I was able to piece most of it together from parts I picked up from friends and the parts I bought it with. The wing window rubbers and the wipers / fuzzy do-hickies that ride against the windows cost me $160. Now I have to deal with the sound of the wind and all those frightening mechanical noises that I was never able to hear.
I plan on taking it up to the Navarro River in NorCal in a couple weeks for an 'Expedition' with my son and brother. We plan on doing some wheeling in the Lost Coast north of Mendocino.
Give my 40 some swamp water near Orlando Airport..not clear pictures but was fun...
In the first photo i have to lead the afraid s HEEPS cos they was scare to get stuck..
Last photo typical afternoon rain in Orlando Florida...
catch us 25 min. later on the trail
In the first photo i have to lead the afraid s HEEPS cos they was scare to get stuck..
Last photo typical afternoon rain in Orlando Florida...
catch us 25 min. later on the trail
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North coast is beautiful, I have ridden my motorbike down there a few times.
If you stumble upon any remote/secluded camp sites and panoramic trails please let me know.
Wanted to head down there later this summer, but wanted better beta on the area.
New Tires & New spray black paint on wheels and balanced.
shooting primer as we speak...high build tomorrow and see what happens. Looks like a little fill and some welding to do. One day at a time. Like to finish paint before fall for sure...Depends on time and my girls
I have been curious about the wheeling around that area...one of my favorite places to visit. How 'bout posting some pics and recounting some of the experience when you get back?
Ed
Took my top off (actually last week), got a hold of a roll bar x2. Will be getting that fabbed up and mounted hopefully this week. Pics to come (once roll bar is completed). Can't wait to put the bikini top on this rig. Man riding around with not top is amazing!! AND STILL GETTING 22MPG!!!
Installed a new fuel pump and washed it.
and a PTO winch ani't too good when the engine isn't running...taking it back to see uncle Butch.wishin' I owned a 40!!!!!
I finished my front bumper and winch mount. Also added some new hooks
looking good man!
Garmin GA29 Marine GPS ant
Today install on the roof rack the GA29 GPS marine ext. antenna ( picture with the light blue marks) for my Garmin 376c...as you can see in the pics the signals and accuracy change in big time, have to said that the gps was on the driver seat for test mode ( factory ant shows with the red marks deleting my location
) ,not on the windshield mount and maybe thats why show little bars on the satellite´s signals but not much difference its was on the mount.
Today install on the roof rack the GA29 GPS marine ext. antenna ( picture with the light blue marks) for my Garmin 376c...as you can see in the pics the signals and accuracy change in big time, have to said that the gps was on the driver seat for test mode ( factory ant shows with the red marks deleting my location
) ,not on the windshield mount and maybe thats why show little bars on the satellite´s signals but not much difference its was on the mount.
