What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (50 Viewers)

[kvanoort]

FJ40 Brakes

Three corners done... one more to go. Thanks goes out to Jeff Zepp, Coolerman, and 1973Guppie's contributions.

 

[MD11Fr8Dog]

Amazing what a new battery, even in a dual battery setup, can do to eliminate starting and electrical issues! New Optima RedTop thrown in today!

 

[thecrazygreek]

Got all the wiring figured out. Installed signals, etc...

I learned to make sure your fuse block is super clean.

Im on the home stretch, will be done next weekend...

 

[myquestoyota]

got my steelies on!

Got my tires mounted on the steelies and yarded off the flares. A little filler and a quick spray for now. Next comes the patch panels.

 

[Drag Racer]

I did wheels/tires, winch, and a back seat from cool cruisers. Next up is rear disc brakes and install my onboard air system (left over from a previous train horn addiction)

 

[eazzrider]

New tires

 

[JohnnyC]

no pics ...but...had about 20 minutes...so I replaced my alternator and voltage regulator...they seemed to be acting up...so better safe than sorry

used an alternator that i rebuilt awhile back...just got to replace it now:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/334341-alternator-brushes.html

 

[CraigFulton]

Put new weatherstripping on the back doors of my '68. Pulled the roof top off and resealed the lip with 3M seam sealer. Waiting on that to dry and then painting the roof white. New headliner. Put it all back together!

 

[kenichols29]

Ordered a windshield.

 

[eazzrider]

Started working on the interior, lots more work to do.

 

[Rockets2000]

Dude, your 40 is awesome. When I rebuild mine, it will look like that, but in lime green and black. Well done!

I did wheels/tires, winch, and a back seat from cool cruisers. Next up is rear disc brakes and install my onboard air system (left over from a previous train horn addiction)

 

[Devilmans Hand]

took the doors off and ran the coax in prep for cb install.
next comes knuckle rebuild, spedo gear rebuild, rewire and reinstall spotlights, build lightweight metal half doors and ambulance style half doors with storage.

 

[MD11Fr8Dog]

New water pump and ordered new seats - Trailmax tumble for the rear and Corbeau Baja RSs for the front!

 

[FJ40Tiger]

More than a weeks worth

Smaller tires to bring that first step within range of my aching knee...
New alloy wheels from a 2010 FJ in Arizona... thanks eBay!
Which required 1.25" adapters to clear the tie rod ends...
Should clean the wheels & rustproof more of frame while I'm at it...
Ummm... I think I need a torque wrench for this job...
Wow, I'm gonna need a thinner socket to do this right...
This should be on stands to get under both sides of frame..
Man, did the PO ever rinse underneath this thing?
Hope it still runs without all this grime, dirt and rust on it.
Glad I got the mask on before I started spraying this stuff...
That Eastwood stuff looks pretty decent on the frame.
Those wheel covers look like new now. Shame to cover them up.
Can't believe this rookie got FJ back down on 4 tires & without getting killed.
Those look pretty darn good on the TigerCruiser, let's go for a spin!
Dadgum it, the battery has lost its' charge since February.
Fully charged and ready to go!
Time to put down the hood & burn those spikes off the tires.
What son? There's a fluid leak in the engine? Where at?
Oh no, that's not fluid spraying on the engine, THAT'S GAS!
Is that plain old rubber or a proper fuel line hose?
Wonder what those numbers mean... Great, it's SAE30R6 no prob.
Clamp doesn't seem to be too tight, orrrr POP! not tight at all
What about other side by fuel filter... Oh, it's dripping gas here too.
No wonder the garage always smelled like gas after my weekly rides.
Perhaps a little tightening and a 2nd hose clamp will do... yesss no more leaks.
Time to crank this baby up! A few minutes, no leaks, off to the Lake Road.
So far so good, smooth through town at 30 mph.
Runs nice at 45 mph, why doesn't that Toyota pickup truck pass...
I guess the Tundra must have some respect for his elders.
Quick turnaround at Dowling Pond, still rattles on the bumps.
7.5 miles back, time to wind up that '72 F and let her run!
Engine still has that sweet spot at 55-60 mph.
Speedometer has 100 on it, wonder if anyone's ever run an FJ that fast?
This thing rides a lot smoother than on those 5 year old Super Swampers.
Back in the garage, no odd smells at all. No gas or oil fumes, just a hot engine.

Can't wait to find enough bucks to finish the job, this is gonna be a sweet ride!
And after I get some seats, you can ride with me Koko.

 

[jmdaniel]

I did wheels/tires, winch, and a back seat from cool cruisers. Next up is rear disc brakes and install my onboard air system (left over from a previous train horn addiction)

I notice you added a bowtie, from when you bought the rig last month! Nice touch!

 

[fussy_cruiser]

Bought a swing out tire carrier bumper from a local guy who makes them. He makes them for jeeps, and uses a really weak hinge. The carrier rattled like crazy and even broke once, so I had to take the tire off of it.

 

[fussy_cruiser]

I bought a DIY hinge from IPOR and fabbed up an insert into the bumper. I am really lucky because my neighbor is a pipe fitter and has dozens of certifications along with a $3000 mig welder. I cut and fit all the pieces, tack weld it, and he burns it in, cost is a case of beer.

Works nice now, no rattles! And I have a new antenna mount for the CB where the old hinge was.

 

[Drag Racer]

I notice you added a bowtie, from when you bought the rig last month! Nice touch!

Good eye! I had one "in stock" and the 350 emblem had to go

 

[thecrazygreek]

Finished it!!!

Woot!

 

[chicago]

Started working on the interior, lots more work to do.

Did you glue that carpet down?