What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (18 Viewers)

[lostmarbles]

Tojo (my 1979 BJ40) finally passed its roadworthy check with this different inspector agreeing with me that there appears to be no fault at all with the seat belt retractor mechanism.

Phew. What a relief. I didn't want the expense of replacing the seat belts again - especially based on such a dubious failure.

So I now have 6-months till I need to start worrying about the next inspection round for this vehicle.



PS. I was lucky to get one of the really good guys today. He appreciates classic vehicles, noticed my vehicle pull up, and knew immediately that it was just a recheck (presumably based on his memory of having seen it there just a week before). So he helped me jump the queue (and avoid an hour long wait) and passed it in just a few minutes.

It's these few guys that keep me going back to same testing station rather than choosing elsewhere.

(NZ testing stations are privatised these days. So as well as paying for people to check up on my ability to maintain my vehicle properly, I contribute to paying dividends to shareholders. Aren't I lucky?)

 

[hairy_apple]

Man, that sounds awful. I thought CA smog was annoying, but that sounds like your car or truck has to be nearly perfect to pass. Crazy. Glad you got it through this time.

 

[RWBeringer4x4]

Sounds like a similar story to how my 75 FJ40 passed emissions with a 72 350SBC... Just found the right guy with an appreciation for old cars...got lucky.

 

[DSRTRDR]

The new 33x10.50 KM2's are a good bit easier on the manual steering front.

changing from 12.5 to 10.5 width on the BFGs, that was my experience, too

 

[DSRTRDR]

oh, and I rebuilt a spare carb for my truck

 

[78fj40mg]

I just now finished installing an OME (Old Man Emu) steering stabilizer what a difference. The Toyota OEM stabilizer was shot and ready to be trashed.

 

[DSRTRDR]

Tojo (my 1979 BJ40) finally passed its roadworthy check with this different inspector agreeing with me that there appears to be no fault at all with the seat belt retractor mechanism.

Phew. What a relief. I didn't want the expense of replacing the seat belts again - especially based on such a dubious failure.

So I now have 6-months till I need to start worrying about the next inspection round for this vehicle.



PS. I was lucky to get one of the really good guys today. He appreciates classic vehicles, noticed my vehicle pull up, and knew immediately that it was just a recheck (presumably based on his memory of having seen it there just a week before). So he helped me jump the queue (and avoid an hour long wait) and passed it in just a few minutes.

It's these few guys that keep me going back to same testing station rather than choosing elsewhere.

(NZ testing stations are privatised these days. So as well as paying for people to check up on my ability to maintain my vehicle properly, I contribute to paying dividends to shareholders. Aren't I lucky?)

 

[nickolai]

Tojo (my 1979 BJ40) finally passed its roadworthy check with this different inspector agreeing with me that there appears to be no fault at all with the seat belt retractor mechanism.

Phew. What a relief. I didn't want the expense of replacing the seat belts again - especially based on such a dubious failure.

So I now have 6-months till I need to start worrying about the next inspection round for this vehicle.



PS. I was lucky to get one of the really good guys today. He appreciates classic vehicles, noticed my vehicle pull up, and knew immediately that it was just a recheck (presumably based on his memory of having seen it there just a week before). So he helped me jump the queue (and avoid an hour long wait) and passed it in just a few minutes.

It's these few guys that keep me going back to same testing station rather than choosing elsewhere.

(NZ testing stations are privatised these days. So as well as paying for people to check up on my ability to maintain my vehicle properly, I contribute to paying dividends to shareholders. Aren't I lucky?)

I have this to look forward to in March. Last time my brakes failed (which i knew would happen). I went to discs all round which requires "Low Volume Vehicle Certification" to be allowed to even try to get a WOF (Warrant Of Fitness), which cost $400. Nanny State. While i dont disagree with having to have a safe vechile, i disagree with having to spend extra because I have a modification done to improve saftey and reliability - its not a V8 in a mini or anything dumb like that.

Things my fj40 has failled on before:
-No rubbers on Brake and clutch Pedal
-Tail light lenses 'faded' (yeah right)
-Turn signals 'flashing too fast'
-Headlights 'weak and not aligned'
FFS its an old truck!

Rant over!

 

[Pearly]

So after those 35" tyres chewed into my front fenders last weekend, I called in at the hardware shop to get some body filler, filler knives and a pair of G-clamps. Found a parking spot straight away (which is rare) and went in the shop. Maybe 5 minutes later, I come out to find a big dent in my rear fender and the corner of the hard-top!!! WTF???? I ask at the shop and they said a truck was just reversing in, but drove off again!! BA$TARD!!!!!!!! So now I have spent the morning bashing out and filling another dent I didn't have last night!!!! Bust my tail light and reflector too!!!!

 

[Coastline]

Drove from tennant creek to uluru a round trip of 2000 kms heater hose failed but fixed that and all is good



I don't know if you realise that there is a garbage dump in the middle of the desert:whoops:

That is an Archaeological site. Do not disturb it.

 

[Weber Sarge]

Replaced speedo cable , installed new gas pedal pad (pia , but nice from CC) , installed Super Bright led's in the dash , reset/freed-up speedo gears , and filled the empty steering box with light grease - all good .
Now, just need to save up for new tires/rims , ouch .
Sarge

 

[lostmarbles]

Man, that sounds awful. I thought CA smog was annoying, but that sounds like your car or truck has to be nearly perfect to pass. Crazy. Glad you got it through this time.

Sounds like a similar story to how my 75 FJ40 passed emissions with a 72 350SBC... Just found the right guy with an appreciation for old cars...got lucky.

I have this to look forward to in March. Last time my brakes failed (which i knew would happen). I went to discs all round which requires "Low Volume Vehicle Certification" to be allowed to even try to get a WOF (Warrant Of Fitness), which cost $400. Nanny State. While i dont disagree with having to have a safe vechile, i disagree with having to spend extra because I have a modification done to improve saftey and reliability - its not a V8 in a mini or anything dumb like that.
Things my fj40 has failled on before:
-No rubbers on Brake and clutch Pedal
-Tail light lenses 'faded' (yeah right)
-Turn signals 'flashing too fast'
-Headlights 'weak and not aligned'
FFS its an old truck!
Rant over!

It's nice to feel I'm not alone in my suffering and thanks to everyone for the support.

So after those 35" tyres chewed into my front fenders last weekend, I called in at the hardware shop to get some body filler, filler knives and a pair of G-clamps. Found a parking spot straight away (which is rare) and went in the shop. Maybe 5 minutes later, I come out to find a big dent in my rear fender and the corner of the hard-top!!! WTF???? I ask at the shop and they said a truck was just reversing in, but drove off again!! BA$TARD!!!!!!!! So now I have spent the morning bashing out and filling another dent I didn't have last night!!!! Bust my tail light and reflector too!!!!

Damn! I felt for you with your mudguard (aka fender) damage ... but to have this happen too.

I know I've felt pressured in off-road convoys not to take any longer over obstacles than other have. But when you have the most pristine 40-series of the bunch, you've got to remember you have the right to choose your path more carefully! (Those big river boulders certainly looked very capable of doing lots of panel modification work even if your tyres didn't do it.))

 

[MicahMan]

Winch

Finally Bit the bullet and added some front Hardware!

 

[oldmuddog]

So after those 35" tyres chewed into my front fenders last weekend, I called in at the hardware shop to get some body filler, filler knives and a pair of G-clamps. Found a parking spot straight away (which is rare) and went in the shop. Maybe 5 minutes later, I come out to find a big dent in my rear fender and the corner of the hard-top!!! WTF???? I ask at the shop and they said a truck was just reversing in, but drove off again!! BA$TARD!!!!!!!! So now I have spent the morning bashing out and filling another dent I didn't have last night!!!! Bust my tail light and reflector too!!!!

Sorry for your unearned Battle scars. Alot of people have no respect for things that others cherish , and think nothing of the results of thier actions. My experiences have taught me ,Defense is the best Offense.

 

[fjgoober]

Tojo (my 1979 BJ40) finally passed its roadworthy check with this different inspector agreeing with me that there appears to be no fault at all with the seat belt retractor mechanism.

Phew. What a relief. I didn't want the expense of replacing the seat belts again - especially based on such a dubious failure.

So I now have 6-months till I need to start worrying about the next inspection round for this vehicle.



PS. I was lucky to get one of the really good guys today. He appreciates classic vehicles, noticed my vehicle pull up, and knew immediately that it was just a recheck (presumably based on his memory of having seen it there just a week before). So he helped me jump the queue (and avoid an hour long wait) and passed it in just a few minutes.

It's these few guys that keep me going back to same testing station rather than choosing elsewhere.

(NZ testing stations are privatised these days. So as well as paying for people to check up on my ability to maintain my vehicle properly, I contribute to paying dividends to shareholders. Aren't I lucky?)

Congratulations on passing! I feel for you guys and your inspections. We only have to have a vehicle inspected if we buy it and bring it in from out of state. That is the only time it is ever inspected. I'm sure that's how most of the mid-west states are. Oh by the way.....It cost a whole $10 to get it inspected. That's robbery!! LOL

I guarantee that most of the vehicles driven around Southern Kansas wouldn't pass a vehicle inspection in California! I know my 78 fj40 wouldn't. You almost die of CO poisoning at the stop sign (I need to fix that)

Good Luck on the next inspection.

 

[fj40green]

Got car to move on it's own

I hate to admit my FJ40 has been sitting in the garage gathering dust since the mid-80's. I refused to sell the car over the years despite several offers. Finally, the car has gotten to the top of my to do list. So in the last week or so I've replaced the original Dunlop Weathermaster tires with new BFG AT K0 tires on the original steel rims, changed the engine oil, re-installed my original radiator after it was recored, put in a new water pump, thermostat and hoses, bled the clutch cylinders, put an optical scope inside gas tank and found minimal rust so I dropped a few gallons of gas in it, sprayed lots of Deep Creep in the piston cylinders and turned it over by hand a few times, bought a battery and fired up the engine. The engine needs lots of choke to run smoothly but the car was able to move under it's own power out of the garage and then back into the garage. That's the first time the car has moved under it's own power in over 25 years. It feels like a big accomplishment after so long. But there's much more to do before the car is anywhere near roadworthy again.

 

[78fj40mg]

I hate to admit my FJ40 has been sitting in the garage gathering dust since the mid-80's. I refused to sell the car over the years despite several offers. Finally, the car has gotten to the top of my to do list. So in the last week or so I've replaced the original Dunlop Weathermaster tires with new BFG AT K0 tires on the original steel rims, changed the engine oil, re-installed my original radiator after it was recored, put in a new water pump, thermostat and hoses, bled the clutch cylinders, put an optical scope inside gas tank and found minimal rust so I dropped a few gallons of gas in it, sprayed lots of Deep Creep in the piston cylinders and turned it over by hand a few times, bought a battery and fired up the engine. The engine needs lots of choke to run smoothly but the car was able to move under it's own power out of the garage and then back into the garage. That's the first time the car has moved under it's own power in over 25 years. It feels like a big accomplishment after so long. But there's much more to do before the car is anywhere near roadworthy again.

Congrats! That's a great start. We'd love to see some pics of your cruiser.

 

[RockTactics]

Finally Bit the bullet and added some front Hardware!

Very nice! I am very interested in that color. The new jewelry looks nice also.

 

[PabloCruise]

I hate to admit my FJ40 has been sitting in the garage gathering dust since the mid-80's. I refused to sell the car over the years despite several offers. Finally, the car has gotten to the top of my to do list. So in the last week or so I've replaced the original Dunlop Weathermaster tires with new BFG AT K0 tires on the original steel rims, changed the engine oil, re-installed my original radiator after it was recored, put in a new water pump, thermostat and hoses, bled the clutch cylinders, put an optical scope inside gas tank and found minimal rust so I dropped a few gallons of gas in it, sprayed lots of Deep Creep in the piston cylinders and turned it over by hand a few times, bought a battery and fired up the engine. The engine needs lots of choke to run smoothly but the car was able to move under it's own power out of the garage and then back into the garage. That's the first time the car has moved under it's own power in over 25 years. It feels like a big accomplishment after so long. But there's much more to do before the car is anywhere near roadworthy again.

Not a car, it is a Cruiser.

 

[fj40green]

Not a car it's a Cruiser

Not a car, it is a Cruiser.

Ok, point made, terminology has moved on since my days. I bought my 1971 model LandCruiser in April 1972 as a one year old used "Cruiser" with 7,600 miles on it. It was my daily driver for about eight years, then over the following six years it got decreasing usage. The brakes were a constant problem pulling to one side or the other and because of a near accident caused by the brakes I stopped driving the car altogether in 1986. It's been parked in the garage ever since but I promissed myself never to sell it and that once I retired I'd get it running again. So here I am, retired and trying to keep this promise to myself. I'd like to do the work myself, but I'll probably give up and pay someone to do the really big stuff like the brakes, clutch and other miscellaneous items.