Yeah thats just as far as we got. Needed a little clearance for the wheels to be able to roll it out of the shop.
What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (18 Viewers)
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1971 fj40
I recently replaced my clutch slave and master, brake master and booster, got all my lights and signals back working, just got my new brake shoes and hardware kits in last week, now saving up for all eight wheel cylinders...My dad gave me this rig easter weekend...its been in the family for over 34 years and I have many memories growing up around this fj...cant wait to get it back in shape as it has been sitting for quite sometime..cant wait to share this rig with my two sons!!
I recently replaced my clutch slave and master, brake master and booster, got all my lights and signals back working, just got my new brake shoes and hardware kits in last week, now saving up for all eight wheel cylinders...My dad gave me this rig easter weekend...its been in the family for over 34 years and I have many memories growing up around this fj...cant wait to get it back in shape as it has been sitting for quite sometime..cant wait to share this rig with my two sons!!
Fired my little Bugger up. First time in a few months, took time to add the IPOR 60's power steering. Felt I was getting closer.Sounded Nice.
Cool! Those rear quarters from that mail truck bolted right up!
toyotaboy92
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Here is what I watched to figure out how to install the twist locks:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yad6QvCIkYY
I just used the razor blade and soldering iron method. Worked great.
I spaced the twist locks 1 3/4, 8 3/8, 15, 21 3/4, 28 3/8, 35 inches from the back of the Bpillar behind the doors. Only thing is I may add one more after the first one if the material doesn't shrink.
I bought the twist locks and footman loops from odcloth.com. I am sure there are cheaper versions out there at a marine store but they are high quality.
Here are some pictures of the L channel that I used to avoid drilling into the tub. it is 1" L that is 1/16 thick. A bit thinner than I would like but seems to be working. I cut it the width to span all of the tub holes and attached the twist locks then lined up to cut canvas.
Thanks for the detail. Is that L channel aluminum or steel?
toyotaboy92
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I chose Aluminum but steel would work as well. Just longer drilling..
Make shure you isolate the aluminium from the steel.
Got the rebuilt motor installed and took it for a test drive. Amazing power and torque difference with the higher compression, re-ground cam, and troll hole carb! No need for a V8 in this rig.
Did something I've been dreaming about for 2+ years: drive my own 40 to work and back on a beautiful day. 
Did something I've been dreaming about for 2+ years: drive my own 40 to work and back on a beautiful day.
WOOOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!
Beautiful
Did something I've been dreaming about for 2+ years: drive my own 40 to work and back on a beautiful day.
Great Color. Lucky for you. Hopefully a long drive as well.
Very curious myself about your build. What does a guy budget for something like that?
Replaced the faux-wagon-wheel wheels and ancient tires with OEM wheels and new treads.
Before:
After:
Drives tighter (less wander) and takes about half the energy to turn the wheels now.
Before:
After:
Drives tighter (less wander) and takes about half the energy to turn the wheels now.
Did something I've been dreaming about for 2+ years: drive my own 40 to work and back on a beautiful day.
Way to go Mike! I heard you pull out this morning and smiled knowing you've been waiting to do this for sometime!
PabloCruise
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Where did you get the flexible air hose for the air cleaner assembly?
I took the generator out of the FJ45LV and took the brushes out. Since when is a piece of carbon called a brush? Sure doesn't look like a brush to me. I am looking for new brushes and bearings as well to rebuild it. Soon will start on wood trim for the door panels and the headliner, bamboo project that will look cool. --> Obviously I am a carpenter.
I'm not sure where he got his flex hose, but if you've got a woodworkers supply business somewhere close by check them out. Here in Oregon the place to go to is Western Tool Supply.
His flex hose looks like what's available for sawdust vacuum systems. I know for sure that it is available in 4" I.D. as I got some for use in my old pickup with the 6.2 GM diesel in it.
Don
