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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.
 
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!!
 
40Habits said:
You might cut out the wheel well a little bigger!:D

No, I like it. Reminds me of the skirts Caddys used to have when I was a kid. Really all it needs now is wire rims, white walls and kerb-feelers :-)
 
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.:bounce::bounce2:
 
Went to Poor Wally's to help out with my tub. Eventually the whole tub will be replaced with 1/8" steel behind the cowl.

Cool! Those rear quarters from that mail truck bolted right up!
 
I know it was asked before but could you show detailed pics of how you did it?



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.
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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?
 
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.
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oregonfj said:
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.

Can you pm me what you did please? I'm rebuilding an 87 2f for my LX and am planning to do exactly what you did but it would be great to chat to someone with experience. Did you get it all done in Oregon?
 
Did something I've been dreaming about for 2+ years: drive my own 40 to work and back on a beautiful day. :steer:

Great Color. Lucky for you. Hopefully a long drive as well. :beer:
 
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.

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:
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After:
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Drives tighter (less wander) and takes about half the energy to turn the wheels now.
 
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.

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.
 
Where did you get the flexible air hose for the air cleaner assembly?

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
 

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