What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (57 Viewers)

[gcrump01]

I assume the welded nut lines up with the hole in the foot of the jump seats....but that's just a guess. No idea what the other holes are for....
Can someone post a pic of these installed under the rear wheel wells?

 

[poptartz]

I took it out for a spin for the first time after spending a couple months putting an Aqualu tub on it!

 

[poptartz]

Too much work to mention!

 

[platypusREX]

just made the same thing for mine. Do you remember the exact orientation of these? Maybe it will be obvious when I go to install them?????View attachment 884383

It will be obvious.

 

[platypusREX]

I assume the welded nut lines up with the hole in the foot of the jump seats....but that's just a guess. No idea what the other holes are for....
Can someone post a pic of these installed under the rear wheel wells?

I think the holes are not needed. I just drilled them to look OEM.

 

[FJ404345]

I let it work this week

 

[crimsonaudio]

Took the top off for the first time since I got it a couple of years ago...

(it's dark out, hence the garage pic)

 

[brooklyn]

I had a 350 in another fj40 with a turbo 400 and thought it was too much for the truck -- always braking and never really settled into a comfortable drive. I really liked the 283 and would recommend it for someone wanting a V8. That said, there is a certain mis-match of parts (V8/SM420/3spd) feel about the truck that started me thinking about going back to a more stock configuration. I think the 2f/4spd/split case will be a fun drive.
Changing the gear sets in the 3rd member may be too much and I hope I don't regret that decision. But in the end, I got a real good deal on the parts and couldn't resist. Will let you know how it works out.

As I am one of the few others running a 283 (not a 350) - what made you decide to go back? I've been tossing the idea around too, but it seems like an awful lot of work!

 

[bikersmurf]

I'd get it roadworthy with the 4.11s, drive it for a bit, swap in the rear 3.70, and decide how you like the setup compared to the 4.11s. That way, you'll know if you want 3.70s or not... The down side is, that you might end up not having a chance to finish the front swap, and you won't be able to drive in 4WD... Don't ask me how I know.






I like 3.70s with a SBC and a Toyota 4 speed, but most people are pulling the 3.70 in favor of 4.11s.

 

[oestlarsen]

Since I am not making any progress getting her started this weekend, I took the opportunity to tie up a few paperwork ends.

Truck registered as collector with original 1970 plates. Considering this will be an original rad-rod resto, a retro banged up plate completes the authenticity nicely

 

[PRFJ]

Started working on my rear disc brake conv.

 

[ibinazbass]

Ordered 4 new Japanese wheel cylinders from FJparts.com and a new clutch master cylinder from Cruiser Corps


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[GA Architect]

Made my own $12 floor mats. Went to Home Deport and purchased a 2'x5' roll of black indoor/outdoor carpet runner. Made some paper patterns and test fit them, then made some rubber (from rubber roofing I had) patterns and test fit those. Once those fit the way I wanted them, I then reversed those on the back of the indoor/out door carpet runner, and cut the pattern out. Now when I need new floor mats or just to change them, I have the pattern. Here are some photos of my process.

 

[GA Architect]

Here are the photos of the new mats in my rig.

 

[SHUSH]

pulled the clutch master and slave in prep for new ones going in.

waiting on soft top hardware from Trollhole to finish that project too.

cleaned up some old wiring.

 

[Kayaker]

I didn't do anything to my Cruiser this week but she took me camping, biking and, of course kayaking over the weekend.

 

[Ky Hillbilly]

Hauled my tub to the painters, been waiting for this day for a long time...ya

 

[PWCO70crusier]

Lets see...finished up most of the wiring, passenger seat is in, fuel tank is in, headlights are in, the last few pieces left to paint are stripped and ready for primer. Windshield will be installed this week, front end should be finished in the next couple of days. My goal is to have it to the exhaust shop early next week...and possible...hopefully...I'll be driving it home! kyle-landcruiser.blogspot.com

 

[nelsonjm624]

Got my console back from the powder coater, still waiting on my armrest pad but it fits nice.

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[alberta mac]

Pulling apart the diesel fuel system, theres an air leak in there, replaced the pump, pump stay rubber fuel line, still sucking air in ? doh ! now i need to pull the fuel return line to check for cracks. 1985 BJ60.