What the hell is goin on in Jimmy's Barn (10 Viewers)

[cstav86]

Meant to post this barn event. Our good friend Monroy @fl4031003 updating the spring bushings on his sons 62. Casey @POTATO LAUNCHER was in for the week as well and we all had some good laughs. This is an “eye spy” pic. Can you spot why he was having trouble getting the u-bolts in on this side? We were laughing with Jeff and not at him. He’s definitely far sighted which is the stronger side of my vision as well. Believe me…I’ve done way worse things before realizing my errors .

Wouldn't it be hard to get the U-bolts in with the jack still under the axle?

 

[iansplatinum]

I'm going to put money on spring plate rotated 90*

 

[thatcabledude]

I'm going to put money on spring plate rotated 90*

You’ll have that with them big jobs.

 

[CenTXFJ60]

I'm going to put money on spring plate rotated 90*

Bingo!!!!

 

[CruiserTrash]

@CenTXFJ60 Have him get those rubber isolators (and the metal "hat" channel thing) out of there while he's at it. I will harp on this until my dying day!

And while I've never installed my spring plate 90* off, I've certainly made equal bonehead moves. Happens to all of us!

 

[CenTXFJ60]

@CenTXFJ60 Have him get those rubber isolators (and the metal "hat" channel thing) out of there while he's at it. I will harp on this until my dying day!

And while I've never installed my spring plate 90* off, I've certainly made equal bonehead moves. Happens to all of us!

Funny you mention the isolators Jim. I brought that up but he did not have any spacers. Could have cut the one out of the isolator but Jeff had already done the drivers side and did not want to redo it

 

[CruiserTrash]

Funny you mention the isolators Jim. I brought that up but he did not have any spacers. Could have cut the one out of the isolator but Jeff had already done the drivers side and did not want to redo it

I suppose just using the metal channel is fair - it's a lot of extra metal but at least you accomplish the task the spacer needs to do. It's the rubber being in there that worries me, at least on a leaf pack that isn't exactly the same thickness as the original.

 

[CenTXFJ60]

A first for me…doing a heater core swap for a friend. Did a lot of reading on this job and could not find a good alternative part to swap in. Seems all the aftermarket cores have a fitment issue with the metal tubes that connect and enter into the engine bay. Had a few complete setups including the plenum. Path of least resistance is to swap the whole plenum vs removing the core from the donor and risking any developing leaks at the two joints. I’ve demoed several 60’s but never actually replaced a system. Took about 3 hours to get the old plenum out of the truck. I’m 7 hours into the job and the dash pad is back on. Could have made better time but this 60 has 4 aftermarket gauges in the dash so cleaning up the wire job from the previous owner caused some delays. Still have to plumb the engine bay side and put back in the gauge cluster, glove box, center bezel and a few smaller items.

 

[thatcabledude]

That was a heck of a leak! Hang on to that core for a possible repair one day?

 

[Broski]

Love that steering wheel, period correct aftermarket !!
When I was a young man I had to have one of those on everything I owned

 

[SoTexCruiserDoc]

But what is that, Jimmy??

 

[CenTXFJ60]

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But what is that, Jimmy??

Ha...I know what it looks like but I believe it's a face mask. I guess we could use the other for the same purpose

 

[CenTXFJ60]

Love that steering wheel, period correct aftermarket !!
When I was a young man I had to have one of those on everything I owned

You know Richard...I actually gave that wheel a bad rating upon my first visual inspection, but driving this truck around I really like it.

 

[CenTXFJ60]

That was a heck of a leak! Hang on to that core for a possible repair one day?

Yes sir...my limited researched led me to understand the value of retaining such a part. Similar to the tote full of mud flaps and other items that were almost "giveaways" years ago when I was collecting parts.

 

[roma042987]

Ha...I know what it looks like but I believe it's a face mask. I guess we could use the other for the same purpose

I've been doing that long before covid

 

[CenTXFJ60]

So another first for me and an opportunity to learn some new things. 60’s have been my area of focus over the years but had a gentleman out of New Braunfels drop off this FJ43 he bought at Mecum a year or so ago. Was fresh off a restore in the Miami area. I’d say the shop was a paint/body shop first and mechanic shop second. The truck is beautiful but several minor/major issues to address. Main reason for dropping it off was a smoked clutch and squealing alternator. Several oil leaks etc. both the clutch and brake masters are dripping down the inside of the firewall. The top left ear of the trans is broke (no bolt) as well. Have the option of putting in a used 3-speed and will let the owner make that decision. Here’s some shots of the truck

 

[CenTXFJ60]

On the clutch…missing the return spring for the slave/clutch fork. The rod jumped out of its pocket putting constant pressure on the fork. Have never pulled a early 40 clutch and thanks to Casey @POTATO LAUNCHER i was able to navigate a few things. Clutch pad itself smelled burnt and the pilot bearing had exploded. And this parking brake is comical. Will be ordering a rebuild kit for sure. This is how it looked when I pulled the drum. That mangled washer fell out as I started pulling the drum.

 

[CenTXFJ60]

Some trans/t/case issues. Not sure about the JB weld type material on the forward part of the case

 

[CenTXFJ60]

The Alternator was guilty of the pulley fan grinding into the housing. Belt alignment looked off. Upon removing the adjuster bolt it was obvious they cinched it down without using a spacer of some sort. The natural gap is obvious in this pic. Net result is the pulley/shaft is flopping around

 

[davegonz]

Awesome color on that 43. I bet you're going to find all kinds of Easter eggs in that one.