CenTXFJ60
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Roma, was great having you, Tucker and Casey @POTATO LAUNCHER here at the house. Curious what the fix on the brakes was after you headed west.
What the hell is goin on in Jimmy's Barn (3 Viewers)
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CenTXFJ60
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thatcabledude
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A whole case?! She must be fun!
Guess I left my cap in Show Low
A BIG shout out to Jimmi for helping make this a reality ….
- Jimmi gave me detailed micrometer specs. & also matched the Color tone to the Pantone color wheel …,
Thanks Jimi !!!
- Jimmi gave me detailed micrometer specs. & also matched the Color tone to the Pantone color wheel …,
Thanks Jimi !!!
CenTXFJ60
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Awesome Matt. Those look incredible ma manA BIG shout out to Jimmi for helping make this a reality ….
- Jimmi gave me detailed micrometer specs. & also matched the Color tone to the Pantone color wheel …,
Thanks Jimi !!!
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BigHighBlue
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Snap! I need at least 2 of each
CenTXFJ60
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Been slacking and have not done much work on other folks trucks the last several months. 20 days of August in the San Jauns does not help 
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Been working on a really sweet 62 (yes, it’s trailer queen quality). Really cool owner @johnmckenna who’s not too active on mud. Los of jobs includes putting in a H55 (done), full carpet kit install from DMP, complete suspension upgrade to OME and then replacing all cooling/heater lines under the hood. Matt @cruisermatt has supplied all the new OEM parts needed for the jobs. He’s got several great parts that make the H55 conversions easier/faster (NSS harness, shifter block off plate, shifter linkage etc…). This truck has been a dream to work on due to the care it’s received with PO’s. John picked it up about 2 years ago. Funny enough it’s the first A440 I’ve pulled that was functioning correctly. Fortunately he’s found a good next owner in the Austin area. So back to the H55 conversion….there are stacks of receipts on this truck and it’s clear the trans has been gone through. The unfortunate part is a transmission shop did the work pulling and installing a rebuild kit on the t-case. You would think they have a book or can research online how to do one. There were zero shims on the output side (yep, lots of broken/worn gear teeth), they put the output oil slinger on the rear output between the spacer and speedo gear
. They lost the bolt for the spring indent ball so they hollowed out a 1/2” bolt and used that. All good now as we installed new gears, shims etc. and the preload came in around 15-16 inch pounds. Enough commentary. Here’s some pics
. Been working on a really sweet 62 (yes, it’s trailer queen quality). Really cool owner @johnmckenna who’s not too active on mud. Los of jobs includes putting in a H55 (done), full carpet kit install from DMP, complete suspension upgrade to OME and then replacing all cooling/heater lines under the hood. Matt @cruisermatt has supplied all the new OEM parts needed for the jobs. He’s got several great parts that make the H55 conversions easier/faster (NSS harness, shifter block off plate, shifter linkage etc…). This truck has been a dream to work on due to the care it’s received with PO’s. John picked it up about 2 years ago. Funny enough it’s the first A440 I’ve pulled that was functioning correctly. Fortunately he’s found a good next owner in the Austin area. So back to the H55 conversion….there are stacks of receipts on this truck and it’s clear the trans has been gone through. The unfortunate part is a transmission shop did the work pulling and installing a rebuild kit on the t-case. You would think they have a book or can research online how to do one. There were zero shims on the output side (yep, lots of broken/worn gear teeth), they put the output oil slinger on the rear output between the spacer and speedo gear
. They lost the bolt for the spring indent ball so they hollowed out a 1/2” bolt and used that. All good now as we installed new gears, shims etc. and the preload came in around 15-16 inch pounds. Enough commentary. Here’s some pics
Somebody was proud as sh!t about that detent bolt fix. That guy saved the day. Probably after ruining it too…
CenTXFJ60
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Yes sir. Saved that one and it’s on my “wall of shame” in the shop. Here’s the oil slinger found on the rear output (came on 62’s only). In the receipts they put in new OEM idler gears…but there was no oil slinger put on the new gear. The pick shows one I took off a parts case. Also forgot to mention they lost the washer for the shift selector. They used a blue rubber one in its place. This case was not going to last too many more miles
Good grief. They obviously do not frequent this forum. Any joe with half a brain can rebuild one of those things after reading a few threads. This is precisely why I do my own work.
so ...........
these are simply all Cereal Box Prizes for anyone who happens upon Jimmy's Barn .....
- but , a big big thanks to Jimmy for helping me make 12H-T BLISS into reality
- the Translucent DIESEL decals are actually a screw-up from the decal chop , they gave them to me , while they ADD the missing BLACK outline , but they are sorta KOOL on a darker paint code for sure !
- the Japan Spec. YELLOW Coolant Decal got a few needed update tweeks , based on a TOYOTA SCUBA tank size round bottle i was lucky enough to bump into online , it's now the SNOW-VERSION standard , and covers all the bases for sure ,,,,, same exact size wide , simply double as TALL , the needed Refresh-Kits are out later this week as i get fully caught up on shipping orders ....
- the #7 mark head ASCO / AISIN hub dial bolts are going to be in a super super snappy BRIGHT Silver ZINC , in addition to gold too , JIMI will get a sack full to hand out in 12 pack fist fulls like the gold ones before ....
- the 4 door wire harness grommets are heading jimmy's way for a TEST Drive , well they do work , i guess he will find a use for the hand full i boxed up ..
- the new and exciting room lamp , is well 400% brighter , due to its over-sized bulb cavity , and like everything in my world , its 12V & 24V compatible ...
- oh…
- Diesel alternator harness and device side 3 pin Connector kits Jimmy will have a 1/2 or dozen or so to help out who needs help there on that topic …
thanks again Jimmy ....
this will all see you by friday or sooner ,,,,,,
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CenTXFJ60
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That is aw
this is awesome Matt. Have another 60 (@BigHighBlue ) coming into the barn this weekend. We will dress up the hubs and send him off in style.so ...........
these are simply all Cereal Box Prizes for anyone who happens upon Jimmy's Barn .....
- but , a big big thanks to Jimmy for helping me make 12H-T BLISS into reality
- the Translucent DIESEL decals are actually a screw-up from the decal chop , they gave them to me , while they ADD the missing BLACK outline , but they are sorta KOOL on a darker paint code for sure !
- the Japan Spec. YELLOW Coolant Decal got a few needed update tweeks , based on a TOYOTA SCUBA tank size round bottle i was lucky enough to bump into online , it's now the SNOW-VERSION standard , and covers all the bases for sure ,,,,, same exact size wide , simply double as TALL , the needed Refresh-Kits are out later this week as i get fully caught up on shipping orders ....
- the #7 mark head ASCO / AISIN hub dial bolts are going to be in a super super snappy BRIGHT Silver ZINC , in addition to gold too , JIMI will get a sack full to hand out in 12 pack fist fulls like the gold ones before ....
- the 4 door wire harness grommets are heading jimmy's way for a TEST Drive , well they do work , i guess he will find a use for the hand full i boxed up ..
- the new and exciting room lamp , is well 400% brighter , due to its over-sized bulb cavity , and like everything in my world , its 12V & 24V compatible ...
- oh…
- Diesel alternator harness and device side 3 pin Connector kits Jimmy will have a 1/2 or dozen or so to help out who needs help there on that topic …
thanks again Jimmy ....
this will all see you by friday or sooner ,,,,,,
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BigHighBlue
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Swung by Jimmys place last night to talk Cruisers, and this this big fuzzy guy crashed the party.
Good to see you man!
-Rob
Good to see you man!
-Rob
CenTXFJ60
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Yes sir. Was great seeing you and enjoyed sharing a few beverages (thank you for that) and the conversation
reddog90
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Will you stock these stickers on your site? I was going to order from Mr. Land Cruiser in AUS.A BIG shout out to Jimmi for helping make this a reality ….
- Jimmi gave me detailed micrometer specs. & also matched the Color tone to the Pantone color wheel …,
Thanks Jimi !!!
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mattressking
10 digits to freedom
This is happening in jimmys barn
CenTXFJ60
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And some of this…total refresh of the intake system and smog s***!!! Big thanks to Nate @mattressking for his expertise.
CenTXFJ60
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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 .
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