Dad's 1978 FJ40

[wesintl]

This is what they look like.

flywheel bolt 'locking tabs'

I'm not very flexible anymore. Does anyone have suggestions for bending the tabs on these strips to lock the bolts??

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IIRC my 64 F had them and the 76 2f did not. neither does my 85BJ70 or the 91PZJ i put an hzj flywheel in. Proper torque and blue locktite.

 

[Nate]

This is what they look like.

flywheel bolt 'locking tabs'

I'm not very flexible anymore. Does anyone have suggestions for bending the tabs on these strips to lock the bolts??

forum.ih8mud.com

IIRC my 64 F had them and the 76 2f did not. neither does my 85BJ70 or the 91PZJ i put an hzj flywheel in. Proper torque and blue locktite.

There does seem to be a year when they stopped using them. There torqued properly but I didn't add loctite. It's a good idea. I'll pull them, add it, and retorque them.

 

[Nate]

Update.

Got warm enough in the garage that I got some work done. Distributor installed. Went easier than I was expecting. A little bit of engine assembly lube helped


I ended up having to get a new slave cylinder as the original was rusted and pitted inside.



New clutch components all the way around.


I probably did this wonky, but working alone it was easier to jimmy the trans assembly in this way. Got it seated on my second try after my daughter came out and asked for soup. The break was just enough to let the frustration wane.



The transfer case is running through all gears just like it should now. Looking forward to trying out the Orion.





And some new e-brake components via @JohnnyP


New brake lines going in as well.


I started rebuilding the brake cylinders, but again, they were too far gone. So some new ones went in. The drums had less than 15/1000ths but I was able to source some brand new Toyota Drums. Just waiting on the shoe hardware and the back breaks will be wrapped up.

 

[rover67]

You might want to get the new drums turned before sticking them on. I've had a bunch that came warped which resulted in a pulsing brake pedal after a complete overhaul. If you set one down hard it can warp. Or just send it and use as is.

 

[Nate]

You might want to get the new drums turned before sticking them on. I've had a bunch that came warped which resulted in a pulsing brake pedal after a complete overhaul. If you set one down hard it can warp. Or just send it and use as is.

I would never have guess that. I'll have them checked at Havana Machine. Thanks.

 

[Hulk]

I'm not a purist (I know), but if I was doing all that beautiful work I would go to four wheel disc brakes.

 

[Nate]

I'm not a purist (I know), but if I was doing all that beautiful work I would go to four wheel disc brakes.

Not a purist per SE either, and I thought about it hard. But I settled on trying to build the 40 back the way Dad and I were going to. Discs still not out of the question down the road...

 

[Nate]

If anyone of you ever watch the 40 Channel on YouTube with the Steve Irwin of land cruisers, you'll understand the phrase I've had some dramas. But first, I spent some time on resurfacing the headers with ceramic from Eastwood. They came up pretty decent.

After that I rented a trailer from Uhaul. A one-way trip to get the body to the Rust Doctor over in GJ. It should have fit. It didn't fit. BTW, uhaul trailer dimensions are not the dimensions for the door opening.

Also the tub can be unwieldy. Another thing to note. The rule prohibiting taking the open trailers from U-Haul out of town isn't true, I learned after the fact. You can do it but it has to round trip. So that's the dramas. Eventually that body parts got to GJ, thanks Jason! Pictures on the rust doc work coming up.

 

[KC Masterpiece]

I am excited to see Jason work his magic.

 

[Nate]

Fist day of photos from guys over in GJ at the Rust Doc. And it's fitting that this 40 be restored in the same place it was purchased so many years ago. I'm beyond happy with the experience so far.

 

[Nate]

Day 2 update. These dudes are fast. And whoa this is going to be amazing.

 

[Nate]

Back from traveling to the East Coast. I got some small things done in the garage. The alternator is mounted, as are the intake, header, and City Racer Carb. I put all new exhaust and intake hardware in and followed the FSM to the letter, fingers crossed for no leaks.





I also got some updates from Jason today...
The structure under the rocker panel was ate up and had to be rebuilt with new panels made. Sanding and bodywork continue too. I have him the color code today too, so I should start seeing some paint go on next week or so.

 

[Nate]

Back from traveling to the East Coast. I got some small things done in the garage. The alternator is mounted, as are the intake, header, and City Racer Carb. I put all new exhaust and intake hardware in and followed the FSM to the letter, fingers crossed for no leaks.





I also got some updates from Jason today...
The structure under the rocker panel was ate up and had to be rebuilt with new panels made. Sanding and bodywork continue too. I have him the color code today too, so I should start seeing some paint go on next week or so.

It's worth noting that they make all their panels in 14ga steel so you get a little extra beef and support!

 

[KC Masterpiece]

The best part of the rust doctor photos are all the other cruisers hiding in the background.

Looking good!

I am amazed you got in so fast. I was waiting a few months.

 

[Nate]

The best part of the rust doctor photos are all the other cruisers hiding in the background.

Looking good!

I was in the shop two weeks ago, I think I saw, maybe, the same Scout you spied in there. It was finished in an orange and looked better than new. It was quite a piece of art. So many fun projects happening.

 

[DaveInDenver]

The best part of the rust doctor photos are all the other cruisers hiding in the background.

It's always a treat to sit at Chipotle and see what's shaking over in his yard.

 

[Notyourmomslx450]

the more i see from these guys the more i want to take my Chevelle there. Need to take it apart first, but i think these guys might be the shop to do the body work for me...

your 40 is coming along nicely!

 

[KC Masterpiece]

Are you going to have him raptor the underside if the tub? Im really pleased with how it is on the 60.

 

[unimogguy]

What header are you running? Man-a-fre? Marks/Downey? Something else?

 

[Nate]

Are you going to have him raptor the underside if the tub? Im really pleased with how it is on the 60.

Yeah, the underside for sure will get that treatment.