Subscribing on, nice work so far!

 

Thanks guys, you're good motivation to keep working on it!

 

Awesome David, can't wait to see it out wheeling!

Jason

 

UPDATE!

Okay, time for an status update on what I've been up to. First things first, installed new mechanical fuel pump for the 350 v8, uses a push rod from the cam to pump fuel. Its more reliable than the electric, though I'll keep the electric for a trail spare:

 

Installed transmission support brace from Advance Adapters, had to modify the brackets a bit so that I'd be able to remove the brace without too much trouble:

 

Picked up new radiator from Cool Cruisers of Texas, 4-row, compared to the stock 3 row. I want to make sure I've got plenty of cooling power on the trail. Made a real fancy coolant reservoir, cost about a dollar:

 

Installed a "transfer case saver" which is a safety precaution with the older style Landcruiser transfer cases, which have a split case design. This bracke helps to hold the two halves together:

 

Installed a Hayden tranny cooler, gotta keep that th350 nice and chilly:

 

Common problem with the cruisers is the output shaft for the transfer case, that goes into the emergency brake drum has a seal that goes bad and leaks gear oil into the brake drum. Picked up a speedi sleeve that taps onto the shaft, increasing the diameter just a tinge to give a better fit with the TC seal. The seals on the front and rear TC output and the front and rear pinion were also changed while I was at it.

 

Dang David...you been busy!

Looking good!

 

So...went to reassemble the tc brake onto the tc, and realized that I wasn't going to have enough clearance between the drum and the crossmember that runs between the two frame rails. I had to spend some time with a cutting disk and an angle grinder to cut it off. Had a bit of steel lying around, was actually the old front bumper that I've been hacking pieces off as I need them. Got everything welded back into place, and the braces will serve as a mounting point for a skid plate, eventually...

 

The finished product, plus a to-do list that is getting progressively smaller. Stay tuned for more next week.

 

what has your budget been so far for this deal? it should come out to be a great truck... im continplating picking up a fj40, but the wifeasaurus would kill me

 

Thanks Brian!

Hi Pat- bottom line, its an expensive endeavor to do right. Its all the little stuff that adds up, seals, fittings, etc. I bought the vehicle for ~3,000. I'm probably ~2,000 in parts, paint, etc, and still have a ways to go. They're old vehicles and require alot of TLC. However, they're relatively easy to work on, especially for a novice like myself. The body is pretty junky, so I don't even pretend that this is a restoration. My goal is make it look relatively good on the street, make it reliable both on and off road.

 

Great buildup! I need one of those tranny coolers for my th350.
Keep up the great work!

 

WOW David! I didn't know you were back working on her!

WELL DONE!


YAY!

 

this is just what i want to do this summer. your fj looks great!! the only thing holding me back is the fact that i am a collge kid and "another" vehicle is not needed, even though it is very very much wanted. keep up the good work!

 

Thanks!