1966 Patrol Rebuild

[RiverPatrol]

You can get engine mounts on Ebay from 4WD Parts out of Australia, and the windshield rubber out of Columbia.

You can also use a Toyota FJ40 windshield rubber profile, but you need an extra 12 inches longer than an FJ40.

I thought the FJ rubber wouldn’t work because the offset is different. That or it has to be trimmed. Something kept it from being a direct fit.

[moore_rb]

I thought the FJ rubber wouldn’t work because the offset is different. That or it has to be trimmed. Something kept it from being a direct fit.

Some sources for the FJ windshield rubber have a wider front section that might hang over the Patrol's windshield vents a little bit (and might require some trimming for the vents to work) but other sources seem to be the same width as the Patrol's original rubber. As far as the offset, I'm pretty sure it works- I'm 99% certain that the windshield rubber that was on my red Patrol was FJ rubber.

the main concern is to make sure you can get a piece cut to the length that the Patrol needs- don't buy a stock FJ-length piece- It will be too short

If you want to hedge all bets, just buy the Patrol windshield rubber out of Columnia off Ebay. I just bought a chuck for the Bondo Bucket, and it looks just right, and it only took 2 weeks to get here...

[poinrobe]

Project continues to progress. Unfortunately this morning I ran into a bit of a hiccup. Two weeks ago I sent the radiator to a local shop for servicing. Before disassembly there were no apparent leaks but I figured given the age of the vehicle that a service was in order. Despite the fact that there were no leaks they felt that it was best to disassemble and clean the core passages. Unfortunately after doing this and reassembling it they found multiple cracks that worsened with each attempt to resolder. At this point their only recommendation is to replace the core to the tune of $500 for Parts Plus $300 for labor. This seems ridiculous. Are there aftermarket options for radiators which would be cheaper?.

[plateaucal]

I think this was posted before.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8AsJ8oam20

[poinrobe]

I think this was posted before.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8AsJ8oam20

Awesome! this is probably the way i'm going to go.

[Esteban]

I think this was posted before.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8AsJ8oam20

In addition to the video, here's another post that deals with an aftermarket aluminum radiator, by member ckhorne.

http://www.60patrol.com/forum/viewtopic ... 282#p27282

The following parts are noted in the thread:

Northern 209632 Radiator - 20x19". $179 on ebay
Gates 26391 Hose Reducer x2
Dayco 70780 Radiator Hose for the top connection
7 psi radiator cap
1/8" MNPT 1/4" Hose fitting
Overflow bottle - The stock Patrol doesn't have an overflow bottle, but it seemed like a good idea

[poinrobe]

Still forging ahead and I plan to post some pics of my progress this weekend. Last night I worked on the front brakes. Unfortunately, the drums were very stubborn and didn't want to be removed. After liberal use of penatrating oil, I was finally able to get them off the hubs. Unfortunately I think my enthusiasm with the oil ruined the brake pads! oh well, live and learn. My q for today is if brake pads are still available or if the solution is to have them relined by a brake shop?

THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL YOUR HELP!!

[plateaucal]

I have restored brake shoes that have been saturated in oil. I used a propane torch to heat the pad material. This causes the oil to ooze out. Wipe quickly with rag, repeat multiple times. Follow up with acetone (careful around lit torches). And repeat these processes over and over until there is no oil left. Otherwise I would just get the shoes relined. Most cities have people that do that.

I have never seen Patrol shoes for sale but maybe someone else will chime in here.

[moore_rb]

In addition to the video, here's another post that deals with an aftermarket aluminum radiator, by member ckhorne.

http://www.60patrol.com/forum/viewtopic ... 282#p27282

The following parts are noted in the thread:

Northern 209632 Radiator - 20x19". $179 on ebay
Gates 26391 Hose Reducer x2
Dayco 70780 Radiator Hose for the top connection
7 psi radiator cap
1/8" MNPT 1/4" Hose fitting
Overflow bottle - The stock Patrol doesn't have an overflow bottle, but it seemed like a good idea[/quote]

I think this was posted before.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8AsJ8oam20

I was fully on board with the video until he suggested cutting the Patrol radiator mounts off... I think it would be easier (and cleaner) to spend the $20 on a propane torch (or better yet- spring the $50 for a mapp gas set) , and melt the solder joints to remove the brackets.. (that might just me doing my OCD thing... His method clearly worked, and it is very cool how the Patrol's shroud bolt holes line up with the FJ shroud bolt holes)

I think in the interest of "newness" I will probably do an aluminum radiator in my 65 safari-mobile, so you can bet I'll be reviewing this information again in the future...

[RiverPatrol]

4wd_products on eBay has the rears, probably the fronts as well: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rear-Brake-Sho ... 1438.l2649