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Thanks Nekros. Yes the shoes are adjustable with the wheels on, did that. I am thinking in line with what you said. The drums may be the culprit. Will swap out the passenger front and driver front drum to test. If it Binds, still have the problem. If not, vundeba, will cut or replace the...

Damn it, still not smooth. Looking for other ideas. Thanks Boaf

All, Identified what appears to be the issue, tons of grime has built up and think it is binding the wheel. Heading to the auto parts store for more de-greaser and hopefully resolve the binding.

Cruisers, My 1972 FJ Soft top has new front brakes on them. I took the drums off to inspect and everything looks right. I adjusted the tension on the pads, put the drum back on, turned them by hand and they had good tension on them. Put the wheels back on and began to tighten the wheel and...

I really appreciate it, thank you. This will help. I'm on my way back home so can look at the VIN tag and get the code. Yes, Antwerp is historical and very friendly. The Belgians are nice folks. Bob

Danke wel. Indeed, it helps to identify the color code, now need to find what those codes are. Bob I was in Beerse and Antwerpen often. Beautiful.

Thanks for the hardtop answer. my VIN is FJ40114218. Thank you. Bob

Cruisers, Multi thread; question 1 (VIN) Does anyone have insight to VIN's and the paint codes? I've been trying to decipher the color of my new 72 FJ 40. It's yellow, but under the fenders is some Red, and I have some green on other spots. OK that there are replacements but want to go back...

Thanks Nekros!

Fellow FJ 40 techies, New owner and getting to know the vehicle. I snapped this photo. My question, is this the factory standard axle? If it is, Wow! I've ordered a manual for future use and can't wait to get started.

I thank you sir. This vehicle is impressive, will send some photos shortly. The axle for example, it looks HUGE! Bob

I thank you sir. This vehicle is impressive, will send some photos shortly. The axle for example, it looks HUGE! Bob

All, Just purchased a 1972 FJ 40 as a project for my son and I. Not much documentation as you can imagine. Trying to get to know the car through tear down. So if I may, some quick questions: Seat bottoms are completely rotted out (passenger mounting frame, Seat Bracket #71131), where do...