[Cuerno Largo]

Last night, I finally finished the breakdown of my 75 FJ40 for a frame off restoration. I thought I might celebrate with a few pics. Next step is to sandblast the frame vs acid dip with galvanization.

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Here's a few more. Now I guess the real work begins...

[OLDNSLO]

Great pics!....I love watching a restoration come together......What all do you plan to do?

Brian

[toyman317]

Cool. I need to do the same thing.

[fj40forlife]

Originally Posted by OLDNSLO

Great pics!....I love watching a restoration come together......What all do you plan to do?

Brian

his plans should be like this



1 ton axles
44 boggers
allen beadlocks
572 big block
turbo 400
atlas
4 link
coil over
ram steering
on boerd welder

[VehiculousFJ]

How long from start to finish did the overall tear down take you?

[Hangtowncruzr]

Naahhhhhh

how bout.......

FJ62 axles w/ARB's
Longs Chromo's & Birf's
37 IROK's
350 TBI
SM465
Marlin Toybox
SOA
Lukes hi steer
On-board welder


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[metalonmetal]

Originally Posted by fj40forlife

his plans should be like this



1 ton axles
44 boggers
allen beadlocks
572 big block
turbo 400
atlas
4 link
coil over
ram steering
on boerd welder

Originally Posted by Hangtowncruzr

Naahhhhhh

how bout.......

FJ62 axles w/ARB's
Longs Chromo's & Birf's
37 IROK's
350 TBI
SM465
Marlin Toybox
SOA
Lukes hi steer
On-board welder


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hello? you guys aren't talkin about restoring cruisers, you're talking about building MONSTERS!

[fj40forlife]

Originally Posted by metalonmetal

hello? you guys aren't talkin about restoring cruisers, you're talking about building MONSTERS!

NAh If you want to build a MONSTER its going to be more like this







60 in tires
rockwells
4wheelsteering
1300 hp
beadlocks
8 king coilovers
Rollcage
6 point hardness
fuelcell
tubeframe
fiberglass body
ummm thats a MONSTER

[Cuerno Largo]

Originally Posted by VehiculousFJ

How long from start to finish did the overall tear down take you?

It was accomplished in bursts of activity and then long periods of downtime while I fixed everything else that seems to break on my place and keep me from working on the 40. From start to finish it was about 3 years, but in actual worktime, it was about a week. Might have been able to take it apart faster, but I was anal about taking pictures so I might have a blueprint for assembly.


As far as what I plan to do to it, that is still up in the air somewhat. I am learning more and more from this forum so I change my mind quite a bit. I already have a new 4 inch BDS lift ready for it, and am planning on 35 inch tires. Power steering is in the plans. The engine was strong when I removed it, but it will probably end up rebuilt so that I can be sure that it is as dependable as it can be. I am still trying to decide if I want to branch into the body work for rust repair, or if I might try an aluminum tub. I do not think the rust is that bad, but I am afraid of what I might find upon blasting the body. I am a self taught welder, and fairly good, but I am by no means a professional.

[Lupdog]

FWIW my 40 has a galvanised chassis. It takes any worry about rust completely out of the picture and I would think that it has got to hold up better than any sort of paint. I love it because most of my offroading is beach work - lots of salt. When the truck came to me all the running gear, motor, drivetrain and basically anything that could have rust on it did. Only surface stuff but you could tell the truck had seen lots of salt. Even the bolts holding the fibreglass panels were rusted solid and breakage/disintergration was the norm when I replaced them. The exception was the chassis. The galvanising has kept it totally protected and very clean.

As for the preparation, acid dip and galvanising it was done by a PO - bless his meticulous heart! I am one bloke on this board that has only good things to say about my PO, lol. I'm not sure what the preparation steps are that are involved and how it stacks up price wise etc v's sandblasting and painting but I would highly recommend it.

Good luck with the rig

[toyman317]

Want to make sure I have this right. You galvanized your body or just the frame? Never heard of anyone galvanizing the body but that would be cool if you could paint over it.

[Cuerno Largo]

one more pic to make my kids happy

[AZkick-n40]

Originally Posted by burling

one more pic to make my kids happy
Attachment 84776

Ahhhh, now I see why it took you 3 years to get it to this point. I find myself following the kids around and fixing what they just played with as well.

Looking forward to watching your build.

Brian

[wantatlc]

off topic real quick, but did ummm... anyone happen to notice the huge VIAGRA poster in the background of that photo? what's up with that? are you a supporter or just a rep???

[Cuerno Largo]

I'm a doctor so I guess in a way I support peoples habit for the medication.

As far as the sign, I got it off a dead drug rep Thought it might be funny in the shop.

[Cuerno Largo]

My frame has been galvanized, but has not arrived yet. Pics soon.

I finally got around to sandblasting the axles. Here are some pics of my wife helping me out. She kicks ass!


Next step is to put Rust Encapsulator on the axles and then paint them.

[MTPCRUISER]

I gotta find me a wife like that. I always end up with women who are afraid to chip a nail.

I look forward to seeing more of your project build.

[Cuerno Largo]

SO not afraid to chip a nail!

[Chickens]

OK...sorry....I forgot to log "burling" out before posting my quick reply...That was NOT "Burling's" comment about chipping a nail....Sorry That was MY comment....

It was fun sandblasting.... my OCD about cleaning shit up till it shines came out...I want the FJ40 to shine....

Wish we hadn't run out of sand but we'll refill and start up again tomorrow. I really am looking forward to working on it...

[Colorado Boy-74-FJ40]

Good looking wife!. Mine won't have anything to do with my rig. Maybe it's better that way.

[mudpig]

good to know that your taking the effort with stuff to do a proper rig, she should be a beauty when you finish, keep the fotos coming

[Cuerno Largo]

A few more pics. Parts were sandblasted then Jasco was used and Eastwood Rust Encapulator was used to prep the axles.

[Cuerno Largo]

Axles and skid plate were painted with Rustoleum Satin Black Enamel.



















Then Resfreshments were in order to prepare for the next steps.

[Cuerno Largo]

The frame was acid dipped and then galvanized. See pics above for pre dipped condition.





Primed with Rustoleum 2 part epoxy primer.

Props to Waorani for giving me the part numbers to order from.







The frame was then painted with Eastwood Chassis Black. I am not sure I would use this again, as it really gummed up in the gun quickly, even with adequate thinning with Xylene. I had to clean the gun 3 times just while spraying the topcoat.

[Cuerno Largo]

Back in the shop for the paint to dry. Next step is to get the axles back underneath, then broken down for axle rebuilds and disk brakes. I also have a 4 inch BDS lift to install.

[my64fj40]

That frame looks amazing, I don't think it will every rust


Keep up the good work.