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09-04-06, 09:29 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Auburn, AL
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1980 Frame-Off Resto
I originally bought this in 1994 and it sat until last year when I finally got started working on it. Initially planned to sand blast the frame and paint but just couldn't belive that sandblasting could get to every nook and cranny. Then thought about acid dipping and finally decided to have it hot-dip galvanized. Then I primed and painted.
Slowly getting put back together. Swapped in a full-float rear axle, chromoly rear shafts on the way from PolyPerformance, ARBs front and rear, new 4.10 gears, 30-spline Longfields in the front, and OME suspension. I'm powdercoating everything I can and am going with new OEM parts wherever possible (thank you CDan!).      
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09-04-06, 09:34 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: I forgot
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wow, killer shop.
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09-04-06, 09:59 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Under the covered wagon
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 I have the rotors.............they were under my pillow for weeks! __________________ ---> Heater restoration kits 1974-84 40 series ---> Heater restoration kits 1967-74 40 series ---> Replacement leather for 60 series ---> Replacement leather for 80 series ---> eBay Store - Decals, Heater kits and bits Last edited by AATLAS1X; 09-04-06 at 12:12 PM. |
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bioD, lots o' Aqualu, TIC Parabolics/DT8000s, Tuffy, 33x9.5 BFG ATs, SOLD
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09-04-06, 11:08 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: San Diego, CA
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nice work! please, please keep us updated with LOTS OF PICS!!
what front disc brake setup did you go with, like those rotors, more info please. Noah __________________ Front disc brakes: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...+brake+dummies 1973 FJ40 - Finished! Vortec/NV4500/ARB's/SOA FJ40 ROTW: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...uppie%27s+fj40 1970 FJ55 - Restoration Project in the works /2F/AC/PS FJ55 Restoration Thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/102079-guppies-fj55-build-thread.html |
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09-04-06, 12:09 PM
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Location: Auburn, AL
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09-04-06, 12:13 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Under the covered wagon
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Post up pics of te hubs being rebuilt....Look great!
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09-04-06, 12:59 PM
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IH8MUD Junior
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Tuolumne, Ca.
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The cruiser parts are nice but where is the tripod that goes with the pintle?
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09-04-06, 02:14 PM
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09-04-06, 02:25 PM
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09-04-06, 02:29 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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__________________ ---> Heater restoration kits 1974-84 40 series ---> Heater restoration kits 1967-74 40 series ---> Replacement leather for 60 series ---> Replacement leather for 80 series ---> eBay Store - Decals, Heater kits and bits |
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09-04-06, 05:48 PM
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However, I did want to ask you about your painting shown on an eariler thread. I'm getting mixed info from my local shops (the couple that will at least give me the time of day vs those that only want insurance business). Looks like you had all your panels painted with final color first. Are you then going to assemble for a final spray over hinges/fasteners? |
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09-04-06, 06:09 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Jan 2006
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__________________ ---> Heater restoration kits 1974-84 40 series ---> Heater restoration kits 1967-74 40 series ---> Replacement leather for 60 series ---> Replacement leather for 80 series ---> eBay Store - Decals, Heater kits and bits |
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09-04-06, 06:18 PM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Dec 2004
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This was a good 40 to begin with, relatively rust free, low mileage, stock PS and AC. When Ed finishes it'll be very nice.
__________________ Jim Godwin 1977 FJ40 with some stuff 1985 FJ60 with 3FE 1986 FJ60 now with stuff Tallassee, AL |
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09-24-06, 08:02 AM
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Waorani,
My frame is off getting galvanized and I want to get primer and paint ready for when I get it back. If you don't mind me asking, what products did you use and where there any special steps you took in the process of painting that you would recommend? Thanks. __________________ '75 FJ-40-In pieces on my garage floor. -Buildup thread here '07 Titanium FJC- wife's ride My statement to my wife: "All of the accumulated crap in my shop will be really useful if I find a use for it." "You may all go to Hell and I will go to Texas"- Davy Crockett |
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09-24-06, 08:37 AM
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Auburn, AL
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I went with a Rustolem Industrial DTM Urethane Mastic topcoat that I ordered from MSC. From the specs it superior resistance to chemicals, weathering, etc, etc. I also used Rustoleum's 2-part Industrial Epoxy Primer which was recommended for galvanized metal. If I had it to do over again - I'd probably just go with their Industrial Epoxy topcoat. The Urethane stuff seems to chip a little too easily.
__________________ 1980 FJ40 (slowly going back together) http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/108807-1980-frame-off-resto.html |
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09-24-06, 08:40 AM
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Thanks for the info.
__________________ '75 FJ-40-In pieces on my garage floor. -Buildup thread here '07 Titanium FJC- wife's ride My statement to my wife: "All of the accumulated crap in my shop will be really useful if I find a use for it." "You may all go to Hell and I will go to Texas"- Davy Crockett |
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12-09-06, 11:05 PM
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IH8MUD Junior
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Ontario Canada in a igloo
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I just picked up my 1st Toyota a couple of months ago( 1980 FJ40) so I'll be watching this thread very close, as I plan to start my resto in the spring. To dam cold up here right now. And i don;t have a shop to work in like you.
How bout some pic's of the truck from day 1. LOTS of Pic's plz. 
__________________ 1980 FJ40 If you knew me,you'd know I'm not kidd'in.
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12-10-06, 05:23 PM
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IH8MUD Junior
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Lufkin, Texas
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Very nice start to a worthy project. x2 on the pics.
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12-10-06, 06:50 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Auburn, AL
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Unfortunately, when I bought this in 1994 and started disassembly digital cameras weren't around and I didn't take any film pics either since the initial plan was simply to deal with some brake problems and get a nice paint job. It sat in my shop (becoming a catchall for misc junk) until sometime in 2005 when I just got the bug to get going on it and a regular here (J Godwin) turned me on to this board.
Since then this project has taken on a new direction - a full, no-holds barred, every nut, bolt, gasket, bearing, seal, etc brand new original Toyota parts restoration. I've kept track of $ spent and its almost embarassing how much it has added up to with still a long way to go. Not much progress that I could show pics of but transmission, transfer, and drive shafts are done and I just got my engine back from the machine shop so hopefully can add more pics soon. __________________ 1980 FJ40 (slowly going back together) http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=108807 |
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12-11-06, 02:00 PM
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looks really nice.... post up more pics as you get them!!
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02-06-07, 09:59 PM
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Any update??
__________________ Caleb - Auburn University 1984 FJ60 - Restomod - 2F - H55F - 4.7:1 Toybox - ARB Front - Full-Floater w/Aussie Rear - Custom Rear Bumper - ARB Front Bumper w/Warn M8274 - 37 MTRs - Vinyl Floor 1983 FJ60 - Parts Rig 1966 Mustang Coupe - 289 w/ C4 My Site |
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03-28-07, 07:04 PM
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Update
We need to see some updated pics!
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03-28-07, 07:36 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: North Andover, Mass.
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Can't wait to see more
 Anybody with an M37B1 AND a 1929 Model A 4-dr deluxe sedan PLUS an FJ40 and a killer garage has got to have something going for him Ned
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03-29-07, 07:40 AM
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Auburn, AL
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A lot more progess has been made and I'll get some new pics up soon.
1929 DeSoto Six - probably need to sell it though to keep this 40 project going! __________________ 1980 FJ40 (slowly going back together) http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=108807 |
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