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05-07-07, 12:16 AM
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: lake arrowhead
Posts: 285
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Another 74 FJ40 frame off
It all started last November, the 11 th to be exact.
Called my friend Brendon and told him I was ready to take the cruiser down to the frame. Without hesitation he said "bring it on over". Within three days we had it pretty much apart. Here's what we started with... |
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05-07-07, 12:24 AM
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IH8MUD Regular
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Location: lake arrowhead
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more pics
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05-07-07, 12:34 AM
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IH8MUD Regular
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more pics
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05-07-07, 12:36 AM
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IH8MUD Regular
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Location: lake arrowhead
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I'll post more later...it's kinda late
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05-07-07, 12:40 AM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Tampa
Posts: 838
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Good looking rig - what size are those BFG Muds?
__________________ 1976 FJ40 - See Build Up Thread Here: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/125665-1976-fj40-build-up-resto-thread.html 1996 Lexus LX450 |
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05-08-07, 12:13 AM
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: lake arrowhead
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Thanks.
31x10.5 with a 4" lift |
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05-08-07, 10:24 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: lake arrowhead
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Pics of the tub, ready to take to the sandblaster.
The frame, back from the powder coater. They did a GREAT job! |
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05-08-07, 10:41 PM
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IH8MUD Junior
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 80
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Did you paint the frame or powdercoat? Lookin fun.
__________________ I think i just broke sumthin again 
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05-08-07, 10:41 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
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A lot of grease and dirt to say the least.
And a shot of Brendon's "garage", that's a '51 Chevy in the back. |
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05-08-07, 10:46 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: lake arrowhead
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Getting the frame back on...
The shocks are OME from Kurt at CruiserOutfitters. |
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05-10-07, 10:46 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: lake arrowhead
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Some of the rust removal.
Most of the rust was removed prior to the frame off--mainly the rear sill. The heater was taken apart, cleaned, powder coated and put back together with Shane's rebuild kit. The blower was taken apart and cleaned as well then rattle canned. |
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05-10-07, 10:53 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
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Location: lake arrowhead
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A little filler here and there.
Brendon used Evercoat, great stuff! |
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05-10-07, 11:03 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
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Location: lake arrowhead
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Before and after filler.
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05-10-07, 11:15 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: lake arrowhead
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Seam sealer, thick and sloppy! Keep that rust at bay! HA!
Now for the bedliner to cover all the sins. Bought this stuff off E-Bay called U-Pol Raptor. Pretty cheap and it covers 125 sq. ft. with a gallon. About $100 including the gun. It's not very thick, but it has a good texture ( bumpy but not rough- does that make sense?). |
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05-10-07, 11:22 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
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All done. Did the fenders too. Probably should've done the under side of the running boards and tranny hump. Oh well.
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05-11-07, 03:50 AM
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Apr 2007
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frame off
great work on the tub.
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05-12-07, 08:14 AM
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The Real Gunslinger
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Honolulu, HI
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Oh this thing's gunna be sweet.
That liner's what I'll be going for underneath and inside my tub too. Looks good! |
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07-14-07, 10:32 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: lake arrowhead
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cruiser update
It's been awhile, my silverstar expired among other things, but here's an update.
June 2, started painting the firewall and the dash. |
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07-14-07, 10:35 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
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more pics
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07-14-07, 10:48 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
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more pics
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07-14-07, 10:53 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
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pics of the side panel.
decided to spray the raptor liner on the tranny hump, both sides, and the inside of the bed hoping to save paint and $$$ |
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07-14-07, 10:54 PM
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IH8MUD Junior
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 143
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That is going to be a sweet rig
__________________ 74 FJ40 mustard yellow 87 FJ60 White 03 Silverado SS 06 Trailblazer SS (hers) 06 F250 CC lariat power stroke |
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07-14-07, 10:56 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
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my nephew changed out the hubs, got a killer deal so I couldn't resist!
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07-14-07, 10:59 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
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'case you're wondering what color it is...
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07-14-07, 11:02 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
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07-14-07, 11:08 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: lake arrowhead
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....not a whole lot since these pics were taken, put the switches on the dash, the pedal assembly in and took some other body panels to the sandblaster..
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07-14-07, 11:37 PM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Redlands, CA.
Posts: 515
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Lookin' good Paul. If you have any parts left over after you're all done let me know. Seems my absentmindedness is striking with increasing frequency.
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07-14-07, 11:38 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
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Great looking! Really like that color, too. A Land Rover color, huh? Pretty freakin' sweet......can't wait till I have a garage to do that kind of work on my baby.
 Good luck -Steve __________________ 74' FJ40 Freeborn Red, 114kmi, 31x9.50 ssTSLs on stock steelies, stock, except non USA Dist. Awesome. |
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07-14-07, 11:52 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
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arles blue...
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