1964 FJ40 Build

my64fj40 · 07-10-06, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by okie

actually in my opinion, the springs in the stock seats provide quite the cushion when hitting bumps in the road. some of the most comfortable seats you can have on the 40s

I sure hope they are, I think cruisers need all the help they can get..

Just not sure what color the seat frames and back plates are supposed to be???

wesintl · 07-10-06, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by my64fj40

I sure hope they are, I think cruisers need all the help they can get..

Just not sure what color the seat frames and back plates are supposed to be???

I dunno what planet okie is on those OEM seats are not that comfortable. They are just bouncy springs with no support or countours. Anyway, mine i'll stay stock

The seat frames and backs are that greyish pewter. I'd have to look close in the day light to see how much difference there is.

merbesfield · 07-11-06, 08:42 AM

powder coated parts look great. nice job.

my64fj40 · 07-12-06, 08:06 PM

Check it out, power brakes w/ some bling

It's nice to have buddy that hot rods old trucks as a hobby..

VT Fj-40 Owner · 07-13-06, 10:39 AM

Nice, the frame looks good! I wish I knew how to do that.

my64fj40 · 07-13-06, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by VT Fj-40 Owner

Nice, the frame looks good! I wish I knew how to do that.

It is actually really easy..

.Take cruiser completely apart
.Buy all my stuff from www.por15.com
.Get some paintbrushes and pump sprayer from hardware store
.Get chassis somewhere that a waterhose will reach and you could have it preped and coated with por15 in a day
.Then next day finish it up with chassis coat

Thanks for the compliments

my64fj40 · 07-13-06, 05:28 PM

O.K. finally found a place here in Corpus that would sell DuPont paint products to me..

After talking to the old feller paint expert he told me this is what I need to do..

Put a couple coats of

Corlar 2.8 HG-D which is supposed to be highbuild

If it doesn't smooth out quite the way I want it too then I already have some other highbuild primer to go on after that

Then go with 2 or 3 coats of Imron 5000 Low VOC 3.5 HN

This Imron should be bullet proof

my64fj40 · 07-31-06, 05:44 PM

Picked up some paint supplies and got the cobwebs cleaned off the body..

Hopefully will get to paint this weekend

VZLACRUISERHEAD · 07-31-06, 09:38 PM

Man your cruiser is getting really cool and clean, ill be following your progress, regards

thecrazygreek · 08-07-06, 11:56 AM

If your looking for a fantastic high build, easy sand primer. Try Mortons Eliminator. Works great!!! Its Epoxy based and sands oh so nicely...

my64fj40 · 08-07-06, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by thecrazygreek

If your looking for a fantastic high build, easy sand primer. Try Mortons Eliminator. Works great!!! Its Epoxy based and sands oh so nicely...

Thanks I'll check it out..

Brian in Oregon · 08-07-06, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by okie

i really have to applaud you for putting the stock seats in ...they are badass

I prefer the stock, early seats, front and rear. You can cart around more passengers than with buckets and the later model rear seats. It's no problem, for example, taking six teenagers hiking or to the movies.

camcruiser13 · 09-01-06, 04:20 PM

man, your bank account hit 0.00 yet

keep it up

my64fj40 · 09-01-06, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by camcruiser13

man, your bank account hit 0.00 yet

keep it up

Nope

Actually I havn't really spent all that much on this thing compared to toher people's rig..

But it does make for a good company write off. If anybody asks it's a delivery truck

B-linerfish · 09-01-06, 07:40 PM

you have going there. I am over in Rockport and would love to stop by and see your work first-hand. I recently acquired a '65 FJ40 that I hope to restore.
Sure could use some advice.
-Logan

fj40_73 · 09-01-06, 10:59 PM

Got the the end of the thread and realized this project is 'In Progerss'. Got all worred there was not an end to the story, please continue with the great documentation of this project.

Nice project.

fj40_73 · 09-04-06, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by my64fj40

As for the battery I wish I did know where to mount it, the PO had it in the cab ..

Most of my engine compartment space is on the passenger side so I think it should be able to mount somewhere over there

I mounted my battery about 3/4" above my shock tower. It bolts to the frame on both sides of the shock tower, where my frame alrady was treaded. I think I would have room for two batterys there.

ug, um, yeah, wiring, on my list this weekend.

amandap · 09-05-06, 12:37 PM

Any info available on that cool brake booster m/c?

my64fj40 · 09-05-06, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by amandap

Any info available on that cool brake booster m/c?

It's a GM booster and m/c

Gonna get teh adapter from MAF

My buddy has a bigger booster that I'am gonna pick up later this week.

amandap · 09-05-06, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by my64fj40

It's a GM booster and m/c

Gonna get the adapter from MAF

My buddy has a bigger booster that I'am gonna pick up later this week.

looking forward to some pics on that installed. Thanks for all the great ideas and info here!

Doug_S · 09-05-06, 05:15 PM

If you're going to spray Imron...be ABSOLUTELY SURE that you wear a good respirator. That sh*t is very dangerous! Slightly less hazardous to your central nervous system is Deltron and for the money, I think that it's almost as durable as Imron. Just my .02.

AATLAS1X · 09-10-06, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by my64fj40

Here is the glovebox door..

Got the new shift plate from AATLAS1X very cool

NICE!!!!!

Need a restored "POCKET" pull knob? Or did they have this style then?

Shane

my64fj40 · 09-10-06, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by AATLAS1X

NICE!!!!!

Need a restored "POCKET" pull knob? Or did they have this style then?

Shane

I don't thik they said Pocket on them, but I will probably need a new one considering I can't even find the one that came with it

It was too aged anyway

my64fj40 · 09-10-06, 03:36 PM

Still geting this thing ready for paint..

Mocked up the tailgates, latches, sparetire carrier hinges, and latch for the carrier. Had to drill new holes for just about everything since the new panels and channel don't come predilled..

For my new c-channel where the part that the spare tire carrier latches too apparently had a backing plate on it as well. I thought I was never going to get thrugh those 3 layers of steel

Forgot to get a pic of the carrier while I was there, just the tailgates..

Next time I get to the shop and actually remember my camera I'll shot a pic of it mounted.

my64fj40 · 09-19-06, 08:52 PM

Finally....

Got my RamHorns back from ceramic coat. Turned out pretty good, he even had some tool to get them coated on the inside also. Now I just got to wait for him to do the bolts

my64fj40 · 09-19-06, 08:55 PM

Ohh. Forgot to ask.

Now that I have the manifolds and Iam getting ready to mount them, should I use those 3 piece gaskets or a full 1 piece gasket. Does it matter

-my64fj40

my64fj40 · 09-19-06, 09:06 PM

Just noticed that I didn't post some more of the bling I have..

My buddy got me one of those 7in dual diaphram GM boosters from a swap meet..

And yes the chrome was his idea

fj40_73 · 09-19-06, 10:39 PM

the only thing chrome does for me is rust. Send it to the powder coater.

heheheh chrome.

my64fj40 · 09-23-06, 12:17 PM

Couple quick pics..

Here is the spare tire carrier mounted up.

Drilling holes is starting to get old...I wanna paint

my64fj40 · 09-23-06, 12:20 PM

The adapter came in from MAF..

Bolted right up to the booster and firewall like a charm..

Also it looks like it came powdercoated, little perk I didn't know about. MAF's pic shows it zinc. If anybody wants to do power brakes I think MAF's GM kit is probably the way to go.