Help me I think I have gone to far

AGreekBoy · 08-02-08, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mel lowe

Awsome results.

Look into renting a landa.

The pressurized steam cuts grease like butter.

I paid $80 for a 48hr rental.

hey Mel what kind of machine is that? does it use steam or is it a hot water pressure washer? i need to do that to my 60 while i am doing the diesel swap.

DirtyLittleSecret · 08-02-08, 01:13 PM

Glad to see I'm not the only one! When I had my drivetrain out I used a heated pressure washer (for tractor trucks) with degreaser additive to get EVERYTHING. Wore my professional snakeskin speedos with the reinforcements and went to town. It was amazing how much junk came out of the Cruisers trunk. Grease, dirt, road grime, and other misc.
Pressure washed, then used 2 packs of green scrubbies to get down to paint (was still there). Once dry I tidied up with 4 cans of 3M spray on undercoating, and 2-3 cans of Rustoleum Pro. for touch ups.
Several of my buddies thought I missed my OCD meds...

sandcrawler · 08-02-08, 04:51 PM

Fantastic work! The only way I could ever get my rig to look that good is to find a local time machine and go back to 1992 - and then only if the PO was keeping it in a garage, which I kinda doubt.

I am envious....

smkymntn · 08-02-08, 09:09 PM

Ok So I got the underside completed. Then got to looking at the carpet inside and tore it out and started putting down Damplifier. Got the rear pretty much done and was going to stop. Then I just couldnt and tore out the front carpet. That is where I found some surface rust (or at least I hope it is only surface rust) by the drivers side floor, next to the door. I got my rust wheel and will get that bastard tomorrow, along with finishing damplifier. New carpet will be ready to go in monday.

Here are the pics:

First the Chassis:

Now the interior

DirtyLittleSecret · 08-02-08, 10:08 PM

Damn that brings back memories a=of crap getting into my eyes, and many, many, many years of spilled drinks under the nasty carpeting...This really makes me feel alot better thinking someone else is as crazy as I am about these things...now, you still need to get some new IPOR seats, center console, visor covers, rear seat cover, paint the rear seat steel backing, and clean the headliner...oh, and then replace all the door seals including the rear hatch uppers and lowers to get out all the debris, etc.
Almost forgot...I also hand sewn a new restoration of the original vinyl e-brake cover. Gad, Im anal.
Please keep it going!
Crud, it looks like you've already got the IPOR's...

DirtyLittleSecret · 08-02-08, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by smkymntn

Got the ipors, need a tuffy, did the rear hatch with Kevinrowlands seal and a new toyota seal ($$$), will do the door seals once this is done. Put newer visors in, painted rear seat metal (do I need to add sound deadener to that?) then clean headliner.

I decided to skip sound deadening on the rear seat panel, but did sound deaden under the rear seat proper. I too am interested in upgrading to a tuffy (currently have the Iron Horsey). You are going to be incredibly happy revamping the interior.

smkymntn · 08-02-08, 11:02 PM

I am anxious to tackle the rust tomorrow and see how bad it is- only damn spot on the truck so I am hoping it is only a spilled coke or something and just looks worse than it is..

djawahir · 08-02-08, 11:23 PM

Has that truck ever been outside?? It's so clean!

Boy, I thought I was anal. I'm just glad to see I'm not alone...

smkymntn · 08-03-08, 05:06 AM

It spent it life in Arizona under questionable PM, that last bit up in flagstaff where they salt the roads.

smkymntn · 08-03-08, 07:59 PM

Its 10pm- I am beat down tired. I treated the rust spot( only surface) put down damplifier and installed new carpet. I polished my wheels, cleaned my engine and I am passing out.
Here are the pics-
My workspace

Getting started- the under jute was lots of fun

Rear set area

Front seat carpet going in

Looking much better
Rear seat area

I got the carpet from someone on Mud- it is good quality, I think they said TLC put it in? I could be wrong. Fits like a glove. I need to spray adhesive a few spots on teh firewall but that is it.

hank14 · 08-03-08, 08:10 PM

Looks like you have or had a leaky clutch master cylinder......ask me how I know!
That looks awesome, BTW. I need to add it to my list of thing to do.

IndianDoc · 08-03-08, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by smkymntn

Haha- no prenup but I will be living in this rig, she can have everything else.

Where you a week ago Mel? That thing is sweet. Would have made this whole thing alot easier.

I am preparing for the first mud/dirt run. I just keep slowly telling myself "It will just wash off, it will just wash off"

Sand comes off even easier, so be sure and bring her down for the oryster roast at the oct beach get together. lol Doc

smkymntn · 08-03-08, 09:54 PM

We are in for that already doc. You going to OTMT this weekend?If so, see you there.

Trapper50cal · 08-03-08, 10:57 PM

It's official, you are possessed. I know the feeling....can't stop in the middle...anywhere really, until its done. Full Blown Addiction. At least it makes the wallet a lot easier to carry around, being so much lighter and all.

djawahir · 08-03-08, 11:50 PM

I was going to mention that when I did the dynamat on the floor section, I also bought this stuff by dynamat called extremeliner. It's a great heat shield and I think it has some sound protection also. I just laid the (I think 24" x 36") sheet of extremeliner over the stick shift hump. It did wonders with keeping heat from the engine compartment out of the cabin. If you haven't gotten all of the carpet in, you may want to check it out! I know my stick shift hump would always heat up after a little bit of driving.

Looking good!

marting · 08-04-08, 02:04 AM

This almost makes me angry... What the f### ! Has your 60 been stored in a jar? or maybe a freezer? How can the underside of the car be so shiny? I thought they came slightly pre-rusted from the factory just to get it going!?
Looks (to) good

Carp · 08-04-08, 06:03 AM

Looking Great! Can't wait to see this thing this weekend!! I wish I could get mine that clean. I had a chance when I had the tcase-transmission out to really clean the undercarraige, but couldn't find the time. That'll be a winter project (I hope!)

smkymntn · 08-04-08, 06:12 AM

I doubled up the damplifier on both passenger and driver side trans humps. Drove it to work this morning and the difference is amazing. So quiet, I mean its still a 60, but I dont hear every knock and thud anymore, and no rattles (I put a piece of fabric by my keys also). I highly recommend doing the damplifier, it is not hard at all.

I feel blessed to have gotten such a clean frame. I find myself just staring at it. I am into the restoration and maintainence of all my toyotas and now the 60 feels done (well almost

) Thanks for compliments, Next is headliner cleaning, and replacing sway bar bushings, but I have to wait until Cdan gets back into town. Does anyone have a rear wiper squirter they dont need?

Randy88FJ62 · 08-04-08, 09:08 AM

Your vehicle is so clean we could have a party and serve food off that chasis! Wow! great looking ride. I wish my grey cruiser had half the beauty yours did...

Joe_E · 08-04-08, 05:09 PM

That undercarriage looks awesome.
Can't wait for mine to look that way.

jpeg · 08-04-08, 10:51 PM

you are a sick, sick man. i'm jealous.

IndianDoc · 08-04-08, 11:00 PM

Wish I was but working and no relief. Have a great trip, be safe and take bunches of pic. By the way I bought a brand new FJ-60 in 1985 right off the truck from Japan. And yours is cleaner!!

Great job when I run into you at one of these events will drool all over the ground may even make a burnt offering to the cruiser god's Awesome just Awesome. See Ya

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Originally Posted by smkymntn

We are in for that already doc. You going to OTMT this weekend?If so, see you there.

IndianDoc · 08-04-08, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by smkymntn

I doubled up the damplifier on both passenger and driver side trans humps. Drove it to work this morning and the difference is amazing. So quiet, I mean its still a 60, but I dont hear every knock and thud anymore, and no rattles (I put a piece of fabric by my keys also). I highly recommend doing the damplifier, it is not hard at all.

I feel blessed to have gotten such a clean frame. I find myself just staring at it. I am into the restoration and maintainence of all my toyotas and now the 60 feels done (well almost

) Thanks for compliments, Next is headliner cleaning, and replacing sway bar bushings, but I have to wait until Cdan gets back into town. Does anyone have a rear wiper squirter they dont need?

Not sure the bag itself on mine was toast, will check for the motor power parts and get back to you. Going to unhook mine; from past experience when I wanted to use it I really needed a fire hose not that little stream. If mine is ok it's yours I'll just have to check.

smkymntn · 08-05-08, 07:09 AM

thanks doc. I really just need the the squirter to fill the hole in the rear hatch.

IndianDoc · 08-07-08, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by smkymntn

thanks doc. I really just need the the squirter to fill the hole in the rear hatch.

May be a day or two , pretty sure it's been removed hope it hasen't been trashed. Will check next week when I get near the rig. Currently in Newberry again!!! Today worked in Newberry Columbia and Greenwood. Road warrior. Bye for now.

smkymntn · 08-07-08, 06:41 PM

sounds good.

mp_cude · 08-07-08, 06:59 PM

i love you for the hero you are

JimDaddy · 08-07-08, 07:10 PM

a clean truck is a symptom of a dirty mind. Keep up the good work.

D'Animal · 08-08-08, 05:50 AM

Do you need the bag and the pump or the actual squirter tip?

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Originally Posted by smkymntn

Does anyone have a rear wiper squirter they dont need?

Did you find a good price on the Damplifier?

If you read Philos1 thread, he took his door panels off and put it inside his doorson top of everything you did. He said it made a huge improvement. I think he is V-8.

smkymntn · 08-08-08, 08:57 AM

I just need the actual squirter tip.

I sourced about 20sq ft of damplifier from ebay and the other 60 sq ft from second skin. I have some left to do the doors, I was waiting until I got my stereo installed which is next week.