Bought a BJ70

[89GASHOG]

I bought this one: http://www.outbackimports.ca/consignment.html#c3

Used Carco in Blaine to import and now have it titled in Ak. It looks great, just like the pictures show, but the more I poke around the more rust I'm finding. Shit... I now have an appreciation for the Eastern rust belt. Part of the frame in the back where the bumper attaches has holes in it. I'm afraid it's in the rust from the inside out mode. Well, I'll see what I can do to slow things down a bit. At least it's out of the salt now. Paid 5700 US, plus costs of getting it to AK. It's fun to drive and runs well...so far. I love the suspension seats. A more comfortable ride than my FJ62.

[crushers]

i like the colour, sorry about the rust.
i know of a couple very solid frames available if you need one.
i think Dan at 4 wheel has aftermarket quarters for 70 series...
i also have a 71 that i will be parting out one day if you end up needing more than just a bit...
cheers

[David*BJ70]

Nice for you... I was looking for it ... but I found one closer from my home. Enjoy the susp seat !

[89GASHOG]

Originally Posted by crushers

i like the colour, sorry about the rust.
i know of a couple very solid frames available if you need one.
i think Dan at 4 wheel has aftermarket quarters for 70 series...
i also have a 71 that i will be parting out one day if you end up needing more than just a bit...
cheers

Thanks Wayne, I'll make a note of this helpful info. The fenders, wheel wells and quarters are OK, but the inner supports that the quarters attach to in the rear are mostly gone. They're secured with a bit of good metal left, fortunately, for now. The body below the rear doors was the worst, despite looking fine to the casual observer. Also, the metal supporting one of the rear windows is quite rusty. I suppose that when the original wheel wells went, the salt and moisture on the roads got shot up into more of the inside. It's a shame that the guys doing the body work didn't do a more thorough and honest job of it. Instead of removing and/or treating the rust , they just covered it up with black paint.

[crushers]

to do a proper refurbishing of a body is nearly impossible. the best alternative is a replacment tub which can be properly treated before installing on the frame.
i try and warn folks that the eastern trucks (as well as BC trucks) as rust buckets. i have seen a couple that do not fit the typical profile but that is very rare. no matter what you do to steel the rust will come back sooner or later...
i have done refurbishings for years (check out www.crushersrule.com under restorations) and can feel for anyone that is tackling the dreaded rust issues.
if i can help just let me know.
cheers

[Flex]

Sorry to hijack the post.........
Wayne...I've crawled all over, under and sideways on my truck and the only rust I found is the couple small bubbles at the rear quarters. That being said I hate rust and am considering replacing the entire rear quarters just as a preventative measure. Could you hook me up with a number or name of this guy who may sell quarters? thanx

[wesintl]

http://store.4wheelauto.com/index.php?cat_id=11&catname='Body'

Neat truck, Paint makes it look like an FRP.

[Stone]

What did that black goop on the firewall end up being, 89Gashog? I remember there was a discussion on it a while ago, and it almost looked like there was oil on the firewall from the pics.

Congratulations on the purchase. I guess the price you paid wasn't too bad...sounds like some resto work in order, but definitely doable.

[crushers]

Originally Posted by wesintl

http://store.4wheelauto.com/index.php?cat_id=11&catname='Body'

Neat truck, Paint makes it look like an FRP.

if he does not have them contact me direct at wayne@crushersrule.com

[89GASHOG]

Originally Posted by Stone

What did that black goop on the firewall end up being, 89Gashog? I remember there was a discussion on it a while ago, and it almost looked like there was oil on the firewall from the pics.

Congratulations on the purchase. I guess the price you paid wasn't too bad...sounds like some resto work in order, but definitely doable.

Thanks. The goop was the original owners' attempt at rustproofing with oil. It's all over the undercarriage and engine compartment so I need to steam clean the bugger or be overwhelmed by the fumes once it heats up. On a positive note, the rig has a fairly new radiator, starter and gas tank. Full on resto work will have to wait for now. I'll probably be hitting up some of you good neighbors in Canada for help on this in a year or two, when my pocketbook recovers.

[crushers]

the good news is in a couple years there will be a few JDM bodies available to use.
i just bought a HJ61 from a gent with a blown tranny. he has sunk so much money into it over the last 8 months that he decided to cut his losses. really too bad, nice guy taken for a ride...
cheers

[wesintl]

I could use the grey instrument cover if it's reasonable and in good shape. and a small piece of rubber for the apc gauge cluster we pm'd about. I can't find anything here worthy.

Staying at slickrock with the rising sun crew and proffitts

[Red Herring]

Going to start a pose on rust prevention... important topic.

[Greg_B]

Originally Posted by crushers

the good news is in a couple years there will be a few JDM bodies available to use.
i just bought a HJ61 from a gent with a blown tranny. he has sunk so much money into it over the last 8 months that he decided to cut his losses. really too bad, nice guy taken for a ride...
cheers

What do you mean in a few years? We've done that numerous times over with JDM's now. No bodies left around as evidence...

Congrates on the BJ70 89GASHOG. I am jealous about the suspension seats! It seems only some BJ74's came with them. You would have to modify the mounting area of the seats (cut away a bracket or two) to make them work on 74's that did not get them at the factory.

gb

[Eric Winkworth]

I need some head rest for my rear seats can anyone help me out?

[Greg_B]

Headrests = Send Sheldon a note off list at gscruiserparts.com He has a bead on what we do and do not have in stock. I know we have front and rears, in grey. Not sure about brown.

gb

[coldtaco]

Darn, now I am not the only one in AK. Just kidding Congradulations. Where you at? I'm in Fairbanks. Come June, I think, I will have had mine for a year, I nave the same problem with the rust. Will probably next year get a Japan body and put it on. I will try to be at this years meet and greet in Palmer (?).

[Stone]

Still the only one with a 13BT and factory cable lockers though, Stephan...

[tlcruiserman]

Is that in AK or in US if you are speaking of US.. I think not

Originally Posted by Stone

Still the only one with a 13BT and factory cable lockers though, Stephan...

[Stone]

In Alaska.

[beanz2]

Did Alaska secede from the US?

Dave

[tlcruiserman]

I was stating AK specific or US in general

Originally Posted by beanz2

Did Alaska secede from the US?

Dave

[89GASHOG]

Originally Posted by coldtaco

Darn, now I am not the only one in AK. Just kidding Congradulations. Where you at? I'm in Fairbanks. Come June, I think, I will have had mine for a year, I nave the same problem with the rust. Will probably next year get a Japan body and put it on. I will try to be at this years meet and greet in Palmer (?).

I'm down the Panhandle in rainy Juneau. What's up with the meet and greet? Can't come this year, but it sounds like a good excuse for a trip to the interior. How much for a new bod? It's a toss up as to what will go first on mine, the frame or the body. Found some more holes on the front inner frame yesterday I'm hoping to get at least a couple of years out of it as is- or until I've got a good hunk of disposable income, which ever come first.
A stranger who turned out to be a Land Rover nut (has six) stopped me to admire it this morning.

[89GASHOG]

Originally Posted by Stone

Still the only one with a 13BT and factory cable lockers though, Stephan...

Very nice. Where'd it come from?

[coldtaco]

I bought mine from Sheldon of G&S cruisers. Sheldon had swaped out the 3B and put a 13B-Tin it. What a difference the turbo makes. Of course if yours is only going to be in Juneau(spelling?) then the 3B will do just fine. G&S cruisers is in south BC. I think the frame on mine is in pretty good shape. The body is getting worse in the rear wheel wells and Sheldon had done some rust prevention on other areas that seems to be holding up pretty good. I also bought 70 series HD full floater axles front and rear with the cable lockers. Still don't have the front one working yet though Got a 24V Warn winch for it too. The meet and greet is in Palmer June 10,11,12 at the Palmer Fair Grounds. Yours a 85? If so, I have a Warn 9.5ti for sale still in the box.