1962 FJ40 Resto (1 Viewer)
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Very Nice!
Living in the Past
SILVER Star
That is one nice early cruiser. Hard to believe it came from Western Oregon not Eastern Oregon where it's dry. Need to get the hub caps redone and find the correct early dual sided front turn signals. This cruiser is worth the fisihing touches.
Not sure if the two panes of glass is stock or not. I got one that I think was added not stock. It's more useful with the extra piece of glass just not sure if it's stock.
Was that the original paint and what color did you end up painting it?
John
Not sure if the two panes of glass is stock or not. I got one that I think was added not stock. It's more useful with the extra piece of glass just not sure if it's stock.
Was that the original paint and what color did you end up painting it?
John
Really nice work Mike 
Also looks like you have a great place to work in
What did you do to re-condition your seals? Mine are pretty dried out
I have learned of a few tricks, but never hurts to ask again!
I need to make a few of those older tail light brackets, and plan to make them as OEM as possible (wish I could just buy an old set) if your interested, I'll let you know how they turn out.
Also looks like you have a great place to work in
What did you do to re-condition your seals? Mine are pretty dried out
I have learned of a few tricks, but never hurts to ask again!I need to make a few of those older tail light brackets, and plan to make them as OEM as possible (wish I could just buy an old set) if your interested, I'll let you know how they turn out.
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John, my mistake... it did come from Eastern Oregon. Baker in fact.
These photos are of the ones that came on it. Are they original?
Not sure on the original color. I think it may have been Judson Green, no paint code that I could find. New color is the Nebula Green code.
Thanks for the comments and help. Mike
JohnnyC
Long ago TLCA# 2231
those are not original ...but...the originals were "like" that amber one side red other
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Really nice work Mike
Also looks like you have a great place to work in
What did you do to re-condition your seals? Mine are pretty dried out
I need to make a few of those older tail light brackets, and plan to make them as OEM as possible (wish I could just buy an old set) if your interested, I'll let you know how they turn out.
To recondition the glass seals I use a rubber cleaner & conditioner from Griots Garage I think.
Thanks, Mike
Id like to see how you brackets work. We ended up just using some steel lying around... kind of clunky looking.
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Very nice, supper Job
Did you use new springs ?
what size Tires are you running ?
The original springs were sagging and somewhat un-even. Replaced with SOR which I believe ended up lifting it a couple of inches over stock.
Tires are 700-15 Firestone Military NDCC from Universal Vintage Tire Inc. on 15" stock rims.
Thanks for the comments and help. Mike
JohnnyC
Long ago TLCA# 2231
you did a real fine job on your cruiser...how long did it take?
I just got to say wow again. I love it. This is how I hope my 64 one day looks. Love the ndt tires too.
More pics!
More pics!
Hi John
a ) yes
( great job Mike 
)b) no ( but`s fine ) see pic
c) Mike, I would spray the rear bumper bolts in car colour
again : Great resto !!!!!!
Cheers
Peter
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