ID the problem with these pictures (aka get a rope)

Lil'John · 01-06-09, 06:24 PM

Previous owners

If it is illegal to hunt them down and lynch them, it shouldn't be.

Look at the two pictures below and identify what should get one of the PO beaten to within an inch of their life

I'll give you a hint. It isn't the fact that the 55 has storage boxes in it. It also isn't the missing rubber. Nor is it the hanging headliner.

The cost is gonna be my rear bumper though

cruiser_guy · 01-06-09, 06:55 PM

How about, "The tailgate doesn't close all the way."

You've also got two big holes in the rear pillars that should not be there.

Gumby · 01-06-09, 07:19 PM

two holes in the rear pillar is a hanging offense?

Please don't look at either of my pigs

Lil'John · 01-06-09, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cruiser_guy

You've also got two big holes in the rear pillars that should not be there.

The two VERY large holes(little under 2") are supposed to be there for the smog lines

The two smaller holes are closer to the issue

Tailgate was only partially closed due to handle not working

A good place to look is at the top of the window sill. The issue stands out REALLY well there. But it is a LARGE problem

I didn't know it was a problem just from looking at it until I tried to install some parts

cruiserbrett · 01-06-09, 08:06 PM

later tailgate? It does appear that the tailgate is tweaked? seems to be open more on one side?

the round holes inside the pillar are OEM for smog hose routing on early Fj55's. They take the exact door plug on pre 74 Fj40 doors.

Radd Cruisers · 01-06-09, 08:09 PM

Maybe the ole 2x4 in one side trick while you push hard on the otherside with the board wedged in the otherside between body and tailgate.

Lil'John · 01-06-09, 08:14 PM

Tailgate got cocked because I've only got one side latched.

The highly undesired mod would be the one missing metal channel that the upper tailgate rubber holds onto. Basically, right now the upper tailgate rubber only has one metal rib to hold onto instead of two

Don thinks he can fix it but

Still no idea WHY someone would cut that off

cruiserbrett · 01-06-09, 09:14 PM

oh sh$t! Its so uniform I didnt even notice. WTF would someone do that for????????????????/

scouthead · 01-07-09, 12:24 AM

Been putting the gate down with the window stuck up? Sure, a whole bunch of cutting and touch up is easier than replacing a little window regulator gear... Easier to load and unoad with that giant pane of glass jutting out too!

cruiser_guy · 01-07-09, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Gumby

two holes in the rear pillar is a hanging offense?

Please don't look at either of my pigs

Not a hanging offense, it just didn't appear to be stock to me.

The missing or cut off sheet metal should be a relatively easy repair, the problem is it will blister the paint if welded.

Lil'John · 01-07-09, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by cruiserbrett

oh sh$t! Its so uniform I didnt even notice. WTF would someone do that for????????????????/

Damn camera takes pictures too good

Blame the nut behind the camera for not making it more obvious

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Originally Posted by cruiser_guy

The missing or cut off sheet metal should be a relatively easy repair, the problem is it will blister the paint if welded.

Relatively easy is relative

Actually, the solution presented to me by Don is to take some sheetmetal and make some angle iron. Then spot weld similar to factory style. Shouldn't kill the paint too bad

Just takes a few hours(aka money)... but that is time that could have been spent on the bumper or cutting the rear rockers

It is frustrating to run into things like this where the PO does something completely unexplainable. It is one thing to fix bad welding or ugly bumpers... quite another to fix something like this that wasn't even needed

Things were just starting to look like they were going to run smoothly and then this happens

cruiser_guy · 01-07-09, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Lil'John

Actually, the solution presented to me by Don is to take some sheetmetal and make some angle iron. Then spot weld similar to factory style.

Exactly what I would do.

scouthead · 01-09-09, 07:43 PM

I would also weld it, but you could also rivet the new lip on (if the weather strip will alow it) and might be easier to seam seal/ touch up without damaging the existing paint.

cruiser_guy · 01-09-09, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by scouthead

I would also weld it, but you could also rivet the new lip on (if the weather strip will alow it) and might be easier to seam seal/ touch up without damaging the existing paint.

If he decides against welding then I'd suggest a panel bonding adhesive. Rivets would be a distance last choice in my book.