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Technically speaking I suspect the frame number counts here as well. I own both donor vehicles so if there's a problem at least I'll have the option of correcting the registration. It could ultimately be problematic if I do because in the US airbags became mandatory in 95.
ChuckB - if you're registering in CA you should do some research first. It may be best to start with a donor that is a 93-94 if you need to register it as the 80.
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Noted.
Also, just in case it wasn't clear, ideally if I went down this road I would like it registered pre-'76 to avoid emissions if possible. In my dreams, a diesel would be nice in there, but I could live with the 1FZ 
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Here we've got the body off the frame and are welding in nutserts for trans tunnel, floor supports, etc. After this we took the body over to the paint shop to have the cowl blasted down to bare metal, finish body work, seam seal and paint.
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Do you guys do your own body and paint work in house?
For me it was a must to learn everything as I had a hard time finding paint shops to do the work.
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02-10-09, 03:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Radd Cruisers
Do you guys do your own body and paint work in house?
For me it was a must to learn everything as I had a hard time finding paint shops to do the work.
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We do our own body work but we do sub out the Paint itself
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02-11-09, 07:19 AM
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Cam made me do it...
(it's pewter to match dash components... pictures just don't capture how sweet it looks!)
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02-11-09, 07:55 AM
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Ooohh pretty!
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02-11-09, 09:48 AM
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Cam made me do it...
(it's pewter to match dash components... pictures just don't capture how sweet it looks!)
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Did I miss what colour the rig is going to be?
That looks great on the cage tho.
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02-11-09, 11:17 AM
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Looks good to me!
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02-11-09, 11:49 AM
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Did I miss what colour the rig is going to be?
That looks great on the cage tho.
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Nope! Been quiet about it... Just welded in the last patch to the body this morning. It gets final body work this afternoon and should be in primer by tomorrow morning. If all goes as planned I'll have the body in color tomorrow night.
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02-11-09, 11:53 AM
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Man....I love this build!!! All these FZJ- builds are so intriguing, only wish I had the time/skills/money and I would have a fleet of them.
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02-11-09, 12:26 PM
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Nice work Lance! I can't wait to see it once finished.
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02-11-09, 04:21 PM
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Quote:
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We do our own body work but we do sub out the Paint itself
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Ya, I understand the cost of a paint booth plus the space it takes up. I was lucky enough to have rented a shop with an ajoining paint booth at my disposal.
Cannot wait to see this thing in paint..........................
Rob
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And the all important question, how much.....
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02-14-09, 05:57 AM
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Mike at Showcase Autobody here in Fredericksburg has taken over paint work for Iron Pig. I leaned on him to put color on the FZJ40.
First pic is a close up of the cage in pewter. Next two are the tub getting primer.
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02-14-09, 09:21 AM
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the cage looks great
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02-14-09, 06:37 PM
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Color!
First pic is base coat only, the others are after clear coat.
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02-14-09, 06:44 PM
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Disgusting, I know... I love it! Without the flash it looks green-ish, with flash brown-ish. (ducksh--ish?) 
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02-14-09, 06:47 PM
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02-14-09, 06:50 PM
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02-14-09, 06:54 PM
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still more....
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02-14-09, 06:58 PM
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Ok, I'm through.
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holy smokes this is awesome! great work! Can't wait to see it done!
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02-15-09, 01:37 AM
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Holey cripsy man ............ that looks great .
I always struggled with runns around the louvers.
My most favourite colour on a cruiser...................
Rob
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I feel some linex coming on. This is one awesome project!
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02-15-09, 04:57 AM
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Quote:
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I feel some linex coming on. This is one awesome project!
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LOL!
Yes. I have it scheduled for Wednesday. In the mean time I need to get the body back to my shop and back on the frame. (I took the pics above right after the clear flashed but before baking) I also need to seam seal the inside and bottom of the body tub, then undercoat the bottom.
Unfortunately, I also need a head gasket. I wasn't planning on it, it was just an unexpected surprise. 
Note the crust leaking from the back of the head.
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02-15-09, 05:02 AM
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In what seems a typical pattern for 80 HG's the front of the head shows no signs.
Anyone think I should change the factory PHH while I'm in there?  Nah, I think I'll just leave it...
Lance
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02-15-09, 05:13 AM
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Fortunately for me I've had a lot of help with this project. Cam came by the paint shop yesterday (with lunch ) and helped me finish sanding the body before Mike put color on it. I've been sanding on this thing for weeks. My fingers have been reduced to bloody stumps. I'm not sure if I would have finished it without the help. Thanks Cam!
Even more cool is Vince taking a day off from his new baby to replace the head gasket for me today. My daughter is 3 and she cried when I told her I was going to work "again." Instead of disappointing her Vince, Rich and Cam offered to take on the project. This is HUGE, thanks guys. I'll see you this afternoon when I get back from Richmond.
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Oh my - I just made a mess....
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02-15-09, 08:23 AM
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Lance,
Just out of morbid curiosity, any idea what this thing will weigh in at?
Love the color choice 
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02-15-09, 08:30 AM
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Lance .. that's looks really nice .. just wondering if you have plans to use some kind of rhino lightning on it .. ? ( body floor .. ? )
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Quote:
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Lance,
Just out of morbid curiosity, any idea what this thing will weigh in at?
Love the color choice
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I expect it will weigh as much as a fully outfitted 80. Maybe a little less. (6,000 lbs maybe?) Lightweight trucks are for wiennies. I wheel with 80's, my truck needs enough ass to pull one out in a pinch.
Lance
PS - there were racecars at the paint shop that weighed less (fully assembled) than just the fzj40 body tub...
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