Mikes 1962 FJ40 Restoration

majojo4 · 03-29-08, 11:27 AM

We got pretty far in one day. I need to get down to the frame by the end of tommorow(March 29, 2008), so we can get it to the powdercoater. Thats my goal anyways. The compression on the original motor all checked in...nothing below 130. Spector says im in pretty darn good shape for a '62. I have had a blast stipping this baby down. I cant believe how simple these rigs are. Major thanks to my pops that flew out from San Diego to get this project started with me. I will continues to take pics and post them here.

Kief · 03-29-08, 06:16 PM

So are you or the rig from roseburg? I recall seeing one run around up there and for sale a while back.

majojo4 · 03-30-08, 12:22 AM

Yes I have a rig in Roseburg but not for sale. Well I have another one that might be for sale.

here are the pictures..... of the tear down.

majojo4 · 03-30-08, 12:24 AM

More pictures

majojo4 · 03-30-08, 10:56 AM

Body off frame

kb3gun · 03-30-08, 05:31 PM

You had a busy weekend! What are your plans for it?

majojo4 · 05-15-08, 12:48 PM

I droppedd the frame off at the powdercoater on Monday(finally!). I called today and they have just blasted it so I went over to take some pics. Some cracks under the rear leaf spring mounts needed welding but that was it. They said it will be coated today but i will pic it up in the morning.

moabrat · 05-15-08, 04:19 PM

Very cool Mike, thanks for the pics. Can't wait to see after the powdercoat!

mmw68 · 05-15-08, 05:00 PM

Mike - is that Rosenburg...Texas? How many rosenburgs are there in the USA?

Can't wait to see the finished truck.

majojo4 · 05-19-08, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmw68

Mike - is that Rosenburg...Texas? How many rosenburgs are there in the USA?

Can't wait to see the finished truck.

No, sorry man, I am in Roseburg, Oregon.

majojo4 · 05-19-08, 12:27 PM

Here is the after powdercaoting pictures. Looks So pretty and new!

Kief · 05-20-08, 06:41 PM

Is that the powder coater near Sutherlin or in Roseburg? Pm me how much it cost if you don't want to post up..

okie · 05-26-08, 09:02 PM

is that a satin black or gloss. my computer is a little screwed so i can't tell, looks great from what i can see. looks like they did a great job, if you don't mind me asking how much did that run you.

majojo4 · 05-27-08, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by okie

is that a satin black or gloss. my computer is a little screwed so i can't tell, looks great from what i can see. looks like they did a great job, if you don't mind me asking how much did that run you.

We went with a 50/50 ... Its a semi gloss black. It looks rad. I had it done at Double R Powdercoating in Sutherlin, Oregon. They gave me a super kick butt deal. Not sure I can say how good.

mmw68 · 06-05-08, 07:41 PM

Mike - what is the Deal with the side doors? Those don 't look OEM, and the tub does not look OEM also?

wesintl · 06-05-08, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmw68

Mike - what is the Deal with the side doors? Those don 't look OEM, and the tub does not look OEM also?

It's an early factory soft top ala fj25. He made hard doors fit the oem soft openings and added a later top. Pretty cool and nice work.

majojo4 · 06-05-08, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by wesintl

It's an early factory soft top ala fj25. He made hard doors fit the oem soft openings and added a later top. Pretty cool and nice work.

WESINTL said it. He knows my story on my rig. Althought it looks ok...it doesnt look as good up close as I wanted it to look. I had two confident metal fab guys of which werent near as good as the put on. So...now I am in the works to have the bows and soft top made to put it back to its glory days.

03-29-08, 11:27 AM	#1
majojo4 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 22	Mikes 1962 FJ40 Restoration We got pretty far in one day. I need to get down to the frame by the end of tommorow(March 29, 2008), so we can get it to the powdercoater. Thats my goal anyways. The compression on the original motor all checked in...nothing below 130. Spector says im in pretty darn good shape for a '62. I have had a blast stipping this baby down. I cant believe how simple these rigs are. Major thanks to my pops that flew out from San Diego to get this project started with me. I will continues to take pics and post them here.

03-30-08, 12:22 AM	#3
majojo4 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 22	Yes I have a rig in Roseburg but not for sale. Well I have another one that might be for sale. here are the pictures..... of the tear down. Attached Images

03-30-08, 12:24 AM	#4
majojo4 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 22	More pictures Attached Images

03-30-08, 10:56 AM	#5
majojo4 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 22	Body off frame Attached Images

03-30-08, 05:31 PM	#6
kb3gun IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Somerset, PA TLCA# 17295 Posts: 193	You had a busy weekend! What are your plans for it? __________________ Bill Somerset, PA USA 2007 FJ Cruiser 1966 FJ40 (Link:New Project) Proud member of ALCA!

03-29-08, 06:16 PM	#2
Kief IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southwest Oregon Posts: 1,090	So are you or the rig from roseburg? I recall seeing one run around up there and for sale a while back.

05-15-08, 12:48 PM	#7
majojo4 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 22	Sandblasted frame I droppedd the frame off at the powdercoater on Monday(finally!). I called today and they have just blasted it so I went over to take some pics. Some cracks under the rear leaf spring mounts needed welding but that was it. They said it will be coated today but i will pic it up in the morning. Attached Images

05-15-08, 04:19 PM	#8
moabrat IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, UT TLCA# 16012 Posts: 22	Very cool Mike, thanks for the pics. Can't wait to see after the powdercoat! __________________ BRC Moab Partner http://community.webshots.com/user/moabrat http://www.sharetrails.org/public_lands/index.cfm?section=MoabUpdate

05-15-08, 05:00 PM	#9
mmw68 Can I open your beer? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,435	Mike - is that Rosenburg...Texas? How many rosenburgs are there in the USA? Can't wait to see the finished truck. __________________ FZJ80, 3FE40, rtcustoms.net powered FJ62 Austin, Texas Lone Star Land Cruiser - Austin Chapter Cool crap for your cruiser! http://www.cruisercrap.com TLCA #14710

05-19-08, 12:27 PM	#11
majojo4 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 22	Here is the after powdercaoting pictures. Looks So pretty and new! Attached Images

05-20-08, 06:41 PM	#12
Kief IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southwest Oregon Posts: 1,090	Is that the powder coater near Sutherlin or in Roseburg? Pm me how much it cost if you don't want to post up..

05-26-08, 09:02 PM	#13
okie IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Norcally TLCA# 15567 Posts: 1,221	is that a satin black or gloss. my computer is a little screwed so i can't tell, looks great from what i can see. looks like they did a great job, if you don't mind me asking how much did that run you. __________________ All ive got is my dreams and my land cruiser!

06-05-08, 07:41 PM	#15
mmw68 Can I open your beer? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,435	Mike - what is the Deal with the side doors? Those don 't look OEM, and the tub does not look OEM also? __________________ FZJ80, 3FE40, rtcustoms.net powered FJ62 Austin, Texas Lone Star Land Cruiser - Austin Chapter Cool crap for your cruiser! http://www.cruisercrap.com TLCA #14710

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