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

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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

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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

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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.

majojo4 · 09-04-08, 08:27 PM

Ok it has been a little while since I have posted an update. I have had a bit of a snag. After the frame was powdercoated i realized how much damage there was everywhere. Hard to see it all when it was covered in mud rust and grime. Two of the shackle hangers were so crooked, the many rewelds had to be cut off and rewelded in the proper alignment. Many cracks were found and repaired. the bigest issue was the rear channel bumper. It was not possible for me to find one for my year. I coundnt even find one from another year. Spector had one but it was tweeked as well. The problem with my existing one was a serious warp(it was arched) from somone welding a large reciever hitch on the underside...too much heat. It had also been beat to heck. I have fabed a new channel and it turned out great!. I also machined down 10mm bolt heads to replicate the factory rivots. Here are some pictures of the first try on this afternoon. I had to throw on the bumperettes just to see how pretty it was all together.

majojo4 · 09-04-08, 08:30 PM

one more

majojo4 · 09-04-08, 08:34 PM

The bummer will be forking out the cash for the whole frame to go through sandblasting and powdercoating again.

JJS · 09-05-08, 04:48 AM

Do the top and doors fit correctly? You have the cool early doors with a later model hardtop from the looks of it. Wouldn't a corrugated top be period-correct for a '62?

majojo4 · 09-05-08, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JJS

Do the top and doors fit correctly? You have the cool early doors with a later model hardtop from the looks of it. Wouldn't a corrugated top be period-correct for a '62?

Yes they fit correctly and Yes, a corrigated top would be period correct...let me explain....When I bought this, it had the existing hardtop and widshield frame. The windshield frame on it now is also incorrect. I had these doors modified to fit but I am not very pleased with the final detail work and have decided to put it back to a soft top like original. So...the hardtop, modified doors and windshield frame shown in thse pics are available for purchase if someone ends up interested.

Radd Cruisers · 09-06-08, 09:33 AM

Sweeet work man.

I did a frame many moons ago in powder coat and never did another one after that. Point bing its almost impossible to blend paint into it and make it look right after a repair.

d30n · 09-13-08, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by majojo4

I also machined down 10mm bolt heads to replicate the factory rivots.

Hi Majojo4, I really like what you have done with the bolts (rivets), If you don’t mind me asking how are you going to tighten them? The reason I’m asking is that I have the same dilemma and as what you have done I would like to have mine look stock.

majojo4 · 09-13-08, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by d30n

Hi Majojo4, I really like what you have done with the bolts (rivets), If you don’t mind me asking how are you going to tighten them? The reason I’m asking is that I have the same dilemma and as what you have done I would like to have mine look stock.

Good question...here is a whole thread where I have talked to other guys about it.

http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...e-apart-2.html

My wife said no FJ! · 09-13-08, 06:54 PM

Looking great Mike...any new progress?

d30n · 09-14-08, 07:04 AM

Thanks, Majojo4

d30n · 09-14-08, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by majojo4

Good question...here is a whole thread where I have talked to other guys about it.

...TALKED...?

majojo4 · 09-14-08, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by My wife said no FJ!

Looking great Mike...any new progress?

03-29-08, 11:27 AM	#1
majojo4 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 74	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: 74	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: 74	More pictures Attached Images

03-30-08, 10:56 AM	#5
majojo4 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 74	Body off frame Attached Images

03-30-08, 05:31 PM	#6
kb3gun IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Somerset, PA TLCA# 17295 Posts: 252	You had a busy weekend! What are your plans for it? __________________ Bill Somerset, PA USA 2007 FJ Cruiser 1966 FJ40 (Website Link:New Project) (on Mud: updated more often) Proud member of ALCA!

03-29-08, 06:16 PM	#2
Kief IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southwest Oregon Posts: 1,189	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: 74	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: 1,500	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: 74	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: 1,189	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: I am constantly on the move TLCA# 15567 Posts: 1,326	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: 1,500	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

09-04-08, 08:27 PM	#18
majojo4 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 74	Ok it has been a little while since I have posted an update. I have had a bit of a snag. After the frame was powdercoated i realized how much damage there was everywhere. Hard to see it all when it was covered in mud rust and grime. Two of the shackle hangers were so crooked, the many rewelds had to be cut off and rewelded in the proper alignment. Many cracks were found and repaired. the bigest issue was the rear channel bumper. It was not possible for me to find one for my year. I coundnt even find one from another year. Spector had one but it was tweeked as well. The problem with my existing one was a serious warp(it was arched) from somone welding a large reciever hitch on the underside...too much heat. It had also been beat to heck. I have fabed a new channel and it turned out great!. I also machined down 10mm bolt heads to replicate the factory rivots. Here are some pictures of the first try on this afternoon. I had to throw on the bumperettes just to see how pretty it was all together. Attached Images __________________ Mike 1962 FJ40 soft top model(one of those with the FJ25 style door openings) 1967 FJ40

09-04-08, 08:30 PM	#19
majojo4 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 74	one more Attached Images __________________ Mike 1962 FJ40 soft top model(one of those with the FJ25 style door openings) 1967 FJ40

09-04-08, 08:34 PM	#20
majojo4 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 74	The bummer will be forking out the cash for the whole frame to go through sandblasting and powdercoating again. __________________ Mike 1962 FJ40 soft top model(one of those with the FJ25 style door openings) 1967 FJ40

09-05-08, 04:48 AM	#21
JJS IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,949	Do the top and doors fit correctly? You have the cool early doors with a later model hardtop from the looks of it. Wouldn't a corrugated top be period-correct for a '62? __________________ Toyota still builds real Cruisers. They sell them overseas.

09-06-08, 09:33 AM	#23
Radd Cruisers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 3,672	Sweeet work man. I did a frame many moons ago in powder coat and never did another one after that. Point bing its almost impossible to blend paint into it and make it look right after a repair. __________________ Check out our new location in Duncan, BC www.raddcruisers.ca --> 60 Series Cable Lockers available - 4.11s or 3.70s - all hardware included --> 12HT & H55F combos available - complete & running Limited Quantities - Deposit or Full Payment Required to hold your order while they ship

09-13-08, 06:54 PM	#26
My wife said no FJ! IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 689	Looking great Mike...any new progress? __________________ Dean 1964 FJ40 Hard Top...resto, going back to original stock!

09-14-08, 07:04 AM	#27
d30n IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 4	Thanks, Majojo4