RE: Advice from FJ25 'ers' for my 1964 FJ40 (2 Viewers)

[hdjtachtig]

Good work Andy!

 

[andybudge]

Right Inner Guard repaired.
Repairing the Rear panels is going to be a challenge.
The previous Owner used the Vehicle for launching a Boat. Dipping the back in the 'Briny' regularly has caused much Rust!
Recently purchased replacement Floor (Mid and Rear) Panels from Real Steel Solutions. Not the best match (Mid Floor) unfortunately!
There is an extra stamping and the front Fold is different. Pretty annoying to be honest.

 

[west aussie]

you're bloody dedicated andy! wonderful work. i should be in perth within the fortnight; will drop by if i get a chance. those incorrect panels do look bloody annoying; i know what a purist you are. dont throw any of your original steel. i may be able to use a bit of that for patch panel on my rusty 61 (im serious!) perhaps something nice to rivet over the 'larger' holes and stop the empty emu bitter cans falling out onto the road!

 

[andybudge]

Bodywork ( Rust repair ) still ticking along!
At least the Tub is looking like a Tub now!!

 

[andybudge]

Cross member and Brace repairs

 

[andybudge]

Rear Floor and Inner Guards Repair.

 

[andybudge]

Next challenge? Rear Quarters!!

 

[andybudge]

The Midfloor panel, with the 'extra' stamping removed, to be as original.

 

[andybudge]

you're bloody dedicated andy! wonderful work. i should be in perth within the fortnight; will drop by if i get a chance. those incorrect panels do look bloody annoying; i know what a purist you are. dont throw any of your original steel. i may be able to use a bit of that for patch panel on my rusty 61 (im serious!) perhaps something nice to rivet over the 'larger' holes and stop the empty emu bitter cans falling out onto the road!

Plenty of 'Panels' (aka original Steel) coming your way Henry!

 

[andybudge]

Quarter Panels fabricated and attached.
Body work nearly completed!

 

[andybudge]

Starting the re-assembly process now.
Can someone advise or direct me to to a Link to indicate what is painted, coated, what colours (same as Body or Satin(?) Black) etc.
Any advice appreciated.
Also, as Body Mounts no longer available, are the ones from SOR any good?

 

[andrews520]

I think Peter can get the early mounts...
ToJo 4wd Centre, Toowoomba

 

[andrews520]

Sorry, I realised I've offered up this same response in two of your threads now... I thought it felt familiar as I typed it out! Good luck with the search.

 

[andybudge]

Thanks.
I have contacted Pete and found him very helpful.
Great to find a Stockist of hard to find Parts here in Australia!
Especially given the Aussie $

 

[andybudge]

Hubcaps

• andybudge
• Nov 3, 2015
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Hubcap

• andybudge
• Nov 3, 2015

It will be a fair while until I get to put these on but a good find nonetheless.

 

[Cruiser_Nerd]

It will be a fair while until I get to put these on but a good find nonetheless.

Understatement to say the least.

 

[andybudge]

Understatement to say the least.

...........yes, i agree. Probably 2 Years before they will be rolling.

 

[Cruiser_Nerd]

I meant the "good find", incredible find more like it. All good projects take a fair while.

 

[wesintl]

OMG NOS early caps... The boxes might be worth more than the caps. lol

 

[andybudge]

Are these past their use by date? Repairable or to the Bin?