Builds My Willie (Toyota Land Cruiser HJ-61 thorough build) (1 Viewer)

[odingski]

more of the paint job.

 

[odingski]

Top coat will be applied next week.

 

[maat]

very nice, well done mate

 

[TLC Norway]

Oh, it's looking real good!!

 

[HoJo 61]

How i have missed this build, absolutely stunning job!!

 

[leon61]

good job !! it will be so clean !

 

[odingski]

Got to work on Willie over the weekend. Applied 3 coats of top coat. Installed and aligned the front end panel with the brace. Installed the head lamp housing. I need to do these fit before I finally apply the last remaing top coat. Just so if I happen to scratch some areas, I can still do some touch ups. It is tricky when you add flattening paste on the top coat. Mix and stir well before applying to avoid clouding. I learned from the first few coats.

 

[odingski]

A couple more pics.

 

[TLC Norway]

getting closer!! one of the coolest colors out there!

 

[odingski]

Did some cleaning and fitting.

 

[odingski]

Rear combination lamp really looks good. Also attached the hood lock.

 

[odingski]

More cleaning...

 

[odingski]

The weatherstrip is still in a very good condition. Door stopper or the front door check assy is still good. Though one is missing the rubber damper.

 

[odingski]

I had the rubber of the door check assy or door stopper fabricated by the local bush maker.

 

[odingski]

The finished product close to the orginal and saved me a lot of money. the cost, US$2.50.

 

[maat]

keep it up mate!

 

[odingski]

Got one by one in top shape. Cleaning is one job I need to do meticulously so I will know what condition all parts that are reinstalled. Gives me a peace of mind.

 

[odingski]

Roof rack is on the process for painting. I plan to paint this with the same color, gun metal, but a little darker. Metallic Silver=60%, Black=40% with a 30% flattening paste. This color will also be applied to the grill, emblems, interior and other components.

 

[odingski]

I am on the move, I hope I don't stop. I want to get this done asap.

 

[odingski]

All parts will be cleaned and conditioned.