A step in the right direction... (1 Viewer)

[Phatty]

Hey all,
I've been watching this site for awhile after purchasing my 1978 Fj40 and I finally have some progress to show. I have purchased a new tub and started moving parts from the old one over to the "new" red tub. I just ordered some Monstaliner and chassis saver to use after the tub is cleaned up. New frame coming soon! Can't wait to bring this LC back to life!

 

[alabamatacomaguy]

Pretty cool
It's always neat to watch people's projects make progress

Is that a stock tub or one that's had the back bed replaced?


Looks like replacement fenders will be on your list.

 

[Phatty]

Rebuild rear end, nice and solid. Fenders are in the list!

 

[Romer]

you might want to sandblast and paint the tub before you start putting stuff on it. Then coat the floors top and bottom for protection. Just a thought. I know it takes more time and money, but then you end up with a long lasting finished product when you are done

 

[Jdc1]

@Phatty , what are the rest of your plans for this project?

 

[Living in the Past]

Is that a stock tub or one that's had the back bed replaced?

This appears to be a tub that the floor from the B pillar back has been replaced. Stock floor and wheel wells would have ribs if they were stock.

 

[Phatty]

The plan is to get this beast up and running, the drive train is in great working order. Needs a bit of TLC. The key thing right now is to have the thing running for the summer so that we (family) can enjoy it. I plan on fixing things as I go once it is running and safe. looking at possibly doing a lift now while everything is apart.

 

[Phatty]

Soooooo... I picked up a frame on Wednesday. Frame is in great shape. I'm going to clean up the frame and body then chassis saver the underside.
Any suggestions are welcome!!

 

[Phatty]

I'm going to try to get it up and running on a budget of about $5000 and do alot of this work myself.

 

[antFJ]

make sure your state won't hate you for having a different VIN on the frame.. would be a shame to do all that work and then them not register it

 

[Phatty]

Doing work, removed two welded brackets from the reverse shackle kit and made room for the wife's 4Runner. Hope to do more tomorrow.

 

[Phatty]

The old 40 has been moved and pressure washed and is getting ready to be tore down. Tons of mud and rust knocked off of this thing. I think the mud was holding stuff together.

 

[Phatty]

Correcting the reverse shackle setup on new/ used frame and prepping to swap over axles and engine.

 

[Jdc1]

RIPieces old dog...

 

[Phatty]

Progress... I've never really been a nut and bolt car guy, but since starting this project, I get really excited about going home and working on the 40. Yesterday, I removed the hitch and got the front loose. Only broke a few bolts in the process! Any hints about nuts and bolts, removal, replacement, etc.

 

[Phatty]

Making slow progress on the 40, all suspension nuts and bolts are loose, front shocks off, fuel tank out, get ready for the swap.

 

[fhawk5]

Wow, that thing really rusted out.

 

[Phatty]

Horrible rust issues!

 

[YukonCruisers]

You are where I was 2 years ago - although my better tub was a '78 going on a '77 and required way more welding - progress looks great,
Cheers!

 

[Phatty]

Thanks, looking to get everything switched over and driving for around the same budget as you did. Saw your thread yesterday. Looks good!