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[Ken White]

Got a little bit more done today back to work tomorrow

 

[Ken White]

Well I thought that I was done with the tub until I got up this morning and wanted to have a play with my borrowed Sand Blaster. This thing is a little gem and only took about 3hrs to blast the whole firewall. Probably would have been quicker if the compressor that I have at the moment was bigger so it would keep running.

 

[78fj40mg]

Ken, great work the cruiser is shaping up nicely! That sand blaster is a nice little gem, very compact.

 

[dancar]

Ken,

Are you going to use that gun to do under all of the tub?

Good to see you making progress. I am hoping to dive in and start on mine in the coming month, once work travel slows down.

Dan

 

[Aussie FJ40]

Well I thought that I was done with the tub until I got up this morning and wanted to have a play with my borrowed Sand Blaster. This thing is a little gem and only took about 3hrs to blast the whole firewall. Probably would have been quicker if the compressor that I have at the moment was bigger so it would keep running. View attachment 1080775 View attachment 1080776 View attachment 1080777 View attachment 1080778

make sure you get all the brown spots, the metal should be all grey with no spots at all Ken otherwise it will start at that spot,good work

 

[Ken White]

Dancar - yeah I am going to do the entire underneath of the tub hopefully with it.

Aussie - Thanks for the comment and I am trying to get all the spots but its not easy. They have been treated so they should be all good.

 

[Ken White]

Took the tub in today to get the last of the blasting done. The tub is now fully blasted and has a coat of etch primer on it just to keep the nasties away until I can get the last of the rust work done and painted. Getting closer

 

[Ken White]

All etched up.

 

[78fj40mg]

It looks great Ken!

 

[Weber Sarge]

There are tough guys , then there are guys that sandblast in shorts - wow .
Sarge

 

[catskinner]

Weber sarge its mandatory down under to wear shirt and shorts when sandblasting as it is a drop bear repellent

Looks good ken what colour are you planning

 

[Ken White]

Yeah Catskinner the shorts are mandatory for blasting. I am going to paint her the original colour which I think is Judson Green (453). I only think it is this colour going off the year as there is no colour code on the build plate or VIN plate.

 

[west aussie]

WOW! holy heck ken i dunno how ive missed this thread! i need to get over to the 40 page more often. great project and inspirational work. just fantastic.

 

[Ken White]

Thanks WestAussie. I am in Cairns for the weekend and will be picking up the paint and a few other bits and pieces this weekend. Hopefully then get her painted in the next few weeks.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

you've convinced me.... roll the body outside, then roll it over
love this place

btw - what is a drop bear?

 

[Ken White]

No damage to the tub. We sat it on a couple of old tyres and it was good as gold.

A drop bear is more commonly known as a Koala Bear.

 

[catskinner]

Ken are going with 2pack or enemal

Drop bears are really only a dangerous threat to American tourists, but one should always take precautions nevertheless

 

[Ken White]

Going with 2 PAC mate should hopefully give a better finish.

 

[Ken White]

So while I was in Cairns for the weekend picked up the paint and undercoat for Jade. Just got to finish a few things off and then she can be painted

 

[Ken White]

Got my nut and bolt kit today. One week delivered from eBay. Looks pretty good.