Well Looky Here Part Deux...

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thecrazygreek

thecrazygreek

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I decided to start a new thread on my FJ40 build up so you won't have to wade through a bunch of postings to get to the good stuff. :D

I have been working on this build since last March - April. It has come along way thanks to all the wonderful help that can be found here on these boards. I could NOT have done it without your support. :cheers:

I still have some things to do such as, getting the hard top sides, amby doors and a couple misc pieces into paint, installing a set of 4 degree caster shims in the front, installing the water overflow bottle, windshield washer bottle and nozzle, and probably several items I can’t remember right now.

Anyhoo, onto the pics... :popcorn:


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Nomis said:
That looks fantastic.
Quick question, did the fuel tank hose/separator cover come painted silver from the factory?
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They were the pewter color.

The Tires are SS TSL 32 x 10.50 Radials...
 
I still cant believe this is ACE Paint. I picked up mine this weekend in the same color as yours based on your paint codes. Its going to be a few weeks before I start painting but I just wanted to say thanks. I hope mine turns out as good as yours.
 
that looks awsome!
Ace is the place. unfortunatly I do not have one that I now of around me.
Great job!

chris
 
You are making great progress!! Two questions: How did you redo the seats, they look nice. Ware did you get the fender flares from, I like the look of those too.

Keep up the good work, Slow Poke
 
cruiser99 said:
What color this is? Is this an original FJ40 color?

I like it.
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Yes it is. Its the actual color this FJ was born with. 653 Olive.

mooker82 said:
I still cant believe this is ACE Paint. I picked up mine this weekend in the same color as yours based on your paint codes. Its going to be a few weeks before I start painting but I just wanted to say thanks. I hope mine turns out as good as yours.
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Thanks... It's all in the prep. If you prep like your shooting $200.00 a gallon paint, your results should come out great. But remember I also clear coated with a very hard auto grade clear enamel. That should make it last a good long time.

Slow Poke said:
You are making great progress!! Two questions: How did you redo the seats, they look nice. Ware did you get the fender flares from, I like the look of those too.

Keep up the good work, Slow Poke
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The seats are a SOR re-cover. New foam bottoms as well. I think the SOR covers are done VERY well. The fender flares are bushwhackers. I paid $165.00 from Summitt Racing with free shipping. As you can see, I still need to add a couple more fasteners on the pass side flare... :D

Since I wrote this today, I have installed the radiator overflow bottle with new sticker from Aatlaxx... And got the windshield washer bottle installed and tested...(needs a new pump...:o)

Painted the hard doors this afternoon, and will be clearing them tomorrow.

Oh yeah, if you don't recall, I started with this...



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A list of what I have done...

A list of things that were done to this FJ40…



• Engine and Drivetrain
o New rod and main bearings​
o New Main Seal (rear)​
o New Fuel Pump​
o New Oil Pump​
o New Alternator​
o New Seals and Gaskets​
o New Oil Pressure sensor​
o New water temp sensor​
o New Motor and tranny Mounts​
o Valves Adjusted​
o Compression within 7lbs of 140psi on all cylinders​
o New Water pump​
o New Thermostat​
o New Belt​
o Rebuilt Carb​
o New exhaust (all the way to tailpipe)​
o New Distributor​
o New Coil​
o New Spark Plug wires​
o Starter was gone through and refurbished​
o New Complete clutch assembly​
o New Clutch Slave and Master with new lines​
o Rebuilt Brake Master
​
    • Re Built Parking brake assembly
o All new water air, and fuel hoses with new filters​
o New rear differential bearings​
o Half of the hard brake lines were replaced as needed​
o New shocks​
o New shackle bushings​
o New U Bolts in the Rear​
o New steering dampener (duel system from Rancho)​
o Frame coated in POR-15​

• Body and Visuals
o Rust in rockers replaced with new metal
 Skim of glass​
o Right Rear corner 3” x 5” patch with new metal and glassed​

o Body removed from frame and chemical blasted / washed
 Undercoating applied similar to OEM​
 Primered with ACE Rust Preventative Primer​
 Painted with ACE Rust Preventative Enamel​
 Cleared with Valspar High Gloss Clear​

o All other parts were sandblasted
 Primered with EPOXY Primer​
 Painted with ACE Rust Preventative Enamel​
 Cleared with Valspar High Gloss Clear​
o New Dash Pad cover​

o New roll bar pads​
o ALL NEW FASTENERS THROUGHOUT
 50% stainless​
 40% Yellow Zinc 10.9​
 10% white zinc 10.9​

o New Seat covers
 SOR​

o New Seat Belts
 All four seats​
o New shift boots​

o New heater hoses​
o Heater core refurbished​
o Jump seats refurbished
 Original covers​

o ALL NEW EMBLEMS
 Front and rear​
 OEM Toyota​

o New Hood Hardware
 Hood Hooks​
 Windshield Hold-down’s​

o Replaced all dash switches
 All work​
o All Gauges work​

o New bright gauge bulbs​
o New Speedo cable​
o New Parking Brake Cable​


o New Windshield
 Toyota OEM​
 New Toyota Gasket​
o Wiper Motor and Wiper assembly restored​

o Bush-Whacker Fender Flares​
o Super Swamper TSL Radial Tires
 Set of 5​
 32 X 10.50​
 Brand New​
o New Signal Lights front and rear​

o New Headlights​
o New Taillights​
o New reflectors​
 
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Nice job, great looking rig. Who's make, and what size suspension lift/shackle are you running and how do you like the handling and ride? Most important, does it still fit in a 7ft high garage door?

Thanks Dave
 
WOW! Hey Greek, Where R U at in OR?. I am thinking of doing seat covers like you and could use some pointers.
 
mooker82 said:
Greek, Do you think you could use the same hardener in the final coat if you used the roll on method?
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I don't see why not...

FJROSS said:
Nice job, great looking rig. Who's make, and what size suspension lift/shackle are you running and how do you like the handling and ride? Most important, does it still fit in a 7ft high garage door?

Thanks Dave
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It has a Rancho 4" Lift Kit that was installed at the dealer in 1976. It obviously has "worn in" and rides nicely for a 40. I will be installing a set of 4 degree caster shims to help with high speed driving. The shackles have new bushings and flex easily. They appear to be about a 2" extended shackle, very heavy duty, and set at a very nice angle. And yes it fits easily into a 7ft garage.

Colorado Boy-74-FJ40 said:
WOW! Hey Greek, Where R U at in OR?. I am thinking of doing seat covers like you and could use some pointers.
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I am in Salem. I would be happy to help you get a set installed.

:cheers:
 
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