Another 85 fj60 Blue #2??

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Another 85 FJ60 Build---Blue #2?

I was down out the dam at Flaming Gorge.. Utah/Wyoming area. A guy comes up to me and asks if I'd be interested in selling " OLE BLUE ".. SURE if the money is right.

We talked, test drove offroad and highway, and negotiated a price. We exchanged info and I was off back to the house.

A few weeks went by and this guy calls and asks if I'm still interested in selling?? I said yes and he says he can come up the next day with his trailer and pick up " OLE BLUE ".. I told him he didn't need a trailer he could drive BLUE anywhere.

But, anyway... He shows up to my house with another rusted 60 on his trailer with body parts stuffed in the back.. I just figure he's found another project on the way here.

He said "Have I got a deal for you!" OH BOY! I've heard that before. Said he was a grand short on the agreed price but has this to exchange for the price difference. Had title, complete quarters, drivers fender, 4 doors, complete motor, transmission, and transfer case, and a Safari snorkel "new in the box".

I inspected the 60, stock as could be, and asked a few questions. He said that the engine ran rough and wouldn't stay running. Transmission and four wheel drive worked great. Rust in all the usual spots and then some. Interior was in fair shape.. SURE I'M IN for the price difference.

Off load all his stuff in the shop and loaded "Ole Blue" on his trailer.

So, the work and addiction starts ALL OVER!! WOOHOO!

It's been a few weeks since I started so I'll play catch up on pics in the next few posts to come..

All in all I'm excited to get rolling down the roads again..

Here is the new Blue #2

Charlie is ready for a ride!





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Rust, rust and more rust.. OME kit installed..

 

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Cutting out cancer, welding, and sanding prep of donor parts.. Don't laugh at my metal work, it's been a few years for this kind of work..

 

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Quarter roughed in and rocker rust found.

 

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Rocker roughed in and front fender fitted up.. Seat is from a S80 series Volvo, I borrowed from a friend across town for fitment. I had a set of S40 seats in my last ride and liked them very much.. Very similar fit but ALOT of fab needed to make these work.

 

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Drivers side floor pan needed some attention.

 

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On to the other side rust repair.. Oh and got new 33 x 10.5 mounted and put on sometime in here..

 

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Sand, sand, sand, and sand some more...

 

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Snorkel

Since the snorkel was part of donor parts and i will hook it up, might as well cut the fender and drill the pillar prior to primer and paint.
If anyone needs the template let me know, I'll make a copy for you.

 

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Front Bumper

Got the front bumper tacked up. Thanks 2mbb for your great inspiration on the design..

 

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Rear Bumper

Rear bumper is tacked up, awaiting swingout hinges from IPOR. Plan to add ladder and water/gas can rack.

 

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In process of building a roof rack and gutter mounts. I am pretty well caught up on my progress over the past 2 months. But, unfortunately I start a new project for work and it will take up a majority of my time. I'll post updates as they get completed.

Also, the motor ran rough and died quite frequently. I drained the tank, replaced fuel filter, carb adjusments per FSM, plugs, wires, rotor, and cap. Runs pretty **** good now. Gotta love the inline 6.

Did a few other things that I didn't take pics of.. 90# gas shocks for hood, glove box grab handle, etc..

Thanks to all the guys here that have helped me out with questions and parts from the classifieds.

J

 

[snowboardonsnow]

What!!! how the hell did you do all that body work? man nice, I am in the middle of this, but wow you made it look easy haha.

 

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snow, Thanks, It's been a few years since I did any major body/metal work. It took me a day or two to get back into it. Just take your time, get a good line on the metal and keep at it. I've probably got close to 450 hours in on this 60 now in the past 2 months. This is a catch up thread so things will go slower on the forum updates now.

 

[Finnyfam60]

Yeeehawww!!! First to reply to reevesci's new build thread!!

Get some brother!!! You're my hero! I dream of a shop like yours! And fab skills like yours!! Oh, and the time to do it!!

Subscribed!

 

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Finny, I couldn't pass on the deal and I can't stand to see any cruiser go to the scrapyard. How'd your paint turn out? I was watching your thread and haven't seen pics yet.. maybe I missed em.

J

 

[snowboardonsnow]

Is all that metal work from scratch? or cut outs from other cruisers?

Either way good work.

Finnyfam60 ~ I beet you to it!

 

[Finnyfam60]

Finny, I couldn't pass on the deal and I can't stand to see any cruiser go to the scrapyard. How'd your paint turn out? I was watching your thread and haven't seen pics yet.. maybe I missed em.

J

I understand....

Paint looks tits!! It is curing at the shop
And glass goes in thurs, as does the blacked out trim (most of it)!! Can't wait to get her back!!!

Is all that metal work from scratch? or cut outs from other cruisers?

Either way good work.

Finnyfam60 ~ I beet you to it!

What kind of shenanigans are going on here!! I wrote my reply when he only had the front bumper posted up!!! I got a call and talked to my bro for the last hour+ and then is see this!!! I see, take advantage of the new guy....

 

[Gertrude73]

Rocker roughed in and front fender fitted up..

 

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Is all that metal work from scratch? or cut outs from other cruisers?

Either way good work.

Finnyfam60 ~ I beet you to it!

Snow, quarter panels are cut out patch panels from another cruiser the guy supplied in the deal. I just cut what I needed and welded in. Rocker panels, floor, and other areas are all 16 or 18 gauge sheet from the local steel supply.