So I bought the 1987 FJ60 I had my eye on. I got her down to 1200 dollars.
yay.
Two of my first issues are easy: install shoulder belts in the back to make the baby seat more stable, and add a bit of pipe betwixt the catalytic converter and the tailpipe. i don't know if it was actually a piece that went between or if it rusted out weird and dropped the middle of the pipe.
Anyway, after we get past the easy stuff, the first thing I want to tackle is the body rot. I've decided to replace the panels if possible. I was wondering if it's advisable to tack-in the lower portions of the rear quarters (available aftermarket panels) or to replace the entire rear quarters (which is the whole dammned side of the truck). I have a buddy with a mig welder (albeit 110 volt - i won't be utilizing him for suspension issues) who has offered to help me tack them on.
what's the concensus?
thx!
yay.
Two of my first issues are easy: install shoulder belts in the back to make the baby seat more stable, and add a bit of pipe betwixt the catalytic converter and the tailpipe. i don't know if it was actually a piece that went between or if it rusted out weird and dropped the middle of the pipe.
Anyway, after we get past the easy stuff, the first thing I want to tackle is the body rot. I've decided to replace the panels if possible. I was wondering if it's advisable to tack-in the lower portions of the rear quarters (available aftermarket panels) or to replace the entire rear quarters (which is the whole dammned side of the truck). I have a buddy with a mig welder (albeit 110 volt - i won't be utilizing him for suspension issues) who has offered to help me tack them on.
what's the concensus?
thx!