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Thank you! She's a beaut. I met the right people who know paint. It's quite the process, but I couldn't get that primer off the metal if my life depended on it. Would highly recommend Tristar coatings to anyone doing this type of stuff

Haha Thank you! Proud of this one. Fixing up the little things, making seat covers and road tripping is going to keep me busy for the next year at least... It's been fun, but holy sh** I need to get my life back! Won't be taking on another project for a little while. May or may not have an FJ25...

Rear side looking great! Fitting the electrical. Tested everything, pulled harness out for wrapping, re-installed. It looks like a mess going together, but it all works out. This is one of those moments whereI had to trust the process. There was definitely a moment doubt right around there...

Fitting parts! I couldn't contain my excitement and had to gently test fit a few parts to see how it would all look. Getting those vin tags on was extremely satisfying. Looking so good! A good friend made custom shifter boots. Leather for in the cab, and vinyl layer for the underside...

High build epoxy over the green anti-corrosion primer. This stuff was a joy to use! Some spot putty used to fill some areas, but I tried to keep filler to a minimum. I want all the imperfections to be kept so I don't have cracking filler one day! Hood looks very good with some filling here and...

Hi all, a much needed update after about 2 years!! The truck is finally done! Aluminum body completed, painted with aircraft single stage paint, stainless exhaust made and all assembled carefully over the past couple of years. Over 8500kms put on the truck already, with no issues and lots more...

Thanks for replying. Appreciate it. I’m sure there’s another one out there somewhere. Cheers

@Indygbd do you have another one of those gas caps? Looking for one for my 1960 FJ25

Thank you. This means a lot to me! I will get it done in my somewhat painfully slow and meticulous way 🙃 but am enjoying every step as I hope everyone with cruiser builds can

Thank you. I feel very lucky to be able to do what I love :) that’s great! I am making changes and improving the aqualu tubs along the way. Please do follow along with my aqualu thread when I make it. I’m really hoping to give people on here a detailed look into how it works and I’m hungry for...

Thank you! Yes, that’s the plan. There’s a couple things I’ve been suggested. I’m definitely going for a stock form and function. I will be sure to post details on what I’ve chosen to do for everything. Unless I can find a better solution, I think my main plan of attack for the blind nuts is to...

Thanks! I’m from the Newmarket area. Are you from Ontario? And yes, it definitely helps doing a lot yourself. But most importantly, it means everything is done exactly how I want it done

And the awesome new (to me) 1979 Warn 8274 fitted. And believe it or not, it was made only one month before the truck came off the assembly line. And once again, showing off the knuckles. I'm very proud of these as they took so much time and effort to get right. Stay tuned for more updates...

And more pictures: A little bit of tricky welding gets the splash guards looking nice! Made it! Aqualu tub & cowl fitted! Shiny! :o

To anybody wondering if my project is still happening, yes it is! Since posting last, I've had an interesting chapter in my life start. I went to visit Aqualu in Kelowna, BC and ended up getting a job doing design work with Todd. I've since moved to Kelowna and brought my cruiser with me! It was...