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    I found an awesome deal on a great tub... obviously, there’s a catch.

    More to come... kids’ sport dominate my free time!
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    I found an awesome deal on a great tub... obviously, there’s a catch.

    Today was a pretty huge progress day. Yanked that bar from a different FJ at the guys place where I grabbed the tub. Things went pretty quick, so I just went with it and kept on rolling. Still have a few things to finish up and test fit the sides - but things are coming right along. Next big...
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    I found an awesome deal on a great tub... obviously, there’s a catch.

    Decided to replace the top rail/channel/support bar thing that the top of the quarter panel punches over onto. I straightened the existing one out as well as I could with no real equipment to use and it’s good, bit not dead on straight like the other side and would be noticeable. Heading back to...
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    I found an awesome deal on a great tub... obviously, there’s a catch.

    😂🤣🤪 🖕🏼 This time I have the Uhls Luck!!!
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    I found an awesome deal on a great tub... obviously, there’s a catch.

    WOW!!! That’s some thick bondo! Have you tried to chip it out or remove more?
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    I found an awesome deal on a great tub... obviously, there’s a catch.

    I did a lot of reading and watching videos. Practiced welding sheet metal, and just jumped right in. Considering the small area, it’s not taking that much time.
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    I found an awesome deal on a great tub... obviously, there’s a catch.

    Once I started peeling the skin off the top where it folds over, the metal acted like it wanted to spring back into shape. After I cut out that top bar, things moved pretty easily. Only way to do it is to do it. I’ve done sculpture before, but I’ve never messed with straightening sheet metal...
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    I found an awesome deal on a great tub... obviously, there’s a catch.

    LOL - yeah, I think you’re right that it is a 74 tub. My 66 floor is so thin I can read a newspaper through it! I’ll post some photos of what I’m replacing for sure.
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    I found an awesome deal on a great tub... obviously, there’s a catch.

    I have thought about that. I got this one pretty straight, BUT it’s not laser straight like the other side, so we’ll see. The last thing I want to do is replace that thing if it doesn’t look right after I’m done welding it in place.
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    I found an awesome deal on a great tub... obviously, there’s a catch.

    Heck yeah! Slowly tapping at some points. I’m going to build a stand for it to sit on and be easily moved. After it’s sitting on something that resembles the frame but made of wood - I can straighten the bottom areas which are in much better shape.
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    I found an awesome deal on a great tub... obviously, there’s a catch.

    My most important tools to this point are my measuring tape and square.
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    I found an awesome deal on a great tub... obviously, there’s a catch.

    Progress thus far...
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    I found an awesome deal on a great tub... obviously, there’s a catch.

    Howdy all! After some soul searching, I decided it’d be worth my while to proceed with the 66 FJ40 project that my son and I were working on. For a short time, I thought about selling her, but talked to a guy who knows a guy who’s got a ton of parts. <— thought it was the same song we’ve all...
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    For Sale Sold. Selling 1974 FJ40 tub

    Thanks. Bummer for me - I live near Seattle.
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    Wanted  Pacific Northwest Looking for a 1966 tub or something that’ll work

    Let me know what you’ve got. Hopefully it’ll fit lol
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