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    Builds My Father-in-Law's 1980 FJ40

    @knuckle47 Thanks! I appreciated all of your encouragement.
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    Builds My Father-in-Law's 1980 FJ40

    Thanks! It has definitely been a learning experience.
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    Builds My Father-in-Law's 1980 FJ40

    In honor of my father-in-law, Dr. Bill, with fond memories.
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    Builds My Father-in-Law's 1980 FJ40

    Finished painting, here's the now and then comparison.
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    For Sale  Boulder: FJ40 rear left and right rear quarter panel patches

    It turns out that I didn't need these patches after all. I purchased them from Cruiser Corps in April (Quarter Panel Corner Patch - Passenger / Right Side - FJ40 1979-1984 - https://cruisercorps.com/products/quarter-panel-corner-patch-passenger-right-side-79-84 and Quarter Panel Corner Patch -...
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    Builds My Father-in-Law's 1980 FJ40

    @knuckle47 how could I possibly mind? Your encouragement has helped get me this far and I appreciate it!
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    Builds My Father-in-Law's 1980 FJ40

    Applied POR15 to the rear tire wells. After considering that getting a professional paint job was likely to cost me 5 figures, I think I'll just order some White 031 paint and cover up the primer myself. :)
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    Builds My Father-in-Law's 1980 FJ40

    All the parts (emblems, reflectors, and tire carrier) back where they belong. Ground the rust and debris from the rear tire wells in preparation for the POR15 treatment.
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    Builds My Father-in-Law's 1980 FJ40

    Thanks @knuckle47 and @sterling for the words of encouragement! It’s all been a learning experience and there is a sense of accomplishment. Once I have the rear tire wells cleaned out and apply a couple coats of POR15, I’ll feel like it’s a major milestone. Body rust largely dealt with and much...
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    Builds My Father-in-Law's 1980 FJ40

    @43bruiser Yes, I was careful to make sure that my stitch welds were cool by not making successive welds in the same area and I used an air compressor to cool them between welds. It took me a while to dial in my settings. I started with .030" wire, but had more success with .023 wire. My biggest...
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    Builds My Father-in-Law's 1980 FJ40

    I rented a MIG welder and my inexperience shows. I wasn't going to post any pictures of my crap welding, but I need to own up to it. I do have to keep in perspective though. Originally, I was going to pay someone to do a complete restoration (but not for $100K). Then I was going to pay some one...
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    Builds My Father-in-Law's 1980 FJ40

    @knuckle47 they are Butt Welding Clamps Amazon.com - https://a.co/d/0gpazICC I wanted something that would provide the right gap to weld and they help align the patch with the body
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    Builds My Father-in-Law's 1980 FJ40

    Well, almost ready. I still needed to put holes in the patches in the right places for the spare tire carrier and the rear reflectors.
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    Builds My Father-in-Law's 1980 FJ40

    I cut out a bit more rust on the rear driver's side and fabricated the patches. I think I am ready to weld!
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    Builds My Father-in-Law's 1980 FJ40

    Reinstalled the winch. I wasn't happy with the way I had mounted the fog lights originally. The standoffs were too flimsy and they vibrated too much. I replaced them with simple angle brackets and gave them a little cockeyed look. I'm happier with this solution. I also decided to see exactly...
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