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    Bodywork in Columbus, OH area for '78 FJ40

    So, several years ago, Jim C. did the mechanical restoration on my 1978 FJ40. But it really needs body restoration, maybe even up to and including a new tub. He doesn't know of anyone, nor do I. Does anyone have any suggestions/recommendations? I'd rather not ship my rig to Texas or Colorado or...
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    An ethical dilemma?

    I still need to find someone for the body work... maybe switching out to a new tub.
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    Anyone near Columbus OH for body work/tub replacement for my ‘78 FJ40?

    It's not as bad as some I've seen but has been bondo-ed in places, bubbling, paint scaling off, rusty patches in several places. The tub has been repainted 2-3 times and undercoated by the guy in Washington state who supposedly restored it several years ago (but really did a piss-poor job), so...
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    Anyone near Columbus OH for body work/tub replacement for my ‘78 FJ40?

    So, Jim Chenoweth got my mechanicals taken care of but my FJ needs some body work—Jim suggested I even consider a full or partial aluminum tub. Anyone in the central Ohio area I should talk to/avoid? After the rip off “restoration “ I purchased several years ago that Jim posted about as he was...
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    How NOT to restore the FJ40

    That sounds like a fantastic idea!!
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    An ethical dilemma?

    Just joshin' ya
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    An ethical dilemma?

    You the purchaser, jm?
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    How NOT to restore the FJ40

    Sooooo... Being the owner of the Cruiser discussed and displayed in this thread (and the companion thread "an ethical dilemma?"), I have a strong desire to talk with an attorney in the Benton, Washington area familiar with Lemon laws, civil fraud, etc. Jim Chenoweth has done a fabulous job of...
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    An ethical dilemma?

    Sooooo... Being the owner of the Cruiser discussed and displayed in this thread (and the companion thread "how not to restore an FJ40"), I have a strong desire to talk with an attorney in the Benton, Washington area familiar with Lemon laws, civil fraud, etc. Jim Chenoweth has done a fabulous...
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    An ethical dilemma?

    Thanks... One go round with this guy has been more than enough for me!
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    An ethical dilemma?

    I called them a few moments ago and, interestingly, one of DOJ attorneys who prosecuted the fraud case 7 years ago still works there--they took a message for him to call. The civil action is something else, of course--I wonder whether that must be filed in Washington State or in Ohio where I...
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    An ethical dilemma?

    I wonder whether there's an internet fraud case here since I stupidly bypassed eBay and dealt directly with him?
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    An ethical dilemma?

    Among the earlier posts are links discussing Seller's prior fraud conviction for, as I recall, selling a POS to a judge in Washington State. How would I find out who the judge was and, more importantly, the attorney representing the judge, if any, in the case against the Seller? I'd like to...
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    How NOT to restore the FJ40

    Good Heavens, Jim... I'll bet this engine didn't look this good coming off the assembly line! Thanks for all your work to restore this for me!
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    Is Jim C still in business?

    Thanks for responding. I sent you an email--I will be grateful to hear from you.
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