Recent content by crib78

Thanks for the advice guys. I'll take a closer look at the gutter before going any further but am pretty sure it is shot. Sounds like maybe a new top is the better route but I appreciate the info. FineWynsFJ40 where in West Michigan are you located? I'm in Portage and would love to check...

A razor :doh:! Ya, the sealant is just covering everything and I couldn't see what was undedrneath. Not wanting to mess up the top completely, I thought I'd ask. So basically, I just drill out the rivets and start anew eh?

I'm beginning the process of refinishing the fiberglass top to my '78 FJ40. I have the top removed from the sides but am trying to figure out how to separate the rain gutter from the fiberglass top without destroying it. It appears that one of the previous owners completely filled the gutter...

Plan to hit the dunes when I'm done. Maybe a little lite woods here and there. No worries, a family roll cage is in the plans. Crib

:doh: Cool...thanks. That's the rookie in me. I haven't checked that out yet but I will. Thanks for the tip. Mike

Finally some pics of the new ride Southwest Michigan. Finally got a couple pics up. For some reason I am unable to upload the other pics.

Initially, I just want to take it down to the frame, leaving the motor intact. I need to get at the rust underneath. At that point I plan to use as a daily summer driver for a few years until the kids get a little older. After that, who knows.....I'll probably strip it down to the frame...

Welcome as well. Nice ride. Pics are on my other pc, I'll try to get them up tomorrow.

Just wanted to check in and say hi to all. I'm new to the site and have been lurking in the shadows for a month or so now just reading up everything. I just picked up my first cruiser. A '78 FJ40 from a buddy who was moving. Good mechanicals but needs a lot of body work. This will be my...