Recent content by green1975FJ

Okay. I ordered and received the new tub and have started to strip the interior. I have removed the doors, the seats, the roll bar, and the gas tank. I have three questions. 1) I was able to remove all but three of the bolts that attach the tub to the frame. These three bolts are accessible...

So I’m just about sold on swapping the Aqualu 3/4 tub in myself. Will I need to do any welding? I noticed there is a weld where the rocker panel connects to the front half of the body.

Okay. I brought my FJ to a body shop yesterday. They confirmed that the frame is in great shape. The back half of the frame appears to be rust free and painted. The front half of the frame has some very minor surface rust. What type of paint should I use on the frame after I remove the surface...

Okay. The tub swap sounds easier than I thought. Anyone know of a good MUD thread or YouTube video that walks you through the process step by step?

Wow. You really think I can swap the tubs myself with no prior experience of working on cars? Anyone remember any MUD threads with good explanations of what that process looks like?

Well that was a pretty quick consensus. Sounds like Aquala is the way to go. What all should I be thinking about if I go that route? How much can I expect to pay in labor for a job like this? How lung would the job usually take? Are there other parts or component I will likely need to buy or...

Hey all, I have never owned a classic or vintage vehicle, but just bought a 1975 FJ40. I live in rural Mississippi. The good news is the front half has minimal rust, it turns over easily, it runs strong, and the previous owner(s) got the frame mostly rust free and redid the entire rear end...