Marshal - "Five Star” In Making (1 Viewer)

[JohnnyC]

When is top construction?

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

When is top construction?

Early next year - "Jan / Feb". Hopefully cruiser will be painted before that.

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

Rear sill replacement is next on the line, found interesting reinforcement on both rear corners. Finishing looks more factory then PO repair / Mod. Sorry for the crapy cellphone pics due to low light.

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

Finally, just like factory.

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

Found these headlight bezels on ebay, not sure what these are off but looks perfect.

 

[Splangy]

Rear sill replacement is next on the line, found interesting reinforcement on both rear corners. Finishing looks more factory then PO repair / Mod. Sorry for the crapy cellphone pics due to low light.

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Looks like the rear corners had been patched previously.

 

[Splangy]

Great find with the headlight bezels. I'd have sworn they were FJ25 bezels if you hadn't said anything.

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

Looks like the rear corners had been patched previously.

That's what I thought initially, but rear corners are original except PO drilled holes both sides to mount double tire carriers. Also reinforcement finishing is top class and can't be achieved at usual panelbeaters or DIY. They look more pressed on from inside rather then welded. I will take more pictures when we will take body off.

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

Great find with the headlight bezels. I'd have sworn they were FJ25 bezels if you hadn't said anything.

Yeah they definitely look close, although I don't have original bezel to compare with.

 

[tahoe40/45]

Yeah they definitely look close, although I don't have original bezel to compare with.

Do you know what they came off of? Somewhere on Mud there was a write up about some Jeep(i think) rings that worked.

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

Do you know what they came off of? Somewhere on Mud there was a write up about some Jeep(i think) rings that worked.

Seller didn't know where they came from and there is nothing I can find on them to figure it out. They do have OEM clamp style fitting on them. Here it is write up from Land Cruiser Junky - Good Source For Replacement FJ25 Chrome Light Rings. Jeep bezels do not have clamp type fitting.

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

Some NOS Holygrail Stuff.

1) Syncing Wiper Switch -

2) FJ25 Fuse Block -

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

Fuse Block Comparison - with the one came installed on Sheriff.

NOS one is slimmer but mounting holes are exact match, now question is which year is it for?

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

Sorry guys its been a while and nothing much to update on cruiser front, except I am back from a 6 weeks long holiday trip. Had a wonderful time with family travelling across India and Singapore. I will soon clear all my PM's. Cheers.

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

Disassembled headlights assemblies and to my surprise all the internal components are still original with markings and P/N. With a very big heart I will have to take them for replating and painting.

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

Also original Koito H4 socket. Not sure if it was factory fitted or rmodified later for Halogens.

Update: FJ25 parts book shows these sockets so looks like factory installed.

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

Some Hi-Tech advice needed, please share knowledge on how to remove accelerator bell- crank spring retaining pin from the block? The one in picture below -

 

[thebigredrocker]

If it's threaded. Perhaps pad the jaws of a big set of waterpump pliers with chunks of hardwood or thick enough rubber. I'd think heating it up first might help break the bond.

Edit* I zoomed in to that picture and I swear it looks tapered and fluted. I bet @pardion might know about that peg.

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

If it's threaded. Perhaps pad the jaws of a big set of waterpump pliers with chunks of hardwood or thick enough rubber. I'd think heating it up first might help break the bond.

I am not sure if it's threaded? I am trying to buy that piece however seller doesn't know how to remove it. Will pass it on your suggestions and hopefully it will work. Thanks.

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

Finally this baby showed up, after top class negotiations. (Thanks @andybudge for heads up). It was all jammed up not ready to move a bit, however after some CRC spray on internals overnight, it's now working as it should. Wondering how PO managed to bent the pot metal stalk without breaking it ? Any ideas on how to get it straight without damaging it further. Also what to use as filler to fill some damage on the clamp?