Builds Silver Surfer Build 1985 Fj60 (1 Viewer)

[FARMAN33]

Instead of notching, I decided to go straight "T" I like how it keeps the profile low and all the welds I was able to get around the whole perimeter.

Last mock-up before final sand and paint.

I am no professional welder. Lots of grinding in my future!

 

[echodeuce]

I think I might need to get me some "antique" Texas plates now. I was also thinking about getting some NOS 80s plates and using those.

 

[FARMAN33]

I have rocked the jalopy plates for all my Cruisers. 5 year registration for $50! No inspection required! If you decide on year specific plates, it is a standard annual registration fee as a "classic".

 

[HemiAlex]

I'm running year of manufacture plates on my cruiser and Roadrunner. Love the look of the older plates even with the extra paperwork.

Doesn't matter what plates you have, never will look anything but minty.

 

[FARMAN33]

Done!

 

[echodeuce]

Nice!!! What part of Texas you in?

 

[houstonfj40]

Looks great Brian!

 

[FARMAN33]

Thanks! I am in Friendswood. Halfway between Houston and Galveston.

 

[FARMAN33]

Decided to rehab my front end (grill and headlight bezels) They were looking a little sun baked. Did not want to go blacked out on this one so I taped off the chrome and went tot work. The Rust-o-leum paint I used is nearly an identical match to factory. The Soft Iron color is a shade darker but that worked for me.

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The paint...

 

[echodeuce]

Sweet! Mine is looking the same way. This will be on my list of projects. Thanks.

 

[FARMAN33]

Thanks @gahi for the 80 series decals! Polished off the hitch nicely.

 

[onemanarmy]

love the garage space. is it attached to a house or separate?

huge fan of the 40/55 wheels on 60s.

 

[FARMAN33]

Thanks! @onemanarmy It's a residential detached garage. 22X40 with a 22X20 covered porte cochere.

bubble

 

[echodeuce]

Is there a trick to installing the hubcaps?

 

[FARMAN33]

@Senorx Yes there is. You have to hammer down the tabs a bit. I had to do mine quite a bit but do little by little until it goes on and it will stay. Ideally this happens pre paint but as I left mine factory black, was not an option.

 

[mattressking]

Watching this tempts me with wanting to order oem bumpers and grille so its fresh.

Looks great! H55 is definitely on my to-do list.

 

[FARMAN33]

Thanks! I like it and have owned them both ways (ARB,winch,lights as well as stock). It's certainly a cheaper option if you can learn to love stock!

I went a totally different direction with this build from my last 60!

 

[pistonpete]

HOLY

Thanks! I like it and have owned them both ways (ARB,winch,lights as well as stock). It's certainly a cheaper option if you can learn to love stock!

I went a totally different direction with this build from my last 60!
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HOLLY MOTHER Man, WOW That looks Kool !! Nice rig

 

[pistonpete]

More angle's PLEASE !

 

[FARMAN33]

@pistonpete 1982 SOA, Marlin hi-steer, ARB, 12000# winch, 35" Terra Grapplers, snorkle, custom interior.