Any pics of a chassis that is not all black? (1 Viewer)

[estoltman]

Picking a color for my frame-off. My FJ40 current has a black rear bumper (factory profile, but heavy duty copy - thicker) and a factory pewter front bumper. The part of the chassis that is exposed up front is black as are the axles, etc. The frame underneath is a combo of light rust mixed with Dune Beige liner. 90% of the work I need to do in the frame-off is the bottom side of the tub and frame.

I was thinking either all Dune Beige (to match the body) except for the front and rear bumpers or perhaps a darker brown/tan, dark Toyota gray, Or black. Maybe even matching the axles and drive shaft.

 

[DangerNoodle]

The EMP40 An EMP Hardened Military Themed FJ40 Land Cruiser SEMA Build - Proffitt's Resurrection Land Cruisers

The EMP 40 is the latest of our shop builds and needs to find a home to make room for the next creation. This vehicle was one that I had built in my head so many times, that it needed to come to reality, so we did it! (and had a lot of fun in the process) The concept was to keep the the build...

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I worked a bit on the EMP. Love the frame color.

 

[estoltman]

Yep! That's one of my inspirations - was thinking about Cerakote Chocolate Brown (matches the Daniel Defense brown), but it doesn't come in H-Series. The Burnt Bronze might be cool!

This build is also very cool - light olive with a beige frame. SEMA 2021: The LandCruiser Shop Restored FJ40 Back Country Build - https://www.offroadxtreme.com/features/sema-coverage/sema-2021-the-landcruiser-shop-restored-fj40-back-country-build/

 

[Firemedic831]

You will have a heak of a time Cerakoting a entire frame. unless you have a giant oven and a huge tub you can soak the frame in . you would be better off Powder Coating the frame

 

[WishIHadAFord]

I never see people do a hot dip galvanize for frame offs. I think it would be awesome. It would be rust proof for life and actually fully protected on the inside.

 

[Firemedic831]

I never see people do a hot dip galvanize for frame offs. I think it would be awesome. It would be rust proof for life and actually fully protected on the inside.

I have a 40 in my garage my friend did that to . I do not like it myself. It’s a pain to weld to and paint does not stick well to it

 

[ryanwk628]

I never see people do a hot dip galvanize for frame offs. I think it would be awesome. It would be rust proof for life and actually fully protected on the inside.

There are a couple in build threads where the frames are galvanized. Fully disassembling the riveted frame to get behind where the parts lap each other is the hard part

 

[estoltman]

I just found this - some real Ninja stuff here (and $$$$$). Custom coil cover Fj40 frame. WOW RS4 FJ40 chassis - https://roadstershop.com/product/rs4-fj40-chassis/#engine-mount-options

 

[estoltman]

Anything besides galvanizing that can get in everywhere?

 

[macdaddy59]

I galvanized my frame so all of the nook and crannies got protected. You have to etch the galvanize before you paint is the only secret. The land rover guys have the technique down so I stole alot of their ideas and tips.

 

[WishIHadAFord]

You are both obviously correct but the pros seems to out weigh the cons. Do welding before dipping it and who cares about paint, it's never going to rust.

The fact that it's cheaper, better rust corrosion, and way less labor once you have the frame off seems like it would be a more popular choice. The fact that it isn't means y'all have the popular opinion.

 

[jblatz]

FJ25 frame, speedo, glove box, gas tank, bumperettes, mirrors and wheels were painted body color. Engine compartment, engine, transmission, transfer case, axles painted black.

@treerootCO Project Hope is a nice example of that look.

 

[DangerNoodle]

This build is also very cool - light olive with a beige frame. SEMA 2021: The LandCruiser Shop Restored FJ40 Back Country Build - https://www.offroadxtreme.com/features/sema-coverage/sema-2021-the-landcruiser-shop-restored-fj40-back-country-build/

Saw that one when I was there. Nice build.

 

[sogncab]

I've been meaning to contact a local plating company about doing my frame in a black chromate.

 

[estoltman]

Here's how i'd like to coat it - how HK does their black coatings. Powder Coating: Creating the “Factory Correct” HK Finish - Small Arms Review - https://smallarmsreview.com/powder-coating-creating-the-factory-correct-hk-finish/

 

[Firemedic831]

Saw that one when I was there. Nice build.

Mike has one that looks like that red frame and everything

 

[Economist LC76]

Old Marine Cruisers had the inspiring frame colors

 

[roma042987]

Galvanized the yellow 40 frame over a decade ago. Did this other 40 frame a few weeks ago. I galvanized a couple m416 trailers as well. I'm a fan.

 

[WishIHadAFord]

Galvanized the yellow 40 frame over a decade ago. Did this other 40 frame a few weeks ago. I galvanized a couple m416 trailers as well. I'm a fan.

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Wow, thats my dream for my garbage. You did the Hood also? So pretty.

 

[Michael B]

I galvanized the frame of my 45 and painted it. The galvanizer can quench the frame after the dipping process is complete to enable paint adhesion.