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  1. Troy Pusateri

    Seat ideas for my build…..let’s see what y’all got…..

    Looking for a few seat ideas for my build. I have an 1980 40..and doing a resto-mod on. Wanting some nice seats, that allow me to sit further back, and a tad higher. Any custom brackets, options welcomed, as well as after market. Just need some inspiration in general. I will not be running any...
  2. Troy Pusateri

    Georgia 1980 FJ40 Build Thread w/ Cummins R28 Diesel

    Loaded up, and off to paint. Baby steps……
  3. Troy Pusateri

    Georgia 1980 FJ40 Build Thread w/ Cummins R28 Diesel

    Made a little more progress this week. Got the front axles together and mounted onto the frame…..sending her off to get first round of final paint done on Saturday. Here are a few pics.
  4. Troy Pusateri

    Georgia 1980 FJ40 Build Thread w/ Cummins R28 Diesel

    What is PRLC ? Sorry, never heard of them….Website ?
  5. Troy Pusateri

    Georgia 1980 FJ40 Build Thread w/ Cummins R28 Diesel

    Where did you get your radiator from ????
  6. Troy Pusateri

    Georgia 1980 FJ40 Build Thread w/ Cummins R28 Diesel

    Just spent an hour looking through your build….man, you have done A LOT OF WORK !! Well done sir. I am obviously going to be adjusting my time to completion from original 6 months to 2 years…that being said, I have about 8 months left, lol…we shall see. Or perhaps a new goal would be to have...
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    Georgia 1980 FJ40 Build Thread w/ Cummins R28 Diesel

    Yeah, for real…the 6 months was a pipe dream. I guess we all start out with good intentions, lol. Spent a lot of time waiting on the Cummins….and also getting the body work completely redone by a professional metal worker since I am not one lol. It will all be on four wheels with completely...
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    Georgia 1980 FJ40 Build Thread w/ Cummins R28 Diesel

    Just bought it at a fab, metal shop….using it on the corners just for reinforcement and, I have always liked the look.
  9. Troy Pusateri

    Georgia 1980 FJ40 Build Thread w/ Cummins R28 Diesel

    Yeah, not done with the front axle/knuckles just yet…..thanks for the heads up…..just getting axles on the truck with wheels, so I can get it on a trailer, and get the body back to the painter, and get all the painting done….then I will get back to finalizing the axles fully.
  10. Troy Pusateri

    Georgia 1980 FJ40 Build Thread w/ Cummins R28 Diesel

    Well, been a hot minute….life sure gets busy when you get married an inherit 3 step teens, lol. lol good though, wouldn’t trade it for the world…back to the build. Finally got my R2.8 and got the axles rebuilt, and body fully sandblasted, all metal repaired, and underside LineX’d. Got the primer...
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    Georgia 1980 FJ40 Build Thread w/ Cummins R28 Diesel

    Long time, work busy as hell lately. So got off the body, etc, down to nothing. Always nice to have a buddy with a mobile sand blaster. WELL WORTH THE MONEY just for the amount of time saved removing the paint. Some pictures of the action below. Body is now in the hands of the paint shop, where...
  12. Troy Pusateri

    40 Storage boxes for rear….

    Anyone out there know of anyone/company that makes a storage/drawer box that mounts in the rear of the FJ and you can put a seat on top? If so, please include link, name, possible pics, etc. Thanks in advance.
  13. Troy Pusateri

    Georgia 1980 FJ40 Build Thread w/ Cummins R28 Diesel

    Well got some work done this past weekend, Managed to remove the doors, entire roof, ambo doors as well. Already have a buyer coming to take them away tomorrow am. So that’s good. I know a lot of folks advised me not to sell these, but not my vision for this 40 at all. Next steps are to remove...
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    Georgia 1980 FJ40 Build Thread w/ Cummins R28 Diesel

    Yeah. I talked to a dealer close by they have 5 on stock. So that’s good. Ordering it next week. I’ll keep ya in the loop.
  15. Troy Pusateri

    Georgia 1980 FJ40 Build Thread w/ Cummins R28 Diesel

    Not yet
  16. Troy Pusateri

    Georgia 1980 FJ40 Build Thread w/ Cummins R28 Diesel

    What did you go with for the radiator set up? Interested in that, as its on my list to first tackle when I get the new engine. Also, I am going w/ the H55 Transmission, as well as already have ditched the drum brakes all around and have disc brakes to replace them. Got a small lift as well....so...
  17. Troy Pusateri

    Georgia 1980 FJ40 Build Thread w/ Cummins R28 Diesel

    Must be the angle...It's reinforced up top, and the beams holding it all are 2x10's solid oak. I tested it all with 2 100lb. boxing punching bags, lifted it with ease, and no problem. I have a tendency to over engineer things like this, and this is definitely solid. Fingers crossed, lol.
  18. Troy Pusateri

    Georgia 1980 FJ40 Build Thread w/ Cummins R28 Diesel

    Also was able to rig up in the barn a way to hoist off/on my hardtop for the project and in the future. Pretty stoked how it came out, and all in $80 from Harbor Freight.
  19. Troy Pusateri

    Georgia 1980 FJ40 Build Thread w/ Cummins R28 Diesel

    This past weekend the weather cooperated, and was able to get a lot done. Completely removed the entire drain train, axles (starting rebuilding the rear), and removed all the interior. Even though the frame was a complete disaster, the body is in really good condition. Also received my order...
  20. Troy Pusateri

    Georgia 1980 FJ40 Build Thread w/ Cummins R28 Diesel

    So started pulling the FJ completely apart to start the restoration. This came with a massive bumper/plate on the front. When i removed it, I instantly noticed something was off....as in the entire frame from the forward front leafspring mount forward was crooked as all hell. The frame was...
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