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  1. M

    Builds 1977 Build Thread - Project Elsie

    After over 3 years of off and on work, we have a 95% done Cruiser. Need to replace the dashpad (got a cap, glue is curing), get the headlights put back in (missing parts), and mount spare. Then there might be some work on the seats in the future, but essentially a pretty restored FJ40. The...
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    Builds 1977 Build Thread - Project Elsie

    So today was the day. We finally have paint back on Elsie... Never though the day would come, but here we are! Love the color and for two novices first body work and painting job, we think it looks pretty good. Now just to reassemble, put on the dash cap, and fix the seats. Then it is done?...
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    Builds 1977 Build Thread - Project Elsie

    Got the body primed with a second coat and we think that after one more sanding pass, Elsie will be ready for paint!
  4. M

    Builds 1977 Build Thread - Project Elsie

    Well its been a while, but one pandemic later we are ready to paint! We have been doing some sanding and priming off and on but were finally able to start the process with a couple pieces. We are going with Olive 637.
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    Builds 1977 Build Thread - Project Elsie

    Finished up the work today! She has some rough spots, but definitely turned out looking nice. Hot day driving home (about 30 miles) and was fine. However when I started it back up it went like 15 feet and died, then ran fine for awhile then died.... I am thinking vapor lock, but need to do some...
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    Builds 1977 Build Thread - Project Elsie

    After getting some estimates back from some body shops (5 - 8k!! yikes) We decided that we are going to paint it ourselves. Only problem with that is my partner in the project is going to be out until the fall due to medical issues. So since it would just be sitting there anyways, decided to...
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    Builds 1977 Build Thread - Project Elsie

    Since the search for a body shop to finish the project has been unsuccessful (still in the market by the way if anyone can refer me!), we decided to paint the easy stuff black and start putting her back together so it can at least be enjoyed primed until I can find someone willing to take on...
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    Builds 1977 Build Thread - Project Elsie

    Priming day! In an attempt to slow down the flash rusting on the bare metal, we decided to put a couple coats of primer on even though the body work was still rough. All in all we think it turned out pretty good! We knew going in that the body work wasn't finished and wasn't going to look...
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    For Sale Price check - BJ/FJ40 Mutt 1980

    Agreed. I was just speaking to that it seems that on the other side now that people are needing then money the first thing to go are usually past discretionary purchases. I would assume that full restos are still going for the same and full projects also, but I have anecdotally noticed a...
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    Builds 1977 Build Thread - Project Elsie

    Started some priming yesterday! Also our first attempt at some bondo work. We fully plan on the body shop that paints it to have to do some touch ups, but overall think it went pretty well. Still on the lookout for body shops in SW Missouri if anyone has any suggestions. Only able to get the...
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    For Sale Price check - BJ/FJ40 Mutt 1980

    Not saying that is wasn't a 14k Cruiser at some point in time or it won't get there again, but right now? No way. I paid half of that for mine about a year ago. The only difference was that I KNEW how bad the tub was and what I was in for. That was even before this whole COVID thing softening...
  12. M

    Builds 1977 Build Thread - Project Elsie

    Some finished pictures of everything sandblasted:
  13. M

    Body/Paint Work Suggestions

    I will look into that group. Thanks!
  14. M

    Builds 1977 Build Thread - Project Elsie

    Well we decided to go a different route and just try and get the whole thing done at once. Ended up taking off the front body panels and had someone come out and sandblast them and the rest of the truck. Over all it went great and only uncovered one extra hole that we need to patch. Fenders...
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    Body/Paint Work Suggestions

    Was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of a body/paint shop in SW Missouri that they have either used or heard good things about. We are getting everything sandblasted today and think it is time to start quoting out the remaining work needed to get her painted. Thanks!
  16. M

    For Sale 1977 bib

    Any idea on shipping to Springfield, Mo?
  17. M

    Wanted 1977 FJ40 Front Bib

    That would be great! Thanks in advance for checking on it for me!
  18. M

    For Sale 1977 bib

    What price were you thinking on these?
  19. M

    Wanted 1977 FJ40 Front Bib

    I appreciate it, but all the information I found pointed towards a front bib off a 71 wouldn't fit a 77. Thanks though!
  20. M

    For Sale 1977 bib

    Any pictures of the 78?
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