Welds look great Johnathan. You did not say what diameter wire you used for welding, but I have found using 0.025" wire for welding sheet metals yield the best result.
I'm in Clear Lake once in a while too, maybe I can stop by and check out the truck if you're available?
I'm in the same boat as you, paying too much for too little. I mean I knew what I was looking for, and got no surprises. My truck was already taken apart, so all the rust spots are visible...
That explains the new tub. What part of Houston are you in? I’m in NE Houston and I just acquired a basket case 74 FJ40, and in the process to researching and planning the build plan.
Just read thru your thread. Nice progress on the FJ40
Quick question and I may have missed it - why are you replacing the tub with aquatub? It looks like the oem tub is in decent shape.