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  1. CCRAFT

    frame questions

    Hi Guys, Recently acquired a 1980 HJ45... knew that it had some frame issues but was hard to tell to what extent with the flat tires high grass/vegetation growing around it. Now have it home and have put some new tires the frame being worked on and higher on one side is more obvious. On a...
  2. A1ASouth

    Spot Treat Rust ideas?

    Cruisers...I am curious to hear ideas you may have on how to spot treat rust. My '70 40 has a good few spots of rust...all over the exterior. Nothing I want to sand and treat...I just want to slow the progression. Keep the patina, but slow it down. Someone mentioned nail polish....really? I...
  3. stevebradford

    Molasses rust removal, anybody tried this?

    I guy I work with told me to try using feed molasses mixed with water 9 parts water one molasses to remove rust. apparently it takes about two weeks kept at 20 degrees. He gets the molasses at a feed store just outside of Duncan near radd cruisers for 20$ enough to do a 45 gallon drum. No nasty...
  4. gavinfj60

    Wanted  fj60 patch panels and fenders wanted

    hey yall, in search of a right rear quarter panel. mine is rusted. i need the panel cut from door to end of fender arch and up to the body line below the window. 200 usd + shipping is what Im willing to pay, color doesn't matter. left and right fenders also needed let me know what you guys want...
  5. waLIEN

    Need advice on a rusty rear axle

    I bought a LX450 from the rust-belt (IL). It's a low mile example (88k mi), but does suffer some rust in the rear undercarriage. The rear axle's spring mounts seem to be collapsing a little (at least the mounts seem to be slightly bent inward). When I tried to remove the brake line mount clips...
  6. Surftruck

    Boston FJ62- Rust/MA inspection

    Hey Just picked up a 1990 fj62. Runs strong, drives great. Has typical rust, and is sporting a palm size hole in the rear quarter panel, at the bottom corner by the wheel well. 2 part question, I have already searched the forum..... 1) Anyone have any experience passing MA inspection with some...
  7. 40thSagePearl

    how bad is this rust ? 99 land cruiser rear qrtr panel

    my buddy just picked up this 1999 land cruiser and noticed this rust underneath the bottom of bumper lip.. how bad is this ? what caused this ? .. seems like a really weird spot .. possible rear sunroof drain ?... car is from north east but other rear side quarter panel is perfectly fine...
  8. AUGuy

    Chasing rust in the tub (Continued 1)

    I haven't been able to go get any dry ice to remove the deadening yet, so I figured while i wait for the weekend I might as see how well the rust converter works on what's currently exposed. Honestly, I'm a little underwhelmed, it just seems like it didn't do that great of a job. I hit it with...
  9. maujkar

    LC200 BajaRack : Long Term Review

    After much pondering , I thought of sharing this with the fellow mudders. I purchased two Bajaracks back in July-2013 (me+friend) and at that time, the Baja folks were very considerate to fabricate it with low profile legs (so we could fit it inside our garages) and added a few tabs, front ...
  10. Y

    Anyone have a paint setup in NE Ohio?

    Hey there, I'm working on some wheel well repairs on my Tacoma (the dreaded body rust area on trucks) and was wondering if anyone on here around northeast Ohio already has a hobby paint setup. I've got a decent sized piece of stainless steel to weld around the bottom of the wheel well. I don't...
  11. wrc3

    Looking for a body shop/rust repair in Northern Virginia

    Cruiser is running great. Many thanks to the forum for that. Now I am looking to stop and repair the typical rust that comes with these things. This is work I neither have the tools or the skill set for though. Hoping someone out there has a guy in Northern VA that they can recommend. Thanks.
  12. widget08

    2004 Toyota Land Cruiser Under Carriage Rust

    Looking to buy my first LC. Found 2004 Land Cruiser for $9900, 248000 mi. Carfax shows VT, WI use so I was concerned about rust. Please see pics and let me know if I should be concerned. LC looks clean otherwise. Comments on whether a deal or not would e great also. Thanks Widge
  13. Strand4x4

    Advice on buying a rusty 80 Series

    I'm looking at this 1991 FJ80 it has under 80,000 original miles. However, it is rusty underneath. The body looks ok and the interior is very good. Price is around $1,000. The engine, interior and transmission should be fantastic. What do you think about these options. 1. Swaping parts with a...
  14. MetroCruiser

    Problems with sun roof and rust on roof of 2000 LC

    I just bought a 2000 Land Cruiser with 175k miles. It is overall in appropriate shape. The only think that bothers me is some rust bubbling on the roof, in the middle of the windshield. It is about 4"x1.5". In addition, the sunroof was apparently closed with silicone and was duck taped...
  15. N

    Rust - lessons learned

    Hey everyone, Before I get into my tale of woe, this thread is simply to provide you with my experience with trying, and failing, to protect my HJ61 from the dreaded brown cancer. If you have experience (good or bad) with any particular product over time please post them up. I'm keen to hear...
  16. E

    Am I crazy for spending this much on body work??

    Hey all, My '85 FJ60 is my daily driver. It was handed down to me from my parents who bought it back when they got married in '85. The ultimate goal is to get the truck back in (or close to) it's original shape. Mechanically, everything's in pretty good shape. Engine is healthy and all that. So...
  17. CascadeCruisen

    Undercarriage Rust- Did I do enough?

    Hello All, First want to say that this is a great site. I have been lurking for a month or so since I bought my 97. It only had 120k miles on it and it is super clean from the undercarriage up. There was some extensive surface rust throughout the bottom of the vehicle. This is what I did to...
  18. Y

    Is this '94 FZJ80 beyond reasonable repair?

    Hello all. First post to the forum. So I have been helping some friends and family work on their cars lately, and I have rekindled my interest in restoring the old 1994 FZJ80 that’s been sitting in my mother’s driveway for years. I found this website and I’m inspired. I remembered it being very...
  19. M

    To buy or not to buy... - 01 Land Cruiser - under carriage rust...

    New here - thanks for any feedback/help on this. I'm looking at a 2001 Landcruiser - 128K miles on it - has about 2 east coast winters on it, rest in WA. Concerned about some undercarriage rust primarily on the skid plates - how's it look? Thoughts?
  20. Dave 2000

    Rusty balls.

    OK, under the LC today to change engine oil and filter and having a general look around, my attention is once again drawn to rust caused pitting on the swivel balls. Not leaking as per oil contaminated, just the fact that as you turn the pitting picks up grease and brings it outside the seal...
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