Builds 1958 project Sundune (1 Viewer)

[Indygbd]

Tomorrow I will be painting the frame. It should look great! I have fixed, repaired, and filled every blemish. After sandblasting, it had several small pits in the metal that needed attention.

 

[47coeman]

Tomorrow I will be painting the frame. It should look great! I have fixed, repaired, and filled every blemish. After sandblasting, it had several small pits in the metal that needed attention.

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Nice work!!!

 

[Indygbd]

The frame is done.

 

[Splangy]

New shift knobs found in Jakarta, Indonesia.
New electrical plates.
New Dual Matic licking hubs.

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I haven’t been following this thread, but just noticed this. The FJ25 transfer case relies on the front driveshaft spinning to provide splash lubrication throughout the TC since the rear output shaft is higher than most of the case. Installing selectable hubs and running them free will prevent the TC from receiving much lubrication.

 

[Indygbd]

I haven’t been following this thread, but just noticed this. The FJ25 transfer case relies on the front driveshaft spinning to provide splash lubrication throughout the TC since the rear output shaft is higher than most of the case. Installing selectable hubs and running them free will prevent the TC from receiving much lubrication.

Thanks. I realized this after I purchased them. I have since sold the hubs.

 

[Indygbd]

Springs and axles next.
I took apart the springs. Sand blasted, primed, and painted each leaf. Once they are reassembled, I will sand each spring and give them a final coat of paint.

Axles are torn down now. Ready for new seals and bearings.

 

[xtremeVA]

The body colored painted frame is a work of art.

I'm looking forward to seeing the whole vehicle come together and thanks for sharing your build with the forum.

 

[Indygbd]

My latest find. A NOS Torica ignition switch.

 

[middlecalf]

Totally tripendicular

Did you get that from them (Torica) or a top secret source?

 

[Indygbd]

Totally tripendicular

Did you get that from them (Torica) or a top secret source?

Source in Columbia

 

[Indygbd]

Well I guess since I’m going all out on this project I might as well use my nos Toyota hood I have been saving. The other one is pretty crusty. I thinking would clean up, however I don’t want any rust issues bubbling years down the road.

 

[tahoe40/45]

Just a little hood history, because im a dork. Early ( pre 1960??) FJ25 hoods windshield hooks catch were riveted on instead of spot welded. ( EDIT: specified that pre 1960 hood were riveted)

 

[Indygbd]

Just a little hood history, because im a dork. FJ25 hoods windshield hooks catch were riveted on instead of spot welded.

Your right. I’m going to have to modify that.

 

[pardion]

Just a little hood history, because im a dork. FJ25 hoods windshield hooks catch were riveted on instead of spot welded.

I would not conclude that all FJ 25’s had riveted hood and apron catch pockets. My 1960 has the original hood and aprons, the catch pockets are spot welded on. Here are a couple dusty photos.

 

[Indygbd]

I removed my vacuum wiper control valve today and thought I would post some photos. Pretty simple yet effective part.

 

[Indygbd]

I also discovered my horns are Denso. I thought they were Mauriko or something like that.

 

[tahoe40/45]

I removed my vacuum wiper control valve today and thought I would post some photos. Pretty simple yet effective part.

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Thats really cool, always wondered what it looked like in real life.

 

[pardion]

Well I guess since I’m going all out on this project I might as well use my nos Toyota hood I have been saving. The other one is pretty crusty. I thinking would clean up, however I don’t want any rust issues bubbling years down the road.

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You might check the latch mounting on the 1964 vs your stock hood, if you have the air inlet they are further back on the hood. Easy to drill the T-Bird holes. Also check out the vents, they are different. John

 

[Indygbd]

You might check the latch mounting on the 1964 vs your stock hood, if you have the air inlet they are further back on the hood. Easy to drill the T-Bird holes. Also check out the vents, they are different. John

The vents are different. I have a rust free 1961 hood too. I will have to compare them.

 

[Indygbd]

Axles are coming together. Springs are done.