Build 1964-1984 FJ40 - "I got it one piece at a time..."

[bmoonhajjar]

Coolant/Washer Bracket Complete. Thanks to @kevos37 for the part.

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[kevos37]

Coolant/Washer Bracket Complete. Thanks to @kevos37 for the part.

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Nice work!

 

[bmoonhajjar]

Nice work!

Thanks. I like your new profile pic.

 

[dmaddox]

Can't wait to see the finished product. Following along!

 

[bmoonhajjar]

Can't wait to see the finished product. Following along!

Me too

 

[Jdc1]

Coolant/Washer Bracket Complete. Thanks to @kevos37 for the part.

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What year is the bracket from?

 

[bmoonhajjar]

Not sure. @kevos37 may know.

 

[kevos37]

9/77-84

 

[bmoonhajjar]

I decided to do a mini-frame-off restoration to validate the color combination that I was thinking about using on the main build. I was able to get a ton of work done the first day including:

• Removed all interior components
• Removed entire body from frame
• Removed both front and rear axles/wheels
• Removed all glazing from body

I have actually been doing all of the work myself.

 

[dmaddox]

Ha ha ha! I love it man. Frame and axles looks to be in great shape, along with all of the seats and glass!

 

[Dallas Todd]

Can't be sure from the photos, but the bezel may be upside down

 

[bmoonhajjar]

Ha ha ha! I love it man. Frame and axles looks to be in great shape, along with all of the seats and glass!

Yeah, fairly good starter vehicle. A little rough in the paint/body but nothing my skills can't handle.

 

[bmoonhajjar]

Can't be sure from the photos, but the bezel may be upside down

Ha! I assure you it is not.

 

[BeerM3]

I took a jungle safari through Kansas.

 

[MOTOV8R]

I decided to do a mini-frame-off restoration to validate the color combination that I was thinking about using on the main build. I was able to get a ton of work done the first day including:

• Removed all interior components
• Removed entire body from frame
• Removed both front and rear axles/wheels
• Removed all glazing from body

I have actually been doing all of the work myself.

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Amazing barn find. Rust free chasis and body.

 

[bmoonhajjar]

Got the frame powder coated and all of the interior restored, however during disassembly I found that one of the axles was bent and some of the interior components were not in great shape. Luckily I found this donor car for a great deal that I can salvage the parts from that I need.

 

[bmoonhajjar]

Back to the real build...was able to find a nice set of lug nuts and tie rod ends locally from @Eluu92131 here in San Diego. Saved me a future trip to Cruiser Corps.

 

[bmoonhajjar]

Almost have the body stripped down completely...getting ready for prime and paint.

 

[occruiser]

Almost have the body stripped down completely...getting ready for prime and paint.

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Where’d you source the replacement panels? Great job on those welds!

 

[bmoonhajjar]

Ha. Tiny little welds.