Builds 1968 FJ40 Wheeler Build

[bluehawk]

We are considering epoxy priming and bedlining exterior. Either Monstaliner or Raptor liner.

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I have sprayed both the Monstaliner and Raptor liner. I will never use the Monstaliner ever again. Raptor liner is much easier to use and lays down much nicer.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Gotta be something new..

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Gotta be something new..

 

[Jdc1]

Gotta be something new..

Does sweeping under it count? I did mount the windshield frame to get it out of the way….

 

[Jdc1]

Forgot to mention, I’ve got some real steel quarters, a drop down tailgate and a pallet of DOM from Metal Tech sitting in my barn as well.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Got everything but “Time”…I’ve been lost on that road before..

 

[ijonesinsp]

Tank has emerged from storage. I am focusing on getting the steering conversion squared away and have been accumulating parts to get it fired up. The build will be slow as I’ve got the kids home from school and I am selling extra parts to fund other parts purchases.

So far I’ve ordered a plastic fan, DOM, 4plus 23mm TRE inserts, Valley Hybrids Saginaw Pump kit, Summit Racing Steering column, radiator hoses and a Speedway 12 circuit mini harness.

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Do you have a link to those TRE inserts?

 

[Jdc1]

Do you have a link to those TRE inserts?

4 plus- they aren’t on his website so a or phone call is necessary.

 

[ijonesinsp]

4 plus- they aren’t on his website so a or phone call is necessary.

Much appreciated

 

[Jdc1]

Anytime. Especially for @lcwizard

 

[ijonesinsp]

Any progress here?

 

[Jdc1]

Any progress here?

Slow as I’ve been working on customers trucks and getting the shop workable. I did start the Metaltech but need to close the bends at the A pillar as it’s not necessarily where i want it to be.

 

[ijonesinsp]

Slow as I’ve been working on customers trucks and getting the shop workable. I did start the Metaltech but need to close the bends at the A pillar as it’s not necessarily where i want it to be. View attachment 3788598

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Was it bent that far off?

 

[Jdc1]

Was it bent that far off?

Both A pillars are the same so assuming it’s in my 40. MT said that a small number of their custom builds need a little more. MT was willing to make the bends but I found a local guy to help.

 

[clrussell]

Saving

 

[ijonesinsp]

Both A pillars are the same so assuming it’s in my 40. MT said that a small number of their custom builds need a little more. MT was willing to make the bends but I found a local guy to help.

I have had my eye on their cage for a while. Thanks for the clarification.

Nice build.

 

[Jdc1]

If I were to do it again, I’d buy the prebuilt to save time.

 

[cruzinfj1]

Slow as I’ve been working on customers trucks and getting the shop workable. I did start the Metaltech but need to close the bends at the A pillar as it’s not necessarily where i want it to be. View attachment 3788598

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Im not sure its your 40, but it was nice they offered to tighten it up. I ordered a set of their fenders years back, and the bends were very "loose" to the lines of a 40. I thought the same thing about it being my truck, but when held up next to a buddys, same thing. Its great that they offer a line of tube accessories, but there's nothing that will fit like doing it yourself the first time.

 

[Jdc1]

Im not sure its your 40, but it was nice they offered to tighten it up. I ordered a set of their fenders years back, and the bends were very "loose" to the lines of a 40. I thought the same thing about it being my truck, but when held up next to a buddys, same thing. Its great that they offer a line of tube accessories, but there's nothing that will fit like doing it yourself the first time.

Very rarely does a kit drop right in. I anticipated some battling.