Read the thread this morning - "motivated me" just got back from working on my 78 - 40
well done. Keep the pics coming
well done. Keep the pics coming
1970 FJ40 restoration
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Got the body back this week. I mounted it back on the chassis temporarily because the entire rear sill area needs to be replaced. Also, the rockers need some work. The passenger's side was dented, but that will come out pretty easy. The rest of the rig has some rust pitting here and there, but is in pretty good shape for the most part.
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- #63
I started working the dented passenger's side and patching the rocker panels while I wait for my new rear sill to arrive. I removed the inner rocker panel braces and will fab some new ones.
Looks like you are dealing with the same hurdles as I am with the rust spots. Where do you plan to get your sill? I cant decide if I should just replace the whole sill, or just the skin.
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- #65
I bought mine from Kevin ( goes by Awl_TEQ here on mud) Here is a link: https://forum.ih8mud.com/merchandise-storefront/373024-40-series-misc-metal-fabrication.html
It is in transit from the great white north. If it fits half as good as it looks, I'll be thrilled. His work looks amazing!
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I have reused almost 100% so far. I will need to buy some body bolts, all 6 & 8 mm, because some broke when I tried to remove them.
The hardware has been by far the most work so far. The plater said that they could clean and de-rust everything, but the results were mixed at best for rusty old stuff. I ended up glass bead blasting each and every bolt, nut, washer, bracket, tab...........
Luckily, I think the results were worth the work.
nice work
question for you , what are the rear rims off of? and how do they fit?
question for you , what are the rear rims off of? and how do they fit?
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- #68
I am building new rocker braces and patching the holes in the rocker panels.
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- #69
They are from an '05 4runner. They have way too much offset and hit the tie rod ends on the front. You would need 2" wheel spacers. That is why there are stock wheels on the front.
what are your plans then for the wheels on this project if i might ask?
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- #71
Stock wheels and hubcaps. I want to run 34x9.50-15 Super Swamper SS tires if they ever start making them again. Otherwise I may settle for BFG 33x10.50 MT KM2s.
nice choice , im after the same set of MT's as you once i get to that stage
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I recived my rear sill and cover from Awl_TEQ and started installing it. The curved ends aren't as long as the stock one, but the fab work is absolutely first class. Very Nice.
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I didn't support the body well enough when I cut it apart and it sagged on me. I have all the measurements, so I will get everything back in place before welding it all back together.
Hi mate, any updates?!
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I had to back burner the cruiser for a while. My 3.0 4runner blew a head gasket, so I did a 3.4 swap. I ended up buying 33x10.50 BFG M/T KM2s. I have the look I was going for, so I am happy. I built some patch panels and got the rear sill area welded back up.
off the subject but how difficult is that?
FANTASTIC WORK! 
fj40 1978 hard top
fj40 1970 soft top
fzj80 1994
fj40 1978 hard top
fj40 1970 soft top
fzj80 1994
yeha thats what i mean to restore , good job!!