1973 FJ40 Rebuild ……...another learning experience…….. (1 Viewer)

[natvet]

Body work

Next up was the body work. It needs alot more than I thought and I have never done any before so I will get plenty of practice Rockers were rotted, below gas tank needed work rear 1/4 panels and rear sill.
My intention after body repairs was to have it blasted but i could not find anyone local and reasonable so I decided to strip it myself. I used airplane stripper and 3000 psi power washer. I also tried regular strip-ez (for wood) since I had some around..... it does work near as well as the airplane stuff. That airplane stuff is very very very stinky, I had to use the respirator even outside with the wind blowing... and it burns like when it gets on ya. so be aware.

 

[natvet]

Stripping pics

here is some pics of the stripper Second pic after 1 coat of stripper and power wash. Each piece took about 3 coats of stripper and power washing to remove the paint..... there were 2 coats of red and 2 coats of primer including the OEM.
last pic of stripped body and undercoating of the tub

 

[natvet]

Question

I have removed the OEM steering box support becuase it is not the right angle for the mini ps box. Can I still use the support if I use a steering ujoint?

 

[natvet]

Thanks mission control worked great..wife thought it was stupid

 

[John Smith]

I have removed the OEM steering box support becuase it is not the right angle for the mini ps box. Can I still use the support if I use a steering ujoint?

I don't think the angle will work but you could mock it up and see. The fabricated pedestal mounts for the mini truck box are so easy to use why reinvent the wheel?

 

[k00kiem0nster]

Great pics. Keep posting. My cruiser is also located in Central Texas.

 

[natvet]

Updating

When we last saw her she was ready to go to paint. So some pics from the paint shop

 

[natvet]

Before and after

Some pics from before and after paint. Just mock-up shots for fun

 

[natvet]

Latest

Been workin on putting her back together. Starting with brakes clutch, steering. then wiring and starting More porn shots enjoy

 

[nspctr1]

Nicely done. Keep the pics coming.

 

[gisham]

the white i really nice- has me re-thinking my original plan-

 

[natvet]

maiden voyage

YouTube - Cruiser.3GP

My son in the back of the cruiser with the commentary. Sorry for quality but it is a blackberry video.
First run in the cruiser to check out all the parts. Long and fun 3 years but well worth it.
All of it worked ( I think)except cluch needs some adjustment. The clutch made a hissing like noise when engaging then no noise.....is this normal for a new clutch?

**mn that was fun.......I mean really fun.... Could not wipe the grin off my face......still can't

 

[wichitakid]

Awesome job

Just in time for summer! Congratulations - your hard work paid off. Love the color too.