1976 FJ40 Build Up/Resto Thread

[Nomis]

MStars - that looks awesome - good work. Which size tip did you use on your spray gun? I was using a 1.4 IIRC.

 

[missipboy]

nicely done. the buildup looks great. i've always loved that color.

 

[Jacket]

I guess you have been busy....

Beautiful! Glad you stuck with the original color. I've been inspired by your thread, but I'm the ultimate procrastinator. Plus, I've got about 2-4 weeks left of topless weather to enjoy.

 

[Nomis]

Just finished putting it all back together - I must have made 5 or 6 trips to the hardware store just to pick up nuts and bolts alone:

 

[Nomis]

Finally!!

Just got back from a test drive and it ran and handled great. It sure feels good to get it back on the road. I still have a few odds and ends to take care of but at least its road worthy at this point. It took me a while to get to this point - I'm not going to know what to do with all the extra free time I'm going to have.

**EDIT** Free time is over - now working on the hard top. . . see below.

 

[thecrazygreek]

Very nice

I like it... Love the color. Congrats...

 

[Nomis]

I like it... Love the color. Congrats...

I just checked out your build up thread - very nice as well. Looks like you sold it - almost time for another wouldn't you say?

 

[jimd4x4]

Looks good I finished painting mine in July. After 10 months of solid garage time it is hard to change modes. I have since rebuilt a .22 rifle and painted some stuff for a buddy. Also became a real pain in the butt with the family. They are not use to me being around and in my chair.

 

[marks69cruiser]

fantastic job Nomis!! love the pics!

 

[BeratE]

I get the impression you have done this sort of thing. You make it look so easy. Awesome work!

 

[Nomis]

I get the impression you have done this sort of thing. You make it look so easy. Awesome work!

Actually, this was my first go at it and if I can do, anyone can. I hope the thread helps to motivate and shed some light on the process. If you or anyone else is beginning a similar project - I would suggest that you start up a build up thread and so we can watch your progress as well. Oh, and include pics - MUD folks love pics.

 

[mcwinery]

I want to see more porn. Give me some finished shots.

 

[webelk6]

Nice work. Could you post up a pic of the passenger side engine bay? Particularly all the mounted parts on that fender, as well as a passenger firewall shot.
thanks
Scott

 

[Bodean]

Nice build! Looks great. My favorite color.

Later,

 

[Nomis]

Nice work. Could you post up a pic of the passenger side engine bay? Particularly all the mounted parts on that fender, as well as a passenger firewall shot.
thanks
Scott

Here you go - although, mine is not stock as far as the coil/igniter. Hope it helps.

 

[Nomis]

The clutch slave cylinder gave up the ghost recently, so I replaced it along with the master cylinder. Upgraded the headlights to Sylvania Silverstars. Also added the rear badges.

 

[Nomis]

Had the roll bar powder coated black - it turned out perfect. If anyone needs a powder coater here in Tampa, shoot me a PM for the info. At the same time I installed CCOT's seat belts - turned out nice as well. Also add a HFS front bumper and OEM mirrors/arms.

 

[Nomis]

Hard Top Resto

I've enjoyed running around town without the top for a while but I've decided to restore the top and get it back on. I've started on the front doors as they had typical rust along the bottom. I picked up a set of lower patch panels and cut out the old metal, fit the new and welded it in. This is the pax side door:

 

[Nomis]

Finished up the welding on the doors. Prepped and painted in olive 653. Now have to refit weatherstriping, regulators, etc and then mount them.

 

[matchan420]

Great build up! The paint looks great, I have to learn to weld!