1978 FJ40 frame off restore - Arkansas

[ArkansasLarry]

Front Seats

Been a couple of weeks since my last update. Things have been going slow because of the weather. Looks like the build is getting ready to pick up. Got the front seats back. Look really good, now just need to wait until we get the tub on

 

[Roboosfj40s]

Those seat are awesome!! Nice work

 

[ArkansasLarry]

Frame

Got the frame back from sandblasting and painted with POR15. Axels are also ready. Ordered BFG 33x10.5x15 M/T from Tire Rack and received them today and will try to get them on by this weekend - that is if the steelies are painted and ready. HFS 2.5" lift springs and 1.5" shackles are primed and ready to be mounted. Shoud have a rolling chassis by this weekend

LJ

 

[ArkansasLarry]

Wheel Color

Any thoughts on the wheel color?

 

[hindsight]

Subscribed...AWESOME!

Doc

 

[Tireguy87]

Where'd you get your wheels from?

 

[ArkansasLarry]

Hey Tireguy, the wheels came with the 40 - just re-doing and getting them ready for the BFGs 33 x 10.5 x 15.

Cheers

L J

 

[BTUMAN]

Looking good. You will love those tires!

 

[ArkansasLarry]

Just reached a milestone today - got the tires on and DAMN they look good! Pics to follow.

L J

 

[ArkansasLarry]

Another pic of the tire.

33 x 10.5 x 15

 

[ArkansasLarry]

Motor in -- now the "put back" together begins!!

L J

 

[BadKarma510]

Looking good Larry..... Cant wait to see it back together

 

[Michael Hanson]

Nice work,what kind of springs are those? MIke

 

[ArkansasLarry]

Thanks guys.

Mike, the suspension is HFS (Hell For Stout) that I picked up from CCOT. Here is a link:

http://www.hell4stout.com/

They appear to be real heavy duty - can't wait to drive it to see what the ride is going to be like.

Thanks,

L J

 

[ArkansasLarry]

Status Update

Seems like its been forever since I last posted an update on the restore project going on here in NW Arkansas. I think the guys in the shop were hurtin' in the 115* weather we have been having - I was hurtin' just walking from my office to the truck in the afternoon. But progress has been made thanks to these guys and their endless effort of priming & blocking. They finished painting the tub today and should have the remaining parts completed by tomorrow afternoon. Then the real fun begins - assembly!

With respect to the paint - I had 3 different shops pull the code for Dune Beige 416, and guess what - they were all of a different shade; no grey, too grey, and one just right. Not sure if the Iphone camera does the paint any justice - but I think the shop got the color right on the first attempt. I'll try to post some quality photos over the weekend when I go back tomorrow for my daily "How's it goin' guys!?"

Until next time



L J

 

[hedgehog23]

great thread , and that cruiser was in great shape when you got it. cant believe how much better it looks now

 

[skidplate]

I have a feeling yours is going on my "0ne of my favorite cruisers" list. Keep the pics coming! And on the wheel color?....perfect!

 

[ArkansasLarry]

Painting Update

Continuing to paint the parts Dune Beige. Will paint the other parts soon (not sure how soon ), just as long progress continues. See pics below for the parts/colors so far. 30 days out maybe???

Enjoy


L J

 

[ArkansasLarry]

More Pics

Here are a couple more pics from today.

 

[ArkansasLarry]

TUB IS ON!!!

What a milestone

I am freakin' stoked to be at this point in the project. Time to complete the puzzle now boys!!! Hopefully I won't be waiting for 2-3 weeks to post updates. Top and bezel have yet to be painted. Props to the guy (Brian) doing the grunt work - he has been really patient throughout this process. I'll post more pics later but at least wanted to snap one with the phone and get it posted.

Thanks and have one on me!

L J