1978 Frame off restoration (1 Viewer)

[mekej80]

Thanks for the blasting media tips, getting it all dialed in. This part is my guinea pig from start to post blast with walnut shell to paint. The only issue I'm running into is the walnut shells don't run very smoothly through the system, still trying to figure that out. Will pick up some glass bead and give that a shot next week.

 

[subzali]

great job, you're off to a great start. If you buy a silver star (see top of forum page) you have unlimited picture uploads.

Some good threads you might want to read/skim through:
1964 FJ40 - destin
1965 FJ45 LV - buckroseau
1969 FJ40 - pappy
1978 FJ40 - dmaddox
1978 FJ40 - Gusb
1978 FJ40 "Uglina" - TEQ
1978 FJ45 LPB - buckroseau

Also look at "thecrazygreek" for his builds and you can get some ideas too. There is a painting section on the forum where you might get ideas. There are many ways to skin that cat.

 

[mekej80]

Got a bit more done, the glass bead is working out pretty good. Hoping to get the springs and axels back under the frame today and off the sawhorses. The trans/transfer is getting close too.

 

[mekej80]

Got more done, put the leafs back under the frame, onwards and upwards.

 

[Chamba]

The frame looks great. Did you decide to poweder coat it?

Cheers,

Josh

 

[mekej80]

Thanks, no went with an industrial epoxy instead. Had a local heavy machinery shop put it on.

 

[ktmusa8]

Looking real good. i am envious of how your engine looks. That is on the agenda for me. Making it look purty. It runs pretty good so that is good. Your frame looks awesome, by the way. Congrats on the purchase and welcome to the club. Suscribed.

 

[mekej80]

Finally back on it's own feet.