Builds 1980 Frame-Off Resto

[Waorani]

Unfortunately, when I bought this in 1994 and started disassembly digital cameras weren't around and I didn't take any film pics either since the initial plan was simply to deal with some brake problems and get a nice paint job. It sat in my shop (becoming a catchall for misc junk) until sometime in 2005 when I just got the bug to get going on it and a regular here (J Godwin) turned me on to this board.

Since then this project has taken on a new direction - a full, no-holds barred, every nut, bolt, gasket, bearing, seal, etc brand new original Toyota parts restoration. I've kept track of $ spent and its almost embarassing how much it has added up to with still a long way to go.

Not much progress that I could show pics of but transmission, transfer, and drive shafts are done and I just got my engine back from the machine shop so hopefully can add more pics soon.

 

[apeterson]

looks really nice.... post up more pics as you get them!!

 

[GulfShoresFJ60]

Any update??

 

[chajazz]

sad the pic of the motor is not up yet it looks awsome.

 

[overton]

Update

We need to see some updated pics!

 

[nodaksn3]

Can't wait to see more Anybody with an M37B1 AND a 1929 Model A 4-dr deluxe sedan PLUS an FJ40 and a killer garage has got to have something going for him Ned

 

[Waorani]

A lot more progess has been made and I'll get some new pics up soon.

1929 DeSoto Six - probably need to sell it though to keep this 40 project going!

 

[Zack1978]

Can you give me all the details you have on the hot-dip gal process? What was the frame like before it was done? Did it have any rust on it? Any and all info is great!

Thanks,
Zack

 

[watrob]

Yeh, mine was sandblastered & gal hot dipped as well. As it's going to be on the beach it's the only way to go.

It's not all that expensive, it's just getting the chassis to the sandblaster and then having the hot dip organised to be done immediatly afterwards so not to much surface rust comes back.

You then have to scrub the chassis to get that oily feeling of the gal and then itch prime it so the paint sticks to the gal.

Mine was 74 model and I reckon I should get another 30 years out of the chassis. I am tempted in buying another FJ40 just for parts and putting it in my gargae on blocks. I think in another 30 years parts will start to get scarse.

 

[Waorani]

Can you give me all the details you have on the hot-dip gal process? What was the frame like before it was done? Did it have any rust on it? Any and all info is great!

Thanks,
Zack

Frame had all the usual problems - rust, grease, paint, undercoat, etc. No sandblasting was required. In fact, the main reason I went with galvanizing is that there really was no prep. I just couldn't see blasting getting to everything and the total cost of the galvanizing was about the same as what it would have taken just to have blasted.

They initially dipped frame into molten zinc bath just to burn off paint/crud then started running through the acid baths to remove rust and then to final zinc coating.

 

[Hugh Heifer]

Frame had all the usual problems - rust, grease, paint, undercoat, etc. No sandblasting was required. In fact, the main reason I went with galvanizing is that there really was no prep. I just couldn't see blasting getting to everything and the total cost of the galvanizing was about the same as what it would have taken just to have blasted.

They initially dipped frame into molten zinc bath just to burn off paint/crud then started running through the acid baths to remove rust and then to final zinc coating.

Where did you have that done? I am just across the time zone in GA.

 

[Waorani]

South Atlantic Galvanizing in Claxton. Its an industrial galvanizing place but I was surprised how easy they were to work with and that I wasn't treated as a nusiance. Been a couple of years though and forgotten the contact names so hope its still the same.

http://www.southatlanticllc.com/service/georgia.html

 

[LandCruisers4Life]

I'd kind of like to hear about that old PowerWagen in the background too....

 

[wallybanger]

Since then this project has taken on a new direction - a full, no-holds barred, every nut, bolt, gasket, bearing, seal, etc brand new original Toyota parts restoration. I've kept track of $ spent and its almost embarassing how much it has added up to with still a long way to go.

Sweet Jebus, I would LOVE to do a resto like that but man oh man do I not have that kinda cash!

Kudos to you! That thing looks AWESOME so far! What did it cost you for the hot dip? How much work is involved in prepping the frame for paint?

 

[Chris123]

More Pics. Looks great!

 

[bsmith123]

very nice

I like the cruiser and love the garage.

I would like to live there, I am quiet and dont drink...much....

good idea reinforcing the saw horses like you did maybe I can stop risking life and limb now

looking forward to the rest of the build cause man that is a nice way to go on the frame!

 

[Waorani]

Surprised to see this thread regain life. I've been in AZ on a project for the last year and a half so haven't even seen, much less worked on, the 40 in quite a while. There is more progress than shown in the pics and hopefully someday I will be able to update. Engine, tranny, and transfer case are done and installed along with new radiator, alternator, etc.

 

[Godwin]

I had a couple of hours of free time last week so I ran over to your shop and wrapped up the rebuild. Cruiser is running great and I'm getting a ton of and thumbs up while it around town. I know you're busy but do you think you could update the plates and insurance sometime soon?

 

[Waorani]

I had a couple of hours of free time last week so I ran over to your shop and wrapped up the rebuild. Cruiser is running great and I'm getting a ton of and thumbs up while it around town. I know you're busy but do you think you could update the plates and insurance sometime soon?

Although I've often doubted your abilities in the past, you've always managed to pull it off - even if it meant completing an engine swap mere hours before a multi-thousand mile family trip!! I think in this case though I can sleep well knowing that I've still got a 40 to build when I get back. However, you're certainly welcome to work on it - or any of my several hundred other unfinished projects!

 

[chajazz]

Speaking of projects, when are you going to put me to work on the landscape?