1998 TLC UZJ100 frame off resto build log (1 Viewer)

[1999WhitePearl]

You are killing dude. Cant wait to see it when it’s done!

 

[rampantwolf]

Finished the floor with sound deadening mat (Noico) that has an aluminum heat shield. The man followed that up with a layer of sound absorbing foam mat (also Noico).

 

[rampantwolf]

Here is a photo step through of the rear driver side wheel well:

Factory wheel well already has some sound deadening mat installed:

Laying out mat to form it before cutting:

Cut and installed mat:

 

[rampantwolf]

Continued...

Finishing full fender well:

Starting install of sound absorbing foam:

Finished wheel well. All foam installed:

Full cabin floor done

 

[ktmracer01]

I don't have any frame issues and I also have zero interest in doing a frame off resto on my rigs. But I do have to tip my hat to you Sir. You've done a great job and the write up was great to read.

Thanks!

 

[rampantwolf]

I had a helper today after work. So proud. My oldest, Isobel (10y), insisted that she would help me install the sound proofing on the passenger rear fender today. She’s so sweet and helpful. Very proud daddy and happy that she likes working on cars with me.

 

[rampantwolf]

Also finished the roof sound proofing the evening/night. The sound proofing job took longer than I had anticipated. Roughly 20 hrs. The roof was really awkward because working with your hands over your head is exhausting. I love the result though.


I had to remove the old matting material which left a bunch of adhesive. Tried several cleaners/solvents, scrub brushes, abrasive pads until settling on 2” red finishing Roloc discs. That unfortunately took off too much and left bare metal spots. I had an open bottle of POR-15 and proceeded to scuff the area with red 3M finishing pads, followed by a thorough was/degrease solvent prep and finally a coat of pot-15 over those spots:

Butyl sound deadening mats installed:

 

[rampantwolf]

Roof finished

 

[yotasavg]

Amazing job so far. Following for more!

 

[Reccymech]

Great read thus far. I'm hooked!

Subscribed

 

[rampantwolf]

Metal prepped the underside with Eastwood After Blast and made some small spot tests with POR-15 against bare metal, paint, seam sealer residue, nuts. Tomorrow I’ll try to peel, abrade, chip, chisel and hammer it off. Let’s see what works or doesn’t. All surfaces have been abraded, glass cleaned and solvent cleaned before the acid etch and wipe down. Stay tuned. No pics...sorry

 

[rampantwolf]

Abrasive blasting the underside to bare metal:

 

[REZARF]

Wow man, keep it up... this is impressive to watch.

 

[2020 Rocks]

Very nice frame off, can’t wait to see it finished!

 

[musthave]

Looks like things are coming along quite well. Look forward to seeing the results of your continued efforts.

 

[DuckLN]

Did he take the frame off?

 

[TRLBOSS]

Did he take the frame off?

See page 1 of the thread. A present for you: 1998 TLC UZJ100 build log
Merry Christmas!

 

[crawlinfj40]

WOW!!! This is gonna be the cleanest and nicest Hundy out there. NiceJob!!!

 

[DuckLN]

Yea i’d just like to ride in the finished product one time to see how quiet it is. This is extreme makeover land cruiser crescendo apex to the walls hevkuva lotta work atta boy businass.

 

[AJax33]

Is there an update on this build? Just read the whole thread and WOW. Great stuff.