72 FJ40.. Miami.. Build Thread (1 Viewer)

[sslosbergas]

Can anyone identify what type of mirror it is that i have?

 

[BLouder]

Holy crap! I was skeptical of the process but that OG paint looks great. Nice work.

 

[edwjmcgrath]

I'll agree that the cost/benefit for the strip/polish is pretty good, but after that amount of effort, I'd want to get rid of the green in the scratches and dents (and you have more than a few). If it were my truck, I'd spend the time fixing the flaws and doing a quick top coat to match the interior.

 

[sslosbergas]

I'll agree that the cost/benefit for the strip/polish is pretty good, but after that amount of effort, I'd want to get rid of the green in the scratches and dents (and you have more than a few). If it were my truck, I'd spend the time fixing the flaws and doing a quick top coat to match the interior.

ill do that later on... nothing like true OG patina! Im going to strip the roof and paint it white, with a matching bezel... hopefully next week.... i want to paint the inside floor and weld up a patch it needs.... then continue on wit the passenger side.... (my hands are on fire due to the oven cleaner!)

 

[sslosbergas]

Well havent had much time lately but yesterday i wire brushed the entire floor then sanded it with 180, and welded in a patch panel and was able to paint and clear coat it late night..... was able to mix and match the paint with left over paints from old projects!

 

[sslosbergas]

got tired of paint stripping... but the front is done, and the drivers side is done.... im going to do the interior and then get back to it.... i sanded all the seat frames im going to get them painted later and hopefully drop the seats off at the upholstery shop tomorrow... was thinking on a system...... any ideas?

 

[sslosbergas]

ok well i have gotten some work done.... i did a complete sound system... 2 6" bass infernal speakers in custom kick panels with 2 tweeter..... 2 6x9 in 2 old luggage's! and a 12" MB Quart sub in a custom box that i wrapped in a coffee sack... i conencted it it all to an equalizer and with the seats in it will all be hidden!

 

[sslosbergas]

well while i wait for the seats to come back and take a break from stripping the green off the passenger side, i went ahead and painted the roof, semi flat/satin white.

 

[Chamba]

Looking really good-probably the nicest Miami Sound Machine around. Great looking Kombi sitting there. Is that yours?

 

[sslosbergas]

Looking really good-probably the nicest Miami Sound Machine around. Great looking Kombi sitting there. Is that yours?

yea thats my 57 23 window.. i did a full restoration on...

 

[Chamba]

yea thats my 57 23 window.. i did a full restoration on...

That is seriously sexy. Do you anticipate making your cruiser that nice one day?

 

[sslosbergas]

That is seriously sexy. Do you anticipate making your cruiser that nice one day?

might eventually paint it but for now i love patina OG paint.. you dont have to be as careful as a fully restored car..

 

[Chamba]

So true. I did a frame off on my 83 fj40 and never enjoyed driving it after that because I was too anxious that I'd scratch it or get hit. I sold it and now my 84 is nice but far from perfect - and I love driving it!