Build 74 FJ40 Resto-mod build

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Per Jeremiah, fab work is about done. Next step is to tear it back down and send it to the body shop for line-x, powder coating, and paint.

 

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Stripping it back down. Some misc welding needs to be completed on the chasis, but getting closer to powder coating, line-x, and paint.

 

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One last item of body work - adding the lip back to the bottom of the tub, since it was trimmed to accommodate the sliders. Gotta love the attention to detail!

 

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Welding out the the front suspension...another step closer to power coating

 

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No pictures (yet), but drivetrain completely pulled and frame/axle housings/engine compartment brackets are heading to the powder coater. Can't wait to see the tub painted and line-x applied. Then it's re-assembly time

 

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Rear bumper with dual swing outs for the cooler rack and tire carrier...should be done and ready for powder coating by tomorrow afternoon.

 

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Frame is back from being powder coated

 

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Axles are powder coated....and back together she goes!

 

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Aluminum links for the front axle arrived. Now just waiting for my longfields to get the front completed.