Builds 76 Fj40 Face Lift (4 Viewers)

[Chungas Revenge]

Compliments of @Racer65. I boosted your photo(s) for illustration...

 

[alex e]

In all my Cruiser years never have I seen that. Not one rig. Wow!

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Thanks, but I claim no credit. I picked this up from other forum members too. Try these as well. SOR product (page 106). Helps cut down on the 40 series acute door rattle syndrome.

 

[alex e]

But I don't run doors......and that parts diagram makes my ADD hurt.

 

[tlc762]

Has anyone seen that part #68192A (packing) shown in the diagram above at the rear of the door opening? Never knew about that one... Also will these work with the earlier syle (pre 75) doors/tub?

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Never knew about that one...

New one on me too...

Also will these work with the earlier syle (pre 75) doors/tub?

72-84 should be good to go..

 

[Chungas Revenge]

added today..In conjunction with the other "bits", my doors are nice and tight. Still a little window shake, but that's a for another time

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Starting on the Con-Ferr console re-hab. Cover and foam still in working condition. Backer board not so much..

 

[Racer65]

In the quest for a quiet ride (-) excessive door rattle... @Racer65

I'll add these this week.

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Believe it or not, there are people from the other side of the pond (Europe and Middle East) that pay over $40 to get these two pieces of rubber shipped to them.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

what is special about the rubber? looks like weatherstripping to me

 

[Chungas Revenge]

looks like weatherstripping

You could fab something up with closed cell foam.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

The Con-Ferr console was harboring a PO installed welded plate on the bottom. I ground down the welds and used a reciprocating saw to liberate it...

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Finished with the padded cushion. Used 1/2" plywood instead of 1/4". I just need to clean it up.

 

[Jdc1]

Some would say that 1/2" is twice as better than 1/4" How long until the mule is liberated from the shop?

 

[Chungas Revenge]

1/2" is twice as better than 1/4"

Indeed...

Waiting to have the front-end aligned from the TRE installation. Possibly Knocking this out Sunday..

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Jump seats re-installed..

 

[Chungas Revenge]

OE console re-painted (1st coat). Went with black to match the Con-Ferr.

 

[JohnnyC]

OE console re-painted (1st coat). Went with black to match the Con-Ferr.

I went the opposite ... pewter to match the oem center console

...but... for several years it was black .... just needed a change

Nice Job!

 

[Chungas Revenge]

2nd coat on the Con-Ferr...Also, I cut some padding for the removable bottom. Going to cover it with black marine grade vinyl next week. Started sanding on the main console too.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Spent some time adding new cotter pins to the shocks. Took some pictures of the under carriage (note the original mounts). Frame is in pretty solid condition. But, it presents a problem. My original time-line is out of whack with addressing the tub. My band-aide should get me through at least 1-2 seasons. The frame on the other hand should be a target of interest before that. Trying to think outside the box. More than one "old timer" I've talked with recommended "Boiled Linseed Oil" as a preservative. I went to look at a tractor (frame) that has been preserved with this method...C-L-E-A-N...! Another suggested adding a few ounces of used motor oil (Dino) to the linseed oil. A cursory search brought up some interesting facts on linseed oil as a preservative in the 20's/30's/40's..I think I'm going to round up some plate steel and conduct a little experiment. The mule has been in dry dock for so long the frame and under-body are relatively dry now...

If I take the body off the frame gets a make-over too. So, I'm just kick'en a can..

@JohnnyC - What do ya think..?