76 fj40 full restoration finally complete (2 year project) (1 Viewer)

[joeblo]

hey guys
been a reader of the forum for ages and i thought its time i post some pictures and info on my long awaited fj40 restoration.

it had been taken down to bare chassis sandblasted and powdercoated.
full fibreglass body and panels.
all panels and body where powder coated.
all marine carpeted
350 chev running on straight gas
turbo 400 g/box
bandm shifter
4wheels disk brakes
60series power steering
head light upgrade
several new gauges on dash
35"bfg all terrains.

 

[joeblo]

pictures

pics :

 

[D'Animal]

Welcome to MUD!

We will need some more pics.

 

[Cirbo]

Bigger ones too!

Welcome!

 

[joeblo]

more pics guys.i am having trouble getting them on in big size.

 

[joeblo]

pics :

 

[joeblo]

more pics

 

[pb4957]

quick question...frame bolts? what kind did you use and where was a good place to get them. I am on the frame part now and will need them soon.

Paul

 

[joeblo]

more pictures:

 

[joeblo]

quick question...frame bolts? what kind did you use and where was a good place to get them. I am on the frame part now and will need them soon.

Paul

hey paul
i am from australia and the guys who supply the bolts are in melbourne they are called eureka spares. the bolts them selfs are stainless bolts with anti-vibration nuts and it also has a spring washer at either end.
cheers joe

 

[lostmarbles]

Welcome JoeBlo

Buy a silver star to be able to post lotsa big pictures for us photo junkies.

See:

IH8MUD.com Forum - Announcements in Forum : 40- & 55-Series Tech

 

[MadTripper]

Curious as to why you went with the fiberglass instead of aluminum or steel options.

Tripper

 

[MarcoPolo]

That's a great lookin color..

Too bad the pics are so small

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