jim land
SILVER Star
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Builds 76 Project Silver Back
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Yeah! Love that color.
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Well it’s been awhile since my last update. The 
has had me doing a bathroom remodel. 
After 3 different windshield frames, I finally found a solid one thanks to 3_puppies.
I highly recommend him for anyone looking for parts. This frame came exactly as described and was packed really good. These later year frames are obviously getting harder and harder to find. Luckily, this one was completely rust free. I did however, have to fill some random holes from the previous owner. This was easy work with the tig machine and a little silicon bronze rod.
This is the frame right after the unboxing. Looks like dune beige was the original color.
Back from the blaster. Very happy, no major hidden damage.
Light coat of metal etch primer
Epoxy primer (looks like dune beige again)
Final single stage top coat.
has had me doing a bathroom remodel. After 3 different windshield frames, I finally found a solid one thanks to 3_puppies.
I highly recommend him for anyone looking for parts. This frame came exactly as described and was packed really good. These later year frames are obviously getting harder and harder to find. Luckily, this one was completely rust free. I did however, have to fill some random holes from the previous owner. This was easy work with the tig machine and a little silicon bronze rod.
This is the frame right after the unboxing. Looks like dune beige was the original color.
Back from the blaster. Very happy, no major hidden damage.
Light coat of metal etch primer
Epoxy primer (looks like dune beige again)
Final single stage top coat.
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It’s pretty cold now so instead of paint I figured I would start fitting my 4Plus Products full step rockers. Man these things are stout! These are much beefier than stock and built to take some punishment. The reason I ordered these bare instead of powder-coated is because I wanted to incorporate the factory frame mount which includes some welding. This will allow the part to be bolted to the frame along with the lower rocker panel.
I had to notch out a small portion of the lower angle to allow it to fit between the running board frame mount and the lower rocker panel.
I machined two C-channel pieces from 2,1/2” square tube. These will be the perchs for the rubber body mounts. These are a nice tight fit at 1” tall. Once the mount is tightened the rubber body mount will want to flatten.
Still need to weld in the new body mount perches.
Once complete, I will swap the bolts with the nice socket head stainless steel bolts.
I had to notch out a small portion of the lower angle to allow it to fit between the running board frame mount and the lower rocker panel.
I machined two C-channel pieces from 2,1/2” square tube. These will be the perchs for the rubber body mounts. These are a nice tight fit at 1” tall. Once the mount is tightened the rubber body mount will want to flatten.
Still need to weld in the new body mount perches.
Once complete, I will swap the bolts with the nice socket head stainless steel bolts.
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David70FJ40
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What a terrific idea. Added strength easily done. May just "steal" this idea in the spring.
Keep in mind that those body mounted steps will only take light hits on rocks offroad. If you put a lot of pressure on them offroad they will fold the rocker panel up. You probably know that though.
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Yeah, This is why I thought it was a good idea tying them to the body like the factory ones.
I won’t be doing any crazy rock crawling, just trails and mild off roading. Not very many rocks here in the Midwest.
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Test fit my new upper dash pad from (fj40dash.com). The fit is perfect.
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- #211
To skim or not to skim the spot welds?
I hate sanding body filler and the dust it creates.
Does anyone have any ideas how to keep the dust down? If it was warm I would just roll it outside.
I hate sanding body filler and the dust it creates.
Does anyone have any ideas how to keep the dust down? If it was warm I would just roll it outside.
If u have a window u can install a fan in it that blows outside. That will help suck some of the dust out.
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Well, finally got this side painted. I decided to go ahead and skim coat the spot welds. It’s not perfect, but overall it turn out pretty good. I could have spent more time getting the panels flatter, but again this will be a driver/trail rig and not a show car. I do however need to cut and buff some of the orange peel.
Hopefully, tire and wheels are next. These are god awful ugly.
Here’s a close up of my fuel fill openings.
The original fwd one has been converted to a kill switch. I still need to paint the fuel doors, but this will be nice to kill all power and lock the door as an added security measure.
I machined some nice Stainless beauty rings for some added cool factor. Hopefully you can’t see the paint run that I still need to fix.
Hopefully, tire and wheels are next. These are god awful ugly.
Here’s a close up of my fuel fill openings.
The original fwd one has been converted to a kill switch. I still need to paint the fuel doors, but this will be nice to kill all power and lock the door as an added security measure.
I machined some nice Stainless beauty rings for some added cool factor. Hopefully you can’t see the paint run that I still need to fix.
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Looks awesome
Looks great!
Im glad you grabbed that window frame i was going to also but had a pretty decent one fall into my lap for next to nothing haha.
Im glad you grabbed that window frame i was going to also but had a pretty decent one fall into my lap for next to nothing haha.
I like the kill switch idea, looks like a really good fit. Can you list the make and model?
jim land
SILVER Star
nice work as usual 
you sure need new tire but i kinda like the stock wheels in patina white
you sure need new tire but i kinda like the stock wheels in patina white
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The brand of switch is a Flaming River. I had to machine a custom mounting ring to adapt it to the opening of the fuel fill. This also will allow for the proper backspacing so the fuel door will close without hitting the handle. I encased the switch with some black ABS tube.
