83 FJ60 Build up thread (2 Viewers)

[Project60]

Body Work

Got 1hr 45min between last night and tonight. I got the rear patch on the driver side quarter welded in, ground down and primered over. I also got the passenger side A-Pillar positioned and tacked into place - looks good, but I will have to coat the inside as I know there is paint that has burned off.

Pictures finally!


Rear patch welded in and ground down. You can see the rusty piece that was cut out:

Same spot primered over:

A-Pillar spot welded in:

Rear Floor removed :

Rust behind rear wheel wheels. I deemed it necessary to remove the floor. Now I am thinking that was a lot of work:

New HF welding cart. It works:

 

[Project60]

Body Work

Got 3hr 15min on the 60 today. I got the passenger side A-pillar finished up. I also got the patch for the driver rear quarter panel cut out and cleaned up. I did cut the rear quarter, but I will have to do some other parts before moving onto the outside.

Passenger side A-Pillar finished:

Driver side rear quarter panel patch:

 

[boots4]

Sure looks like you're getting the hang of body work and sheetmetal. Good work.

 

[Project60]

Sure looks like you're getting the hang of body work and sheetmetal. Good work.

I tell you what... this is one part of the project that I respect the pros for.

 

[paulwolf350]

you got an hour total to date?

PAUL

 

[Project60]

you got an hour total to date?

PAUL

I'll count em up and let everyone know... give me a few days.

 

[5280Hawk]

should be quite a few, Dave. You started this thread a year and a half ago!!

 

[Project60]

Body Work

Got 45 minutes on the 60 last night. Got some of the rear sill cut out, ground flat and primered. No pics.

 

[Project60]

Summary to Date

Got the summary to date for time and expenses. Please remember, the tools killed me as it includes welding tanks, air compressors, etc.


Total time to Date:
234 hours and 45 minutes

Total Cost to Date:
$3,401.21 - includes truck, tools, consumables, etc.

 

[paulwolf350]

Thanks, I actually thought both would be a bit higher

Paul

 

[Joe_E]

So a quick estimate if you were doing a resto for someone for $20 hr. cash would be about $4700 so far for labor.
Interesting. Always wondered what some places charge for major restoration jobs.

I look forward to your picture updates. They give me hope for my job.

 

[SKINNER]

So a quick estimate if you were doing a resto for someone for $20 hr. cash would be about $4700 so far for labor.
Interesting. Always wondered what some places charge for major restoration jobs.

I look forward to your picture updates. They give me hope for my job.

$20/hr? HA! Good luck finding any shop willing to work for that! I do quite a few side jobs out of my home shop, and still charge $40/hr.

 

[Project60]

Body Work

I got 3 hours over the last two nights on the 60. I have been working on the driver side rear corner and rear sill. That rear section is just shot!


Rear Sill Before:

Rear Sill After:

Lower rear inside prepped for patch:

Driver side - small rust marks ground out and primered for now:

 

[Project60]

$20/hr? HA! Good luck finding any shop willing to work for that! I do quite a few side jobs out of my home shop, and still charge $40/hr.

This stuff sucks. I don't know if I'd do it even for $40/hr for a living - maybe if I had a better work area it'd be better.

 

[beaufort-fj60]

wow!

 

[missipboy]

So a quick estimate if you were doing a resto for someone for $20 hr. cash would be about $4700 so far for labor.
Interesting. Always wondered what some places charge for major restoration jobs.

I look forward to your picture updates. They give me hope for my job.

you've got to factor in the overhead. even out of someone's home garage/shop there are plenty of expenses-utilities, tools, basic supplies like paper towels, grease and beer.

 

[Project60]

Mark's Adapter

Sorry for no posting lately... been painting the house .

I did pick up a Mark's Adapter from Propilot for $440 w/ shipping though! Score!
https://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/229113-marks-4wd-adapter.htmlhttps://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/229113-marks-4wd-adapter.html


Chevy 350 Engine side:

2F Bellhousing side:

 

[Project60]

Body Work

Got 2hrs 45min on the 60 today. Worked more on the bodywork on the rear driver side floor and quarter panel.


Piece welded in:

Rear inner wheel well cleaned up. Welded some extra air chisel holes shut.

 

[Joe_E]

you've got to factor in the overhead. even out of someone's home garage/shop there are plenty of expenses-utilities, tools, basic supplies like paper towels, grease and beer.

Specially if he drinks the import.

 

[Project60]

Specially if he drinks the import.

Remember, I make aluminum beverage cans for a living... mostly domestic for me