Hey all,
I've got a middle of the road shape FJ62 that I've been mechanically baselining in the past year and a half that I've owned it. It was a New Mexico truck that had a poorly done respray(drips, over spray, and the clear is gone). I went and got an initial quote on the body/paint work needed from a local 4x4 restoration shop and I added their quote breakdown in an image. The main points are new hood needed, roof is a little dented, and driver's rear quarter needs a new lower section cut in. They said the price would go down if I could source clean panels, but $13k has me reeling a bit. I've browsed a few other 60-series restoration threads and it seems like most repaint jobs are averaging around $4-8k. Thankfully I've got a 99% rust free truck and the one rust spot can be ground off and patched.
I've got images of each panel here:
Basically I'm looking for insight as to how I can start preparing for the repaint/restoration process. I've never had a vehicle repainted before, so I'm not sure what's the best way to go about it. I've already got to do a new windshield and I may need to get all the seals just in case. Minor pain point is that this is my main vehicle and I live in an apartment, so prep work beyond amassing parts may be difficult(probably will do a rental/borrow cars for the 2mo paint job). I'm definitely banking on this taking X amount more time/money/blood/sweat/tears than I could ever lay out on a spreadsheet. Any insights/lessons from y'all's restorations is welcome.
I've got an ID on the rear lower quarter: Toyota Land Cruiser Rust Repair Panels
I'm not sure the best way to source a hood, but I've been told used is the way to go.
I've got a middle of the road shape FJ62 that I've been mechanically baselining in the past year and a half that I've owned it. It was a New Mexico truck that had a poorly done respray(drips, over spray, and the clear is gone). I went and got an initial quote on the body/paint work needed from a local 4x4 restoration shop and I added their quote breakdown in an image. The main points are new hood needed, roof is a little dented, and driver's rear quarter needs a new lower section cut in. They said the price would go down if I could source clean panels, but $13k has me reeling a bit. I've browsed a few other 60-series restoration threads and it seems like most repaint jobs are averaging around $4-8k. Thankfully I've got a 99% rust free truck and the one rust spot can be ground off and patched.
I've got images of each panel here:
Basically I'm looking for insight as to how I can start preparing for the repaint/restoration process. I've never had a vehicle repainted before, so I'm not sure what's the best way to go about it. I've already got to do a new windshield and I may need to get all the seals just in case. Minor pain point is that this is my main vehicle and I live in an apartment, so prep work beyond amassing parts may be difficult(probably will do a rental/borrow cars for the 2mo paint job). I'm definitely banking on this taking X amount more time/money/blood/sweat/tears than I could ever lay out on a spreadsheet. Any insights/lessons from y'all's restorations is welcome.
I've got an ID on the rear lower quarter: Toyota Land Cruiser Rust Repair Panels
I'm not sure the best way to source a hood, but I've been told used is the way to go.
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