Builds An FJ40 Named Dusty

[roadstr6]

Tell us more.

The rotors are Centric GCX units. I've had good results with Centric brake parts in the past (I use their booster on the 80) and these rotors were priced somewhere between the cheap economy rotors and OEM. We'll see how they do, but you are right...they sure are pretty.

 

[roadstr6]

Slow progress continues on Dusty. I decided to tackle some body work. The truck has several rust spots as most late 40's do. However, the original paint is in such good shape, I refuse to repaint the whole truck. What I've decided to do is to fix the rust in areas that don;t require blending new paint on a large panel. I'll be cutting out rust and replacing metal on the bib and ambulance doors. The rusty rear sill will have to stay rusty for now.

 

[izzyandsue]

That looks, awesome Dave? When can I come see it!?! Also, are you installing this turbo in it?

 

[roadstr6]

More metal work:

 

[roadstr6]

That looks, awesome Dave? When can I come see it!?! Also, are you installing this turbo in it?

Drop by any time, Izzy. I'm always out in the shop working on something.

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

That's great work right there. You did all that this morning!

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

How did the ambulance doors turn out?

 

[Honger]

Slow progress continues on Dusty. I decided to tackle some body work. The truck has several rust spots as most late 40's do. However, the original paint is in such good shape, I refuse to repaint the whole truck. What I've decided to do is to fix the rust in areas that don;t require blending new paint on a large panel. I'll be cutting out rust and replacing metal on the bib and ambulance doors. The rusty rear sill will have to stay rusty for now.
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That came out great! Yours is 416 beige right? Where’d you get the paint?

 

[roadstr6]

That's great work right there. You did all that this morning!

No. Not exactly. Over the last week or so.

How did the ambulance doors turn out?

I'll let you know when I know! Still working on the first one.

 

[roadstr6]

That came out great! Yours is 416 beige right? Where’d you get the paint?

No sir. This one is 464 Beige. I had my local shop to mix the color for me. I took them a kick vent and they scanned it. The match is actually pretty good. Your results may vary.

 

[Comet]

Might already be mentioned but where are you getting your replacement panels for the bib and doors. Mine look exactly the same on WTF (Wisdom Turns Folly).

 

[roadstr6]

Might already be mentioned but where are you getting your replacement panels for the bib and doors. Mine look exactly the same on WTF (Wisdom Turns Folly).

Perfect project name, Travis. The patch panels are from Real Steel. I like them. Fit is pretty good and the gauge is a little thicker than factory.

 

[roadstr6]

One Ambulance door finished.

 

[roadstr6]

I’m happy with how this first door turned out. It’s not perfect and I don’t profess to be a body and paint man, but it will do just fine. I decided to carry the new paint up to the body line on the outside of the door panel. Above the body line is original paint. On the inside of the door, I made the transition from new paint to old so that it would be hidden by the tag light wiring cover. Once the paint is cured, I’ll install a new door gasket and bolt it back on the truck.

 

[izzyandsue]

They look okay, I guess. I would have added a lot more drips and sags on the paint, kind of my trademark, to make them more unique.

 

[roadstr6]

They look okay, I guess. I would have added a lot more drips and sags on the paint, kind of my trademark, to make them more unique.

Thanks, Izzy…I think.

 

[izzyandsue]

The “artisan look”, lots of drips and sags…handcrafted…

 

[95PICKUP]

Fresh wheels wrapped in 33’s. KM3 flavor.

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Is it drivable with the 33s or does it rub terribly. Wanting to do the same to mine but need to save up some money before I can lift it and don’t want to buy 2 sets of tires. Looks great. I have an 82 also.

 

[roadstr6]

Is it drivable with the 33s or does it rub terribly. Wanting to do the same to mine but need to save up some money before I can lift it and don’t want to buy 2 sets of tires. Looks great. I have an 82 also.

I never drove the truck with 33's and no lift, except for around the neighborhood. The truck is lifted now. I believe you'd get some rubbing at the rear fenders at full stuff with no lift. Longer shackles might be all you need to stay rub-free.

 

[roadstr6]

Ambulance door re-installed with new door seal.

I was blown away by the ease at which the door seal (gasket) was installed using this product:

The door gasket went in in 15 minutes. All dry and ready to use. No clamps or binder clips needed. Here's how it works...It's essentially rubberized super glue. It's commonly used for gluing RC tires onto rims. I didn't even wipe the seal with alcohol prior to install. Just work a 6 inch section at a time. Spread the glue on the back side of the gasket, spray the catalyst on the door itself, press the gasket onto the door. Holds fast in 2 seconds. Just repeat this a section at a time until the door gasket is fully installed. Cruiser Corps sells the stuff. It can be bought on Amazon or direct from the manufacturer as well (Bob Smith Industries). Never again will I attempt to use the slow drying, messy 3M stuff. This IC-2000 is the best thing since sliced bread!