Another 77 FJ40 resto (2 Viewers)

[tls3601]

You will probably miss it too-crazy how attached I am to mine.

 

[antFJ]

since you're going for attention to detail... I'll add this. That plastic grate is installed from inside the cab and actually clips into the tub. How you have it installed now looks like it will work just fine... but that is not how it was done from the factory.

Yep you are correct, first pic is the clip, second pic is where it goes on the blower assembly. Hope that helps, anyone else needs photos or anything please feel free to ask, I would like to contribute since you guys have helped me out so many times in the past-
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it should look like this https://forum.ih8mud.com/attachments/img_4683-jpg.449684/

 

[SSCR]

Ahh very cool, I'll change that out, thanks buddy!

 

[SSCR]

Okay all back to how she came from the factory, thanks antFJ

 

[antFJ]

yeah! nice

 

[tls3601]

Supercool, i like..............

 

[SSCR]

Okay some more updates, I finally installed my fuel door with a new rubber bumper I got from Beno, happy birthday Beno by the way I adjusted the catch till the door was flush with the body...

 

[SSCR]

I hung my ambi doors, I lined the jams with tape so to protect from scratched while I adjusted them and the new latches/catches...
Came out pretty straight..

 

[SSCR]

I installed my tire carrier and hardware, I had the catch and the bumper re-zinced to match closely what they looked like from the factory, these were the only things re-zinced that wasn't yellow like everything else. I also cleaned and soaked my rubber grommets in silicone for my license plate bracket that I restored awhile ago and installed that all with new stainless hardware all around.

 

[SSCR]

I threw on the spare to see how she looked, and installed my rear bumper I got from Dave @lcwizard to match my cool front bumper also from Dave....

 

[SSCR]

Here are some random shots I took before heading in for the night. Getting very close to selling her soon, what do you guys think? Would a buyer like the 4Plus bumper or would original bumperettes be better? Personally I love the 4Plus bumper and think it looks perfect on this truck, but would be a snap to unbolt it and bolt the bumperrets on it. I would keep this bumper for my next project but I'm already using one of Dave's tire/ cooler carriers...

 

[SSCR]

Engine shots and snow

 

[Wasatch Jay]

That is just absolutely beautiful!
Wow!

 

[Honger]

Freakin' fantastic. I just love the overall look of this rig. And I like the aftermarket bumpers... tasteful and more purposeful than the originals. But I'm not a hardcore purist.

Gorgeous...

 

[SSCR]

Thanks guys! I do love the bumpers on it, this pic make it look like a RC toy ..

 

[Weber Sarge]

All I can say is wow , would love to see it in person . Nothing wrong with the bumper choice , not hard to go to stock for the next owner .
Sarge

 

[wscbill]

If you are looking to maximize value, the auction record FJ40s retain the stock look, including the original bumperettes.

 

[winnie]

prettttty dang special!!! ... partly because of that colour which isn't that common ...

 

[Major Nelson]

I'd say since you're selling go stock on the bumperetts

 

[antFJ]

Don't forget the radiator decal!