Another 77 FJ40 resto (6 Viewers)

[Rainman]

After all the factory details you used, I vote for bumperettes too. Front bumper is nice enough. The silver original just isn't strong enough to vote for it.

 

[SSCR]

Don't forget the radiator decal!

Got it covered, supposed to be around here?

 

[SSCR]

Looks like the majority says bumperettes, might just order a powder-coated set and include them in the sale.

 

[wscbill]

The late 70's Land Cruiser brochure engine photos show the radiator decal in line with the radiator cap. This is the 79 image, 77 is the same location.

 

[SSCR]

Fantastic, thanks wscbill!

 

[brian]

sticker goes in front of the filler neck.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Details, details, details

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Looks great! Good job.

 

[tls3601]

Rig looks better than stuff I have seen on RM, Gooding, etc..... Have you considered one of these auctioneers, I think the extra cost up front will get you MUCH more on the sale. Rig looks exceptional...............nice work!

 

[SSCR]

Thanks guys, and thank you Tom for all your help buddy, it is much appreciated!

 

[tls3601]

No prob, any time bud. How is the other Aqualou 40 coming along??

 

[tls3601]

I will be seeing the two 40's at RM next week in person-will post up opinions here on mud.

 

[SSCR]

No prob, any time bud. How is the other Aqualou 40 coming along??

On hold till I sell this one.

 

[SSCR]

I got my new license plate light harness from @Coolerman and hooked it right up, had to do a little work to make sure everything was grounded and presto! Got my front turn signals all squared away just have to figure out why they wont flash...

 

[SSCR]

Lights off shots... New Sylvania lights are a 100% brighter than stock ones!

 

[tls3601]

Simply awesome.............

 

[Coolerman]

Beautiful! Love them lights all working!

 

[mstakacs]

Beautiful! Love them lights all working!

I'm still running the original OEM lights. I just keep them on high all the time. And use the PIAA yellow fogs and driving lamps if needed.
That is one beautiful 40.

 

[SSCR]

Thanks guys, got some more done this weekend. I took my wing window brackets and sanded them down to bare metal and sprayed a rust inhibitor and than a couple coats of semi-gloss black. I should be able to install the windows tomorrow. I also replaced my aftermarket lug nuts with the correct yellow zinc ones even though they are now hidden behind the hub caps. At least I can remove them with my oem lug wrench that is in the tool bag While I was at it, I sprayed my calipers cast iron grey for a little more protection against the environment. Pics...

 

[SSCR]

I also got my new dash on, and will be installing my lower dash pads. I have my painter coming tomorrow to look at a couple small chips and this should be ready for sale! More photos tomorrow.