Another 85 fj60 Blue #2??

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Ok, I run up through there quite often for work, once every 45-60 days or so.. Have to do inspections in Billings at one of the refineries from time to time.

Do you know who it was out of Sheridan that had the FJ55s for sale dirt cheap? That's one of my "Wish List" projects one of these days.. They were on CL but, no longer. Probably sold though.

J
 
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I made the same mistake on my fender. I did not bother to grind it down. It would be better just to buy another newer condition truck some day.

You obviously enjoy what you are doing. The work can be really satisfying once everything lines up perfectly.

BTW, what do you do in the even the inner fender is rotted where it joins the floor and the inner side wall? Make a new fender if existing one is hard to find? I imagine cutting out a curve sheet metal, then putting a upward 90 degree bend on one side, and 90 degree bend on other would be best.
 
haryv said:
I made the same mistake on my fender. I did not bother to grind it down. It would be better just to buy another newer condition truck some day.

You obviously enjoy what you are doing. The work can be really satisfying once everything lines up perfectly.

BTW, what do you do in the even the inner fender is rotted where it joins the floor and the inner side wall? Make a new fender if existing one is hard to find? I imagine cutting out a curve sheet metal, then putting a upward 90 degree bend on one side, and 90 degree bend on other would be best.
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H, Don't know what mistake on the fender you are talking about. My fenders are an OEM and an aftermarket with no welding or rust repairs on either. Please advise??

Now the rear quarters, inner quarter panels, and cargo floor corners are still OEM off a donor vehicle with rust repaired if needed. I used what I could off those to match up to my project. Any short or missing areas I fabricated out of 16,18, or 20 gauge sheet metal pending what area they were going in. All my rust was cut out and new sheet metal was bent, cut, patched and welded... Not just skinned over and body filled up. Inner panels as well.

Buying a rust free rig would be ideal. However, I got this rig in lieu of partial payment from another LC deal and wanted to save it instead of letting it go to the scrapyard. Even it extends its life for a couple more years and I think it will have many more than just a few. All in all I have approx. 400.00 tied up in sheet metal, welding consumables, and body filler. Yes, my time is worth a lot more than that, but it's a passion and for fun so I don't mind.

I do enjoy welding and fabricating, been doing it off and on for a few years. I like the challenge of any project. If it were easy I probably wouldn't do it. Usually when things get boring or too simple I find a new project. The LCs I've redone keep me pretty happy and challenged, along with other projects like building bumpers, racks, BBQ pits, and custom items, etc.. for people..

J
 
I was tired of sanding so I turned my attention to something else and got the roof rack welded out today.

I changed two things.. First, I didn't like the expanded metal on the floor, so that was deleted and replaced by 4- floor rails, much lighter too. Second, the solid corners were a lot of weight. I replaced those with just vertical supports to match the rest.

Welded on my light mounting tabs and drilled a couple holes for wires.

J
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Zack, That is just the old paint and primer sanded back to bare metal. I welded the patch panel in and smoothed up with a flapper disc. I think you are seeing the brown paint off the donor patch.

Look a few posts down at sand, sand, and sand some more and you will see that same quarter cleaned up a bit. Post #108 & #120 has a really good shot of it.

Body filler is the only thing I used, no fiberglass anywhere on the ole boy..

J
 
reevesci said:
Zack, That is just the old paint and primer sanded back to bare metal. I welded the patch panel in and smoothed up with a flapper disc. I think you are seeing the brown paint off the donor patch.

Look a few posts down at sand, sand, and sand some more and you will see that same quarter cleaned up a bit. Post #108 & #120 has a really good shot of it.

Body filler is the only thing I used, no fiberglass anywhere on the ole boy..

J
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Ok thanks...

I enrolled in an autobody class at my local tech school, and we are learning the fine points of body work. I am curious to try the Evercoat Rage body filler.

Zack
 
Zack1978 said:
Ok thanks...

I enrolled in an autobody class at my local tech school, and we are learning the fine points of body work. I am curious to try the Evercoat Rage body filler.

Zack
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I've used it for a couple projects now and like it. It is a good product like all the Evercoat products.

The fact that I don't have to spend/buy 3x the amount on sandpaper because the filler clogs it up is a huge plus. Just tap the block or DA and it comes off.

Good luck with the classes.

J
 
Got my rear bumper goodies today.. Destaco double locking toggle clamps, spring loaded pins for swing outs and 50 series Flowmaster muffler.

My wife asked when the deliveries were gonna be for her instead of Blue Marley and I told her well I think you are getting some Scepter military cans for Mother's Day....;)!

She said that would be an interesting gift, but preferred something else.. :hhmm: So, I'm looking into home saunas this week for a quick delivery.:meh:.... Give a little, take a little. She's not even a mother, but what can ya do! HA!

J
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Well, she takes care of you doesn't she?! ;)
And, I'm sure she considers you her baby!! :grinpimp:
 
reevesci said:
My wife asked when the deliveries were gonna be for her instead of Blue Marley and I told her well I think you are getting some Scepter military cans for Mother's Day....;)!
J
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That's the second time you've made me spit out a mouthful of beer to laugh! Guess this announces my lurking.

You run a first class operation and at a blistering pace, quite inspiring!
 
What!? No update in 3 days!!!??? Blasphemy!

Probably been spending all your time on the phone and emailing a newb welder..... Sheesh...
 
Thanks guys I appreciate the compliments.

Joe_E, yes it is an undertaking, but I absolutely love working on cruisers. A sense of satisfaction that we all know too well.

alaska60, thank you.. I wish I was up in, as Mark calls it, "THE GREATLAND" I totally agree.. My grandparents lived just north of Anchorage in Wasilla for 35 years and I miss visiting as often as I use to. But, try to get there mid-January every year. (My B-day gift to my wife and I)

Finny, no worries my man, glad to help you out long distance...if you need anything else you got my contact info now.

Been trying to get back in the shop, but work is getting busy and taking a lot of my spare time.

I got the trim pieces sanded, etched, and satin black painted this afternoon ( MURDERED ).

If I can I will get the welding done on the front and rear bumper this weekend. Well I'd like to finish all the welding projects for Blue Marley this weekend, but we will see.

J
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Nice work! I'm having an odd sense of deja-vu... ;)
What etch and paint did you use?
 
I used the Duplicolor etch primer like you did this time and Rustoleum Professional satin black paint.

I looked and I did use the SEM etch primer last time, but I was at the store and just grabbed a few things and didn't want to wait for another Amazon delivery... HA! MORE DELIVERIES COMING AS OF TODAY BTW!!!

J
 
Cool. It worked out well for me.

Can't tell you/thank you enough about how good it feels to have spent some time dusting off the welder and getting familiar with it and practicing. Thank you!! I'll be spending some more time practicing soon as I am eager to do a front bumper, finish my rear one, fab etc... It'll never be as nice as yours, but I'll keep trying!
 
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