Basic Body Work Tools?

[SHREG]

Inspired by the buildup threads Im thinking about doing some light body work to my 65 FJ40. I have never done any body work to speak of.

What is a list of basic tools or a guide one would need to get started?

Thanks

 

[cruiser88]

a good compresser,sander.electric works good to.and a must for cruisers is a air file sander.there is never enough tools

 

[cruiser88]

and a lot of patience

 

[SHREG]

I have 2 stage air compressor so I just need to know what tools to purchase......... Also, this first time around will be more experimentle than anything

 

[Hogan]

I would get a lot of dust masks.

Stop by I can show you what I have, and give you my opinion on stuff. I hope you have a lot of time.

Get a Eastwood cataloge.

 

[SHREG]

I would get a lot of dust masks.

Stop by I can show you what I have, and give you my opinion on stuff. I hope you have a lot of time.

Get a Eastwood cataloge.

I'll give you a shout Monday. Maybe Jen and I will swing over for a new years day visit.....

 

[Hogan]

Cool

 

[cruiser88]

I have 2 stage air compressor so I just need to know what tools to purchase......... Also, this first time around will be more experimentle than anything

go online to harbor freight if your not doing body work alot they have some good stuff,sandpaper is very important,or which type to buy.GO BUY YOUR LOCALL NAPA FOR THESE THINGS,such as sandpaper,tac solution,tac rags,primer,thinner,fiberglass,bondo.all your painting crap.as far as tools well the usual like a stated above,alot of people do not use the airfles enough but they take alot of work out of body work when it comes to getting panels looking good.if you need to know anything just drop me a line.

 

[Nomis]

Body work on an older Cruiser mean metal replacement and metal replacement means you need a welder. I've been using a HH140 with good results.

Only other advice I would give you is to take your time and buy equipment as you need it.

 

[gladly]

cheap bodywork tools will make the job a bit slower, but not a big deal. cheap supplies make the job a big PITA, also go to the library or DIY section of the bookstore, and see what you can find for manuals.
if you are thinking about getting a welder, check out the threads in the outfitting section.

 

[SHREG]

I have a welder so that is not an issue. On this first venture there is not a need for welding. My 65 is free of rust, it just needs to be cleaned up. I may need to fill a couple of small holes the PO added when retrofitting some "stuff".... The plan is to leave the tub on the frame, clean it up and shoot it one color.... Im thinkin with some help I can get it done over a long weekend

I don't mind purchasing the good tools, I don't want to go cheap twice when I can get the good stuff one time.

Thanks all!