Body Questions

[canadian bum]

Well it has finally happened. I started this project about a 3-5 years ago back when I was about 14. My parents started out with two new land cruisers 78 FJ45 and 79FJ40. I quickly found out that they would have to sit for another few years since Toyota parts are very expensive. So I started a ford F-250 project truck and am still working on it. But anyway I got a 2F engine that runs quite well for $400 and now it's begun. I just finished pulling the partially torn apart FJ45 into the shop. So before I begine here finally is my question. The cocking that runs basically everywhere over the body from the factory is it easy to redo? And do you set the parts together then cock it or do you cock it then set your bady panels on the seam? I would like to know this since this winter I'm taking the entire body apart and sanding and painting it. Thanks

 

[Pinion]

If you are talking about caulking, weld in the panel first, then fill second. It isnt hard to remove, just takes some time.

 

[offcamber40]

Wow, there was a lot of cock in your post.. LOL. Anyway, the caulking around the body seams are on portions where the tub does not come apart without cutting and welding. I completely stripped all the paint fom the parts and tub after dissambly. Even with a metal brush on my grinder it did not effect the caulk stripping. Unless you plan on pulling all the panels apart, you probably wont even have to worry about it. The hood, front fenders, side aprons and front bib all pull off and have replaceable rubber between the hinges and the most of the body panels. You can paint and prep those without worry of damaging any caulking. If you are cutting and rewelding, then follow Pinions instructions above.

Good Luck

Mike

 

[PabloCruise]

I didnt' think my Cruiser had any cockrings...

 

[canadian bum]

Well that was interesting. I guess its spelt caulk. Ma no harm done you guys probably needed a laugh anyway. Glad I could provide.

 

[Hodag]

Canadian spelling

cock = caulk
spelt = spelled
Im no expert on Canadian to English, but hope this helps, eh.

Hodag