build: 71 FJ40 “Stripes”

[RodrigzCrzr]

Once I prepped the cracks and lined them up it was time to mix the filler and start filling.
Waited the allotted time it required for the filler to dry and started sanding and moulding to the contour of the top.
No more crack. It is fixed with minimal drop.
I can go back keep using the filler to build it up.
It is minimal build up I need to make it level.
So far it is good enough for who it’s for.
Next is to prep it and paint the top and get it back together.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Met up with @joesfj40 In Van Nuys to the Hagerty garage+social "Far from Flawless" event.
He drove his sweet BMW and I drove my FJ40.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

We then skipped that joint and drove 40 minutes west to Thousand Oaks.
and attended the BAT and Mike Malamut collection event.
and had or heads spin with so many different cars and trinkets in his collection.
so much to see!

Had a great time strolling and looking at cars. meeting Mike Malamut and Randy of BAT. It was a good day.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Picked up a side panel for my 40 hardtop. It's the original color under the dune beige. Will start to color sand it down to get to the original paint. then throw some stripe on it to match the old ones.