destins 1964 fj40 FST restore thread (2 Viewers)

[destin]

engine hoist at harbor freight=150$ or less. If you got this far you will not have much trouble pulling the motor/tranny/etc.

I wont confuse you anymore...promise! LOL

It is definitely out of my knowledge range.
I am not afraid to say it

Any one have a ballpark estimate on how much it would cost?
( a few posts up is the question )

 

[wesintl]

I think you're fine painting the frame from here. I just hate por-15. IMHO get a quart of a couple of items try them on the skid plate and decide what you like best. IMHO try out zero rust. It will work well for what your doing and you can brush it on.

 

[fj404life]

It is definitely out of my knowledge range.
I am not afraid to say it

Any one have a ballpark estimate on how much it would cost?
( a few posts up is the question )

Its just nuts and bolts...you can do it! Dont make me drive up there!
I felt the same way a few months ago about pulling my tranny and doing a clutch etc...its easy once you do it!

 

[dmaddox]

Time for you to paint-n-show-n-tell man!!!! Get after it!!!

 

[destin]

haha i know right.

Need to get this s*** sorted and done

 

[destin]

oops misspost

 

[destin]

find out tomorrow how much to pull the motor and paint the frame

Time for some more sunday scotch

mmmmm 30 year old highlander

 

[destin]

sweet, shop quoted a good price to pull the motor and pop back in, painting the frame at the paint shop is a lot cheaper than i thought.

Getting the truck dollied over here in a bit

Stoked

 

[My wife said no FJ!]

Just keep the pics coming...and go there and watch what they do so you can see for your self...and take yet more pics

 

[My wife said no FJ!]

Wait...is this happening all at the same shop?

 

[fj404life]

Awesome...but like no FJ said I'd wanna be there to watch/help? take it apart and put it back together.
You will be stoked on the results for sure!!! Getting frame blasted?

 

[destin]

The landcruiser shop is 4 blocks from the paint shop

The are pulling the motor etc down tot he frame.

Paint shop is removing all the old stuff, then heavy duty sealing primer and paint.
The the motor is dropped back in.


Wanted to watch them disassemble, but they work faster on their own.

They had the motor and tranny mounts unbolted, radiator off and where disconnecting the drive train in the time it took me to wrap up and run the credit card with the tow truck driver

I will b e taking photos when it gets to the paint shop


Dean, they found the capri blue paint for you.
They quoted me for a gallon with the hardener / reducer etc.
I will send you a PM later.
I can ask him to order a small pint if you just want to test spray

 

[My wife said no FJ!]

That all sounds soooo cool

Looking forward to your PM

 

[ocdbeetle]

Can't wait to check out your top.....I guess by that point I'll be able to check it all out though.....LOL

 

[fj404life]

Way cool Destinn!!! Lookin forward to some pics! You will never regret doing it right the 1st time!!!

 

[destin]

Can't wait to check out your top.....I guess by that point I'll be able to check it all out though.....LOL

hehe

I can take photos of it off the vehicle if ya like

I have it sitting in my office

 

[destin]

Way cool Destinn!!! Lookin forward to some pics! You will never regret doing it right the 1st time!!!

thanks, yeah mad excited

 

[destin]

That all sounds soooo cool

Looking forward to your PM

sent man

 

[wesintl]

You will be happy with that decision It will really turn out nice.

 

[destin]

You will be happy with that decision It will really turn out nice.

Thanks super stoked

Way less cheddar then i thought it would be.
So i am happy