destins 1964 fj40 FST restore thread (1 Viewer)

[destin]

here is the knob restore link in case anyone needs it

https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/267328-dash-knob-refurbish-how.html

thanks 78Cruzr

 

[a.greenspan]

here is the knob restore link in case anyone needs it

https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/267328-dash-knob-refurbish-how.html

thanks 78Cruzr

I did it last year at my 45
works fine, but I considered to make my knobs not too perfect.
The dash, steering wheel, seats , gearshift lever etc. have some patina and perfect restored knobs would not match .
Anyone should do it as he need it
Cheers
Peter

 

[My wife said no FJ!]

"just painted the brake and clutch pedal arm and brackets, a fresh coat of black "

We want to see more pics

 

[destin]

More pHotos soon!

Need to find a store open on sunday early that carries white paint pens

 

[destin]

OK installed the painted brake and clutch arms with new master boots etc.
Picking up new return springs today at the hardware store.

Oh and yes i DO realize i put the steering wheel column support backwards and on the wrong sided of the dash cowl, need to pick up the red front lower facing brace tomorrow form the paint shop

 

[destin]

switch knobs installed

 

[pardion]

Lookin Great Destin, please do not use that rubber gas pedal pad, Land Cruisers never had Volkswagen parts. Are you keeping that non stock ball as a handle for your front axle drive pull/push lever? If you want a stock one I will donate one to you since you have kept us all on edge with the buildup. Your Coil is upside down. Keep plugging. John Pardi

 

[destin]

Lookin Great Destin, please do not use that rubber gas pedal pad, Land Cruisers never had Volkswagen parts. Are you keeping that non stock ball as a handle for your front axle drive pull/push lever? If you want a stock one I will donate one to you since you have kept us all on edge with the buildup. Your Coil is upside down. Keep plugging. John Pardi

Hi John!

Thanks man

I did not realize my 4wd 2wd button was incorrect.
If you have an extra one and would not mind parting with it I would love to have it
I seriously appreciate it man, you still have my address?

I make sure not to put the rubber bit on the gas petal, thanks for that heads up.
The gas pedal should be the same pewter silver as the glove box correct?

Oy I forgot to flip my coil over, hehe thanks again

 

[pardion]

Glad to send you the right knob, lost your addy, please PM it to me. Yes, pedal same color as glove box. Thank's, John

 

[destin]

Thanks John!!

 

[destin]

Do any one of you know of an unobstrusive/ stockish looking below the dash oil pressure gauge?
I like to be able to monitor my oil pressure, unless you guys think the stock gauge is accurate.

 

[destin]

they painted all the pewter bits, all ready to go!!!!

Looks great!

Shane, let me know when your dude is available to do the seats, ready to go on this end ( I even have all the foam bits for the front seats, need foam bits for jump seats though

Will post more s*** later, need to work

 

[destin]

Shane your mailbox is full

 

[AATLAS1X]

Shane your mailbox is full

Waiting on Woody

 

[destin]

Waiting on Woody

cool

Does your upholstery dude like to get the seats in pieces, or partially assembled?
I have seat foams for the front seats but not the jump seats.
Let me know so i can have me prepped what every way he wants

 

[destin]

glove box in

Using one of Shane's plates

dark image sorry

blurry image of bumper mocked on

turn signals
torn with using the old worn white lenses or the new ones which are yellow, probably end up going with the old worn ones that are white...
Thoughts?

 

[JohnnyC]

post up a side by side shot...one white and one amber ....we'll let you know which is best....we are very opinionated here

i would think white...but...we like pics

 

[destin]

post up a side by side shot...one white and one white ....we'll let you know which is best....we are very opinionated here

i would think white...but...we like pics

Will do

Put the fenders and side bits on today so i can adjsut the body properly this weekend ( turn signals included )
I will take photos tomorrow when it is not raining, looks soooo good

Putting the front grill together tonight

Booya!

 

[wesintl]

def go with the new yellow. IMHO that's the way they were new. There have been some debate that there were clear lenses (I'm not fully convinced) but just about all the lit i've seen indicates amber. BTW those look so good in red.

 

[My wife said no FJ!]

I agree with Wes!

Looking sweet Destin