First 40...finally

[dogfishlake]

Wife and I spent some time, over the past few days, continuing to remove more paint. We have every type/size of razor blade available...

We were able to get the outside windshield frame, the tailgate, the rear sill and the inside of the door sills done. Found bondo in both rear quarters and the passenger side rocker. The good news is that it's not covering up rust holes, as the back of the metal is solid, and they did a fairly decent job.

I'm not sure if the original paint is rustic or judson green, so I've ordered a can of Judson to see if it matches. My plan is to blend the areas of bondo level and then figure out a way to prime/paint it and scuff the paint up somehow. Once we find matching paint, I'll restore the FST doors and paint them to match.

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That rig looks so cool like that, with the patina green look. Love it.

 

[Martyt]

I love the look of your rig especially the color!

 

[Ocho77]

It's been some time since I've updated my thread. My wife and I continue to remove paint with razor blades, and we are now nearer to the finish line...it's been quite the labor of love.

I recently put some Meguiars Mirror Glaze on the entire truck and let it sit overnight. The next day, I polished and waxed...turned out pretty decent for 46 year old paint.

 

[Ocho77]

Today, I received my new seat covers from @Cruiser Corps.

I still have to tear down the original seats, clean them and do some repair. Hoping to figure out how thick of foam to purchase and attempt to recover them myself. If not, I'll send them to a friend of mine that owns a marine upholstery shop

 

[bwalker16527]

To me, black bezels are no bueno. If I were you, I'd use aircraft stripper and green pads to see if you could get that green back. I'd also take the bezel back to white.

Love the black bezel.

 

[1969FJ]

It's been some time since I've updated my thread. My wife and I continue to remove paint with razor blades, and we are now nearer to the finish line...it's been quite the labor of love.

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I recently put some Meguiars Mirror Glaze on the entire truck and let it sit overnight. The next day, I polished and waxed...turned out pretty decent for 46 year old paint.

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Damn, that thing looks good , real good , and I believe a patina with class, as yours has , is really nice.... I really like the work you, (and your wife), have done.... Wonderful.

 

[dogfishlake]

Today, I received my new seat covers from @Cruiser Corps.

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I still have to tear down the original seats, clean them and do some repair. Hoping to figure out how thick of foam to purchase and attempt to recover them myself. If not, I'll send them to a friend of mine that owns a marine upholstery shop

Those covers are gonna be great. A fresh powder coat job on the frames would be the bomb. Just sayin'

 

[AutaviaFJ40]

Based on the photos it looks like your wife did all the work
Amazing job getting her back to the original green...love it!

 

[Disasterman]

The truck looks great after what appears to be a huge amount of elbow grease. Nice work.

 

[Ocho77]

It's been awhile since I posted. "Hades" is still in the garage awaiting a brake repair/upgrade. Unfortunately, I haven't driven her much this summer.

However, my buddy Patrick @dogfishlake took my seat frames and blasted/powdercoated them. He did a great job, as always. They are now waiting in the barn til I find someone to put the new coral covers on...

 

[troy scott]

Today, I received my new seat covers from @Cruiser Corps.

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I still have to tear down the original seats, clean them and do some repair. Hoping to figure out how thick of foam to purchase and attempt to recover them myself. If not, I'll send them to a friend of mine that owns a marine upholstery shop

What color is that is it an original color

 

[Ocho77]

It's 'Coral'. It was an original color pre-1972, not sure when it ended. I love it, so figured I would go with it, even though not offered by Toyota in 72.

 

[cruiserboy14]

hey man.... end of the day its YOUR cruiser.. lol

 

[69LC]

Are you still thinking of swapping the front brakes to disc?

 

[troy scott]

hurry up and get them seat covers on i can't wait to see them

 

[Ocho77]

hurry up and get them seat covers on i can't wait to see them

Trying to find someone to do it . Probably over the winter.

 

[reddog90]

Just found your thread. Awesome work so far!

 

[troy scott]

Y'all can do it yourself I believe in never paying somrone to do what you can do yourself. You Can Dooit!

 

[Goldbug]

Did you ever get the covers on? Love what you did with the paint

 

[Ocho77]

Did you ever get the covers on? Love what you did with the paint

Ha! Didn’t realize I never came back and updated this. I should be better about that.

Yes, since last update we have done more paint scraping, had the covers installed and put disc brakes in the front. I drive it all over in the summer now, and have put 200 miles on it some days.