First FZJ80, 97 40th Anniversary

[Bludozer]

Moving along...

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You want to do mine next?

Seriously amazing work though. Looks great!

 

[rdcnj]

Progress pics.

Thanks for the support everyone.

 

[Pippylongsausage]

I am so jealous of this build. This will be one of the nicest 80s in the world probably.

 

[rdcnj]

I am so jealous of this build. This will be one of the nicest 80s in the world probably.

That's a really nice compliment I know we don't deserve. But appreciate!

More photo updates.

 

[rdcnj]

Continued.

 

[rdcnj]

Rubberized Undercoating for the final layer. Needs one more can to touch up a couple spots.

Finishing the differential rebuilds and getting the final (hopefully) parts list of items we missed on orders.

 

[rdcnj]

Getting so close.... End of June is new target “driving” date.

 

[rdcnj]

Rolling around.

 

[NorCalFJ100]

Looking amazing!!!!!

 

[fro20fow]

Wild

 

[rdcnj]

Decided to check the timer today... have a laugh while I cry.

 

[Jason Gallant]

did you put much thought into the seam sealer brand and either way what did you use?

 

[rdcnj]

did you put much thought into the seam sealer brand and either way what did you use?

I relied on a local body shop to guide me. He provided the material and his gun. I will ask what brand he had me use.

 

[rdcnj]

did you put much thought into the seam sealer brand and either way what did you use?

3M Seam Sealer is what I was given to use.

Update Photos:

 

[rdcnj]

Another update.

 

[SuperJ]

I love how you open with what looks like a horror film and then show thorough progress on a timeline which the rest of us could only hope to dream for.

Masterful presentation.

Really enjoying this thread.

 

[rdcnj]

I love how you open with what looks like a horror film and then show thorough progress on a timeline which the rest of us could only hope to dream for.

Masterful presentation.

Really enjoying this thread.

Thanks for the kind words.

Another update:

 

[rdcnj]

Engine

 

[jonheld]

I just went through this entire thread and I had to rub one out.
It is refreshing to see a proper restoration that's not just putting lipstick on a pig.
At least I know where to go to get some work done now.

 

[rdcnj]

I just went through this entire thread and I had to rub one out.
It is refreshing to see a proper restoration that's not just putting lipstick on a pig.
At least I know where to go to get some work done now.

Seriously, thanks for the laugh and the compliment. Look forward to meeting you.