First photos

[kenpoloren]

I have been on MUD for quite some time now and have yet to have posted any pics. I have been working on my 72 FJ40 for 4 years. When I started it was not about the end result as much as it has been about having something in the garage to work on. I bought this a little over 4 years ago, drove it around the block once and put it the garage. I thought a little body work, some cleaning, replace a few parts and I would be driving by summer. At least that was the story I told my wife. The body was riddled with holes. I spent so much time welding and patching I think I may have been money ahead just having bought a new tub. I ended up taking the body off the frame putting a 1986 FJ60 motor and transmission in. New brakes and lines front and rear, saginaw power steering, GM tilt column, power seats, etc. In fact my garage still has loads of parts in it. So I'm finally getting the itch to get this thing done. I will be taking a vacation in the next couple of weeks and painting it. I just thought it was about time I post some pics. Have not decided on wheels and tires just yet.

 

[Eshu Elegua]

well done..what lift kit did you use?

 

[kenpoloren]

It is a Rough Country lift. This is actually the second Rough Country lift I put on it. The first one that was sent to me had springs that were so short I could not even attach the shackles. However, once I called the vendor new ones were sent to me without hesitation. I had replacement in just a couple of days.

 

[ocdbeetle]

Nice....Look forward to seeing its progress....

 

[cjgoode]

What type of seats are those, they look nice and I need seats for my project.

 

[71AZFJ]

those are nice seats ,where did you get the seat brackets? but all in all that is nice work so far . like to see it finished . post pics .

 

[kenpoloren]

If I remember correctly the seats are out of a 90s model Chrysler. Pretty sure it was a Cirrus. The seat brackets were something I fabricated.

 

[jkl72-40]

nice seats.. like mine one is higher than the other, my exploder seat will raise to make 'em even

 

[71AZFJ]

thanks for the reply.

 

[Hobbs]

Your truck looks very clean. Can't wait to see the end result!!

 

[kenpoloren]

nice seats.. like mine one is higher than the other, my exploder seat will raise to make 'em even

They are electric seats and both move up and down. However, in their lowest position the passenger does sit about 2 inches higher.

 

[johmbie]

looking great! I'm with you; pretty sure those are chrysler seats: they look identical to the ones in my ram. those rear shackles look ready to invert! hope your springs settle in...

 

[kenpoloren]

Bought the paint today!

I will painting over the next couple of days. Bought the paint and all the supplies today. Toyota Breathe Green 1970-1972.

 

[e rock]

Sweet. You have WAY more patience than I do.

 

[dmaddox]

great color!

 

[dgangle]

that rear shackle angle is going to result in one rough riding SOB.

 

[kenpoloren]

that rear shackle angle is going to result in one rough riding SOB.

It has only been driven for about a mile...and yes, it is quite a rough ride. I will be moving the spring hangers forward to get a more favorable shackle angle.

 

[kenpoloren]

I started the prep work on Saturday thinking I would be applying paint by Saturday evening. Not even close! Prep work all day Saturday and Sunday. Monday was setting up the painting equipment and taping off the truck (and taping off everything in the garage I did not want painted green). Everything was sanded with 400 wet and dry. I'm using a single stage paint with a sealer applied first. By 9:30pm I had both fenders, the bib, the underside of the hood, one apron, and half of the tub painted "breathe green". So far the paint is going on well. I took quite a few pictures with my cell phone but most turned out poorly. Here is a picture of the color on some of the smaller items. I will finish up tomorrow.......maybe!

 

[craptabulous]

looks awsome

 

[destin]

looks awsome

love that green