FJ40 Original Bumper Color

[umpqua]

I am taking the front bumper of my '80 fj40 back to the original bumper. As I recall and from photo's I've seen, the original bumper color was gray, correct? Does anyone know the original paint color code and where I might be able to find the paint?

I will continue to search on MUD; I'm sure the info is here somewhere but I'd appreciate your help.

Thanks!

 

[seyser]

The original color was a gray/silver color. Im not sure of the paint code but I believe CCOT or SOR sells the paint kits if your looking to go that route.

-Jeremy

 

[Fast Eddy]

It's the same pewter as the interior parts like the glove box door and the instrument bezel. You can get it from CruiserCorps here:

http://www.cruisercorps.com/paint-pewter-aerosol.html

 

[myquestoyota]

Metric TLC has the powdercoat in the proper code for sale as well.

 

[Kayaker]

I just did the same thing on my 72 FJ40. I painted the bumper black back in 74 when I mounted the winch and since then also painted all those other pewter parts black. Now I'm going back to the original color scheme.

I purchased 5 cans of the pewter paint from JT Outfitters and with them did heater parts, glove box cover, dash, bumperettes, door inspection panels and handles, seat frames and a couple of seat backs. The cans worked well, and the color matched the factory color pretty well; I found it a little less bronze/gold than the original paint for my year. The paint quality is good; it applies well and can be polished and waxed to a good sheen. The down side is the durability. It scratches more easily than the factory paint. Consequently, when it came time to paint my front bumper, this lack of durability was a concern so I ordered the hardened paint from CCOT.

I just finished shooting the bumper a few days ago and am pleased with the result. It is a closer match to my original factory color than the JTO spray cans and has a much better sheen though I would expect that given the can vs a spray gun which can be adjusted perfectly for optimal application. I expect the hardened paint (CCOT) to be more durable - time will tell.

So, all this means nothing without pictures so here are some comparisons. The first is my old, newly refinished bumper (bottom) setting below a one year old factory replacement bumper (top). Good match. The second photo is again my refinished bumper below the bumperettes which were painted a year ago with the JTO spray cans and buffed. Again, good match but not perfect, and the CCOT paint has a better/deeper shine and does have the bronze/gold hue of the original paint. All in all, I think both colors are OK since even the original paint has aged and probably isn't the same color as it was 40 years ago.

My recommendation: if you have a compressor and spray gun and have a lot of items to paint - the CCOT half gallon kit is great. If you don't have the tools and/or just have one or two items to paint, the JTO spray cans do a very respectable job but you may have to be more careful with the parts and expect to refinish them down the road.

So, there you have it.

 

[umpqua]

Thank you to all.

I will see what Specter might have and if not, then CCOT. My plan is to get the bumper that I just received from a company in CO that is black sandblasted. I will then paint it gray. Kayak, thanks for the info and photo. It looks really nice and that's what I'm shooting for.

MUD has always been a great resource and I really appreciate the help.

Someone can talk me off the cliff but I'm kinda sorta thinking (can't believe I'm writing this) about selling the 40 next year, probably in Feb, March. I'm jonesing for an Alaskan Camper on a pickup. The 40 is driven VERY rarely, just sitting in the garage. It has less than 100k and again, it just sits and sits. I'm sure my tune will change when I start driving it again this summer.

Rodney.

 

[pavieSD]

This is a bit off-topic but since the picture is in this thread. Kayaker, is that a new OEM reflector you have on your restored rig? It looks new, and I have been trying to find out if Toyota still stocks this part. If it's OEM would love to have the part number. Cheers.

Mark

 

[Fast Eddy]

I'm pretty picky, but the JTO color is not an exact match to stock. It's a little darker and has a bit more metalflake in it. Shane is really picky, so I suspect his powdercoat color is perfect.

 

[umpqua]

I ordered the ccot paint today. About 80 bucks with shipping. $250 for the bumper and gussets from Classic Cruisers. Quoted 60 bucks for sandblasting the bumper. Not sure how much to get it painted so I'm up to $390 unpainted.

Would pharmaceuticals be less expensive? Is there a known cure for whatever it is that I have?

 

[Kayaker]

This is a bit off-topic but since the picture is in this thread. Kayaker, is that a new OEM reflector you have on your restored rig? It looks new, and I have been trying to find out if Toyota still stocks this part. If it's OEM would love to have the part number. Cheers.

Mark

Hey Mark,
Good eye! It is an OEM replacement albeit two years old now. I purchased it from CCOT for $38 at the time. It's still available but a bit over $40 now. Cruiser parts are doing better than my IRA. CCOT's part number is 61910-89015r but since it is OEM, you should be able to get it through your local Toyota dealer if you have a guy in the parts department that knows how to look up parts for vehicles without a 17 digit VIN.


Umpqua, there is no known cure but if you stop looking at Cruiser porn you're a lot less likely to have severe symptoms. Looking at this forum it the worst thing you can do if you're looking to kick the addiction.

 

[SuperDuperCruizer]

Trying to match the bumper and interior parts. I wasn’t 100% sure the color had a gold tint and found this thread. I’m planning on powder coating a few items for the dash to match the bumper. Here’s what I matched from about 20 sample of Prismatic powder.

I’m leaning towards electro gold and will see if it’s available in high gloss.

 

[oregon fj]

I thought I had seen that the Prismatic color most use was called Galaxy Gray, or something like that.

 

[SuperDuperCruizer]

I saw that too... I ordered several samples a few weeks ago and just received them. I had a Galaxy grey sample but it didn’t quite match in my opinion when I compared it to the sun visor hinge pictured.

Update: The sample I have is Galaxy Grey III which is too dark and doesn’t have any hint of gold. So, I’ll order the other sample and update this post with pictures.

 

[-MaTTi-]

So, is the original paint code known?

Edit: maybe Ash Gray Metallic (145). Could someone verify?

 

[bb67tlc]

Before I pull the trigger on painting new bumpers to match my '67...
I've decided to paint the rear bumpers the body color, as per originally, but the front bumper, a new Toyota OEM, is giving me second thoughts. As others state, it should match the interior trim... which in a '67 is not the pewter, but darker as in my picture. Who thinks that would look odd on the bumper?
The body color in the first picture is original, as is the instrument. We've matched both pretty closely (second picture, obviously different light, camera, etc.)

Man this is the exciting part... More FJ porn to come!

 

[SuperDuperCruizer]

I have been comparing an early ash tray, late glove box, NOS bumper, NOS sun visor brackets & rear view mirror with my powder coat samples; I’ll probably be going with the sample that matches any of these the closest. There are slight variations between the span of parts across different manufacture dates. UV degradation has crossed my mind as an explanation for the differences.

 

[oregon fj]

There are slight variations between the span of parts across different manufacture dates. UV degradation has crossed my mind as an explanation for the differences.

Oddly enough, the new recent production front bumper and turn signals I bought are as close to a perfect match to the original finish on my glove box door as you will ever see. The color in my case appears to have been consistent for over 54 years.

 

[bb67tlc]

That's interesting, Arne. I like the pewter, but guess I'll just match what I have. (remember, your turn signals should be painted- it was painful to scuff up the new replacements, but they look great now.)

 

[oregon fj]

Yeah, I hate the thought of painting mine, I like the pewter look better. But I suspect I will end up painting them in the end.

 

[Erwin]

FYI PPG is selling the color: Ash Grey Metallic Toyota 145