Builds Fj40 re-rebuild!

[74fj40]

Not a ton of updates, just small stuff. Going to an all keep event where I have to lead about ten jeeps through a few trails in Buena Vista for work next month. Chinamans gulch, grizzley lake, Iron chest.

Need to make sure it’s in tip top shape so I don’t have to take any s***!

Didn’t love how my tube fenders ended so adding some tube, also I think I’ll finally cut the aprons.

 

[Mike Shull]

Good idea!

 

[74fj40]

I just absolutely love the new lower stance. Can’t wait to get it out.

 

[Sputnik40]

Bill can you post a pic of your 40 . and when can we get you out on the West coast ? next summer come out and run Rubicon and Fordyce with Mike and Me

Bill can you post a pic of your 40 . and when can we get you out on the West coast ? next summer come out and run Rubicon and Fordyce with Mike and Me

Would rather not hijack 74FJ40's thread with a pic, BUT I do plan to start back wheeling next year, and aside from a two-week family trip to Europe, would be very interested in running Rubicon with you and Mike!

I run the 4x4 labs arms with 6-shooters - and can take any pics of that setup if anyone's interested. Big plus is being able to run the ram assist on the backside of the axle.

 

[74fj40]

Would rather not hijack 74FJ40's thread with a pic, BUT I do plan to start back wheeling next year, and aside from a two-week family trip to Europe, would be very interested in running Rubicon with you and Mike!

I run the 4x4 labs arms with 6-shooters - and can take any pics of that setup if anyone's interested. Big plus is being able to run the ram assist on the backside of the axle.

Hijack away!

 

[Firemedic831]

You run the same set up as Mike did. I can take pics as that 40 is at my house.

 

[74fj40]

minimal updates again, working on cutting the apron up. Trying to figure out what to do a hood latch

 

[74fj40]

I’m less than a week away from my wheeling trip and I decided to blow it apart and rattle can it since it lived outside for two years…

I’m such a dumbass.

 

[74fj40]

Small updates. Good old Joanna Gaines spray paint

 

[Tank5]

I like the color!

 

[Firemedic831]

Looks great

 

[Ditcherman]

Small updates. Good old Joanna Gaines spray paint

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Wow, I just talked to my paint guy at NAPA today and it turns out I can spend $870 on a gallon of paint that looks slightly better than that. Maybe.
Love that color.

 

[74fj40]

Wow, I just talked to my paint guy at NAPA today and it turns out I can spend $870 on a gallon of paint that looks slightly better than that. Maybe.
Love that color.

This definitely didn’t turn out perfect. I screwed up and didn’t let the paint fully cure before spraying clear and several places wrinkled up. I’ll have to fix them down the line. I keep trying to remind myself it’s a crawler and I’m probably going to screw it up anyways.

 

[74fj40]

White or black bezel?

 

[clrussell]

I vote white

 

[WildernessRimFab]

White for sure.

 

[boots4]

Another vote for white.

 

[peesalot]

Old bezel , black with stamped letters in white would look sick.

 

[peesalot]

Paint job came out really nice, looks great IMO.

 

[Mike Shull]

One vote to strip that bezel down to bare metal, put acid on it, and clear over. Wait, that’s what I am doing…you may not want to copy me just yet. It might be a disaster.

Looking good! Don’t worry about the wrinkle.