Hi Everyone,
I've got a wanted ad in the classifieds looking for an FJ55. Been at it for a month or two now. I've seen many types of rust in various places, but would like your feedback on what awaits me. These photos are from a single example. Your responses will help me understand what's ahead as I find and begin a full restoration. Please throw out any comments that strike your fancy. I appreciate whatever info or gotchas you want to throw my way.
1. Passenger side underbody facing out toward the rocker. Is the blacker peeling stuff some sort of underbody coating they put on these at the factory? I've seen that on several different vehicles.
2. Passenger side looking back toward the rear of the rocker.
3. From driver's side looking back. Notice anything worth noting?
4. Drivers side.
5. Right rear top.
6. This one seems to worry me.
I've got a wanted ad in the classifieds looking for an FJ55. Been at it for a month or two now. I've seen many types of rust in various places, but would like your feedback on what awaits me. These photos are from a single example. Your responses will help me understand what's ahead as I find and begin a full restoration. Please throw out any comments that strike your fancy. I appreciate whatever info or gotchas you want to throw my way.
1. Passenger side underbody facing out toward the rocker. Is the blacker peeling stuff some sort of underbody coating they put on these at the factory? I've seen that on several different vehicles.
2. Passenger side looking back toward the rear of the rocker.
3. From driver's side looking back. Notice anything worth noting?
4. Drivers side.
5. Right rear top.
6. This one seems to worry me.
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