fj60 wrecked today on the interstate
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Great news!
When is this rebuild process going to start ? Glad to hear that they won't total the vehicle. Keep us posted on the progress.
score! now take that money is baby the cruiser with all sorts of goodies!!!
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I have a set of red doors lined up to purchase from a mud member. I'll try and pull out the b post. If that doesn't work looks like I can source one from here. I already have some sheet metal, fiberglass and filler left over from another project for the quarter panel. When I get started on it I'll post up some pics in a new thread.
RE: - pulling out the B post. I chained a T-boned Taurus to a tree, attached chains to the door hinges, and gently pulled the B pillar out with my FJ62. It took very little force, and I easily moved the post back out 1.5" to where it started. I replaced the door hinges and both doors, and with a few more porta-power tweaks, I had this totalled Taurus back nicely into shape. B-pillars move a lot more easily than you would think, so be very gentle until you see how much (little) force it takes. I think you'll come out of this with a very sharp truck!
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Nice.
Would it be worth paying a professional auto body shop to pull the B pillar? They can use a measuring system to make sure it's perfectly aligned. I have taken some auto body classes in the past and it is amazing how accurate the Car-O-Liner system is.
If you can find a shop willing to work with on this, it might make sense. They will need the 2 new doors to be sure that when they are all done, it's aligned well. If you're in a highly litigious area, you may not find a shop willing to work on this. If you have some qualified hot rodders and good ol' boys around, you may find someone who will do this.
insurance premium estimate came back at $364 annual using my $15,000 stated value - includes $145 for liability and $219 for comprehensive + collision with a $500 deductible. I may bump it up to $20K for an extra $75. research from my independent insurance agent.*there are some caveats to using an collectors/ classic car policy - i think the household must have a daily driver in addition to the classic and this quote also includes a mileage assumption of 2,500 miles annually (other options available). just passing along...
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That's not bad. Did you have to get an appraisal done?
i am told there is no advance appraisal if the underwriter can verify that you are posting a reasonable number, and it is often supported with photos. value is agreed upon prior to policy issuance. so I guess we will find out the answer there shortly and thus far I have only supplied my profile picture. LS1FJ40 the feedback I have is that changes to deductible do not have as significant an impact as one might expect. there are also some very specific constraints for example, no towing. I have no expertise on insurance and am not providing advice here, but imagine that most insurance policies exclude off-roading. maybe not? for me, the traditional uses for a "classic" such as the occasional joy ride and/or "exercising" the motor frequently, while otherwise storing it in a garage is fine. a quick google search yields half a dozen or more insurers for classic cars... I have no experience with any of them, just passing along the info from one. keep in mind, we're insuring it either way... one way we set the value upfront, the other way it's up for debate after the claim.
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Got 2 doors on. Now search for quarter panel and door well.
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Pulled the B post out. Put a 4x4x18 behind the post, chained and pulled with tractor. Whacked a few more times with sledge.
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Anybody got a rust free quarter panel and door well???
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UPDATE. Calling this my nationwide build. Many thanks to all who help me acquire some of the following items. Nothing fancy just working on every little detail that needed attention.
Engine Compartment: replaced the water pump, radiator with nice used thanks "arcteryx", new alternator, a/c and smog/fan belts, new (rebuilt) smog pump, rebuilt my alternator at local shop, new a/c compressor, condenser, dryer and freon. New plugs, plug wires, dissy cap and rotor. .PCV valve and grommet, 3 new wing nuts for the air cleaner, grille clips, fuel sender. bought another aisan carb thanks "60toyotero" and rebuild kit. Rebuilt and kept my old as spare. New bvsv the violet one and a pink one used as a spare. Gas filter. Valve cover gasket. New hood insulation.
Rear of the truck: Bought a slightly used tailgate to replace my badly beat up one. New tail light lens, new tail light bezel, thanks Beno. hatch gas lift shocks thanks cruiseryard. Bought a Rear hatch bezel goes around the lock button. Mine was rusty and cruddy.
On the damaged side: Quarter panel purchased with door well coming from Idaho special thanks to "intheface". New to me 4 doors from a 62. Special thank you to TLEX who brought them to CVille from Fredericksburg. Put 2 on the car will sell the other two cheap. Sold the power window regs out of them and switched out the lock mechanisms. Bought a universal wireless remote off ebay for 12.20 and wired up power locks. Bought some rain gutter trim to replace my missing pieces. Still looking for pass side rocker panel trim.
Inside: Got the LED dome light and cargo light upgrade. thanks to 1978hj45. Right rear door interior panel. Thanks cruiserland. bought the plastic trim piece that goes above the panel and below the side window from ebay.
Underside: Also bought new front shocks, front stabilizer shock, new sway bar bushings. new front diff pinion bearing..mine is leaky. Anti-backfire valve thanks albuquequejoeusa.
Nothing fancy on this build so no pics. But when I get the quarter on and painted I'll post up some more.
I feel MUCH BETTER about being slammed into and fighting for my payout!!!
Engine Compartment: replaced the water pump, radiator with nice used thanks "arcteryx", new alternator, a/c and smog/fan belts, new (rebuilt) smog pump, rebuilt my alternator at local shop, new a/c compressor, condenser, dryer and freon. New plugs, plug wires, dissy cap and rotor. .PCV valve and grommet, 3 new wing nuts for the air cleaner, grille clips, fuel sender. bought another aisan carb thanks "60toyotero" and rebuild kit. Rebuilt and kept my old as spare. New bvsv the violet one and a pink one used as a spare. Gas filter. Valve cover gasket. New hood insulation.
Rear of the truck: Bought a slightly used tailgate to replace my badly beat up one. New tail light lens, new tail light bezel, thanks Beno. hatch gas lift shocks thanks cruiseryard. Bought a Rear hatch bezel goes around the lock button. Mine was rusty and cruddy.
On the damaged side: Quarter panel purchased with door well coming from Idaho special thanks to "intheface". New to me 4 doors from a 62. Special thank you to TLEX who brought them to CVille from Fredericksburg. Put 2 on the car will sell the other two cheap. Sold the power window regs out of them and switched out the lock mechanisms. Bought a universal wireless remote off ebay for 12.20 and wired up power locks. Bought some rain gutter trim to replace my missing pieces. Still looking for pass side rocker panel trim.
Inside: Got the LED dome light and cargo light upgrade. thanks to 1978hj45. Right rear door interior panel. Thanks cruiserland. bought the plastic trim piece that goes above the panel and below the side window from ebay.
Underside: Also bought new front shocks, front stabilizer shock, new sway bar bushings. new front diff pinion bearing..mine is leaky. Anti-backfire valve thanks albuquequejoeusa.
Nothing fancy on this build so no pics. But when I get the quarter on and painted I'll post up some more.
I feel MUCH BETTER about being slammed into and fighting for my payout!!!
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Here's my body work in this post: quarter panel install
and here after 2 days of wet sanding and buffing
and here after 2 days of wet sanding and buffing