Builds Goat. A 1967 survivor FJ-45 LWB (1 Viewer)

[G-Cat]

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Truly unreal.

I don’t see how you made him feel like a nobody, but the fact that he refers to a 45 as an “FJ” shows that he has only cursory knowledge of Land Cruisers.

 

[cppilot]

Here's what I used on Sage for the bed cushions. They come in different thicknesses and inter-lock. I like your idea better. Cheaper too.... I had already bought two sets...

 

[wngrog]

I showed my wife my CLR handiwork and she was not impressed.

I realized it’s hard to tell when you do a whole panel at once.

I went and did 1/2 a door and let it dry.

This is a better example.

 

[cppilot]

That's looking super!

 

[cppilot]

I've noticed that CLR on the white paint isn't near as dramatic...
Didn't look much different, just cleaner.

 

[wngrog]

I've noticed that CLR on the white paint isn't near as dramatic...
Didn't look much different, just cleaner.

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I used it on my spring green 40. Took off a lot of overspray from Rust Converter and smoothed out the paint a lot. I am using a scotchbrite pad and it helps with the rough stuff.

I’m going to experiment with some wax and see if I can
Protect some of the better paint spots

 

[cppilot]

Thanks, I was using a scotchbrite pad as well. I met a guy at hot August Nights that buffed his out using a wool pad and some light rubbing compound. I looked fantastic and also smoothed out some of the rough areas. Took lots of work though...wax would be a good thing.

 

[Old Red]

Nice bit of faux finishing on the two new headache bars.

 

[Doctor do Little]

I’m going to experiment with some wax and see if I can
Protect some of the better paint spots

If the Red isn`t too dirty I use such (not this but similar) stuff....
love it. Use it since 18 years .
I use a kitchen roll for cleaning not a microfiber cloths.
No water no rust.

 

[wngrog]

@Doctor do Little I used similar.

After I finished the CLR I went around with the Griot’s and wiped up the residue and it put a little shine on the metal to boot

 

[wngrog]

Ok. Picture dump. Finally finished. That was a lot of work but worth it in the end

 

[megolfer]

Looks good. Do u want to sell your tailgate

 

[wngrog]

I’m thinking about one of those net tailgates so I can get better gas mileage

The gang.

 

[middlecalf]

Totallytripendicular!

Dunno, I must be watching too much of the Olympic ice skating, that pink was starting to grow on me.

 

[wngrog]

My friend @Papalud calls it aereola due to the former pink hue

Last ones.

The Goat is in the shed for a week while I travel. As I daydream this week of meetings away I’ll make a list of what’s next. It’s a great way to leave the ole Goat

 

[tucker74]

Love it, much richer patina now than the aereola. Now it just needs a little lift and som 33” tires

 

[wngrog]

Love it, much richer patina now than the aereola. Now it just needs a little lift and som 33” tires

Man when is the last time, if ever, you have driven a 40 with 700-15 tires?

Until I built Patina, for me, it was never.

I could not get a lift and 33’s or 35s on fast enough.

But man. They steer, stop and accelerate so great.

 

[ducksntrout]

I showed my wife my CLR handiwork and she was not impressed.

I realized it’s hard to tell when you do a whole panel at once.

I went and did 1/2 a door and let it dry.

This is a better example.

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Game changer. Can I have that door?

 

[Doctor do Little]

My friend @Papalud calls it aereola due to the former pink hue

Last ones.

The Goat is in the shed for a week while I travel. As I daydream this week of meetings away I’ll make a list of what’s next. It’s a great way to leave the ole Goat

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.... love your shop..... oh and the Goat too
Cheers Peter

I’m thinking about one of those net tailgates so I can get better gas mileage

.... would drive down hill only .... up you walk .

 

[wngrog]

$2310 and 6 weeks later.