Just rescued this beauty

[lronmike]

I'm sure I'll be reading through the site quite a bit in the upcoming months. Hasn't run in quite awhile, got some rust but seen worse

 

[dmjay]

Nice, can't wait to see the post pressure wash shots.

 

[RevISK]

With a bullet hole and everything.

Nice find. Looks like east Texas?

Check out @Hokie LX thread on repairing the roof. It is super comprehensive.

 

[RevISK]

Thread 'How to Guide: Roof Rust Repair by Removing Roof Skin FJ60/62'

Apr 28, 2023

Hi all,

Before I start, I want to give another huge shout out to @GLTHFJ60 who was instrumental in making this project happen and I cannot thank him enough for his guidance and help along the way!

For those following my build thread, I have already detailed it there but I wanted to make a separate thread that is more searchable to help guide others in this process to fix their roof rust. I'll skip the 100 pictures in my build thread and instead focus this thread on the general process and use some pics to help along the way.

I'll spare you the background but basically, like most...

• Hokie LX
• roof rust rust repair
• Replies: 29
• Forum: 60-Series Wagons

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[Hokie LX]

Nice acquisition. Good luck on the project!

 

[Spike Strip]

Welcome (official MUD greeting)

Looks like the body at least is all there and stock wheels, too. Good foundation. Great color!

Consider subscribing ($20/yr) so you can post unlimited pictures and stop the ad pop ups. You're gonna need the picture bandwidth. Click on your user name and it's under 'Account Upgrades'.

Good luck!

 

[RevISK]

What he said

 

[lronmike]

With a bullet hole and everything.

Nice find. Looks like east Texas?

Check out @Hokie LX thread on repairing the roof. It is super comprehensive.

Thanks for that. I roof rust is the biggest problem for me. Was planning on leading it. Either way it's alot of work. There's more then the pictures show

 

[Pighead]

She's a beaut Clark

 

[Spike Strip]

The roof rust is because that roof basket causes the seam at the drip rail to open. There's just an elastomeric bead there from the factory that gets stiff and brittle after 30 years and easily fails with the addition of those roof baskets. If you're planning on keeping that basket, best is to use 4 feet per side to more evenly distribute the forces on the drip rail.

If you do lead the roof, please document the process - it's a lost art!

Most either glass it or weld in patches or bondo.

More pix when you can.