Going to just say it....needs a grille!
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Hot Damn! That rig looks sweet. Nice looking 40 in the background.
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kelly saad
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That 40 is the star of the shop!
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thank you! This whole process has been so interesting and rewarding!!!!!
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Some reassembling is happening!
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I’m not sure how I feel about my wheels. I picked them out before paint was decided on. I feel they don’t match. The styles are not matched or something. Stressing me out. Might powder coat the silver on the wheels black l....hmmmmmm
I really like the brown color, I see some brown on the under side of the hood, was it the original color of the truck ?
First off, I love the color choices and the stripe execution is impressive and attractive! I know you are pleased 
Very much a personal choice but I think your current wheels can work and will look different with a cleaning and completion of the assembly.
If I were choosing wheels that, to my eye, match the paintjob as well as my personal preferences I'd consider the OE wheels or a set of steelies. My eyes like OE wheels or wider steel wheels with the flares on and steel wheels with a touch narrower tires if the flares are off. For your own 80 it's all about figuring out what looks good to your eye and makes you happy when you see the truck.
While I usually prefer the older style smooth or round-hole steel wheels the following style seems like it may look cool on your truck?
Very much a personal choice but I think your current wheels can work and will look different with a cleaning and completion of the assembly.
If I were choosing wheels that, to my eye, match the paintjob as well as my personal preferences I'd consider the OE wheels or a set of steelies. My eyes like OE wheels or wider steel wheels with the flares on and steel wheels with a touch narrower tires if the flares are off. For your own 80 it's all about figuring out what looks good to your eye and makes you happy when you see the truck.
While I usually prefer the older style smooth or round-hole steel wheels the following style seems like it may look cool on your truck?
I have all black wheels on my Reg, I liked them before they went on, now they just seem all washed out, they just blend in with the tires. There beadlocks and where $400 each, It sucks when you really like something take the plunge only to fine out you don't like them as much as you thought
Wheels are such a personal thing and I could not put a finger on it, but for some reason I have to agree with you they just don't look right ( Please don't be offended) it's not like we can just mount up different tire & wheel combos to see how they look.
Nice looking job!
Noticed the holes in the front fender aren't filled. Are you planning to cover some of your striping with a flare?
Noticed the holes in the front fender aren't filled. Are you planning to cover some of your striping with a flare?
I think some steelies would look perfect on that truck. Painted white or beige. Either Toyota steelies with all the holes (like the FJC steelies) or Wheel Vintiques Smoothies.
So cool
So cool
kelly saad
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Window install day a few days ago.
kelly saad
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Today was surgery day. Partially fused wrist. Who plans a car build during a period of 3 surgeries?? 
kelly saad
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Now she wants the 80 out of the shop and in our garage so she can hobble out there and work on it one handed during 2 weeks of recovery!! 
Nah, Don't powder the wheel rings black. Orange! ...to balance out the stripes.
Good luck with your recovery.
Now she wants the 80 out of the shop and in our garage so she can hobble out there and work on it one handed during 2 weeks of recovery!!
No. Recovery takes priority.
Amazing how the littlest things make a big difference !!!
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New window seals. New windshield!
NorCalFJ100
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Great job! Love your dedication to getting this truck fixed up!!!
Love the brown !!!!!!!!
