Mikes 1962 FJ40 Restoration (1 Viewer)
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Yes they fit correctly and Yes, a corrigated top would be period correct...let me explain....When I bought this, it had the existing hardtop and widshield frame. The windshield frame on it now is also incorrect. I had these doors modified to fit but I am not very pleased with the final detail work and have decided to put it back to a soft top like original. So...the hardtop, modified doors and windshield frame shown in thse pics are available for purchase if someone ends up interested.
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Sweeet work man.
I did a frame many moons ago in powder coat and never did another one after that. Point bing its almost impossible to blend paint into it and make it look right after a repair.
I did a frame many moons ago in powder coat and never did another one after that. Point bing its almost impossible to blend paint into it and make it look right after a repair.
Hi Majojo4, I really like what you have done with the bolts (rivets), If you don’t mind me asking how are you going to tighten them? The reason I’m asking is that I have the same dilemma and as what you have done I would like to have mine look stock.
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Hi Majojo4, I really like what you have done with the bolts (rivets), If you don’t mind me asking how are you going to tighten them? The reason I’m asking is that I have the same dilemma and as what you have done I would like to have mine look stock.
Good question...here is a whole thread where I have talked to other guys about it.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/237875-anyone-taken-frame-apart-2.html
Looking great Mike...any new progress?
Thanks, Majojo4
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Looking great Mike...any new progress?
Yea! Frame is done, and it is back at the powdercoaters. Hopeing to have it back by the end of this next week. I have focused my attention to the tub and rear sil. Have removed all of the electrical and most of the hardware. It will be going to the Powdercoater for sandblasting only. The rear end has just recieved a rebuild of new bearings seals and Limited Slip Diff., after the housing was powdercoated. Of course new brake cylinders and pads too. The new suspension has been sitting on the shelf for a while now. Next project will be cleaning up the front axile. It is one of the few things I wont be pulling apart. Just clean up, paint and new hardware. New Tie rod ends still need to be installed. Well...I should have a rolling chas in about a month. Thats my guess.
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Hi Mike, your chassis’s finish looks real smooth, on the one I’ve got I have small rust divots in some places, did you fill your chassis (and can you) with lead, body putty (bondo), Pratley steel or anything before coating it?
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No, I didnt use any filler at all on mine. Yes there is a material that is called "Lab Metal" that i have been told about that could go through the powdercoating process. My powdercoater is the one that told me about it. There might be other products out there that could handle the 500-600 degree heat.
Any updates? I am up here in Lebanon, tearing up a 40! G
ood luck and I hope your project turns out great!! Mark
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Any updates? I am up here in Lebanon, tearing up a 40! G
Yea... I have a lot of updates to make. Just havent had the time to take pics and such. I will work hard this week to get things up to date. Project is going great. Thanks for asking.
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Here is the Widshield frame I finally found that is correct for my model and year! Also the complete soft doors (another great find!). And the short running boards. I found all three of these from a local pal here in oregon. He also had for me the angled early tool box cover, the dual sided turn lamps and the cool sticker off of the 135 Hp valve cover with the "measurements of engine adjustment"(of the which im in the process of recreating)
Here is the Widshield frame I finally found that is correct for my model and year! Also the complete soft doors (another great find!). And the short running boards. I found all three of these from a local pal here in oregon. He also had for me the angled early tool box cover, the dual sided turn lamps and the cool sticker off of the 135 Hp valve cover with the "measurements of engine adjustment"(of the which im in the process of recreating)
