Mike's 78FJ40 Build Thread

[PScottBx]

... In hindsight, I wish I would have made the jerry can basket removable and then had another basket made to fit a cooler.

Paul has a blow torch

 

[raevenzero]

Good to hear! I think you have a good project there.

 

[sparkplug]

Your truck is looking sweet Mike. Nice job.

 

[PScottBx]

Your latest mod bud:

We laugh, but geezum did it scare me... I think I tee tee'd a little

 

[Bang Bang]

I think those are EXACTLY the two hoses I bought Fri morning.

In the cover of the steam cloud, I was able to remove my underwear and throw them into the woods, thus hiding the evidence...........

 

[lostinafog]

Your latest mod bud:

We laugh, but geezum did it scare me... I think I tee tee'd a little

I think those are EXACTLY the two hoses I bought Fri morning.

In the cover of the steam cloud, I was able to remove my underwear and throw them into the woods, thus hiding the evidence...........

they sure look familiar

 

[Bang Bang]

It's time to move forward. I started taking her apart again to prep her for her new paint job. We should have her done next weekend. Will post more pics after she gets her new paint.

 

[speedn3]

Since You picked up Welding so quick Im going to let you paint Hachi

 

[Bang Bang]

That's cool. I know you are the master at taking out runs when I get finished.

 

[speedn3]

Like I said you dont have to be a good welder just a great grinder

 

[Bang Bang]

Just wanted to update my thread.

So, we had a small wrenching session where we didn't turn many wrenches. Deryl and I got together at his shop and we gave Hachi a new coat of yellow. She feels much better now.

First, we sanded her and taped her up:

Next, Deryl handed the gun to me and said, "Good luck!" He went and did some work on his doors and spare tire carrier while I painted. Not bad for the first time spraying a vehicle. Only a couple runs in some inconspicuous areas (I am sure I will find more tomorrow in the light ).

Then I helped him with his stuff for a bit and then we set Hachi free of her bonds......

All in all, a very productive afternoon and we had some fun working on our cruisers.........gotta love it.

 

[speedn3]

Start putting that rig back together asap. That paint will be dry before you get up on the am.

 

[Bang Bang]

I was kind of shocked at how dry it was when I got home this evening.

 

[speedn3]

I told you! If you wait two weeks like you said all you will be doing is wasting two weeks of great cruiser weather. Go slow and take your time and go for a ride sunday afternoon. Oh yea post up some finished pics. If it makes you feel better put it together in the sun!

 

[Bang Bang]

OK dad!

You gonna come to the NS4X4 meeting tomorrow?

 

[speedn3]

Trying to get Lance to go. What are we voting on? You going to drive the 40 to show off the new paint?

 

[GOT@TACO]

Looks great Mike, water sanding will take out the runs.

 

[Bang Bang]

Thanks. And, yeah, wet sanding would do it......not gonna happen. The only places I have seen it so far are on the inside of the windshield frame. Not too worried about that.

 

[Volunteer]

Nice work Mike it looks GREAT

 

[sparkplug]

Looks great. The more practice y'all get means that I am that much closer to painting my 40 Nordic blue.