Builds My 1978 Nut and Bolt Frame Off Restoration

[MScruiser]

Everything's been blasted, epoxy primed, sanded, 2k primed, wet sanded with 800 grit, and washed.

Ready for paint now.

 

[MScruiser]

I think I invented the best way to clean old rubber on these Toyotas.

I used a Mr. Clean magic eraser soaked in acetone.

The results speak for themselves. This was after about 3 minutes of work.

 

[MScruiser]

Taking a break from buffing....

Installed my newly powdercoated roll bar. Used pretty grade 8 zinc fasteners.

Also installed my new roll bar pads from fj40dash.com

 

[MScruiser]

Transmission hump/cover is loosely set in place. I did install a new gasket on the bottom of it. Waiting on new fuel lines and new stainless JIS hardware from OverlandMetric.com before I bolt it down. He was very nice to work with, and I will definitely be buying a full kit when I begin my next restoration.

 

[MScruiser]

Made some gas tank pads out of Oatey PVC shower pan liner. Glued it down with clear RTV.

Assembled my fuel door hardware, which is freshly cad plated, with new OE bumper from Beno, and stainless steel fasteners.

Also installed fuel door, gas tank, and fuel sending unit.

 

[MScruiser]

Ran the new fuel lines. The grommet through the floorboard is not available from Toyota anymore, so I modified a new OE heater tube firewall grommet.

Reconditioned a few parts. Also installed an inline fuel filter.

This filler neck is shot. I've got a new one in order.

 

[MScruiser]

Installed these headlight adjusters from @Racer65's storefront.

Also blasted, primed, 2k'd, and wet sanded the tire carrier assembly.

 

[MScruiser]

Yes, side marker lights are actually still available from Toyota!

Installed

Installed my badges, and reflectors too,

 

[SSCR]

Wow very nice, feels really familiar.

 

[Rigger]

One of the nicest restos ever!

 

[MScruiser]

Transmission hump is in with new gasket, both cadmium and stainless hardware from Overland Metric, along with new lower transfer case boot from @Racer65 , and new upper shift boot.

 

[MScruiser]

New voltage regulator. Installed the cadmium plated heater valve too.

Installed this fuel line and firewall clips (both in cadmium), along with new stainless JIS hardware from Overland Metric.

Installed the blower fan assembly.

 

[MScruiser]

Wow very nice, feels really familiar.

I'd be lying if I said I didn't read through your build thread several times for ideas. Beautiful work.

 

[gator25]

I'd be lying if I said I didn't read through your build thread several times for ideas. Beautiful work.

Ain't no shame in that man, I got some of your pics saved for when I get to where you are now. BTW very nice work!

 

[MScruiser]

Thanks for the props, @gator25

 

[MScruiser]

Yup, the radiator cap is available from Toyota.

 

[MScruiser]

New JIS bezel screws from Overland Metric along with OE bezel spacers from Beno.

Lots of pretty cadmium. More stainless hardware from Davework

SEXY

Just for shi*'s

Hood bumpers from CCOT.

 

[MScruiser]

I had a lot of help today too.

 

[MScruiser]

Lots done today

Installed dual diaphragm brake booster from @Racer65 , along with brake and clutch masters.

Prodercoated smog fan bracket.

Installed pedal assembly, steering assembly, and heater.

Lots of little cadmium parts here and there.

 

[Varty Yo]

Great little helper you got today!!!

She looks close in age to my helper. She isnt allowed in the garage yet its still winter here haha.