my '74 rebuild

[1969cruzer]

well here it goes! i spent the day cutting off the old steering box mount since I bought the stuff to do a mini truck power steering swap from bill dorry over in apex. and i then proceeded to get the tub and frame apart. here are some pics i will keep it updated as much as possible. this frame is so clean just a little surface rust. the rear crossmember and all associated parts are in great shape. the rear sill on the tub is straight as can be for 34 years old, no rusting at all.

spence

 

[R.K.]

Your progress looks good so far Spence. I'll try to dig up some pics of that Cruiser when I owned it. It had a nice solid body, probably the most rust free one I've had.

 

[1969cruzer]

Thanks! I have really enjoyed this. I got the axles out from under it just a few minutes ago. I will post some pics. I will get you R.K. a picture or two of the bib now that I have a camera and I will send you pics of the axles as well.

Spence

 

[southerncruiser62]

Keep us updated Spence seems like you are making some progress....

 

[fj40z]

Let me know if you ever need a hand

 

[1969cruzer]

I just couldnt stop. now I have it completely stripped. I am going to clean it up, degrease it and then take it to the sandblaster.

 

[1969cruzer]

I dropped the frame off today and it should be ready in 2-3 weeks. I will have some pics up as soon as it comes back.

Spence

 

[krzyabncanuck]

Cool beans man. Going to get me motivated to start my build here soon.

 

[1974FJ]

Oh so very exciting. Whats the plans for the tub? paint? what kind? suspension? tires? running gear?

 

[1969cruzer]

1f witha 4spd and 3spd case for drivetrain. the suspension will be what I had on my '69, a 4" lift with 33's. body color, not sure yet, it is going to be lined underneath and inside I know but color not sure about.

 

[BigRed08]

looking good spence, wish i had the patience and resources to build one from the ground up!

 

[Yo_Han]

Nice Spence!! Good year Look forward to seeing it progress!

 

[1969cruzer]

Got my frame back from the sandblaster yesterday but batteries are dead in the camera so will hopefully have some up tomorrow morning of the frame. It sure is purdy!

Spence

 

[krzyabncanuck]

Pics man we need pics. Will get me motivated to start posting pics of my soon to be build.

 

[1969cruzer]

frame is back!!!!

Some eye candy finally!! My silver star membership ran up so I had to renew.

 

[uzj100]

More pics please.

 

[1974FJ]

looks great spence! powdercoat? or paint? what kind?

 

[1969cruzer]

Paint because it is easier to touch up. I do not plan on having a show truck. Something functional and capable.

 

[fj40z]

Very nice!

 

[Yo_Han]

Great start! Nice clean black frame... look forward to seeing your progress!