Builds My FJ40 Journey... (1 Viewer)

[DSRTRDR]

the cut-out on the rear sill indicates that it is not in OEM configuration, but I would rather focus on making the truck road-worthy for driving - brakes would be high on my list of priorities

that spacer is the least of your concerns, believe me

 

[Trailortrash]

the cut-out on the rear sill indicates that it is not in OEM configuration, but I would rather focus on making the truck road-worthy for driving - brakes would be high on my list of priorities

that spacer is the least of your concerns, believe me

I have completely rebuilt rear brakes which I left drum, new brake master cylinder, new front calipers, and waiting on 2 front hoses being built then besides lines I'll have new brakes.

 

[Jdc1]

Anyone got any suggestions why the PO put body mounts between the rear bumper and the body? Is this appropriate?

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The body does mount to the rear crossmember(bumper). It looks like you are missing the sill cover that goes over the rear sill and floor. Like dsrtrdr mentioned focus on mechanicals and try to avoid project creep, especially if you want to drive it soon.

 

[Trailortrash]

Well I haven't posted anything for a bit but here is my update. I don't think I'm going to tear her down any farther besides enough to paint the firewall as best as I can and remove the pedals. 4700 for a complete paint job base/clear with a color change to white seem appropriate to you guys? Last pic is my current paint/parts cleaning area. How does so much crap get so rusty!?

 

[Trailortrash]

Here is what my rear and front heaters looked like when I tire into them. I'll post again once I've completed cleaning them up and painting them. Oh, also my makeshift paint booth for small items. Did the rear heater have foam in the bottom of it below core? I've also never seen so much hair, what looks to be old foam, and rust cemented together!

 

[Trailortrash]

And here is what they look like after...I also cleaned up the center console.

 

[Trailortrash]

Haven't posted in a while. Life gets in the way of progress sometimes. I finished tearing her down as far as I'm going to for paint. Here is where she stands.

 

[Trailortrash]

After two rounds of degreaser, pressure washing, and then liberal applications of rust inhibitor over the course of 2 days I'm still finding dirt! The rust inhibitor makes me real nervous. I was afraid my 40 would melt!

 

[bwalker16527]

I'm also considering pouring a handsome amount of rustmort into my rear hatches and giving them more shaking than an hour with Richard Simmons. Thoughts? Keep in mind I don't want the jalopy to melt and disappear!

I squirted Ospho into my rear hatch and inside doors on my 1974 40 and it worked well. Good idea.

 

[Trailortrash]

I squirted Ospho into my rear hatch and inside doors on my 1974 40 and it worked well. Good idea.

That's exactly what I did. Have rust in the lower black doors that sound like maracas when you shake them. I poured a bunch of ospho in them and shook them. Rear hatch door too.

 

[Trailortrash]

Well I know this isn't the best way to paint a firewall and I'm absolutely an amateur painter/body guy but I got it done tonight. I can't stand when people paint these things al the firewall is a different color than everything else. So I did some amature hour painting of my firewall Toyota white which is what I'm going to paint the fj40. Trust me, pictures make it look nice. In person I keep eyeballing my flaws.

 

[bwalker16527]

And here is what they look like after...I also cleaned up the center console.

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Looks great, my rear heater leaked at one of the seams and I had to seal it with radiator sealant.

 

[Ironguy]

Well I know this isn't the best way to paint a firewall and I'm absolutely an amateur painter/body guy but I got it done tonight. I can't stand when people paint these things al the firewall is a different color than everything else. So I did some amature hour painting of my firewall Toyota white which is what I'm going to paint the fj40. Trust me, pictures make it look nice. In person I keep eyeballing my flaws.

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Looks great from the back of a fast horse! Just kidding, you got time,energy and heart invested. Enjoy!!

 

[Trailortrash]

Looks great, my rear heater leaked at one of the seams and I had to seal it with radiator sealant.

Was there foam originally under the rear heater core? That's what the mat of hair and old broken down foam looks like?

 

[bwalker16527]

Was there foam originally under the rear heater core? That's what the mat of hair and old broken down foam looks like?

No foam in mine. I wonder if you had a mouse nest in it.

 

[Trailortrash]

New calipers (shoddily painted by me), new short brake lines, and new pads. I feel like I'm finally making the bend and installing parts!

 

[Trailortrash]

Today I did some smaller odds and ends of cleaning and painting. Feeling a bit of pressure as I have a hard date of July 24th to have this at the body shop. I'm having the local Maaco do it as they were the only ones I found who didn't want an arm and a leg plus a year to do it. Plus, I hear from a few car guys they do a good job if you're willing to put up a few bucks.

 

[Trailortrash]

So one big project I have to get done is to drill holes and mount my spare tire carrier. PO put new rear panels on but neglected this part. He did install the frame for the rear sill appropriately I believe. I ordered the outer sill from CCT to be put on by the body guys. Exactly how far over do I drill these holes into the sill frame and the upper bracket that I haven't built yet? No plate exist for the upper bolts either. Could a guy get away with not having welded nuts to the back plate? Thoughts?

 

[Trailortrash]

Well I took the plunge and it's almost straight! The tire carrier ended up slightly high when you try and latch it. Which I approve of vs being to low. I expect over the years the tire carrier may sag some which will make the catch perfect. Holes are drilled for the spare tire carrier and latch hook. Painted a bunch underneath. I figured a layer of paint after a couple of ospho treatments couldn't hurt.

 

[Trailortrash]

I got the back bumper sanded and painted last night. The jalopy was sent to get body and paint done today. 1-2 weeks and I'll know if it was a good idea or not.