Build My Tucson 40's

[JackA]

Did not get to do the CLR scrub down yet. I did get 95% of the primer sanded off the original paint. Ran out of day light and arm power...

I did give the tool box lid a CLR bath and it's pretty amazing the difference it made. I have not even buffed or waxed it yet. Very promising results. Hopefully, I can get the whole tub scrubbed down tomorrow. Then, I am ordering a nice buffer/polisher deal.

 

[JackA]

The results are pretty impressive for the CLR, actually Zep brand, scrub down. It removes the majority of the rust staining and even some rust. I may go over it again as my arms are worn out. Plus, I plan to buff and polish were I can.

 

[JackA]

Used a Toyota jack to push out a couple dents. I tried to hammer it smoother, but the metal is fairly thick. It's definitely better than it was.

Also, the seats I ordered showed up today. They are ProCar 90's by Scat. They recline and are very similar to the later 40 oem buckets. Just need to build a seat mount.

 

[Honger]

The results are pretty impressive for the CLR, actually Zep brand, scrub down. It removes the majority of the rust staining and even some rust. I may go over it again as my arms are worn out. Plus, I plan to buff and polish were I can.

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That is cleaning up beautifully!

 

[JackA]

A little bit everyday.........I took a look at the original fuel tank tonight. Nothing more than some surface rust outside. The inside appears pretty clean too with just a layer of varnish. This is good news.

 

[JackA]

Hover craft conversion complete......

Parts are piling up too.

 

[JackA]

The original motor is not looking so good. I pulled the side cover and found rusty stuck lifters.

I have a spare motor that's just like 200 serial numbers earlier. It's pretty clean and look rebuilt. I popped the valve cover and it looks promising.

 

[JackA]

I discovered something interesting tonight. I checked the motor serial #'s and it's not the original motor. Which is fine I guess cause it's a rusted mess. My spare motor is numbered just 150 #'s earlier. It looks much better so far. Both motors are mid 71 vintage. I guess I should have noticed that earlier.......

 

[JackA]

Since I want to repaint a few areas of this 40.......I needed to find a good paint match. First few attempts were no bueno. Then today at Ace Hardware, I bought a can that looked close. Sprayed a sample and it's a pretty good match.
Here's a pic with the flash.......then another 2 without. It should match nicely after everything gets buffed out.

 

[JackA]

I got distracted and bought another 40 project. It came with a Chiltons manual. Maybe I can learn how to work on these things.

 

[JackA]

I did manage to get the front frame horns all cleaned up. I still need to make/weld a brace to replace the destroyed oem one. I also plan to weld both sides of the shackle hanger since I had to grind off the factory rivets.

 

[whitey45]

Glad Im not the only one who needs cruiser therapy!! always fun to drink the 40 punch with you

 

[JackA]

Good times for sure. Happy Easter everybody. Was a great day to organize Cruiser parts and refresh some leaf springs. I also got the axles mobile and ready to tear down for the rebuild.

 

[aslanperro]

Amazing builds. Newbie learning here. The axles will be rebuilt first and refresh with new paint after. Is that proper order to do so?

 

[JackA]

They will be torn down, cleaned, painted, parts /seals replaced, and reassembled.

 

[aslanperro]

Thanks. Yeah I was worried after opening them up, cleaning process will get crud, dust inside the assembly. So should remove all the internals, then clean outside & inside, paint, install and reassemble internals.

 

[wngrog]

The results are pretty impressive for the CLR, actually Zep brand, scrub down. It removes the majority of the rust staining and even some rust. I may go over it again as my arms are worn out. Plus, I plan to buff and polish were I can.

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Beautiful. Damn right.

 

[wngrog]

I got distracted and bought another 40 project. It came with a Chiltons manual. Maybe I can learn how to work on these things.

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I use the s*** out of my Chiltons

 

[wngrog]

Talked to the new owner of the green fj40 this week. He’s deliriously happy with it and jack’s work.

 

[JackA]

That's great to hear. Thanks