Builds My Willie (Toyota Land Cruiser HJ-61 thorough build)

[odingski]

A little of what I accomplished today. The emblem came out fantastic. Not perfect but 90% satisfied. The center console looks like new. It's been a headache making an inventory of all the parts. Good thing, my memory is stil working. Slow but still ticking.

 

[TLC Norway]

Emblem is fantastic!! I want a print like that, in bright grey

Sent from my SM-G388F

 

[cruiser enthuiser]

Wow! Incredibly comprehensive rebuild! I'm amazed by your patience and attention to detail.

Sorry if I missed it earlier in the thread but what type of paint are you using for all the plastic pieces? I dig the color.

Also, that emblem is bad ass - nice job!

-Ed

 

[odingski]

Wow! Incredibly comprehensive rebuild! I'm amazed by your patience and attention to detail.

Sorry if I missed it earlier in the thread but what type of paint are you using for all the plastic pieces? I dig the color.

Also, that emblem is bad ass - nice job!

-Ed

Patience? Yes but my wife is all over me. After this project, another one.
Anyway, the paint I used is Acrylic because of the avialability. If I use Urethane paint, the availability of urethane flattening paste is scarce and I have to order this from Manila, the capital city. I decided to use acrylic and have more coats applied to make the finish look better and last longer. Color is 70% metallic silver, 30% jet black and 30% flattening paste of total volume. Gun Metal color.

 

[odingski]

Wow! Incredibly comprehensive rebuild! I'm amazed by your patience and attention to detail.

Sorry if I missed it earlier in the thread but what type of paint are you using for all the plastic pieces? I dig the color.

Also, that emblem is bad ass - nice job!

-Ed

I missed your question. There is a type of paint particularly for plastic. It is flexible when dry so it does not crack. It is applied as a primer. It is a very good adhesive primer. Check the pics below for some sample.

 

[odingski]

Tried the grille on today and I am very happy it looks good.

 

[odingski]

The powered side mirror is next on the assembly. I have extended the wires that powers the motor as it would allow me to test with ease before final installation.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Looks awesome!

 

[odingski]

The side panel name plate stickers just came in from the local printer. Took a while to put it on. I think it is worth the trouble.

 

[odingski]

A few more parts and we are set to assemble.

 

[odingski]

Rubberized coating on the fuel tank

 

[odingski]

Installed the emblems and side panel name plates after applying top coat on it.

 

[odingski]

I wanted this wrinkle on the fuel tank as texture to cover the dents and unevenness.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Getting closer!

 

[TLC Norway]

 

[odingski]

Steering column got a new paint.

 

[odingski]

Brake Master overhauled and looks good. Bench tested and passed the test.

 

[hj 60]

Very nice again, if you want to replace the steering joint (does not happen often but while youre there...) it is the same as toyota corolla axle joint or something and easy to find.
I would replace if it is on the bench, I think.. and while your there is another dimension for you

 

[odingski]

Clutch Master and slave rebuild.

 

[odingski]

Very nice again, if you want to replace the steering joint (does not happen often but while youre there...) it is the same as toyota corolla axle joint or something and easy to find.
I would replace if it is on the bench, I think.. and while your there is another dimension for you

Thanks for the advice. I would do that because the joint really is a little hard to twist. I was just not too kin in replacing the U joint because of the part that is not easily available. Does this also mean that the joints of the PTO shaft to the winch is a Corolla U joint?