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

odingski · Aug 28, 2015

more of the paint job.

odingski · Aug 28, 2015

Top coat will be applied next week.

maat · Aug 28, 2015

very nice, well done mate

TLC Norway · Aug 28, 2015

Oh, it's looking real good!!

HoJo 61 · Aug 28, 2015

How i have missed this build, absolutely stunning job!! :cheers:

leon61 · Sep 4, 2015

good job !! it will be so clean !

odingski · Sep 6, 2015

Got to work on Willie over the weekend. Applied 3 coats of top coat. Installed and aligned the front end panel with the brace. Installed the head lamp housing. I need to do these fit before I finally apply the last remaing top coat. Just so if I happen to scratch some areas, I can still do some touch ups. It is tricky when you add flattening paste on the top coat. Mix and stir well before applying to avoid clouding. I learned from the first few coats.

odingski · Sep 6, 2015

A couple more pics.

TLC Norway · Sep 6, 2015

getting closer!! one of the coolest colors out there!

odingski · Sep 9, 2015

Did some cleaning and fitting.

odingski · Sep 9, 2015

Rear combination lamp really looks good. Also attached the hood lock.

odingski · Sep 10, 2015

More cleaning...

odingski · Sep 10, 2015

The weatherstrip is still in a very good condition. Door stopper or the front door check assy is still good. Though one is missing the rubber damper.

odingski · Sep 11, 2015

I had the rubber of the door check assy or door stopper fabricated by the local bush maker.

odingski · Sep 11, 2015

The finished product close to the orginal and saved me a lot of money. the cost, US$2.50.

maat · Sep 11, 2015

keep it up mate!

odingski · Sep 11, 2015

Got one by one in top shape. Cleaning is one job I need to do meticulously so I will know what condition all parts that are reinstalled. Gives me a peace of mind.

odingski · Sep 11, 2015

Roof rack is on the process for painting. I plan to paint this with the same color, gun metal, but a little darker. Metallic Silver=60%, Black=40% with a 30% flattening paste. This color will also be applied to the grill, emblems, interior and other components.