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

[odingski]

Started assembly of doors, all six of them.

 

[odingski]

Nice to have the best parts available. Fortunately, I have been getting my parts from Japan which is much closer to the Philippines and the freight is cheaper. And guaranteed the parts are OEM.

 

[odingski]

When I start the assembly process, I always want the parts to be available. And that is like a natural high, isn't it?

 

[odingski]

Just got a confirmation from a supplier, 1 set of mud guards for the series 60. Got it at a very reasonable price.

 

[cruisermatt]

This aren't from a 60.

They look like Non-US 80 series.

 

[odingski]

This aren't from a 60.

They look like Non-US 80 series.

I was kind of suspicious and you are right, it does look like a mud guard for a 80 series. Oh well, more search.

 

[odingski]

I've been working on the Willie for the whole week now. I have gone a long way and hopefully finish this project by next month.

 

[odingski]

Hey guys, I hope I am not boring you with all of the pictures and less of the writing.

 

[HoJo 61]

No no, keep 'em coming!

 

[odingski]

I have started on the roof rack to test on the color. This is still gun metal but a little bit darker. It matches the inside components like the dashboard, door handles (interior and exterior). A mix of 60% Metallic silver, 40% jet black and 30% of volume, flattening paste. Came out very nice.

 

[odingski]

Epoxy primer/surfacer was first applied and left to dry for a few hours. Apllied two coats of the color. I intend to let it dry and cure for a couple of days. Then apply another two coats.

 

[odingski]

The color came out as expected. Not too dark but will stand out.

 

[odingski]

Tested the color with the snorkel and fitted it temporarily. Any comments?

 

[hj 60]

Multiple niceness
I am looking for a snorkel since I before did not see the dust and air cooling capacity and did not plan submarine trails but once you start looking for that stuff it seems more important to have by the hour, now in the trembling phase: about to click on order

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Looks incredible! I don't think I've seen a snorkel painted before!

 

[odingski]

Preparing the grill and center console for final paint application.

 

[odingski]

Door handles will also be painted with darker gun metal.

 

[odingski]

I got an idea on the radiator grille emblem. To make it consistent with the all gun metal color, the letters of the "TOYOTA" emblem will be on reflective sticker with a black or dark gray color.

So I scanned the original emblem on a scanner to get the exact measurement and had a print shop plot the letters so I could just peel and stick each letters on the emboshed emblem.

This will also include the emblems at the rear on both sides.

 

[notprettystillgreat]

Beautiful work!
Looks fantastic so far, am sure it will just turn out stunning when all done

 

[odingski]

The old bumper is in a mess.