Build New project, 1969 fj40

[6f40j9]

Looks sharp. Am considering picking the SOR kit up for my 40 over the summer sometime. Does the kit include something in between the foam and the springs (like a replacement for the burlap / horsehair combo in the originals)?

Not that I can see. Good point. Hmmm…

 

[majdomo]

I'm sure it's meant to be done a certain way and I would guess SOR customer service can help.. I'd bet it's super simple like adding some burlap between the pad and springs.

 

[majdomo]

Then again maybe not.. Looks like she has the same SOR kit.

Install video:

 

[6f40j9]

Then again maybe not.. Looks like she has the same SOR kit.

Install video:

That’s my friends channel, and his gf doing the work, I asked him about it but haven’t gotten a response yet. I didn’t know he had a video on it.

 

[Skreddy]

Back into the seat refresh, found a broken ‘spring’. Not sure how to fix it.
Cleaned up and painted some parts.
Ordered covers and foam.

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You can buy a roll of seat spring wire and bend it with a brake line tool and replace that section. Or, for around $20, amazon has kits. Just take out your bad section and clamp in the new one.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0836DY369?tag=ihco-20

 

[6f40j9]

In addition to the broken spring, the seat frame was broken at the clip. I’ve never used JB weld before but I guess now is as good a time as any.

 

[6f40j9]

Can’t forget the brackets. I hade bedliner interiors.

 

[6f40j9]

Finally got time to re cover the driver seat. I am not an upholsterer lol. On top of not being very patient. The top and base don’t line up, and don’t look too close, but it is an improvement anyway. Spector covers and foam.
Not looking forward to the passenger side.

 

[6f40j9]

I did take the time to quickly paint the frames and most of the hardware.

 

[6f40j9]

Fired it up and pulled it out for a couple glamour shots

 

[knuckle47]

I think you’ve done a terrific job ! Huge difference

 

[6f40j9]

I think you’ve done a terrific job ! Huge difference

With 3 shots in and one eye closed . Seriously though, thank you. I always end up rushing stuff because I get frustrated with not having any skill whatsoever with anything, so this actually came out better than I was expecting.

 

[6f40j9]

Pulled the passenger seat out and started to break it down. Not sure when I’ll actually get to stripping and repainting/covering it. Hopefully in the next couple weeks.

 

[6f40j9]

What are the chances of someone having an extra (intact) knob?

 

[CondeCruiser]

Someone on here was reproducing them. I cant find the thread though.

 

[6f40j9]

Got started on cleaning up the passenger seat.

 

[MDH33]

What are the chances of someone having an extra (intact) knob?

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Unobtanium as far as I know, plus they like to snag on you when getting out, so if you replace it will probably just get broken again.

I tapped the end of the pull-shaft and screwed a ball knob on I found on McMaster Carr.

Mine are same driver and passenger. Your driver side looked different?

 

[firemanj92]

What are the chances of someone having an extra (intact) knob?

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Someone on here was reproducing them. I cant find the thread though.

Here's the thread....

For Sale - FJ40 Seat Release Handles - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/fj40-seat-release-handles.1283109/

 

[6f40j9]

Here's the thread....

For Sale - FJ40 Seat Release Handles - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/fj40-seat-release-handles.1283109/

Message sent. (To seller )

 

[6f40j9]

Unobtanium as far as I know, plus they like to snag on you when getting out, so if you replace it will probably just get broken again.

I tapped the end of the pull-shaft and screwed a ball knob on I found on McMaster Carr.

Mine are same driver and passenger. Your driver side looked different?

Very different.