Nut & Bolt Frame-Off 1978 FJ40 Restoration

[Bossman]

Okay, okay, I give! When do you want me to drop off my 1975 for the "two buckets" treatment and how much is it going to cost me? Seriously nice work!

 

[MScruiser]

Hell @Bossman i might try to buy that 75 from you after all this. Who knows...

 

[Bossman]

Somebody needs to bring it back. It's worthy.

 

[MScruiser]

Wish I was ready to buy right now, this is what I have my eye on:

http://m.ebay.com/itm/291917426381?...a541580a787308b2987fffdf3ae|iid:3&_mwBanner=1

 

[MScruiser]

Another hard fuel line refresh.

 

[MScruiser]

Man, if I could find some good diagrams to how the lower wiring harness is routed, I could wrap up this chassis. I need to know all the locations of the plastic tie downs and metal clips.

 

[MEMCruiser]

 

[MScruiser]

I meant where the physical harness is routed....

 

[AndyO78FJ40]

You need to borrow the purty truck for a few days to serve as a reference while you finish up assembly. Nothing like being able to climb under it to really see stuff.

 

[MScruiser]

Got a late model lower heater assembly.

Disassembled

Blasted, powdercoated, and reassembled. New foam and stainless hardware. Blasted and zinc coated spring. Core was cleaned out with hot water and simple green, blasted, and leak tested.

 

[MScruiser]

New intake/exhaust manifold gasket.

 

[MScruiser]

Decided to remove shift lever and powdercoat.

Before

Preheating

After

 

[ntsaint]

There's dust on the frame. Quit slacking.

 

[SonofSonof40]

I also noticed dust on the frame. I mean, seriously, it's about time you took this rebuild seriously and got to work - stop tickling us with ideas and really get after it for once.

Oh man, keep the luv-a-comin brother. Beautiful build. Wish I had your stuff and skills to get my rig looking like that!!!!!

 

[FJ60Cam]

I three, noticed the dust, which got me to thinking...

How many buckets will it take to keep it in this condition once it's done?

 

[ntsaint]

Infinity buckets

 

[MScruiser]

Nope. Just the two.

 

[MScruiser]

Crappy pic, but blasted and powdercoated the transfer case lever today.

 

[ntsaint]

Dust on the frame, crappy part refinishing pics, man this thread is going to sh*t in a hurry...

Obviously kidding. Keep it up.

 

[AndyO78FJ40]

Are you going to put the silver dollar shift knob back on?