Wanted to introduce myself, name is Brent, in 2007 I bought my first LC. A 2001 that was a member of the family till about a month ago. After 10 years it was time for an upgrade and we found a 2013 in Florida that was just what we were looking for. I had been telling the wife that I wanted a project truck for years and when we sold the 2001 she suggested the I could use the funds to buy a project to work on! I wasted no time and picked up a 76 fj40 restomod from @Subterranean Nik before she changed her mind! It's a sbc 327 conversion that is SOA. A lot is already done. The PO did a great job with the sbc conversion, power steering conversion, front axle disc brakes and Aussie locker. From the seats forward there is very little rust, but from the seats back is a different story. A lot of rust has been cutout already. I will need to replace the rear sill, the rear fender tops, and replacing a bunch of spots in the bed area. first things first will be to get it street legal. Currently no exhaust, no gauges working, no rear harness, rear disc brake conversion needs install, no working horn and no side mirrors. I would love to do a frame off restoration, but I just can't bring myself to tear it down for several years after waiting so long to own one. So a rolling resto it will be! Over the years I have been thoroughly impressed with the knowledge, experience and camaraderie ( thank you spell check!) that I have seen on this forum and am looking forward to sharing this build with everyone!
