Nice restoration going on here!
Onesprung60: 1967 FJ40 Frame Off Restore
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Tell me more about your epoxy resin. Roll on or spray on? Where did you get it? Same stuff as fiberglass resin?
It's looking good!
What the Truck?
It's looking good!
What the Truck?
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I used the West Systems 105/205 epoxy resin. It was recommended by a fiberglass guy and multiple online sources. Its a two part system, resin and hardener, and I brushed it on; it is pretty thick so I don't think you could spray it. It begins to harden in about 10 minutes depending on temperature; so you mix a little, brush on and then mix more as you go. I bought one quart and it was barely enough to do one medium/heavy coat on the top. I am using epoxy primer and the resin and primer are supposed to bond very well to each other. I was basically trying to strengthen/seal the fiberglass and fill in some very minor spider cracking.
I am hoping to be priming and top coating this weekend so I will let you know how it works out.
Man, that is a work of art. Well done.
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Awesome work! Love the color of the seats and material.
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Its been a whirlwind couple of weeks, I have pretty much been at work, or in the garage working on the truck and not much of anything else; but I have a lot to show for it.
First, the rear hatch is finished up. I struggled a bit to get it straight, but a good friend of mine helped me out and it looks great now. I put bostonmangler's brass bushings on the hinges as well to increase the durability a bit.
A couple pics of the hatch work and hinge's:
First, the rear hatch is finished up. I struggled a bit to get it straight, but a good friend of mine helped me out and it looks great now. I put bostonmangler's brass bushings on the hinges as well to increase the durability a bit.
A couple pics of the hatch work and hinge's:
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The finished hatch with final paint and installed on the truck:
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Also, after way too much sanding, priming, sanding and more sanding the top is finally in paint as well. I debated what color to go with for the top and bezel, I was considering olympus white body color, shell ivory and a brighter white. I ended up going with Toyota code 040 super white. It is a very bright white, and I am really glad I did, the bezel really pops from the front of the truck and just looks like a classic Land Cruiser should. The top will be buffed/polished tonight, install the headliner and then I hope to get the top bolted on tonight as well.
A couple pictures of the top in progress, completed and the bezel:
A couple pictures of the top in progress, completed and the bezel:
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Last update for now, I am basically done under the hood as well. I added a coolant overflow bottle from and FJ60, I know its not stock but I hate the idea of anything leaking from this truck; and at least it looks stock. I also added a couple decals under the hood.
Next on the list is to finish the rear wire harness and a whole lot of buffing and polishing. I hope to have some higher quality pictures of the complete truck in the next couple days and will post them up when I have them. Thanks for all the compliments!
Next on the list is to finish the rear wire harness and a whole lot of buffing and polishing. I hope to have some higher quality pictures of the complete truck in the next couple days and will post them up when I have them. Thanks for all the compliments!
Looks great! Where did you get your hose clamps? Looking for some a little more "vintage" looking.
This isn't even right. Better than right off the showroom! Congrats on a beautiful rig.
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I bought a few at the Toyota dealer, surprisingly affordable too; but most are re-plated originals.
Wow, very nice! You have done a great job. I can't wait to get to get this far with mine. Back to block sanding now........
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Well, the truck is basically done now. Still a couple small things to finish up but basically its all done. Still need to buff the paint out, and refurb the stock jack among other things.
I had the chance to have some professional photos taken last weekend, and I think the truck turned out pretty darn nice.
I had the chance to have some professional photos taken last weekend, and I think the truck turned out pretty darn nice.
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A few more pics:
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A few thanks are in order as well. Its been on my bucket list for a while to "restore" an old FJ40, and this is exactly how I wanted it to turn out. I couldn't have done it without the help of many on this forum and a few local guys as well. If you guys haven't purchased anything from aatlas1x, coolerman, or cruiseroutfitters you are missing out; these guys were top notch and provided excellent products in a timely manner. My local Toyota dealer, Toyota Bountiful and Brad in their parts department was always helpful getting me the OEM stuff I needed. I know I am missing many people as I was constantly browsing threads and trying to find tips and tricks on how to get this truck done the right way, I literally don't think I could have done this without the mud community.
Now onto where this truck is going. Although I have always wanted to restore an FJ40, I knew when I bought this truck that I wasn't going to keep it. I am just not at a point in my life to have something like this around. Its just too nice to drive and I would be afraid of what happens every time the kids step in the garage to get a bike or toy out. After a lot of research and some tough decisions I have decided to sell it at the Russo and Steele auction in Scottsdale, AZ. It will sell sometime between January 16-21; it actually kills two birds with one stone because I have always wanted to sell a car at a big collector car auction. The truck is listed here if you are interested: Russo and Steele Ad
It will be interesting to see what happens and no matter what I had a great time building it and have no doubt it will not be my last.
So, thanks again to the mud community as whole!
Now onto where this truck is going. Although I have always wanted to restore an FJ40, I knew when I bought this truck that I wasn't going to keep it. I am just not at a point in my life to have something like this around. Its just too nice to drive and I would be afraid of what happens every time the kids step in the garage to get a bike or toy out. After a lot of research and some tough decisions I have decided to sell it at the Russo and Steele auction in Scottsdale, AZ. It will sell sometime between January 16-21; it actually kills two birds with one stone because I have always wanted to sell a car at a big collector car auction. The truck is listed here if you are interested: Russo and Steele Ad
It will be interesting to see what happens and no matter what I had a great time building it and have no doubt it will not be my last.
So, thanks again to the mud community as whole!
Keep it you fool!
Cheers,
Brian
Cheers,
Brian
