Builds Previously known as the 'One Week Resto' now Pathetically keeping it alive... 500k (1 Viewer)

[JohnnyC]

the 3/16" plate steel along the back has no rot thru at all....just looks bad....the 1/8" floors in the back also fared well over the years.

bumperettes broke 3 bolts...i'm going to drill them out and use bolts....so when i have to take them out again and they snap all i got to do is punch them thru


and duct tape is handy when it starts to rain and you need a quick rear door

 

[antFJ]

dude your truck needs this! i'll be keeping tabs - looking good

 

[BigRedFJ40]

Looking good Johnny! Boy, the salt hasn't been nice to her

Glad mine doesn't see snow or salt.....

Let me know if you any parts or anything......

 

[crotalusatrox]

subscribed,,, and good ruck

 

[65swb45]

yes its a mix mash of parts over the years...third handle is actually for a 2 ton floor jack that i keep in the truck...painted the handle to match oem ones

the rear barn door i always thought were from my year...found out later that wasnt the case...yes pre 72.

the bows are from a 1964

hood from a 64

markers from a 64

windshield bumpers from an fj45 78? got them from Stainless 40/45 about 16 years ago...the second owner brazed the holes for bumpers and hold downs closed ....i opened them up and but that stuff on it.

i have a windshield frame to put on...mine is tost...from a 72....as well as new to me barn doors also from a 72.

come to think of it alot of the parts that I got from stainless40/45 are still being used on the truck today....like the rear heater...some switches...rear light guards...and much more.

I'm gonna guess the 'base' year is a 74?

Subscribed.

 

[JohnnyC]

dude your truck needs this! i'll be keeping tabs - looking good

the fiberglass fenders are looking good AntFJ thanks again

 

[JohnnyC]

Looking good Johnny! Boy, the salt hasn't been nice to her

Glad mine doesn't see snow or salt.....

Let me know if you any parts or anything......

send me your PTO

or at least a

 

[JohnnyC]

I'm gonna guess the 'base' year is a 74?

Subscribed.

Yep a 74

 

[Falco80]

Good luck mate, a week resto is pretty ambitious. I guess salt on the roads is a necessary evil in your parts? I'm thankful we don't have to deal with that.

 

[JohnnyC]

Good luck mate, a week resto is pretty ambitious. I guess salt on the roads is a necessary evil in your parts? I'm thankful we don't have to deal with that.

thanks ....its more of a redue than a resto.

it would be nice if they used dirt for the roads...but....the salt guys must be the lowest bidder

 

[Ron B]

Doing great! what color are you going back with?

 

[JohnnyC]

Doing great! what color are you going back with?

Thanks....kinda at a stand still right now...the wife is at a pottery class till 2 and friends coming over tonight....i think today's shot.

It will be white again...i'm using x-o rust from truevalue...oil based....and durabak bed liner (white-textured) on the inside.

 

[JohnnyC]

cleaned off some parts and painted them up....


I am using StainlessSteel Epoxy spray "Rustolium" for the parts

 

[JohnnyC]

had to repair the center consol ...tack welded still need to grind and paint

also cleaned off the rear taillight guards and fender braces....boy were they rusty

 

[JohnnyC]

i've been using (outdoors) stuff called Acid Magic ....doesnt work all that bad to get rud of the rust on some of the more rusted things....contains hydrocloric acid and it says that it's safe for skin?

I put it in a armorall bottle to spray it on the parts

metal on the body i'll be using Metal Prep? from Rust Bullet...and rust bulleting the bad spots on the tub

 

[Leaping Deer]

Looks good Johnny. You are making some good progress.

 

[Assassin]

Johnny----you are wide open, getting a lot done ---QUICK---good job BTW

 

[JohnnyC]

Looks good Johnny. You are making some good progress.

If i get-r-done....i may take it to FG2010

Johnny----you are wide open, getting a lot done ---QUICK---good job BTW

thanks...today was a not so productive day....had the kids just about all day....and they are ...lets just say....not the most helpful

 

[foxfab]

If the 25 can make it to FG2010, then you can too!!

 

[robtackett]

Looks like a fun project hope it turns out well. 1 question for you. Are those flower scissors? lol My granny used to use some that looked like that in the garden. lol Well please keep the pics coming and good luck