Build Project Old Fart 1960 FJ25 softop

[pardion]

John, those two colors together look fantastic.

Old Fart was originally the cream color, to blah for me so I chose this Spring Green, all 25 seats were this red color so it is what it is. Glad you like it. John

 

[west aussie]

we all like it. lots!

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

Congratulations John, everything is looking spot on. This whole project has been an amazing source of information & learning for most of us. Great to see a 25 coming back to life soon.

 

[thebigredrocker]

I stumbled upon your build. What a cool project. No words to describe how impressed I am. Thanks for allowing people to have a look.

 

[occruiser]

Any progress John?

 

[JohnnyC]

x2 lazy photo taker

 

[pardion]

UPDATE No work in the shop this spring as you have noticed. My excuse was because I have had a total left knee replacement on Jan 25th.
Shop time has been limited to used parts shipping. The new knee is excellent, I am working as a trail educator on the Worlds most famous four wheel drive trail, The Rubicon Trail until the end of summer. If you are near Placerville this summer drop an e-mail by to pardion@comcast.net and maybe we can hook up so you can pick apart this build-up. Thanks, John

 

[47coeman]

I was over visiting John when I picked up a centered tear housing. John showed me around and I got to see the 25 he is restoring, it is a beautiful restoration to good to be driven on the streets TNX John for the great time...

 

[JohnnyC]

@47coeman did you take pictures ? Lol

 

[47coeman]

Sorry, I did not ...

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

Hi John,

Please confirm how much material do I need to order for side step pyramid vinyl, parking brake shoe lining and for seat cover upholstery?

Thanks
Archie

 

[pardion]

Archie, got my step vinyl from Sean. I have a drum brake, upholster bought the vinyl, so I am no help. John

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

Thanks John.

 

[pardion]

Time to keep moving on this project! Boy do I have alot of work to do, but I try real hard to make this a FUN job. So grab a cold one and I will be sending photo's and asking questions.

A couple parts needed: Tool Box Lock Strap
Repo Dash Plaques

Later, John

 

[thebigredrocker]

Subscribed. Just did a quick read through again. Mostly looked at the pictures. She's a masterpiece. Body color looks bitchin' on all those parts.

 

[tahoe40/45]

Ill look this weekend, i should have both dash plaques for you.

 

[Splangy]

I picked up a couple repo dash plaques from SOR a couple years ago. They have any left?

 

[pardion]

Ill look this weekend, i should have both dash plaques for you.

Here are my originals, black background was faded, so I stripped them and buffed them, and can not get a black background. Does anyone know how to silkscreen? If so I have a job for you. Thanks, John

 

[pardion]

I picked up a couple repo dash plaques from SOR a couple years ago. They have any left?

Thanks, I'll call on Monday. John

 

[Splangy]

John, I took a peak on their website and they show in stock.