Build Project Patina-November 1968 FJ-40

[wngrog]

That's possible, yes. Bomar also suggested that. I'll do that if I have to.

Actually I want one more disc wheel so I can have 2 disc for front and 2 drum for rear. I won't ever rotate so that's not an issue.

I'll have Beno send you a new one if you send me one with Patina.......

 

[Bossman]

That would work if you want one that much. I'll blast and paint anyway so makes no difference to me. I'll go pick out the best one and send you a pic.

 

[wngrog]

Don't need best one, need the worst one

 

[USMC22]

What happened to the trailer

 

[ntsaint]

Don't need best one, need the worst one

Patina

 

[Bossman]

Here ya go

 

[wngrog]

OK, cool. I have one on perma loan from Bossman. I'll send him a new one if I have to but will try to find a used one to match his set. Bossman reminded me the drum wheels are riveted, disc are welded if you see some laying around.

 

[Bossman]

Disc wheels are welded and measure almost 13" at the narrowest point. Drum wheels are hot riveted and measure roughly 12" at the narrowest point.

 

[wngrog]

Got home from the Memphis about 4 and dug into Project Patina a bit.

Tossed a wheel on to giggle and grin

Pulled the front axle out. Need to get the disc brake axle tomorrow from Chris.

I was hoping I could sneak the axle out without pulling the shackles but no dice. I hate OEM shackles.

I tied a rope to it and drug it out of my shop with the pink golf cart.

 

[wngrog]

Replacement axle in the 416 with Lou's spare

 

[wngrog]

Before

After. Sure nice to have an end loader

Gonna pump the knuckle full of grease, change the 90 wt and stab it as is.

 

[USMC22]

Nice job. Especially when you have good help

 

[wngrog]

Between work and prepping my house for a 100 Grogan family reunion I managed to stab this axle.

I'm giving Andy anxiety not painting anything and Beno is not pleased with my plan to use the discs to turn the rotors.

Project Patina gets no paint.

None.

 

[Bossman]

I love this plan!

 

[wngrog]

This project is hereby referred to as Project Patina

$6300 deep with no end in sight.

 

[under_psi]

This project is hereby referred to as Project Patina

$6300 deep with no end in sight.

i feel, without paint as well, i will be in a similar boat....i like her tho....

 

[wngrog]

Shiny s***

 

[wngrog]

Turning my attention to dat ass.

 

[Fireman]

Picked up some fine spline axles for you. Oh,I'm too late.

 

[Bomar]

You needed to Pitina those shocks. Nothing a little paint can't help with.