Build Project Patina-November 1968 FJ-40

[wngrog]

dude.

I need a set.

Of hubcaps or hot moms?

If you need hubcaps I got 3.....non hub type......

Hot moms.....I'll see you with mine next Friday night at Lou's.........

 

[FJ60Cam]

^^^ and this was how the CLC Swingers Club was started.

 

[wngrog]

Thanks @wct49 fkr the drag link

 

[wngrog]

So I got all the new link ends put in. I wish I had not put in the cotter pins because some poor sap at 49Cruisers is going to be taking it all off to align it. I think it's toed out pretty bad.

I need flex brake hoses and a steering stabilizer and the front is complete.....well, it's gonna need a seal/gasket job.

I moved back to the rear. If you remember, Beno and I pulled the rear third because the pinion seal was leaking. That means I needed to get the front axle apart to get the other 3rd.

Just like the rear this damn thing was really caked on there. Heat and lots of hammering and I got it out.

This is one well lubed 3rd lol

Nothing some parts washer time could not handle tho

That's my stopping point. Headed out of town a few days. I'll get parts coming.

Cleaned this beauty up too in the parts washer.

 

[BMThiker]

^^^ and this was how the CLC Swingers Club was started.

A rather colorful friend of mine once said (and I don't rightly recall the context of that conversation) that,
"it ain't swinging if you know the folks, that's jus' friends messin' around"

 

[wngrog]

I just Georgled some brake lines, bearings and a stabilizer.

 

[wngrog]

That ass.

 

[wngrog]

Box-o-Beno

(Smells faintly of Turkish cigarets)

 

[Bossman]

My situational awareness senses are tingling from that WMD sticking into the post...

 

[MScruiser]

Badass.

 

[Bodean]

You bought Jap wiper blades but don't want to stop the rust?

 

[wngrog]

Stop the rust? You mean paint it?
I personally think it looks perfect as is. I love the look but it's not for everyone. I get that.

I promise you there is nothing I can do short of what Andrew is doing to stop the rust. This 40 is way too far gone for that. If that was the goal I wouldn't have bought this basketcase.

I think getting it out if the weather and keeping mud off it will let it last 100 years alone.

The blades were a why not but the arms were mandatory (not pictured)

 

[MScruiser]

What about spraying the undersides of fenders with Rust bullet, then doing a matte clear coat to preserve the patina?

 

[MScruiser]

I'm with you on keeping the outside as is too. Looks REALLY cool.

 

[wngrog]

I just don't see it getting worse if it's garaged.

I'll watch it but the rear sill would have to be replaced if I clear coated.

If it can't be seen from the outside I'll preserve and block the rust.

 

[Bossman]

There used to be a product called rust converter. Don't know if you can still get it or not. Goes on as a clear liquid by brush or spray after you wire brush off all the loose stuff you can. Turns the rusty areas kinda dark gray/black and is supposed to slow or stop the progress of the rust. If you can find it I would suggest trying it. It won't hurt the original paint or the cool patina

 

[BMThiker]

Rust Converter Gallon

 

[euclid]

I talked to some rat rod guys at the Dauphin Island car show a few weeks ago. They preserve their patina with that stuff @Bossman is talking about

 

[MScruiser]

Hell yeah, now we're talking.

 

[under_psi]

I talked to some rat rod guys at the Dauphin Island car show a few weeks ago. They preserve their patina with that stuff @Bossman is talking about

i have the aerosol kind. using it on my frame....