Builds Putting the rust demon at bay (5 Viewers)

[Mike Shull]

They might do more than ban you. Quoting the Land Cruiser Hertiage Museum “This FJ28LVA is from Venezuela and is believed to be one of only three left.”

 

[Rochfort]

My quest to do a frame off restmod started in 2005. It's well worth the wait. I'm at the point where I'm adding some finishing touches: electric winch, forward facing rear seats, ect. So 11 years for me.

I've had a bunch of cruiser parts sandblasted and my guy get's in every nook and cranny imaginable. The 40 series fantics here are going to want to see pictures of your rust spots. I would think a new tub would put you 3,6 or 12 months ahead in your goal of "project completion". Guys that know more about tubs will probably chime in on time savings. Due post some photo's, as guys with tons of experience will offer their thoughts. In the end it's how do you get your build to the finish line.

Not sure how far along you are on your V8 conversion. If you haven't crossed that bridge yet, here's a couple things I learned the hard way:

Make sure your engine is placed so you can run a mechanical fan.

Do not re-install your OEM harness until you've sanded every old connection, including the fuse block.

Cheers

...i try not to overthink the rust. Can't wait to see how your small block turns out.

 

[archie73]

...i try not to overthink the rust. Can't wait to see how your small block turns out.

Holy blast from the past…

Rust is currently kept at bay. I went with the Aqualu 3/4 tub. Lazy but effective. Frame rust is somewhere in the future, but I have some time to contemplate a way forward.

The SBC was nice. The LS was cats meow.