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RE: Advice from FJ25 'ers' for my 1964 FJ40 (2 Viewers)
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A few poor repairs but minimal Rust.
middlecalf
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What do you use to cut your replacement sheet metal pieces on the bench (pieces that aren’t straight so a shear is a no-go)? Because of access issues when cutting the bad spots out on the rigs’ components I use a Dremel with cutoff blade, sometimes my dewalt grinder with same, and occasionally a jigsaw (rarely there’s room). Cuts are ok, but not precise (square, straight, etc.). So the bench cut replacement piece is cut with same tools, but that’s somewhat a PIA (slow, imprecise to match the imprecise original cut, lol). Was wondering about a nibler? (If not obvious I’m not a sheet metal worker, just a hacker 
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Very thin Angle Grinder BladesWhat do you use to cut your replacement sheet metal pieces on the bench (pieces that aren’t straight so a shear is a no-go)? Because of access issues when cutting the bad spots out on the rigs’ components I use a Dremel with cutoff blade, sometimes my dewalt grinder with same, and occasionally a jigsaw (rarely there’s room). Cuts are ok, but not precise (square, straight, etc.). So the bench cut replacement piece is cut with same tools, but that’s somewhat a PIA (slow, imprecise to match the imprecise original cut, lol). Was wondering about a nibler? (If not obvious I’m not a sheet metal worker, just a hacker
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100mm Diameter, 1mm thick to be precise
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Fortunately, the front end of the 40 was in relatively good condition. Both Guards had been bent at first Fold but repairable.
Bonnet next.
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These will complement the Wiper Motors nicely!
congratulations on beating me in the ebay battle
These will complement the Wiper Motors nicely!
.... they look good
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I had to get them to go with these!
Ironically, it's not likely to be driven in the Rain.
well, they should stay in great shape for another 55 years
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Front end test fit.
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Was lucky enough to buy these new, all complete
middlecalf
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What, 55 years ago? 
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Got my Steering Wheel back from Restorer.
( OMG Steering Wheel Restoration)
Looks great.
My Horn Button is in average condition. Very Sun crazed.
Anyone have a good one for Sale?
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Very happy with the job 'Classic Gauge Restoration' did on my Speedo Assembly.
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......a bit more progress.
I'm not confident that the 'Shell Ivory' on the Bezel is the right Tint? It doesn't look White enough.
Thoughts?
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HelloKitty65
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RE: the bezel
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Some bezels were different depending on the body. Spring greens got a tannish one.
Or maybe it is here:
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Paint code and color information...
Threads on paint codes and color information for Land Cruisers... Official color code thread.... Color code chart... More early paint codes from treerootCO
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Or maybe it is here:
FJ40 Roof OEM Color Code ?
Can someone let me know if the OEM color of the FJ40's roof is a bright white or is it an off white? My rig has a body matched color roof and I would like to return it to the OEM color along with the front bezel as well. I'm keeping the wheels black. 1978 FJ40 2F by FJ4013 posted Nov 6, 2018...
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