Builds Removing SBC conversion, going back to Toyota. 1972 Frame Off

[Jdc1]

@woytovich I read in another thread that you ordered a custom dakota digital font to get it closer to stock appearance. Do you have any pics?

 

[woytovich]

I have not yet ordered it. They told me I could do that though.

 

[jgeoffr]

Check icon. Not stock but I certainly like the font better than the original Dakota gauges. Put a original front on it and I think it'd be cool.
ICON FJ Gauge Assembly | shop.icon4x4.com

-Geoff

 

[Jdc1]

Progress shots from the painters. Metalwork is done. Some final sanding and then epoxy primer early this week.

The rats and squirrels got the best of the glove box. Zak made and installed a new piece.

 

[oldschool4wheeling]

I don't see any "progress shots"

 

[Jdc1]

I don't see any "progress shots"

Fixed. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[Jdc1]

I stopped at the painters today and was able to snap a few bare metal pics. The cowl vent pull is back in place. Things should start progressing pretty quickly once primer starts.

On our end, the clutch inspection cover is installed and I have started discussions with Dakota Digital to make some small changes to the VHX cluster.

 

[Jdc1]

If all goes according to plan, epoxy is going on tomorrow. Hopefully the last bare metal update. The process that they use will be Epoxy primer>seam sealer>high build primer>uv cure sealer>paint. The paint will be done before the chip guard.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

what is up with the putty they are putting on?

 

[Jdc1]

 

[Jdc1]

what is up with the putty they are putting on?

Lead work to fill in some of the low spots.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Lead work to fill in some of the low spots.

AHH, I see now!

 

[Jdc1]

I also received the restored 1972 only headlight switch from Ragingmatt , It turned out really well.

 

[Jdc1]

AHH, I see now!

It'll get filed down before primer. I try not to interrupt them to often but it's hard to stay away. I was in the neighborhood this morning and did a donut delivery.

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

did a donut delivery.

I hope you are bringing them the highest quality, tastiest donuts you can find! They deserve it so far.

 

[Jdc1]

Epoxy primer is going down.

 

[dlzadl]

Can't wait to see some green other than money

 

[Jdc1]

Today, after a parts delivery, i turned my attention to the radiator plumbing. I am short some clamps. It looks like rotating the union tee out will straighten the heater line.

After looking at the oil cooler pipe for a few weeks, I noticed that there are supposed to be 2 longer bolts that pass through the timing cover and secure the tabs with nuts. It is now secure and looks alot better. Some touch up paint will be going down in the near future.

 

[Jdc1]

A group of local Ohio farmers is taking over 50 trucks/trailers full of supplies to Kansas this weekend to help the ranchers that have been dealing with wildfires. While out and about this morning, I caught them loading up at the butcher shop.



Local group collects hay, donations for ranchers affected by Oklahoma wildfires

Local group plans second trip of supplies for ranchers devastated by Oklahoma, Kansas fires

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[Jdc1]

We were not 100% on the available Dakota Digital guage cluster. There were a few small aesthetic details that didn't work with the stockish appearance that I have been trying to maintain. I know there is nothing stock about their solution, but i feel that a great set of guages is crucial.

Greg Karpe at Dakota Digital came through for the win.

Please provide feedback on this rendering.

Original DD guages for comparison