Builds Removing SBC conversion, going back to Toyota. 1972 Frame Off (11 Viewers)
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@White Stripe is a visionary, the ‘72 is on her way to get a clear wrap. Under the lip on the front fenders, rockers and 3/4 panels from the A pillar back, including the rear sill.
I am lol? What did I do?
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About 2 years ago, suggested a clear wrap for paint protection. After seeing how many stones the KM3 pickup on a quick trip up the drive, the wrap will definitely help.
Gotcha. Are you going to do the front grill and hood? They should be able to do the entirety of the outside of the front fenders. Then you can set a beer on the fender.
rkymtnflyfisher
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You're 100% right about that, the Maxxis Razrs I have toss a huge amount of rocks when I'm on FS roads, sounds like I'm taking small arms fire sometimes.
There are also some spots that the paint is chipped, some of them are bad.
You can get it for the front screen too.
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The paint is like glass, the 3M adds some orange peel. On this one, it’ll get the bare minimum. I think we are going to see if a scrap of clear wrap will wet sand and buff.
greenbeasty
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You're killing me Smalls!
I Just got thru the whole thread, aside from appreciating the attention to detail that I have NOOOOOO intention of trying to emulate, I bookmarked many parts and hints I will be able to use on mine. Thanks for saving me a lot of time searching! Look for a thread that will probably be titled " The Mutt", or maybe
" Some assembly required"
I Just got thru the whole thread, aside from appreciating the attention to detail that I have NOOOOOO intention of trying to emulate, I bookmarked many parts and hints I will be able to use on mine. Thanks for saving me a lot of time searching! Look for a thread that will probably be titled " The Mutt", or maybe
" Some assembly required"
I just talked to the clear bra guys I know. They work on a lot of high end cars that cost 100s of thousands. They clear bra the whole cars and it looks like glass. They say 3m is known for having a orange peel look. Try suntek or legend instead.
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Thanks, man. My point in documenting the whole build is to help others with theirs. I use mud for a lot and want to make sure i am helping as well.
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I’ll check those out too. For now, the ‘72 is wrapped and ready to move forward. The glass for the hardtop has been cut and will be in soon(room for interpretation).
Green Bean
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Looks amazing. Did you put in your own glass or did you take it to a specialist? Our hard top is at the paint shop so when it gets back we have to have all of the glass put in. We have all new weatherstripping and key. I was under the impression that it would be easier to let a glass specialist tackle this.
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I didn’t do the glass, the resto shop that did the paintwork did. It looks like a job that is doable but rather than learn on fresh paint would be worth letting an expert install. For the side glass, depending on what rubber you are using, the glass size might need to be larger than what the earlier trim requires.
Green Bean
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Thanks. I have been reading your build thread and have to admire your precision and attention to detail. Would you mind sharing the methodology that you used for attaching the front windshield trim piece to your fiberglass top. It appears that you used thru bolts and painted the heads to match. It looks much better than rivets.
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Thanks a lot, it has been a challenge to maintain the level of work that our shop put into the paint and body. It’s hard to not rush as the build finishes up. Our goal on this build was to add modifications but have them blend into the stock ‘72. Unless you are very familiar with a 40, alot will go unnoticed.
They are threaded rivets. Installed then painted to match the hardtop. This allows more adjustment as the top goes together.
One of the challenges on this truck has been working with parts from different 40s. The hardtop was and is a challenge from the start to get assembled.
