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Esmeralda... She's a beauty.
Restoring 1983 FJ40 Esmeralda in Colombia comments needed
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ok so we glued them on. no gasket!
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This photo I dedicate to my grandfather Charlie who paid for my trip to study Spanish in Spain when i was in college. He also was my cigar smoking partner. Note the cigar in the ashtray.
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Very nicely done. When does she go to auction? Thanks for the correction, I'll tell my predictive text....I gotta be more diligent with that.
I actually had some trouble in Spain with my Spanish. After living in Panama for two years I apparently developed a Panamanian accent; combined with my New Mexican dialect, I received a number of puzzled looks to otherwise every day statements.after a few weeks I got into the groove though....bloody spaniards
I actually had some trouble in Spain with my Spanish. After living in Panama for two years I apparently developed a Panamanian accent; combined with my New Mexican dialect, I received a number of puzzled looks to otherwise every day statements.after a few weeks I got into the groove though....bloody spaniards
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well funny you say that the fun thing about spanish is all the different accents. we met a cuban on the beach he said they still run the Fj43 with diesels as taxis and they go for $50k down there!
spain has 5 dialects or so. colombia does too. i have gotten down the word usage in the medellin area but i still have a goofy gringo accent. but i can speak FAST and comprehend quickly now.
the joke i say is that now i can say power steering, drum brakes, transmission etc in spanish!
I need to sell her fast before my nephews fall in love with her any more. Havent decided. i need to order some trim parts etc.
I now realize these trucks are never ever really finished.
shame i just missed entering her into a local car show.
panama canal was fun tour i just stayed in the city and did not much like it but i did not go out in the country. Chile is one of my favorite countries.
spain has 5 dialects or so. colombia does too. i have gotten down the word usage in the medellin area but i still have a goofy gringo accent. but i can speak FAST and comprehend quickly now.
the joke i say is that now i can say power steering, drum brakes, transmission etc in spanish!
I need to sell her fast before my nephews fall in love with her any more. Havent decided. i need to order some trim parts etc.
I now realize these trucks are never ever really finished.
shame i just missed entering her into a local car show.
panama canal was fun tour i just stayed in the city and did not much like it but i did not go out in the country. Chile is one of my favorite countries.
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FYI do you guys run the NON ethanol gas in your trucks? seems to run much much better.
Is there an additive you can add that makes the 10% ethanol garbage gas run ok?
She is running strong but the first tank of ethanol she did not like at start up. seems to starting fine now.
I got a new Interstate battery too which helps.
Is there an additive you can add that makes the 10% ethanol garbage gas run ok?
She is running strong but the first tank of ethanol she did not like at start up. seems to starting fine now.
I got a new Interstate battery too which helps.
Advine
Hi CHAZ404, truck is awesome!!! I have Been following your process as I'm restoring my own FJ too. I'm am from Bogotá and I already spent some money in the mechanics of the truck now I'll get into the painting process. I'll chance the tub and front floors.
The thing is that I have Been looking at different painting workshops around Bogotá, and the price range is huge. My truck belonged to my grandpa so I want to keep it as a family jewel. I haven't decided where to do the process as I want to be confident of getting an excellent job at the just price.
I bought a original cabin, to replace de fiberglass one.
I would like to ask you some advice, Your restoration is simply IMPECABLE. So if there is not a problem I would like to contact you via e-mail to exchange some ideas.
Thanks man
Hi CHAZ404, truck is awesome!!! I have Been following your process as I'm restoring my own FJ too. I'm am from Bogotá and I already spent some money in the mechanics of the truck now I'll get into the painting process. I'll chance the tub and front floors.
The thing is that I have Been looking at different painting workshops around Bogotá, and the price range is huge. My truck belonged to my grandpa so I want to keep it as a family jewel. I haven't decided where to do the process as I want to be confident of getting an excellent job at the just price.
I bought a original cabin, to replace de fiberglass one.
I would like to ask you some advice, Your restoration is simply IMPECABLE. So if there is not a problem I would like to contact you via e-mail to exchange some ideas.
Thanks man
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Thanks Pepe. I love going to Bogota for the big city nightlife. PM me no problem. I am becoming an expert but only by trial by fire. Be sure to start separate post with any questions and these guys will set you straight.
I used a bigger professional shop down there the advantage is we had 3 guys working on the body while a few worked on the mechanical. I may try to use a smaller one or two man shop that may take longer.
I now know the process better and am confident I can work with any shop. Depends on what you are looking to do. If you can take the truck off the road for a while maybe try a small shop that may take longer but be responsive to your needs/changes etc during the restoration.
Yea Chamba mine now has a fresh tank of pure gas. She is starting up a little sputtery until she warms up. I need to check to see if the carb is jetted for 3000 feet while she sits here at 0 feet.
very minor i hate to even mess with it. I have only put about 200 miles on her since the restoration so may just need to keep driving her.
I still cant believe she is here.
I used a bigger professional shop down there the advantage is we had 3 guys working on the body while a few worked on the mechanical. I may try to use a smaller one or two man shop that may take longer.
I now know the process better and am confident I can work with any shop. Depends on what you are looking to do. If you can take the truck off the road for a while maybe try a small shop that may take longer but be responsive to your needs/changes etc during the restoration.
Yea Chamba mine now has a fresh tank of pure gas. She is starting up a little sputtery until she warms up. I need to check to see if the carb is jetted for 3000 feet while she sits here at 0 feet.
very minor i hate to even mess with it. I have only put about 200 miles on her since the restoration so may just need to keep driving her.
I still cant believe she is here.
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Another great photo done by my brother. I am becoming a Land Cruiser nerd I really enjoy the under hood and under the body parts the best!
I sound like a salesman sorry but after looking at 25 of these when I went to buy them you have to look UNDER the trucks not at the shiny exterior paint or big tires.
I love the made in Colombia shackles with the bronze and yellow.
Happy I spent the extra money and got the BFGs (tires not cheap in Colombia). I had BFGs on me heep and on a 2500 Dodge Ram. I like how they look and how they ride smoothly.
I sound like a salesman sorry but after looking at 25 of these when I went to buy them you have to look UNDER the trucks not at the shiny exterior paint or big tires.
I love the made in Colombia shackles with the bronze and yellow.
Happy I spent the extra money and got the BFGs (tires not cheap in Colombia). I had BFGs on me heep and on a 2500 Dodge Ram. I like how they look and how they ride smoothly.
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OK one more for now...
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Happy Thanksgiving. ordered a ton of tiny parts that I needed (hood latches etc). Does a restoration ever end???
FYI thanks to the guys that recommended the smitty built console. fits tight but fits very well. I had the interior guy cover the smitty yucky armest with the same nice vinyl we used for the interior.
for a tall husky driver the twin buckets and the arm rest is really comfortable.
so if anyone is thinking about saving a few bucks and going with the smitty built it works perfectly. Plus I was able to just pick it up at a 4wheelparts.com store.
How badly I want to install a 1980s looking CB in the radio slot!!!
FYI the cupholders are nice too.
FYI thanks to the guys that recommended the smitty built console. fits tight but fits very well. I had the interior guy cover the smitty yucky armest with the same nice vinyl we used for the interior.
for a tall husky driver the twin buckets and the arm rest is really comfortable.
so if anyone is thinking about saving a few bucks and going with the smitty built it works perfectly. Plus I was able to just pick it up at a 4wheelparts.com store.
How badly I want to install a 1980s looking CB in the radio slot!!!
FYI the cupholders are nice too.
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Another FYI. I ordered the stainless steel bolt kit from CCOT and either my guy lost them or it never came with the 12 bolts for the hood hinges. I have the yucky old bolts on there so ordered a set from cruisercorps.com.
I ordered some stainless steel hood and windshield latches from cruisercorps. we repainted my old ones they look nice from about 10 feet but i dont like them. I hope the SS ones look as good as in the photos.
I ordered some stainless steel hood and windshield latches from cruisercorps. we repainted my old ones they look nice from about 10 feet but i dont like them. I hope the SS ones look as good as in the photos.
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Some finished project photos...
replaced the rear tub. that right footwell had some rust.
replaced the rear tub. that right footwell had some rust.
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Left footwell repaired. The doors never had rust but dents were repaired and then primed and painted inside and out.
For those guys looking to buy a unrestored Cruiser the weak areas prone to rust seem to be the door bottoms, the front footwells and the rear sill of the tub. I looked at over 25 cruisers and saw ONE unrestored one without rust. This one was a medium to above average quality one before we started. seat frames were cleaned up and repainted too.
Photos kinda dark from the garage!
For those guys looking to buy a unrestored Cruiser the weak areas prone to rust seem to be the door bottoms, the front footwells and the rear sill of the tub. I looked at over 25 cruisers and saw ONE unrestored one without rust. This one was a medium to above average quality one before we started. seat frames were cleaned up and repainted too.
Photos kinda dark from the garage!
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My favorites so far are the interior in general and the headliner install in particular and the custom roll bar. The rear four passenger set up is great. Took nephews and family to the beach and took 5 people on a ride during Thanksgiving.
Funny bec I have plans to do an FJ43 but this FJ40 with the 6 passenger set up is really growing on me and my brother. I like how you can park it easily at the beach yet in a pinch pile in 5 passengers for a short trip.
Funny bec I have plans to do an FJ43 but this FJ40 with the 6 passenger set up is really growing on me and my brother. I like how you can park it easily at the beach yet in a pinch pile in 5 passengers for a short trip.
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Got the new stainless steel hood latches installed along with the shift levers and other items. super fun to work on this truck as everything bolts right on.
