Restoring Hank

[TCSTARK]

Seems to me that I am in a similar situation. I have laughed it off for the last 13 months saying I pay for a storage facility that comes with a free mechanic. I finally told the father and son team to s*** or get off the pot. My parts suddenly made their way to the powder coater and a 11am meeting is set to discuss the last few mechanical issues.

 

[sypd]

@Yellow Jacket - thanks for the positive thoughts. I'm waiting patiently. All eyes are on https://www.facebook.com/CCRbackshop for @Mechnizer to post updates for all to enjoy.

@TCSTARK - I can sympathize for sure, and I hope all goes well for you.

 

[sypd]

@Mechnizer posted some progress this past weekend. Looks like the manifold is on, some lights are being installed and wired, cage from @lcwizard is in, and soft top bows are painted and installed.

 

[winnie]

still a ways to go by the looks of things ... hopefully you get it back soon to enjoy this summer ...

 

[Living in the Past]

Thought this beauty had a hard top and doors? What was the final plan for the rear opening with out a top?

 

[SSCR]

Getting there brother!

 

[sypd]

still a ways to go by the looks of things ... hopefully you get it back soon to enjoy this summer ...

Yeh, that would be amazing. We shall see.

Thought this beauty had a hard top and doors? What was the final plan for the rear opening with out a top?

Yes, it has a hard top and doors. I wanted to go with soft top as well. Mike found a set of barn doors to reconfigure and mount.

 

[TheHardWay]

sypd said: ↑
"I have patience, and it seems that whether pursuing a new cruiser or restoring one, this is an invaluable quality."

"OMG, that is from post #3. Maybe subconsciously you knew what was to come."

Crap, I meant to post this here, but instead posted it to the Journey thread. Time for my nap....

 

[FJ404345]

So good to see progress,

 

[sypd]

@Mechnizer posted some updates. Love the first look at my @Trollhole top!

Feeling like my crack is showing though. A little stretching and adjustment seems in order.

 

[winnie]

sweet!!! and, steps closer to completion ...

 

[sypd]

@Mechnizer just posted a short video on FB of Hank running.

https://www.facebook.com/CCRbackshop/videos/797152513686865/

Mike posts "Still need to tune the engine and break it in. 80lbs of pressure at idle. Exhaust is next".

Pretty awesome milestone!

 

[FJ404345]

You started up your story in 2013, it seems this 40 it's going to be a 2016 model

 

[sypd]

You started up your story in 2013, it seems this 40 it's going to be a 2016 model

2016? I like your optimism. Ha!

 

[winnie]

wow, you're a patient man ...

 

[TheHardWay]

A fatalist, for sure...

 

[sypd]

Patience is a renewable resource.

 

[FJ404345]

At least for right now it's going to be a very low miles FJ 40

 

[78fj40mg]

Very nice rig, love the color!

 

[cruiserkreutz]

Any updates?