Rust Level? 85 FJ60

[MotoLx]

Looking at an 85 FJ60 and need some input on the level of the rust. Thanks in advance!

 

[White Stripe]

Can't tell too much without seeing the rear portion of the frame where the worst rust usually is.

 

[BurntToast]

Below window seals would be nice too

 

[MotoLx]

 

[MotoLx]

 

[MotoLx]

Can't tell too much without seeing the rear portion of the frame where the worst rust usually is.

Will post some tomorrow

 

[OSS]

For a 40 old vehicle — I’d say it looks stellar.

 

[MotoLx]

 

[MotoLx]

Seems very clean but was looking for advice on undercarriage primarily

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

So far it looks good. But, as white stripe said post some pics of the rear frame rails.
Overall not bad.

 

[MotoLx]

So far it looks good. But, as white stripe said post some pics of the rear frame rails.
Overall not bad.

Thanks! Will get some posted tomorrow

 

[gimme a 60]

Not much rust. It’s a solid rig.

 

[MDH33]

Only thing I noticed is that the snake blinders are missing and I don't see the holes, so might have filler, new paint, etc. Other parts painted too like door handles, etc. Check carefully for Filler. Those wheel well edges would be a lot more rock chipped than that front valance if paint wasn't newer.

Undercarriage looks pretty good, just not maintained very well. Shiney new wheels and tires.

 

[Godwin]

Wouldn't expect a rig from the Texas Hill Country to have that much rust. Was it occasionally driven on the beach?

 

[CenTXFJ60]

There are no issues with rust on this truck. I don’t need to see the C-channels to know this. The wheel well pictured has not been worked on. The body seam is still visible (see arrow) and the original adhesive used on the front mudflap is still visible. A tar like material.

 

[kirvesmies]

ha ha ha, you're worried about rust????? read some of the threads by members in the northern climes n ask yourself that question again. i'd say you've got a very clean specimen.

 

[MotoLx]

ha ha ha, you're worried about rust????? read some of the threads by members in the northern climes n ask yourself that question again. i'd say you've got a very clean specimen.

Not really worried. Just wanted some additional eyes. Thanks for the feedback

 

[Grayscale]

The military wrap on the springs looks cut? Did rust eat a leaf, and it got replaced?

 

[3_puppies]

The military wrap on the springs looks cut? Did rust eat a leaf, and it got replaced?

military wrap is the second leaf, that one is the third leaf, most likely an add a leaf of some sort

from the pics shown
IMHO the "rust" issues are non existant on this rig

 

[garfieldthecat]

Only thing I noticed is that the snake blinders are missing and I don't see the holes, so might have filler, new paint, etc. Other parts painted too like door handles, etc. Check carefully for Filler. Those wheel well edges would be a lot more rock chipped than that front valance if paint wasn't newer.

Undercarriage looks pretty good, just not maintained very well. Shiney new wheels and tires.

I would say definitely repainted (aftermarket fender vents painted black, chrome trim from windshield missing, the other items mentioned by @MDH33 ) If you have concerns about the quality of the bodyman's work, use a paint thickness gauge like this one from Amazon:

Amazon product