Rusty Bucket “Build” (2 Viewers)

[andrewbridges1]

About to start a “build” on my 69 fj40. My dad bought this for me a year ago today and I got it running, driving, and mostly stopping. (Needs front axle overhaul). At this point I would like to tear it down, fix a big leak from my overdrive unit, paint the frame, and install a lift kit. The goal here isn’t to make a perfect show car. The goal is to make it mechanically sound but still have some rust and dents so when we do stupid stuff in it off road we don’t have to worry about it. If yall would like to follow along I will be starting a YouTube channel to follow the work I’m doing as well as posting on this thread! @andrewbridges1785 is the YouTube channel. Me and my dad are still going to be enjoying the last couple warm Georgia days before I get started so it’s going to be a few weeks before any progress is made! I’m sure yall will be hearing a lot from me with questions! Thanks!

 

[1969FJ]

About to start a “build” on my 69 fj40. My dad bought this for me a year ago today and I got it running, driving, and mostly stopping. (Needs front axle overhaul). At this point I would like to tear it down, fix a big leak from my overdrive unit, paint the frame, and install a lift kit. The goal here isn’t to make a perfect show car. The goal is to make it mechanically sound but still have some rust and dents so when we do stupid stuff in it off road we don’t have to worry about it. If yall would like to follow along I will be starting a YouTube channel to follow the work I’m doing as well as posting on this thread! @andrewbridges1785 is the YouTube channel. Me and my dad are still going to be enjoying the last couple warm Georgia days before I get started so it’s going to be a few weeks before any progress is made! I’m sure yall will be hearing a lot from me with questions! Thanks!

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A very nice rig. I have a 1969 as well. Would you share frame number. ? Always looking a consecutive build from Japan.

 

[diesellibrarian]

Rusty? Man, I wish my 40 was that kind of rusty.

Good luck with the build, and congrats on the sweet 40.

 

[andrewbridges1]

Here is the first part!! Just going over the cruiser for my own sake to just have a starting point to look back on! Going to enjoy it until the tank is empty then start the tear down!

 

[Green Bean]

Here is the first part!! Just going over the cruiser for my own sake to just have a starting point to look back on! Going to enjoy it until the tank is empty then start the tear down!

Looks like you have a nice starting point for your project. Looking forward to watching your progress.

 

[BigSky406]

Can't wait to see what comes of it, and I am sure I'll learn along the way from what you do.

 

[Sethro60]

Sure you need a lift? Stance looks good to me....

 

[andrewbridges1]

Sure you need a lift? Stance looks good to me....

I believe it already is. The shackles are completely rusted and bent and the shocks are gone. May aswell toss some leafs at it at the same time

 

[andrewbridges1]

Looks like you have a nice starting point for your project. Looking forward to watching your progress.

Pulled the first fender. Tomorrow is a rainy Sunday so nothing better to do than to pull everything off this fender and get it looking as nice as possible. Started with the paint but will continue it tomorrow!

 

[andrewbridges1]

Pulled the first fender. Tomorrow is a rainy Sunday so nothing better to do than to pull everything off this fender and get it looking as nice as possible. Started with the paint but will continue it tomorrow!

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I am very pleased with the way the fender is coming out still need all new bolts!

 

[andrewbridges1]

I am very pleased with the way the fender is coming out still need all new bolts!

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Finished up the day getting the fender reinstalled and scraping the years of gunk off the steering box. The 2nd picture is the firewall if I spend the time polishing it… I want to do it so bad