Spike. 1965 FJ45 LWB Survivor from an Arizona hill side (1 Viewer)

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Chris,
Are you going to keep the patina or did you change your mind and decide to repaint it?
 
Since the engine is being rebuilt, it will be all fresh and nice I did not want to put it on the old looking front part of the frame. So I decided to redo the front of the frame. Then I decided it would look funny to have front of frame looking good and back part original, so I decided to sand blast and powder coat frame. Then since doors will be repaired for speaker holes and front cowl also repaired for radio I could not figure out how to make the repairs look like the rest of the patina. So I decided it is a full restoration. Body will be going to sand blaster soon.

Not a big hurry but have to decide on a paint color. I am leaning toward dune beige.
 
In someones infinite wisdom they thought it would be a good idea to cut out the doors and dash for a radio and speakers. Argh... Luckily I have sourced correct metal to make them go away.

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That radio hole opening will be a a real job to look factory. Unless you source another dash , which is possible ?
 
Removing the rest of parts from frame in preparation for powder coating. Center arm proved to be challenging. Wanted to make sure not to damage as I have herd the shaft is no longer available. Thanks to @tahoe40/45 for the site he sent and especially to @Indygbd for all the help!

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