We need a better selection of emogees - this is as close as I can get to JEALOUS: 
Builds The Architect's '77 FJ40
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With the nice weather around and most of the yellow stuff gone, it is a pleasure to travel in!
Oh, did replace the old rusted, broken and re-bent throttle shaft return spring with a new one: 21756-61010
Oh, did replace the old rusted, broken and re-bent throttle shaft return spring with a new one: 21756-61010
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So darn nice! How do you keep from getting it stolen!!!!??? Pit bull in the passenger seat?? I say this partly in jest, but it seems to be a serious problem out in the western states these days...Best of luck !
At home he hides it in his basement. At work, he watches through the window blinds all day - dunno how he gets any work done...
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Someone getting a new home, even the 40 gets one too....
Taking a peek at it's new digs....
Taking a peek at it's new digs....
Great Rick!!
Hope you found a good architect...
Hope you found a good architect...
Great Rick!!
Hope you found a good architect...
That there’s a classic!
DSB345
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I bet that will be a well thought out home for your rig.
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Package arrived today with some new powder coated items!
I just couldn't leave well enough alone.....better now, less chrome! Prismatic 'Vegas Gold' was the color of choice, thanks to @oregon fj for the info provided here on MUD. Not a 100% match, but better than most. Here, take a look against my OEM bumper.
I just couldn't leave well enough alone.....better now, less chrome! Prismatic 'Vegas Gold' was the color of choice, thanks to @oregon fj for the info provided here on MUD. Not a 100% match, but better than most. Here, take a look against my OEM bumper.
Before and After photos please.
DSB345
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That came out great!
I’m so torn... I really enjoy looking at your truck, but seeing it reminds me of everything else that needs to be done.
Oh well, in time. Keep the pictures coming.
Oh well, in time. Keep the pictures coming.
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Prismatic Powder Coatings - Vegas Gold
Miller's Custom Powder Coatings, Atlanta, GA
The bikini top is doing well. Being my 40 was my DD the past few days, I run at 50mph (+/-) for about 10 minutes or so and hit 60 to 65 from time to time, and the top just flaps a little in the wind but stays where it is supposed too. I listen to some tuns out of the 90's Kenwood receiver, but not a max sound, so wind noise isn't unbearable.
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Seems like I've seen several pix of some 40's here on MUD in a bikini with the straps around the outside of the roll bar.
that's the way the wife wears hers... No problem.
Hey Rick, did you get samples from Prismatic Powder? Did you get a sample of the Galaxy Grey III? If you did how does it compare to the Vegas Gold? I bought a bunch of the Galaxy Grey III powder because it looked like a winner. I have not seen this until now and it looks awesome. Please let me know. Thanks.
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I received no samples before I made my decision. However, I've been keen to see almost every powder color used to replicate the 'Pewter' on these rigs. Then, unexpectedly, I came across post #327 in @oregon fj thread "Older than dirt". I was so impressed with his sample from Prismatic Powders against the OEM front bumper, I had my extra two hood hooks and windshield latch sets done in this color. It did not disappoint, thus for any future 'Pewter' color, this will be my Go-To.
For some eye candy on the 'Vegas Gold' against a few new OEM parts, see post #10 in this thread "Powder Coating Colors".
