Builds Tink's preservation - 1964 FST

[kunzma]

Purchased Tinker Belle Two last week. She arrived last night in the dark, just ahead of a snow squall.

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

That’s the biggest tease on Mud. You could hook an cruiser addict elephant with that line. Luckily I took some Benadryl to curb the itch.

Pics or it did not happen!

 

[kunzma]

As you wrote that I was on my laptop downloading pics. I thought this would get some interest.
Those who know Tink should rest easy. I am looking forward to simply preserving this gem. She modeled soft tops for Spector Off Road years ago. Here she is in an elegant black canvass top, ready for a night out.

 

[kunzma]

White for the summer season.

 

[kunzma]

Here she is as she arrived last night.

Not much has changed in the last couple of decades. The PO went with new tires on the original rims. Excellent choice.

 

[kunzma]

I have been reading the preservation threads here on Mud and I am looking forward to trying my hand at helping this old girl last another 60 years.

Interested to see what people post on paint rejuvenation techniques. Also vinyl seat rejuvenation.

 

[daniel.watters]

Here she is as she arrived last night.

Not much has changed in the last couple of decades. The PO went with new tires on the original rims. Excellent choice.

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Dang, that’s beautiful.

 

[scoobiedubes]

Looking as good as ever! Would be tempted to just enjoy her as is, myself. As long as she’s parked out of the sun.

 

[hdjtachtig]

Beautiful!!

I have been reading the preservation threads here on Mud

Link?

 

[daner]

Beautiful rig, will be watching!

 

[kunzma]

I have to ask about front turn signals. Clear lenses with yellow bulbs? Or, yellow lenses with clear bulbs? The hint of yellow on the lenses appears to be rust from the housings.

 

[daner]

I’m no expert, but mIne had clear lenses with amber bulbs. Mid 65 build date.

Edit-after doing a search, it looks like most early 40 experts feel the lenses were all Amber.

 

[kunzma]

1966 FJ40 preservation/build

I started a thread a few months back on the Diesel Forum for the mechanical build portion, but now that I'm wrapping up the mechanical stuff and starting the preservation part, thought I'd start a thread here so ya'll could follow along. Figured since I've been following everyone else's Fj25 and...

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I have been following both.

Older than dirt - refreshing a ‘64 FJ40 FST

Hi, all. Just had my thread moved here from the 40 tech forum, as it seems more in line with the stock, preservation action I see here. Here I go, jumping into the deep end with my first LC. Just made a deal today on a ‘64 FJ40. Way stock, remarkably straight, very solid. One family truck for...

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Good thread on saving original paint.

Preserving Patina - How To Tips and Tricks

I tried Fluid Film on the tip of my exhaust pipe. It keeps the carbon suit from sticking on the inside. Super tiny victory, probably too early to tell. It seems worthy trying to enhance the life of the galvanized coating, I wonder how much heat Fluid Film can take? Like, will Fluid Film just...

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[hdjtachtig]

Wait, I thought you meant there were threads about this truck. I don’t know Tinker Belle. Can you tell more?

 

[kunzma]

Dominic, the previous owner, kept some original parts that I was eager to put back on. Lubed the old hood latch and it seems to still work well.

 

[kunzma]

The side mirror had been changed out with a white base and a newer arm. The long bolt broke in an odd way. The nut took all the threads off as I removed it. I will be looking for original bolts for this side.
The passenger side had a generic side mirror installed at some point. Will be on the look out for an original Horizon Blue mirror arm.

 

[kunzma]

Worked on replacing the pyramidal vinyl on the running boards. The passenger side had large amount of dirt from her California days stuck inside the support. Most of the trim screws broke. I had some M5 truss head stainless screws that look good. Managed to not break the other bolts. Will get them cleaned and re-plated. The passenger side had a dent that I was able to pull out.

 

[daner]

Looks great, did better than I did as I broke or stripped every single nut/bolt.

 

[kunzma]

Moved the reproduction door safety straps to the original buckles in preparation of installing the doors. Seems the doors had not been on in quite awhile.

 

[HelloKitty65]

I have to ask about front turn signals. Clear lenses with yellow bulbs? Or, yellow lenses with clear bulbs? The hint of yellow on the lenses appears to be rust from the housings.

Orange Koito lenses on the turn signals. Clear bulbs. I have a few if you want clear originals. Your bib lights are correctly clear.
@ToyotaMatt does have amber bulbs if you wanted to preserve the faded lens but still have orange signals.
Subscribed. Love this truck.