Builds Total Restoration 1997 40th Anniversary Cruiser

[YinDW]

The body shop I went to did not want to paint that surface. They say it's a vinyl coating. Not paint on metal. So any new paint on top will flake.

So I am unsure of which is correct... Interested in the final outcome.

Love the quality of the shop. That's a lot of work on the color!

 

[citadel]

@YinDW -- Why dont you take your truck to Premier AutoSports in Richardson? They just painted mine so it is obviously not a problem.....

 

[citadel]

Getting closer to complete. Next step is installing all new glass and trim

 

[DieselDriver]

For $20 bucks and some tape, I'd give SEM trim black a try, Tech data says to be used on plastics. I'd bet you'd like the results

http://www.semproducts.com/aerospace-refinish/trim-black

 

[SNLC]

sweet color.

cheers

 

[richardlillard1]

We've been doing our own restoration on a 40th out here in Arizona. The paint removal has been a slow and arduous task, but we should have it stripped down in a few years now. And look, it also has some custom body work!*

It's number 333, the owner has committed that memory.

*Not pictured; dented passenger corner of the lower valance from a light pole incident, dented exterior of the tailgate, and the large dent in the rocker panel on the passenger side. Wheels great, though!

 

[YinDW]

@YinDW -- Why dont you take your truck to Premier AutoSports in Richardson? They just painted mine so it is obviously not a problem.....

Yes. That thought crossed my mind when I was washing the truck last night.

I need to figure out temporary driving vehicle for the month tho...

 

[citadel]

@YinDW-- RelayRides.com

 

[citadel]

Leaving body shop and heading home for slider install and front and rear bumper install, then gonna ship to Slee.

 

[citadel]

Cruisin Off-road Sliders installed.

 

[Luke111]

Leaving body shop and heading home for slider install and front and rear bumper install, then gonna ship to Slee.

You should top off this first class restoration with a V8 since its headed to Slee..

 

[citadel]

Rig was picked up last night and shipped to Christo. Barely fit into the enclosed trailer
Hopefully a 3 day turnaround at Slee!

 

[hamishpotter]

Will this rig see any time off-road? I can't make up my mind if it should be headed around the world or to a hyperbaric chamber.

Also are you keeping the engine stock?

 

[YinDW]

Will this rig see any time off-road? I can't make up my mind if it should be headed around the world or to a hyperbaric chamber.

Also are you keeping the engine stock?

+1... What is slee doing for you?

 

[rfakhrai]

From the original post:

• A trip to Slee Off Road for additional goodies:
  • ARB Front and Rear Lockers
  • New Gearing
  • Warn M8000S Synthetic Winch
  • Interior Winch Controls
  • Add OEM Factory Locker Knob to control lockers
  • Stainless Extended Brake Lines
  • Short Bus front LED Light bar

 

[Dan C]

Awesome!

 

[citadel]

Yep engine will be kept stock

 

[citadel]

40th anniversary floor mats.... Custom built and brand new using Llyods ultimate floor mats

 

[citadel]

Rig arriving at Slee today all the way from Texas!

 

[Saddletramp]

Very nice mats.