Trail Tailor Customs Build 85 FJ60 (1 Viewer)

[TRAIL TAILOR]

This build is for @ewright

1985 FJ60

LS3, 6L80E, upgraded t-case is the powerplant
Paint outer and jambs with painted 3 color pinstripes.
Fifteen 52 wheels
80 axles and coil conversion 2.5" lift
Upgraded brakes
New driveshafts
ARB lockers and compressor
New grill and HL covers
All new lighting
TT vents
Lokar shifter
Scheel Mann seats
New audio system
Rear view camera mirror
Rebuild the rear bumper arms so they are usable and easier to operate.
Complete door and seal package 100%
FrontRunner rack with a plethora of LEDs
Misc other mods as we go

HERE WE GO!

Jason
TT

 

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Arrival

Desmogged 2F and 5 speed. No leaks at all on this unit. Run well and will be racked for a future donor one day.

Clear coat is burned through, a little surface rust. MANY holes in the roof due to OEM rack and spoiler at one time.

Jason
TT

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Spent the morning stripping her to bare bones and will start the body work on Monday.

Jason
TT

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Stripped down and ready to move to the spare shop to start the body work.

I will be doing this paint in house. I've finally gotten the schedule working for me and will be good to get back to some paint and body work.

Jason

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

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[fl4031003]

What front Seats are those?

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

What front Seats are those?

Looks like BMW seats that were re-upholstered tan and dark brown at some point.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Got started on the sanding this morning.

J

 

[Elbert]

what are the plans on dealing with the roof? weld in patch panels and paint ? where the wonderful OEM roof rack was (I had/have some issue)? Are you also going to do some kind of interior sound proofing or other treatment on the interior (ceiling ) also ? Just came across this and mine is an 1986 version. Whom-ever installed these so called OEM roof racks ( i guess the dealer)...needs a #$^%@# . I've tagged the thread to watch...thanks for posting up.

 

[3_puppies]

atleast it is from a good state!

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

what are the plans on dealing with the roof? weld in patch panels and paint ? where the wonderful OEM roof rack was (I had/have some issue)? Are you also going to do some kind of interior sound proofing or other treatment on the interior (ceiling ) also ? Just came across this and mine is an 1986 version. Whom-ever installed these so called OEM roof racks ( i guess the dealer)...needs a #$^%@# . I've tagged the thread to watch...thanks for posting up.

@Elbert more than likely I will solder in a stainless steel screw and zip off.

The OEM racks were pure bling trash. I've had to do a few of these and agree a swift kick in the A$$ would be satisfying.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

More sanding today...

Started cutting the aluminum tailgate lid and components as well.

J

 

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MORE sanding. Found some light rust to cut out and patch in good steel.

J

 

[BigHighBlue]

Off to a good start. Will you be keeping the 4E8? I just bought one that needs the same treatment...

 

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Off to a good start. Will you be keeping the 4E8? I just bought one that needs the same treatment...

Yes on paint code and painting the 3 stripes back in as well.

J

 

[krice118]

Following. J you always do great work and make if very fun to follow progress.

 

[BigHighBlue]

Yes on paint code and painting the 3 stripes back in as well.

J

That will look sweet! I screen grabbed this one as inspiration for mine. Not fond of the hub caps but love the graphics

 

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Tailgate lid for @ewright off to the powder coater.

J

 

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Short sanding day, but should be ready to start filler and metal work early next week.

Fajita day for the guys... So good!

J

 

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More sanding and a little filler being applied.