Update on the Mississippi Mess

[Kaderabek]

It's been a while since I've posted an update on my 1981 FJ40 project. Had the wheels sand blasted and powder coated. Good cosmetic improvement. Some before and after shots.

I cleaned the underside and sprayed it with Zero Rust while the wheels were off. It's a mess but at least I tried.

Carb is rebuilt but not 100% dialed in. I have more vacuum leaks to track down also but the header took care of a lot of that problem.

Saving up a little more cash and I'll have the seats redone.

And I'm still fighting an electrical gremlin in the rear brake lights.

And six-thousand other things. Continues to be fun.

The winch up front is courtesy of Nolen and Chris.

TJK

 

[wngrog]

Shocking display of turd polishing.

 

[SHUSH]

Shocking display of turd polishing.

Definitely brought back from PAST the brink! Nice.

 

[Michael Hanson]

Hope you didn't pay much for this. Or were told this up front. Mike

 

[Kaderabek]

I can't deny the turd polishing. I've made mechanical improvements too though. There's a locker in the rear now. Suspension is all new (ugh). New exhaust with the header.

 

[cbmontgo]

She is looking good, Todd!

 

[Kaderabek]

Yes and and it was pretty obvious. This is not my first rodeo.

 

[Michael Hanson]

Glad to see it being brought back. Mike

 

[wngrog]

Hope you didn't pay much for this. Or were told this up front. Mike

He still lets the guy grope his wife that sold him this POS...

 

[Kaderabek]

He still lets the guy grope his wife that sold him this POS...

Keeps her distracted....

 

[Domek]

Glad to see the project is coming along Todd..

It looks much better than when you bought it.

it has been quite a journey for you and that truck but I am sure the feeling of acomplishment is getting closer... IF you look at old pix, you certainly can appreciate what I am talking about... as far as the 6000 other things that your chasing, well that's part of the fun in this old trucks...

Saludos my friend

 

[Kaderabek]

I definitely appreciate everyone's help and advice. Key for a DA like me.

TJK

 

[MEMCruiser]

Very nice!

 

[Kaderabek]

Me too.

 

[SHUSH]

Very nice! I need to get a welder and learn on this trail rig since John was to broke to.

Fixed

 

[MEMCruiser]

.......

 

[SHUSH]

Todd, where is the tub work documented. I did not see it in your "What was I thinking thread" or did I miss it somehow. I am ready to get rid of SHUSH's diamond plate.

Just remember my pics Mike. It was Swiss cheese underneath that's why I put pppo's diamond plate back on.

 

[euclid]

Great, Glad to see another thread about Shush and Mike! Which one of you two is the big spoon?

Good stuff Todd. Looks great.

 

[wngrog]

Great, Glad to see another thread about Shush and Mike! Which one of you two is the big spoon?

Good stuff Todd. Looks great.

^^
Nicely done.

 

[Kaderabek]

Originally Posted by MEMCruiser
"Todd, where is the tub work documented. I did not see it in your "What was I thinking thread" or did I miss it somehow. I am ready to get rid of SHUSH's diamond plate."

I didn't replace the tub. The "less than ideal condition" floorboards, etc. are still in place. Barely. Full tub was out of my price range.

I bought aluminum rear corner panels and side panels from Aqualu. Prepped, riveted, painted.

New steel fenders from Cruiser Corps.

New steel tailgate from CCOT.

TJK