Did I mention some powder coating?
What did you do with your 60 this weekend? (23 Viewers)
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Nice work!
Started to fix my cargo area, laid down the carpet. Cheap end of the roll until I get around to replacing all of the interior carpet
Started cutting out the side panels out of polyethylene
Started cutting out the side panels out of polyethylene
MountNGoat
KK6WRY. Always Learning
After meeting some great new folks and reconnecting with @Cruiserdrew from last year's Rubithon, drove it home 1000 miles on Saturday from the Moab area after doing about 150 miles of absolutely epic offroading over 7 days with my sons and brother-in-law. Thank you @Cruiserdrew!
@FJ60Cam ;@PabloVTA; @jfz80 ; @concretejungle ; @JohnnyOshow22 ; @justintpryor
@FJ60Cam ;@PabloVTA; @jfz80 ; @concretejungle ; @JohnnyOshow22 ; @justintpryor
That looks really good. Nice grill also. I like the red/black theme.
Thanks fellas. I did it the lazy man's way - rattle can. And since it was a long work in progress I did it in stages. If you are going to do it all at once I recommend the kit (buy by the gallon and use the DYC sprayer). The rattle can route is easy, but for large areas (hood, roof) it doesn't look as good and doesn't go on as thick (you'll get streaking). It took MANY cans (I lost count), but again I did it in stages. I find that the paint is very easy to work with once you figure it out. The prep is easy, I just cleaned the car, made sure it was DRY, then wiped the panel I was going to spray with 50/50 water and alcohol using a clean cloth. Then sprayed away. First coat goes on light; once it dries (about 5 min) you can then spray on thicker coats. You will need several coats, but it's easy since it dries fast. Just be sure to clean the spray tip in between each coat - very important (be anal about it, invert can, spray til clear then wipe tip with acetone). You need to experiment with how temperature affects the final coat appearance (colder days and it is "bumpier" - warmer days and it's a bit smoother....anyway, it's a good 15 foot paint job. It's not as durable as I thought - but perhaps it's because it's not as thick as it should be (using the DYC sprayer throws down a lot more paint)....It can handle a power sprayer for cleaning, but if you scratch it with a sharp object, expect the need to do a repair (which is easy...just blend the scratch with acetone on your finger tip or a glove and re-spray)....I would recommend waxing it with spray wax as well once dry, should help it last - use Turtle Wax T-477R Ice spray wax - it won't leave white residue). I had some body work done AFTER I sprayed most of the car and it was fairly easy to blend...again, from 15 feet it looks OK...much better then the old paint for sure though. Best part, if you don't like it, just peel it off (you have to have it on thick though to be able to easily peel it off). Recommend doing the tail gate first to see if you like it.
Oh I forgot to add....when masking off the car, be sure to remove the masking tape while the paint is still wet! You have to do this fairly quickly after the final coat, Once it dries the masking tape may pull off the plasti dip....so ensure that last coat is thick and still glossy/wet while you remove the masking tape, etc.
Oh I forgot to add....when masking off the car, be sure to remove the masking tape while the paint is still wet! You have to do this fairly quickly after the final coat, Once it dries the masking tape may pull off the plasti dip....so ensure that last coat is thick and still glossy/wet while you remove the masking tape, etc.
The truck worked awesome!! The sound of that turbo spooling up was like a symphony of horsepower and torque to my ears. It was like a bulldozer behind me plowing the trail. Really enjoyed seeing you and your boys' trucks in action.
MountNGoat
KK6WRY. Always Learning
Thanks, Alex! I was a bit worried that I was too low slung, but everything worked out. Likewise, great to meet you and your dad, Jason, Cameron, Paul and Onur. It was awesome watching all the trucks work! Safe travels home!
Nice looking truck. I have always liked that particular two tone scheme on a 60.
Cheers!
-Ed
NeverGiveUpYota
Dare me.
Rebuilt Power Steering Gear box. Yup. Out Saturday the 21st and was able to get it back in today, less than 7 days later. No leaks. I'd add pixs but for some odd reason mud and my cpu don't want to sync up. Posted on fb yesterday in the TLCA group.
Are the pics 800 x 600 pixel or smaller? I had trouble uploading images until I figured that one out...
Changed the stock door locks to 80 series locks.
TLC Norway
woodwelder
Any difference? Is it an upgrade?
Went exploring through the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia.
Started on the swivel hubs, brakes, etc.... The poor thing is spending the week alone, on stands, in a shed.... And I have to drive a Honda Civic....
