What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (45 Viewers)

[chubot]

@chubot more pics please.

That's all I got of mine with the bronco but here's a side shot of my 40

 

[chubot]

@chubot

Yep that's about right the cool looking land cruiser next to the girly looking box bronco lol

Haha yep, the bronco was mint but definitely over the top on girly colors.

 

[aljollano]

Got my seat cover on my 45!!!

This material is very nice and feels awesome.
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[78fj40mg]

Got my seat cover on my 45!!!View attachment 1230708
This material is very nice and feels awesome.
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Beautiful 45!

 

[aljollano]

Thanks!!!!

 

[Solace in Solitude]

So I decided to tackle my doors (finally). My 40 was born Dune Beige but repainted by PO in a much lighter shade. So I found some old style flat doors and thought I could color match them with close enough results. Wrong. Shame is, this was my third attempt at painting vehicles (or parts), and the best yet. Paint laid down fantastically and polished down very well. Just a shade off.
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So now, I explore options.
#1 repaint everything factory 406 (not my favorite option obviously)
#2 repaint doors flat black to approximate my top color (easiest fix)
#3 rock these for the 2 months of the year I "need" doors
#4 any suggestions

Rock 'em!!

 

[tls3601]

chubot-nice rig!!!!! The 40 just looks SO much more serious than the Bronco, huh?

 

[Montie Thomas]

Put it on blocks in the garage.

Sold the white wagon wheels and tires to make way for the OEM steelies to go back on. Currently shopping for tires.

Check this site out. It might proof useful.

Choosing Tires and Wheels – 4WDH Advice on Choosing Tires and Wheels

 

[Billyfj7312ht]

Not mine......

 

[ginmtb]

So I decided to tackle my doors (finally). My 40 was born Dune Beige but repainted by PO in a much lighter shade. So I found some old style flat doors and thought I could color match them with close enough results. Wrong. Shame is, this was my third attempt at painting vehicles (or parts), and the best yet. Paint laid down fantastically and polished down very well. Just a shade off.
View attachment 1230588
So now, I explore options.
#1 repaint everything factory 406 (not my favorite option obviously)
#2 repaint doors flat black to approximate my top color (easiest fix)
#3 rock these for the 2 months of the year I "need" doors
#4 any suggestions

I would go a completely different color as suggested in #2. So many shades of beige you'll never match it unless you go in and have them scan it. And even then it can be off. You can take it to a body shop and they could probably do a nice job matching the paint. Obviously that would cost a lot more than you painting it.

 

[FARMAN33]

I would go a completely different color as suggested in #2. So many shades of beige you'll never match it unless you go in and have them scan it. And even then it can be off. You can take it to a body shop and they could probably do a nice job matching the paint. Obviously that would cost a lot more than you painting it.

Was computer scanned at my auto paint shop. Resolution was a 7 out of 10 so he said it should be a hit. They did a fantastic job on my Nebula Green 72. Beige is tricky though. Maybe my Massey Grey that I did the wheels and bows with?

 

[ginmtb]

If you are going grey on the doors I would paint the bows black to try have them blend into the soft top. Otherwise I think it will look odd that step created by the bow matching the door.

 

[bj40green]

So I decided to tackle my doors (finally). My 40 was born Dune Beige but repainted by PO in a much lighter shade. So I found some old style flat doors and thought I could color match them with close enough results. Wrong. Shame is, this was my third attempt at painting vehicles (or parts), and the best yet. Paint laid down fantastically and polished down very well. Just a shade off.
View attachment 1230588
So now, I explore options.
#1 repaint everything factory 406 (not my favorite option obviously)
#2 repaint doors flat black to approximate my top color (easiest fix)
#3 rock these for the 2 months of the year I "need" doors
#4 any suggestions

Beige and many other light colors are a bit transparent. The end result depends on the primer color.

Rudi

 

[chubot]

So I decided to tackle my doors (finally). My 40 was born Dune Beige but repainted by PO in a much lighter shade. So I found some old style flat doors and thought I could color match them with close enough results. Wrong. Shame is, this was my third attempt at painting vehicles (or parts), and the best yet. Paint laid down fantastically and polished down very well. Just a shade off.
View attachment 1230588
So now, I explore options.
#1 repaint everything factory 406 (not my favorite option obviously)
#2 repaint doors flat black to approximate my top color (easiest fix)
#3 rock these for the 2 months of the year I "need" doors
#4 any suggestions

Still looks good though. If you zoom in on mine you can see it needs a complete respray.
the clear coat is peeling off the hood and almost completely gone off of the fenders. I'm happy for now though.

 

[Montie Thomas]

We installed the anti-inversion shackles, installed Bilsteins on all four corners, and replaced all rod ends along with a new steering dampner. Next week more stuff. Will update then.

 

[Ky Hillbilly]

Took it out for a drive and filled it up. Guy at the other pump says "Nice Jeep". Lol

 

[diogenese]

Took it out for a drive and filled it up. Guy at the other pump says "Nice Jeep". Lol

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Did you punch him

 

[peteinjp]

Was computer scanned at my auto paint shop. Resolution was a 7 out of 10 so he said it should be a hit. They did a fantastic job on my Nebula Green 72. Beige is tricky though. Maybe my Massey Grey that I did the wheels and bows with?

It took me a couple of tries at 2 different shops to get this match. 653 is a tough color. The code alone was just used as a start then it was a custom mix to get it close.

This is My first attempt at painting a cheap touch up gun but it went alright. I think I enjoyed the results a little too much.

I say go back to your same paint guys and talk to them.

 

[Montie Thomas]

Very Cool! What brand and size tire are you running and what lift height. Tow shackles add a nice touch. I'll be adding those too.

 

[Montie Thomas]

Did you punch him

What an insult "Jeep"? Punching would be too kind.