What to do, what to do....

[wngrog]

Awesome.

 

[middlecalf]

Dang missed this thread somehow. Following now though! Awesome work!

Best I can tell from your frame pics it looks like these bolted on bed mounts I have with my ‘63 SWB (fixed top though) aren’t original? How many bed mounts do you have along each rail (in addition to the ones along the back frame rail)? Thanks.

 

[40justin]

I think I have 3 along each side and 4 along the tailgate area. I haven't looked in a while, so next time I'll check again.

Finished redoing the seat. Very pleased with the outcome.

Also finished all the metal work on the bed.

I forgot to take photos, but I redid the inner and outter channel, the corner braces, side braces, small section of the bed floor on both sides and a few other random rusty places. It's rust free with fresh metal and hope it will stay that way!

This was the before....

 

[middlecalf]

Superb! I’ll be in the same mode on my bed later this summer. Or maybe I could just throw it on the back of my running pickup and come visit my brothers in Arvada and drop in for some expert training!

What gauge sheet metal you using? Did you buy a channel or bend your own? Great stuff, thanks for posting pics.

 

[40justin]

Come on by!
I used 16. It was a bit tricky to bend just right, but seemed to match closely what the original stuff is. Saved a ton of money bending myself, spent a lot of time though...

 

[40justin]

T1028 Spring green
T403 Lily white

Raptor lined the under side of the cab and bed as well as the inside of the bed.

All painted and pretty.

 

[cult45]

Looks amazing mate!

 

[Kief]

Very nice!

 

[wngrog]

Oh man. Spring green with coral seats. A++

 

[Kief]

Are you gonna let the chain rattle or are you gonna put a wrap on them?

 

[40justin]

Good thinking! I had better wrap them.

 

[jgoptions]

Nice work! Love the seats.

 

[KFJ45]

Finished redoing the seat. Very pleased with the outcome.
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Hey Justin. Quick question: Where did you source the seat covers? I looked quick through the thread and didn't see anything. Sorry if I missed it.

I need a set for my RHD 45. Also hoping to find the nice metal backs. Mine have the press board.

Thx for any info,
Ken

 

[40justin]

I got them at SOR
Page 310 Land Cruiser 40 Series Deluxe Seat Covers & Seat Cushions
They have a ton of options for covers and I'm very pleased with the quality.

 

[40justin]

It's done minus some finishing touches. I even used it in my wedding!
Lots of photos.
We used the 45 for all the Bridesmaid's and the 40 for all the groomsmen. Our ceremony site was on the side of a hill in a big ranch South of Larkspur, CO about a 1/4 mile from the area where everyone got ready. Tons of fun!

 

[40justin]

 

[40justin]

We even used mini cruiser as the ring barer

 

[40justin]

My bride showed up in the 40.

 

[wngrog]

That is absolutely top notch A++ awesome. Sharing that on my IG Cruiser Page @89nolder what’s your IG name?

 

[40justin]

Thanks! sorry, don't have an IG.