Where to begin - Inherited my Aunt's 77 FJ40
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More assembly. Bib looks fine so thats good.
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Passenger side
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Drivers side
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23 months to after delivering my fj40 to the shop its now back im my possesion.
Overall we're simply thrilled and are proud to have brought my aunts 40 back. I know people love patina but we made the decision that in order to stop the rust from getting worse a full repaint was the best course for us.
Anyway, here she is. Not sure I've stopped smiling since last night. My wife even hopped in and drove us to the local brewery for a celebratory brew. Only seemed right to have her drive since this vehicle was driven almost exclusively by my aunt over the years!
Anyway, thanks for following journey and for providing all your expertise!
Overall we're simply thrilled and are proud to have brought my aunts 40 back. I know people love patina but we made the decision that in order to stop the rust from getting worse a full repaint was the best course for us.
Anyway, here she is. Not sure I've stopped smiling since last night. My wife even hopped in and drove us to the local brewery for a celebratory brew. Only seemed right to have her drive since this vehicle was driven almost exclusively by my aunt over the years!
Anyway, thanks for following journey and for providing all your expertise!
Ocho77
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Looks awesome, congrats!!
That looks great !! Very nice job !!
JP
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Looks awesome. Can't wait to see it in person
Quite the transformation from your first post in this thread. Looks Awesome!
Great looking vehicle.
BTW, your tires are slightly overinflated. That happens with 33 x 10.5 on stock rims, I am told. Gotta run them slightly low pressure for even tread wear.
BTBTW, this thread and the scenes of your home make me homesick as all get out.
BTW, your tires are slightly overinflated. That happens with 33 x 10.5 on stock rims, I am told. Gotta run them slightly low pressure for even tread wear.
BTBTW, this thread and the scenes of your home make me homesick as all get out.
@NellieFJ40 You have really done your Aunt proud!! She has to be smiling at bringing her 40 back to its glory, great pics!!!
Michael B
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Great job! The 40 turned out very nice.
My god....way to do it right!
GA Architect
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The transformation is complete, great job. Now, just be sure to drive and enjoy it.
Really nice 40, great story/history too. Those pics have me reconsidering the "leave the patina" idea!
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Thanks for the kinds words everyone. It certainly means a lot to me that folks like it and it would mean a lot to my aunt as well!
Iowa folks maybe we should have a tall corn meet up sometime. I'd be happy to bring it.
@erics the plates are actually 1977 plates. I've registered the vehicle as an antique which allows me to display these plates although doing so may limit where and when Iowa code legally allows me to drive with the plates. If my interpretation is different from law enforcement i belieive its a $25 fine. The antique vehicle registration offers no cost savings vs a standard registration and I have to keep the current registered plates in the vehicle.
Iowa folks maybe we should have a tall corn meet up sometime. I'd be happy to bring it.
@erics the plates are actually 1977 plates. I've registered the vehicle as an antique which allows me to display these plates although doing so may limit where and when Iowa code legally allows me to drive with the plates. If my interpretation is different from law enforcement i belieive its a $25 fine. The antique vehicle registration offers no cost savings vs a standard registration and I have to keep the current registered plates in the vehicle.
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Amazing!!!
Enjoy it daily!
Enjoy it daily!
