Who Likes Sky Blue?

[centralworks]

It has taken 11 months to get 3 weeks worth of work done. But just when I think it is almost done I just make a list and see how much work is still left.

 

[Seth Derrick]

That'll look awesome covered in red dust!

 

[zona]

big thumbs up

 

[tlin]

Keep at it, looks great!

 

[medtro]

Beautiful job

 

[Azca]

VERY NICE!

 

[murf]

Wow, love it - what year?

Looking forward to seeing the progress

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Progress is a good thing. Looking good!

 

[DSRTRDR]

blue is faster

 

[Stepmurr]

blue is faster

So that is why my top is faster then my bottom!

 

[centralworks]

A little bit more progress this weekend. The remaining parts are getting sprayed tomorrow, then wet sanded, then finally assembly (then property vehicle insurance) (then road).

Edit: forgot that somewhere in there is going to be some rear taillight wiring troubleshooting.

 

[centralworks]

The top and rear doors are going back on tomorrow. Thus far I am only missing a few bolts for the doors which I put on order.

I am still in need for somebody to fix the wiring on my rear lights. (separate post: https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/any-mobile-fj40-electrical-gurus.814702/ )

 

[Seth Derrick]

Looks great!

 

[murf]

we need more pics and progress reports!

 

[M5driver]

Cruiser lovers with sky blue cruisers do, like the Malawi Blue Mule, now retired (from African adventures) in AZ

 

[centralworks]

The hardtop is painted and back on (but not bolted down yet). roof rack needs painted & headliner needs installed

I am thinking I will install the roof rack and then invert the top setting it on the roof rack so that I can glue up the headliner.

Elliots Automotive Electric is the only solution I have found for tail light wiring issues. (please give me any other ideas if you have them)

Then I still need to bolt on a bunch of little items to finish it up.

 

[centralworks]

Finally had it on the road looking good enough to get some waves.

 

[murf]

Heck, I'd wave too and probably side swipe someone staring at that beauty~

She is really coming together nicely

 

[centralworks]

I dont think I really thought about it until now but should the bezel go white like the roof?

 

[murf]

While it matches the black hardware, I think the grill would flow better visually to pull the white from the roof. The grill itself will remain black to keep the contrast.

You can always change it back if you don't like it but I think it will look more stock appropriate.