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Advanced Design 06-17-2017 06:25 PM

Re: Barger's 79 FJ40
 
Wow, you have been busy!

What did you paint the chassis with? Looks good!

reaper71 06-18-2017 09:09 AM

Re: Barger's 79 FJ40
 
Thanks Doug!
It is just a satin Chassis black

Mark

RockinKees 06-24-2017 08:03 AM

Re: Barger's 79 FJ40
 
That is a major difference!!
Looks really good!

We know you are busy, even if you don't post all the pics we need....;):lol:

reaper71 06-24-2017 08:59 AM

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Thanks Kees!
I have been very busy on several projects and trying to squeeze all of them in to get work done. And then trying to remember where I left off the last time I worked on them!! :lol:

Mark

Frizzle Fry 06-25-2017 03:57 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by reaper71 (Post 7975158)
Thanks Kees!
I have been very busy on several projects and trying to squeeze all of them in to get work done. And then trying to remember where I left off the last time I worked on them!! :lol:

Mark

You're not alone there! I tend to thrive on juggling projects... This 40 is coming along nicely! I have 68 waiting for its turn in the shop.

reaper71 06-26-2017 09:30 AM

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Thank's!!

It's coming along (slow but steady) this one will be restored back to O.E.
It will be the 2nd one I have restored and 3rd total that I have done work on.

Mark

reaper71 09-15-2017 10:08 AM

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Hey Guy's back with an update:
Yes I am still working on the FJ and making alot of progress just haven't been posting.

pic#1. engine before

Pic#2. engine before

pic#3. engine after all seals and gaskets replaced and painted.

pic#4. another shot.

pic#5. Engine and trans finished and back in the chassis

RockinKees 09-16-2017 06:11 AM

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Looking good Mark!!

reaper71 09-16-2017 08:55 AM

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Update:

Pic #1. Found a shop close to us that does sandblasting and powdercoat for a really good price. Body loaded

Pic #2. Body after blasting. Came out super nice!

Pic #3. Some other parts

Pic #4. When I got all the parts back I spent the rest of the Day getting them prepped for Epoxy Primer followed by High Build primer.

Pic #5. The parts all shot in Epoxy primer. The bare spots and with tape are areas that have rusted spots that will need attention.

Mark

RockinKees 09-16-2017 03:25 PM

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That's a shop full of parts!!
It is a pretty solid car by the pics to see?

One question, off topic, you don't have to answer...
Is this your daily job?
Or just "just" a hobby?

Keep the pics coming Mark!

Rickysnickers 09-16-2017 03:53 PM

Re: Barger's 79 FJ40
 
I like that trolley system you have the body on. That's really well thought out. How much weight can it hold?

reaper71 09-17-2017 09:16 AM

Re: Barger's 79 FJ40
 
Kees, Yes the body was pretty solid (kinda rare for these) I will be showing all the metal work that needs to be done.
As for your question, Yes this is what I do everyday! ;)

Mark

reaper71 09-17-2017 09:21 AM

Re: Barger's 79 FJ40
 
RickySnickers, The trolley system really helps for lifting things by yourself (alot safer and dont have to buy beer to bribe your friends lol) Dad put this up when he built the shop 20yrs ago or so. Dont really know how much it can really lift but the hoist's are 2ton each, so a fair amount.

Mark

reaper71 09-17-2017 09:33 AM

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Update:

Pic #1. This is the rear sill that was the worst section of the body (the outer skin was removed in this shot)

Pic #2.The section on the left needs to be cut out, so it will be hand made.

Pic #3. This was after all the rot was cut out. (If you look close the right side corner was cut out and needed to be replaced)

Pic #4. Close up of the corner, the reason I cut all this out was the brace that goes in behind it gets welded to this and had rotted through and took out the lower lip as well.

Pic #5. The new patch I made.

Mark

reaper71 09-25-2017 08:13 AM

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Update:

Pic #1. New corner tacked in

Pic #2. The new rear brace (ties the back end together)

Pic #3. The Drivers side patch.

Pic #4. The rear sill installed

Mark

Advanced Design 09-25-2017 08:21 AM

Re: Barger's 79 FJ40
 
Looks good! Nice fix Mark.

reaper71 09-26-2017 08:12 AM

Re: Barger's 79 FJ40
 
Thank's Doug

RockinKees 09-27-2017 07:40 AM

Re: Barger's 79 FJ40
 
Great work!!
As always.

reaper71 09-27-2017 08:25 AM

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Thanks Kees

reaper71 10-07-2017 08:41 AM

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Pic #1. The bottom lip was all hand made as well to look factory.

Pic #2. This section had a lot of rot so it needed to be cut out, the reason for the rounded ends is to reduce the chance of cracking in the corners.

Mark

Advanced Design 10-07-2017 10:59 AM

Re: Barger's 79 FJ40
 
Good idea with the rounded corners. And I've noticed square corners burn out easier.

Nice finishing on the bottom lip.

reaper71 10-08-2017 09:28 AM

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Thanks Doug

reaper71 11-23-2017 09:32 AM

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Hey Guys, its been awhile for an update.
Yes I have been working on it just No pics, so here we go.

Pic #1. The filler strip all welded and finished.

Pic #2. This is the Drivers side front section right behind the fender.

Pic #3. All repaired.

Pic #4. Drivers side rocker panel needed some work,

Pic #5. All repaired.

RockinKees 12-05-2017 03:53 PM

Re: Barger's 79 FJ40
 
Steady as it goes ;)
Looking good!!

reaper71 12-10-2017 10:42 AM

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Thanks Kees.

I found more spots that needed work.

Pic #1. Drivers side support.

Pic #2. The support was cut out so I could reveal the tub section to be repaired.

Pic #3. After repair was made, needs metal finish

Pic #4. The support repaired.

Pic #5. support all metal finished.

Till next time
Mark


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