1982 FJ40 Restoration

[rover67]

gotcha!

hey Ige, FWIW, I think truck toppers are gel coated then automotive base/clear. research the boat paints though, if I wasn't picky on color I might try that, might be worth it and they seem easy to apply.

I read a ton of good things on the Interlux topside paints. People roll it on then follow it with a brush and it looks damn good.

https://www.wholesalemarine.com/interlux-high-intensity-gloss-white-yacht-enamel.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-SGcSlNmoo

 

[rover67]

More OEM goodness tonight. I ran out of glue for the headliner so I switched gears and put the OEM door seals up front and finished the doors with OEM handles and door panels along with a new vapor barrier on both sides. I also finally got the OEM visors installed. Gonna leave the plastic on them. Just kidding.

Knobs get back Friday and hopefully tomorrow the top will be ready to install!!

Last up the tires and new OEM wheels!

Getting real close!

I also got my roll bar back from powder and got the rear done with seats and belts installed with the proper OEM hardware!

Bruce did the seats approximately 4 years ago. Yikes. "We're gonna work on it one night a week till you're done" he said

 

[rover67]

Little bumper for the spare tire carrier handle was neat! Still available!

 

[Romer]

That really is awesome. I had to wipe the drool off.

 

[smslavin]

That really is awesome. I had to wipe the drool off.

ditto that. looks amazing marco.

 

[Cocarlisle]

Looking amazing

 

[Rezarf]

Just awesome. I'll pay for a ride.

 

[rover67]

Thanks guys, I'm stoked! Currently working on headliner install and wheel and tires!!

 

[jps8460]

Hot damn! I thought I was a bit anal, this is a whole new level. Nice work man!!!

 

[rover67]

Headliner in!

I used 3m super trim adhesive. About 4 big cans. Not cheap but it looks like the stickinest stuff around and CCOT recommended it. Says it's specifically for heavyweight headliners. Let's hope it works!

 

[subzali]

You sexy dog

 

[rover67]

Top and wheels on. It's pretty done!! Just waiting on the heater control cables, choke cable, and knobs!

 

[Lastresort576]

Damn. Must feel good. Great work.

 

[fjc man]

Marco, haven't you forgot your rear emblems? How will anyone behind you know it's a Toyota!

 

[rover67]

Marco, haven't you forgot your rear emblems? How will anyone behind you know it's a Toyota!

Damn. You're right. Totally spaced on those... just noticed them on the bench too.

 

[MDH33]

Mind-Blowingly amazing!

You need to do a photo shoot with some scenery outside your garage. Do the 40 porn up right.

 

[smslavin]

You need to do a photo shoot with some scenery outside your garage. Do the 40 porn up right.

Let me know, I'd love to come up and do that for you.

It's a beautiful truck. Great work Marco.

 

[rover67]

Thanks again Y'all!

But I also forgot the hub caps!

Yeah Sean that sounds like a good idea! When it's really done I may drop you a line!

 

[kurtnkegger]

Holy cow! Beautiful work Marco!

The only thing bad about seeing you wrap this up, is I'll miss out on the build posts that I look forward to...

Can't wait to see it in person

 

[LARGEONE]

Unbelievable! You need to get it appraised and insured as a classic for the appraised amount. That thing is a work of art! Very impressive Marco!