Bringing the 1964 FJ40 back to life

[Crash]

I had both of our old Merc's fuel tanks boiled out at a shop near 44th and McIntyre. A long time ago.

 

[OilHammer]

Your results may vary, but I used POR-15 gas tank sealer on a previous truck, only to have it fail a few years later and clog everything. Since then, I've decided to just replace the tank when it's an option. I doubt a 64 tank is available, but you never know. Just gunk? No problem. If the gunk pulls away and reveals pin holes, try to get them soldered, but avoid the putty solutions.

 

[treerootCO]

Draino is in there now. I read online that it works well. I also bought some acetone if needed.

After muratic acid - probably should have done this as the last step because it removes rust.

Drano as I added it

As it sits now

 

[treerootCO]

pics Of New Exhaust?

 

[Snowrun]

That looks really sharp.

 

[nuclearlemon]

i took annies gas tank to colorado radiator to get all the crap out. very pleased with the job they did.

 

[nuclearlemon]

So that's why the fuel level doesn't work...

i'll try to find the part number i used for a new float.

 

[rover67]

nice exhaust, I can't wait to see it with the new rubber, it's going ot look great.

I bet those tires will wheel well too.

 

[treerootCO]

Pulled the tank and pressure washed it after the acetone. A ton of grit and funk came out of the tank so trying to do it in the truck would get about half of it. Also cleaned under the tank and painted it with the most horrid of colors (spa blue). Good thing no one will see that!

New float (the 1966 FJ45LV has the same pickup with a shorter arm. The 1965 FJ40 is a different stlye so the LV must have carried over the older parts.

Making sure the float floats

 

[treerootCO]

Before acetone but after Draino. The green stuff is probably an extremophile

Oh my! I about threw up when I saw that.

After acetone and pressure washing

 

[treerootCO]

Success! She drove real nice with a new clean tank. I let it soak for another hour with acetone to remove the remaining green/yellow stuff.

Even have a working fuel gauge now

 

[treerootCO]

Before

After

 

[OilHammer]

You are flying on this thing. Nice work!

 

[treerootCO]

I think I earned a cool treat

 

[treerootCO]

Called the powder coater and he hasn't started yet. Probably hard to sand blast in the rain so maybe next week.

 

[simps80]

There is a sweet land cruiser in the background of your drink pic!

 

[cruiseroutfit]

 

[treerootCO]

 

[rover67]

Nice work on the tank and the sender!

I really really can't wait to see it with the new wheels/ tires. i think that's going to just make it.

 

[treerootCO]

A couple new parts while we are waiting on the powder coater.

Silly squirrel! That's not where you store your peanuts.

The original gas cap was painted blue from the factory.

New stickers from Shane - MetricTLC

New sil from AwlTeq in Canada. Excellent craftsmanship.