IH8RUST: FJ60

[IH8RUST]

Turkey Track is an interesting place. The pictures of the road don’t do it justice, but the they were rotted and difficult, was off camber several times, at one point, I was tilted way too much for comfort, and I finally got to test out 4L, climbs like a mule! Destination reached, had plenty of fun.

 

[IH8RUST]

Getting ready for the winter harshness. I tried this stuff, and once it's cured, it repels water, dirt, and mud well enough to maintain as much as I can.

 

[Telly]

That rust shield is a cool product. I ordered a few bottles.

 

[IH8RUST]

Smells nice, like I'm at the beach, slapping on that sun tan lotion kind of smell.

 

[IH8RUST]

Took her all the way to 9,500ft. Yeah, Hwy24 drivers zoom through every corner. Meanwhile, I have my flashers on, doing 35mph on that incline. Weeee! We had fun camping until we realized we'd forgotten the rations and the warmth we needed (idiots). Made it one night, though.

 

[IH8RUST]

All work and no trails make Will something something something. Anyway, I ordered a fresh set of seatbelts, including the three-point restraints for the rear. Now to figure out the install.

 

[KC Masterpiece]

Very interested in how the 3 point rear goes. On my list.

 

[IH8RUST]

Seriously wish we were closer, I could use a partner with this stuff.

 

[Cruisertrash]

All work and no trails make Will something something something. Anyway, I ordered a fresh set of seatbelts, including the three-point restraints for the rear. Now to figure out the install.

@IH8RUST @KC Masterpiece
Check my build thread on Mud. Fronts are easy. I just installed one side in the rear, next side coming this weekend. I have a bracket that might help with that depending on how exactly you want things to look when you're done.

 

[IH8RUST]

Tow rope, I’m not sure about this yet. I kinda like the aesthetics but I’m still unsure if I like the placement.

 

[subzali]

Tow rope, I’m not sure about this yet. I kinda like the aesthetics but I’m still unsure if I like the placement.

What is that thing rated for? Why not store it inside?

 

[MDH33]

What is that thing rated for? Why not store it inside?

I agree. Get a proper recovery strap and store it in your 60. Put the rope back on the boat dock.

 

[IH8RUST]

Haha, I'm going nautical! 32,000 lbs.

 

[IH8RUST]

Ow, my back. Not anymore.

 

[IH8RUST]

You know that deal that's too good to be true, but you end up paying for it because you hate your wallet, you expel all logic to the side? Yeah, that deal turned out to be too good, and it was very true. Brand new rear bumper for $300. Here's to finding the front for a similar price.

 

[IH8RUST]

I'm just going to work through the cosmetic stuff for now. The next milestone is to drop it off at the body shop. Until then, odds and ends, less driving, working up the energy to strip out the interior in the coming weeks/months. Meanwhile, I was bored, so I took this apart to clean and restore it as best I could. I need to figure out the wiring harness situation at some point. The green LED makes it pop.

 

[IH8RUST]

I've been looking for these for some time, since mine are cracked and busted on the bottom; they weren't cheap to find. Now, to carefully attempt to restore them.

 

[IH8RUST]

So it begins. It'll take me forever to get to bare metal.

 

[IH8RUST]

I appreciate whoever layered the polyurethane to dampen the sound, but it didn’t do much. Pivoting to heat gun to remove, then grind and sand to buff it out. I’m high AF.

 

[IH8RUST]

Eastwood metal pre-paint prep is solid. Cleans off the residue, alright. Next up, remove bench, seats, carpet, trims, keep going, Will. My vision will eventually become a reality.

Like, subscribe, smash the button, keep encouraging me. That’s it for today.