IH8RUST: FJ60

[IH8RUST]

Dude, same, exactly all the bulbs mentioned, it was working way before, same as yours. I got it back, and I couldn’t get it working, so I dove deep. I went nuts trying to figure out why, so over-engineered it.

 

[IH8RUST]

It’s just so god dang beautiful.

 

[KC Masterpiece]

All my hardware is painted black. The zinc really gives it the extra pop.

 

[IH8RUST]

All my hardware is painted black. The zinc really gives it the extra pop.

If you ever wanna a redo, I gotchu. I even got myself a blasting cabinet now. I can do zinc and powder coating of the smaller parts.

 

[IH8RUST]

FWIW, the wiring isn’t bad; a proper inline fuse relay for constant power when the ignition is off gets me parking queen mode for the onlookers. I’ll watch them watch it. Ran the wires through the A-pillar down to the fuse box with a ground to the chassis. That’s enough tech for the rig.

I think I’ll attempt to drill a hole in the mirror mount base to run the wires down to keep them out of the way enough.

 

[IH8RUST]

Some lady called the rig “sexy.” Anyway, I finally found the correct fitting for the shaft. Way better.

 

[IH8RUST]

I had a rusty fuel filter bracket, so I found myself a replacement and sandblasted and powder-coated it. I keep getting made fun of for finding excuses to do that.

 

[MDH33]

Some lady called the rig “sexy.”

Get used to it, driving a 60. Except it's old dudes 99% of the time.

 

[IH8RUST]

Does this look OK? I never took a picture of my original.

 

[KC Masterpiece]

Does this look OK? I never took a picture of my original.

It accomplishes the job. Thats what matters.

 

[IH8RUST]

One and done.

 

[IH8RUST]

Finally got the hvac wiring and lighting to work, the leads were messed up. Replaced the AC bulb with an NEO5-BHP from super bright LEDs.

Picture below is at the brightest setting.

 

[IH8RUST]

Just waiting for the upholstery shop to free up their time to install the headliner; getting pretty close. Also found the headliner bow tabs.

In the meantime, I found a powder for the exterior bolts that's a near match—going to powder all the exterior bolts, because why not? They'll eventually rust, and this is a good way to slow that down, so here I go.

Speaking of the exterior, door handles. The old ones were beat up, tarnished, and cracked; the paint shop damaged the driver's-side one, and the plastic retainer was missing, so they just slapped on a fender clip to hold the whole thing together. Explain why the driver's-side door wouldn't open correctly when I pulled the handle.

 

[60wag]

One and done.

Isn’t there supposed to be a window crank in there?

 

[IH8RUST]

This is the thunderdome version, passengers get no air. Yes, didn’t install before taking picture. I got ahead of myself.

 

[IH8RUST]

TIL the plastic window regulator handle cover is called an ESCUTCHEON. Part number: 69266-22010-08

 

[IH8RUST]

Two and done. I’m a proud dad, kiddo is taking more interest in this stuff. Also got it a new colostomy bag (not to make light of that) and new lines. Literally, the same lines as the medical application.

 

[IH8RUST]

Aaaaaand, surprise. Found out the paint was contaminated when they sprayed it, so I have polkadots in the hood, under the clear coat. I shall name the rig, Ladybug.

 

[justcruisin]

No way! Is it everywhere or just the hood? Have you brought it to the attention of the paint shop? I’d be royally PO.

 

[IH8RUST]

Mostly on the front of the hood, at first I thought it was dirt, closer inspection, under the clear coat. I've gotten other issues at this point to start a conversation with them to see where it goes, it will not be an easy conversation knowing what I know about them now. Poor worksmanship is annoying.