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1979 FJ40 RESTORATION


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The build started with a relatively stock 1980 FJ40 displaying all of the typical rust issues.



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After taking a series of photos all of the original components were removed from the body, labeled, then stored for use later.


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The front-end sheet metal was removed first including the fenders, hood, radiator cover etc.


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The cowl and tub were removed from the frame in pieces.


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Before sending the frame out for media blasting, the engine, transfer-case and transmission were removed.


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A good coat of primer and paint were applied after the frame returned from the media blaster.


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With the drive-train situated correctly the Aqualu aluminum tub #4006 and cowl #4008 were introduced for the first time along with the fenders #4022, 1/2 doors #4033-A, tailgate #4012, hood side panels #4031 and rad cover #4030.


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The Cruiser was once again stripped down to a ‘rolling’ chassis so that all of the body components could be painted individually.


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The freshly painted body parts along with all of the other components are installed for the final time.


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The finished result!


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The finished result!


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