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Hey guys .... YES
Ran into some issues with the body work that was 'supposedly' done well in the restoration ... well, that didn't turn out to be so true so it went back to MY guys for some work and it's still there BUT she will be a 9.5/10 very soon. This is going to be my best 4X4 build to date no question, so the finish will be 1000X better than OE.
Have decided on colour ... Toyota Cement gray with black roof and all black accents
All gaps redone, removing a sh!t ton of bonds, and BIG update, we are integrating a sunroof !!
 IMG_9529 by Steve Heck, on Flickr
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and we are making custom carbon hood louvers
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09-08-2023, 07:56 AM
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And ... the frame and all components are going in for powder coating VERY soon, then let the build BEGIN !!
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69' SS X11 PRO-TOURING - SOLD
73' FJ40 LS - SOLD
1966 FJ40 R2.8 -SOLD
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2002 Gated 360
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67' Camaro - Take-Over'
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09-08-2023, 07:59 AM
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New sunroof ... this should be cool !!
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69' SS X11 PRO-TOURING - SOLD
73' FJ40 LS - SOLD
1966 FJ40 R2.8 -SOLD
911 Hotrod - SOLD
2002 Gated 360
Next up - "Killer Piggy"
67' Camaro - Take-Over'
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09-09-2023, 05:37 PM
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I'd call that a panoramic roof instead of a sun roof. That's going to be cool on the truck.
Sorry the body work isn't up to your standards. That's a crappy set back.
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Damn that sucks... you've had such great luck in the past getting quality work done. Sorry people gotta be so unreliable...
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09-11-2023, 07:33 AM
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Damn that sucks... you've had such great luck in the past getting quality work done. Sorry people gotta be so unreliable...
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Thanks Trey, it is what is is my friend, didn't get as lucky as I have in the past but its all good.
Jeff, actually its not at my end ... I paid GOOD money for a fully restored FJ55, its was on the other side of the country so I couldn't see it in person, but he did send me 100's of pics, and these are SO rare that I jumped on it. When it arrived it looked 'good' for the 'usual' FJ, but to me and this build ... not even close. So now my team takes over and like I mentioned, this will be my best ever Landcruiser.
This may be my last Cruiser so it better be my best, unless I do a 45 (below) ...I've always loved these
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2002 Gated 360
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So excited ... FINALLY after a year and a half of missing parts and fully customizing the suspension, steering etc.. its off to blasting and powder coating.
Assembly time is almost here !!
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2002 Gated 360
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67' Camaro - Take-Over'
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Talk about an inspirational build !!!
I/we am looking forward to seeing more posts.
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'Build it RIGHT the 2nd time'
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1966 FJ40 R2.8 -SOLD
911 Hotrod - SOLD
2002 Gated 360
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67' Camaro - Take-Over'
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