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Adam, I did scratch one of the rear springs putting them back on. The front was much easier once I finished the learning curve on the rear. I will touch it up, and this is going to be a driver. I...

Good day today, had the day off and was able to get the springs and axles back under the frame today.;) All new bushings and new shackles and pins with grease zerts.:laugh: Engine in by end of...

That is the expanded steel rock guard that goes in front of the radiator. Same material as the JDM front grill for the 240Z.

Here are a few photos of the frame back from powder coat.LOL I just finished blasting and painting the rear differential and springs (soaked on the black gloss paint). Will start assembly tomorrow,...

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This link is to the Land Cruiser Club it has more detail and will begin to have much more now that I have the frame back. Thanks for you kind comments and your interest. JLP

I just picked up the frame and parts from powder coat.:cool: I as giddy as a 16 year old seeing their first car! I will post photos soon.LOL

I have cast the first test part. The mold is great and the part is great with all of the fine detail.:love: I will have to buff the reproductions out or buff one out and make a new mold due to some...

They are a re-list no bids at $1,600. first time.

While waiting for my frame to get back from powder coat I am going to try and reproduce the horn button. There are no NOS available and I have a good part to make a mold with.;) I have ordered the...

No, to be honest I do not know that much about powder coat. I am dropping off the frames, pans etc... this morning. The company has a large automated oven that will do large parts, they come highly...

I have wrestled with this for the last few months and my hotrod buddies have convinced me to give powder coat a try.

The frame is now ready for powder coat.;) I have mocked up, fabricated and installed all of the brackets etc... for the power steering upgrade. The front splash panel is modified for the new steering...

Phil,
You can take a set to a plating shop they can weld up the holes prior to plating.
JLP

Thanks Phil

Phil thanks for your reply. I need a couple of nuts that will hold the face plate in place. Original would be great but not necessary.

Does anyone have a couple of early (Series 1) radio face plate retaining nuts they would sale?;) The nuts that go on the tune and volume pots holding the face plate in place. JLP

No it does not have a sunroof installed.

I need the shaft that goes between the steering column and the steering rack. I need for the U joint to be in good tight condition. Anyone have one for sale?:ermm:
JLP

A dead one at the moment!

I took a look at this today here in Richmond. A local car broker picked it up from the owner since 1972. She had rust repaired and paint (purple) in 1984. Matching Engine, 75000 miles, He is trying...

I am working to get the frame and drive-train caught up to the body so I have a place to sit the tub when the paint is complete!
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Perfect, I have a home near Cookville, TN. I am looking forward to Memphis!

Indiana convoy? ;-)

Memphis, I can do that! Gives me a goal to get back on the details of my Z!

Almost ready to close it up! Waiting for a few parts from powder coat and plating ;-)
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