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25.01.2022 Quick montage from Friday afternoon as we have the body back in the shop, bit of a mess around the place but enjoy! #hj47 #Toyota #fj40 #buildseries #notamechanic #blakesbuilds #troopy #mechanic #automotive #cars #restoration #rebuild #original #cars #4wd #offroad #Bj40 #dirty #work #dogs #paint #powdercoat #spraypaint #sandblast #sandblasting #interior #upholstery #trim #wiring #wheels #progress

24.01.2022 I’m not upset about getting 35’s, maybe we could even go to 37’s or we could save 37’s for another build Aim is to get the all new custom wiring harness in under the dash this weekend, let’s see how we go #hj47 #Toyota #fj40 #buildseries #notamechanic #blakesbuilds #troopy #mechanic #automotive #cars #restoration #rebuild #original #cars #4wd #offroad #Bj40 #dirty #work #dogs #paint #powdercoat #spraypaint #sandblast #sandblasting #interior #upholstery #trim #wiring #wheels #progress

24.01.2022 Starting to turn into a real car! Apparently the building stage is the stage you realise you don’t have as many parts as you thought #hj47 #Toyota #fj40 #buildseries #notamechanic #blakesbuilds #troopy #mechanic #automotive #cars #restoration #rebuild #original #cars #4wd #offroad #Bj40 #dirty #work #dogs #paint #powdercoat #spraypaint #sandblast #sandblasting #interior #upholstery #trim #wiring #wheels #progress

23.01.2022 Let the games begin, all new custom harness for the troopy! Now to connect it to everything #hj47 #Toyota #fj40 #buildseries #notamechanic #blakesbuilds #troopy #mechanic #automotive #cars #restoration #rebuild #original #cars #4wd #offroad #Bj40 #dirty #work #dogs #paint #powdercoat #spraypaint #sandblast #sandblasting #interior #upholstery #trim #wiring #wheels #progress

22.01.2022 Just to highlight my current mess here is a picture that’s from a wider angle threw the roof on today as I just cut the roof rails to size now they need to be welded up then riveted to the roof, this is the moat together I’ve ever seen my troopy, also got some major front end wiring done today and all hidden as much as possible, starting to come together #hj47 #Toyota #fj40 #buildseries #notamechanic #blakesbuilds #troopy #mechanic #automotive #cars #restoration #rebuild #original #cars #4wd #offroad #Bj40 #dirty #work #dogs #paint #powdercoat #spraypaint #sandblast #sandblasting #interior #upholstery #trim #wiring #wheels #progress

19.01.2022 No filters needed today, the body finally has paint, the boys at @imperial_bodyworx have taken this next level, they took the original Toyota white and lightened it up to reduce the yellow tint whilst retaining the off white look the raptor liner interior is under plastic but the contrast will be next level once revealed! #hj47 #Toyota #fj40 #buildseries #notamechanic #blakesbuilds #troopy #mechanic #automotive #cars #restoration #rebuild #original #cars #4wd #offroad #Bj40 #dirty #work #dogs #paint #powdercoat #spraypaint #sandblast #sandblasting #interior #upholstery #trim #wiring #wheels #progress

19.01.2022 Look who turned up today, major metal work done, time for body work and paint, but not before I assemble the roof rails and make sure everything fits , clean up all the final touches then we are good to go! If anyone has a recommended panel beater and painter in NSW around Sydney to Newcastle and everywhere in between that would be great #hj47 #Toyota #fj40 #buildseries #notamechanic #blakesbuilds #troopy #mechanic #automotive #cars #restoration #rebuild #original #cars #4wd #offroad #Bj40 #dirty #work #dogs #paint #powdercoat #spraypaint #sandblast #sandblasting #interior #upholstery #trim #wiring #wheels #progress

18.01.2022 A keen eye might spot some aesthetic upgrades To the engine today been painting, adding pipes, new hoses and clamps as well as organising to have the injector lines blasted and powder coated for durability and because it will look good also altered my fan on the front for everyone who was worried, it’s now spaced all the way hack and has 3mm of clearance and should be no where near the radiator .... hopefully #hj47 #Toyota #fj40 #buildseries #notamechanic #blakesbuilds #troopy #mechanic #automotive #cars #restoration #rebuild #original #cars #4wd #offroad #Bj40 #dirty #work #dogs #paint #powdercoat #spraypaint #sandblast #sandblasting #interior #upholstery #trim #wiring #wheels #progress

18.01.2022 Slightly odd picture, but cleaned up all the excess Sikaflex this evening, showing the shiny original style rivets, and now I will bolt the roof back on the shell before it goes to pint and panel this week!! #hj47 #Toyota #fj40 #buildseries #notamechanic #blakesbuilds #troopy #mechanic #automotive #cars #restoration #rebuild #original #cars #4wd #offroad #Bj40 #dirty #work #dogs #paint #powdercoat #spraypaint #sandblast #sandblasting #interior #upholstery #trim #wiring #wheels #progress

17.01.2022 Got a wiring diagram of the community today, then proceeded to draw my own wiring diagrams for how I will wire everything separately, part of the weeks plans are to start wiring the engine Bay Area and tuck it all into the chassis, hoping to keep it as hidden and neat as possible, let’s see how it goes!! #hj47 #Toyota #fj40 #buildseries #notamechanic #blakesbuilds #troopy #mechanic #automotive #cars #restoration #rebuild #original #cars #4wd #offroad #Bj40 #dirty #work #dogs #paint #powdercoat #spraypaint #sandblast #sandblasting #interior #upholstery #trim #wiring #wheels #progress

17.01.2022 New roof rails lined up on the car, tacked and then taken off to be welded together yesterday! Picked up some rivets and a tool from @40channel thismorning and had a look at the YouTube famous project! Now tiyme@to fasted my roof to my rails! #hj47 #Toyota #fj40 #buildseries #notamechanic #blakesbuilds #troopy #mechanic #automotive #cars #restoration #rebuild #original #cars #4wd #offroad #Bj40 #dirty #work #dogs #paint #powdercoat #spraypaint #sandblast #sandblasting #interior #upholstery #trim #wiring #wheels #progress

16.01.2022 Mock fit the radiator today, ended up modifying the stand a bunch and making sure it all fits, now it need sandblasting and painting the body is one step closer to being ready for the panel beaters, also got injector lines back today and I’ll post them tomorrow, they look amazing! #hj47 #Toyota #fj40 #buildseries #notamechanic #blakesbuilds #troopy #mechanic #automotive #cars #restoration #rebuild #original #cars #4wd #offroad #Bj40 #dirty #work #dogs #paint #powdercoat #spraypaint #sandblast #sandblasting #interior #upholstery #trim #wiring #wheels #progress

15.01.2022 I’m not upset about getting 35’s, maybe we could even go to 37’s or we could save 37’s for another build Aim is to get the all new custom wiring harness in under the dash this weekend, let’s see how we go #hj47 #Toyota #fj40 #buildseries #notamechanic #blakesbuilds #troopy #mechanic #automotive #cars #restoration #rebuild #original #cars #4wd #offroad #Bj40 #dirty #work #dogs #paint #powdercoat #spraypaint #sandblast #sandblasting #interior #upholstery #trim #wiring #wheels #progress

15.01.2022 Played around with my radiator stand over the weekend, painted nicely, mounted some AC parts on it and now just waiting for my re-modified radiator to return! Looking for AC kits for your 40 series? Hit up @12htj47 for a full kit just like the original factory AC #hj47 #Toyota #fj40 #buildseries #notamechanic #blakesbuilds #troopy #mechanic #automotive #cars #restoration #rebuild #original #cars #4wd #offroad #Bj40 #dirty #work #dogs #paint #powdercoat #spraypaint #sandblast #sandblasting #interior #upholstery #trim #wiring #wheels #progress

15.01.2022 Let the games begin, all new custom harness for the troopy! Now to connect it to everything #hj47 #Toyota #fj40 #buildseries #notamechanic #blakesbuilds #troopy #mechanic #automotive #cars #restoration #rebuild #original #cars #4wd #offroad #Bj40 #dirty #work #dogs #paint #powdercoat #spraypaint #sandblast #sandblasting #interior #upholstery #trim #wiring #wheels #progress

14.01.2022 Have a look at my story to see the before and the process to @imperial_bodyworx awesome repair on this rear corner window for the troopy, this is a good@start to the bodywork segment of the build! #hj47 #Toyota #fj40 #buildseries #notamechanic #blakesbuilds #troopy #mechanic #automotive #cars #restoration #rebuild #original #cars #4wd #offroad #Bj40 #dirty #work #dogs #paint #powdercoat #spraypaint #sandblast #sandblasting #interior #upholstery #trim #wiring #wheels #progress

13.01.2022 How’s that for contrast?! Raptor inside and glass like white on the outside! Now to get it back on the car as quick as possible! #hj47 #Toyota #fj40 #buildseries #notamechanic #blakesbuilds #troopy #mechanic #automotive #cars #restoration #rebuild #original #cars #4wd #offroad #Bj40 #dirty #work #dogs #paint #powdercoat #spraypaint #sandblast #sandblasting #interior #upholstery #trim #wiring #wheels #progress

10.01.2022 Small windscreen test swap today, done in order to achieve top down windscreen wipers for maximum cool effect and a cleaner exterior look, we shall see if it fits lots of paint and mucking around today roof rails to be welded up next week, everything slowely coming together #hj47 #Toyota #fj40 #buildseries #notamechanic #blakesbuilds #troopy #mechanic #automotive #cars #restoration #rebuild #original #cars #4wd #offroad #Bj40 #dirty #work #dogs #paint #powdercoat #spraypaint #sandblast #sandblasting #interior #upholstery #trim #wiring #wheels #progress

09.01.2022 Visualising the 35’s in their rightful position body work clearly needed but the build is coming a long and having the body back now feels good #hj47 #Toyota #fj40 #buildseries #notamechanic #blakesbuilds #troopy #mechanic #automotive #cars #restoration #rebuild #original #cars #4wd #offroad #Bj40 #dirty #work #dogs #paint #powdercoat #spraypaint #sandblast #sandblasting #interior #upholstery #trim #wiring #wheels #progress

09.01.2022 Wheel available for sale, near mint condition for its age pm me for details if you’re interested, has just been cleaned with orange agent and that’s it!! #hj47 #Toyota #fj40 #buildseries #notamechanic #blakesbuilds #troopy #mechanic #automotive #cars #restoration #rebuild #original #cars #4wd #offroad #Bj40 #dirty #work #dogs #paint #powdercoat #spraypaint #sandblast #sandblasting #interior #upholstery #trim #wiring #wheels #progress

08.01.2022 Roof rubber under the rails to set it all up properly , and test sizing up a replacement rpm gauge, productive Saturday morning to help kickstart next week #hj47 #Toyota #fj40 #buildseries #notamechanic #blakesbuilds #troopy #mechanic #automotive #cars #restoration #rebuild #original #cars #4wd #offroad #Bj40 #dirty #work #dogs #paint #powdercoat #spraypaint #sandblast #sandblasting #interior #upholstery #trim #wiring #wheels #progress @ West Gosford

08.01.2022 Looks a mess now, but front driveshaft went in today with some modification to the aftermarket gearbox mount, clutch fan went on the front with a spacer for power steering, may still have to modify that to my liking, started to pull apart all the diesel lines from pump to injector for a freshen up and re spray, should get the most of that underway tomorrow #hj47 #Toyota #fj40 #buildseries #notamechanic #blakesbuilds #troopy #mechanic #automotive #cars #restoration #rebuild #original #cars #4wd #offroad #Bj40 #dirty #work #dogs #paint #powdercoat #spraypaint #sandblast #sandblasting #interior #upholstery #trim #wiring #wheels #progress

08.01.2022 The roof has finally become one with the roof gutters, welded up, ground down, drilled out and filled in with rivets once the roof was put on! Ended up using original style rivets thanks to @40channel for lending his tool and selling me the rivets, they worked great Used Sikaflex 227 to seal the roof, and I should point out I used waaaaaay too much and it went everywhere, Saturday will be clean up and scrape off excess, might make friends with a wire wheel again then this ...coming week marks the week the body leaves me for final panel and paint ! Big things ahead #hj47 #Toyota #fj40 #buildseries #notamechanic #blakesbuilds #troopy #mechanic #automotive #cars #restoration #rebuild #original #cars #4wd #offroad #Bj40 #dirty #work #dogs #paint #powdercoat #spraypaint #sandblast #sandblasting #interior #upholstery #trim #wiring #wheels #progress See more

07.01.2022 Finally up to some painting of some description, raptor is on the bottom and the firewall, to be painted on the interior floor and firewall over the weekend and paint to be started next week hopefully!! Coming along beautifully at @imperial_bodyworx #hj47 #Toyota #fj40 #buildseries #notamechanic #blakesbuilds #troopy #mechanic #automotive #cars #restoration #rebuild #original #cars #4wd #offroad #Bj40 #dirty #work #dogs #paint #powdercoat #spraypaint #sandblast #sandblasting #interior #upholstery #trim #wiring #wheels #progress

07.01.2022 Another post today, but swipe for awesomeness, body on the chassis!! Finally the time has come and it’s looking awesome already!! #hj47 #Toyota #fj40 #buildseries #notamechanic #blakesbuilds #troopy #mechanic #automotive #cars #restoration #rebuild #original #cars #4wd #offroad #Bj40 #dirty #work #dogs #paint #powdercoat #spraypaint #sandblast #sandblasting #interior #upholstery #trim #wiring #wheels #progress

07.01.2022 Put some of the front end together today so I could decide how I’ll route wiring, got excited and threw the hood on for maximum big boy effect! Had to modify the inner guard to fit the power steer box as well #hj47 #Toyota #fj40 #buildseries #notamechanic #blakesbuilds #troopy #mechanic #automotive #cars #restoration #rebuild #original #cars #4wd #offroad #Bj40 #dirty #work #dogs #paint #powdercoat #spraypaint #sandblast #sandblasting #interior #upholstery #trim #wiring #wheels #progress

05.01.2022 Just a quick few pictures of me pretending to know what I’m doing slowly getting the body finally ready for paint and panel hopefully in the coming weeks #hj47 #Toyota #fj40 #buildseries #notamechanic #blakesbuilds #troopy #mechanic #automotive #cars #restoration #rebuild #original #cars #4wd #offroad #Bj40 #dirty #work #dogs #paint #powdercoat #spraypaint #sandblast #sandblasting #interior #upholstery #trim #wiring #wheels #progress @ Sydney, Australia

02.01.2022 Blurry pictures, but here to a big day! The body got to awkwardly travel around the block to the bodywork shop, had to strap it frame and all to the trailer to get it there so it could be removed easily without a forklift Now a few weeks of hard work and it will shape up and turn into a beautiful painted straight troopy Let the fun begin #hj47 #Toyota #fj40 #buildseries #notamechanic #blakesbuilds #troopy #mechanic #automotive #cars #restoration #rebuild #original #cars #4wd #offroad #Bj40 #dirty #work #dogs #paint #powdercoat #spraypaint #sandblast #sandblasting #interior #upholstery #trim #wiring #wheels #progress @ Sydney, Australia

01.01.2022 Big arvo, cut my shock towers off and started fitting the custom ones @sam_mcneice made! Few figment issues as they are the prototype, but nothing we can’t work around, the quality is second to none, the strength will far outweigh the original ones and they will clear power steering !! Then came across a great 1968 fj40 shorty on facebook and snapped it up instantly !! Cool rear doors, split hood, old style doors going to be the new foundation for the shorty patrol chassis build in the future! #hj47 #Toyota #fj40 #buildseries #notamechanic #blakesbuilds #troopy #mechanic #automotive #cars #restoration #rebuild #original #cars #4wd #offroad #Bj40 #dirty #work #dogs #paint #powdercoat #spraypaint #sandblast #sandblasting #interior #upholstery #trim #wiring #wheels #progress @ West Gosford

01.01.2022 Getting the body ready, end of the month it goes in for the final work and paint! So before then I need to remove all body filler and seam sealer, then prepare my new roof rails and attach them to the roof before it all goes to the body shop As you can tell I take my day to day very seriously #hj47 #Toyota #fj40 #buildseries #notamechanic #blakesbuilds #troopy #mechanic #automotive #cars #restoration #rebuild #original #cars #4wd #offroad #Bj40 #dirty #work #dogs #paint #powdercoat #spraypaint #sandblast #sandblasting #interior #upholstery #trim #wiring #wheels #progress