FJ55 Hooligan
GOOOAAALLLLLLL!
- Location
- Gotham City
Well, I finally started doing something with my FJ55... don't hold your breath though, it's nothing to dramatic yet, but it is something.
I pulled out the front bench seat, all by myownself, which if you knew me, you would understand that was a feat of monumental accomplishment, because I know just about **** when it comes to vehicles.
I have some bucket seats a buddy gave me a while back, that are a in a lot better condition than my old bench seat was. It's going to take some tinkering to get the new seats mounted in though. Right now they are just sitting in the front, but they'll be a far cry better when there all set in.
All the upholstery panels have been taken out, and scrubbed clean. I used to think they were a special Utah desert tan color, but after cleaning them, I realize they are just a generic gray. They look much better now, almost new in fact. I think I broke damm near every clip taking them off though. I think they are called tinnerman clips or something like that, but had been in there so long they practically shattered when I pulled them off. Don't know if I'll have much luck finding more of them or not, so I may have to come up with something else to mount the panels back in when I'm ready too. I'm definitely planning on waiting until I can clean up all of the **** that's been collecting behind them for the last 30+ years though.
I know it's not much of an overhaul or anything, but like I said earlier, at least it's a start. I don't have any pictures to post of the seats, because I forgot to bring my friggin' camera.. not that it's anything extraordinary to see.
At any rate, I'll update the progress as it comes, but I suspect this thread may sit idle for a while at the same time.. anywhoodles, it's a work in progress. And if anybody has a use for a front bench seat from a 1976 FJ55, just send me a pm and I'm sure we can work something out. It's not in the best condition, but I'd likely let it go for free to a good home.
:greg:
I pulled out the front bench seat, all by myownself, which if you knew me, you would understand that was a feat of monumental accomplishment, because I know just about **** when it comes to vehicles.
I have some bucket seats a buddy gave me a while back, that are a in a lot better condition than my old bench seat was. It's going to take some tinkering to get the new seats mounted in though. Right now they are just sitting in the front, but they'll be a far cry better when there all set in.
All the upholstery panels have been taken out, and scrubbed clean. I used to think they were a special Utah desert tan color, but after cleaning them, I realize they are just a generic gray. They look much better now, almost new in fact. I think I broke damm near every clip taking them off though. I think they are called tinnerman clips or something like that, but had been in there so long they practically shattered when I pulled them off. Don't know if I'll have much luck finding more of them or not, so I may have to come up with something else to mount the panels back in when I'm ready too. I'm definitely planning on waiting until I can clean up all of the **** that's been collecting behind them for the last 30+ years though.
I know it's not much of an overhaul or anything, but like I said earlier, at least it's a start. I don't have any pictures to post of the seats, because I forgot to bring my friggin' camera.. not that it's anything extraordinary to see.
At any rate, I'll update the progress as it comes, but I suspect this thread may sit idle for a while at the same time.. anywhoodles, it's a work in progress. And if anybody has a use for a front bench seat from a 1976 FJ55, just send me a pm and I'm sure we can work something out. It's not in the best condition, but I'd likely let it go for free to a good home.
:greg:
