WOW! what a transformation! Excellent work!

 

Looks great. Very tastefully done.

As a resident of New England, I feel your pain in terms of rust. Which province you from? Can't be Nova Scotia because Julian's Monte Carlo was an 87 and it never rusted out. (sorry for the TPB reference)

 

I'm located just north of Toronto, Ontario.

I won't be driving this in the winter. This is strictly a summer recreational vehicle. It'll get its share of knocks, dings and scratches but I intend on keeping it in pretty decent shape moving forward.

I just had it in for its first yearly rust proofing (Krown). I feel relieved now that it has a barrier against the elements.

Thanks for the positive comments.

 

Wow! I just got a 2nd Gen with some rust (Vermont) and this thread is truly inspiring! That thing is nice!

How much did the body work/paint job cost?

Thanks!
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Bran

 

BEANS, .... WOW! Just amazing work... It's really inspiring for many who deal with the rot, NO DOUBT! GREAT job

 

Thanks for the props.

Re. body work. Was pricey. Found a retired sheet metal guy to do the rear quarters. To save cost, I did the Bondo and paint. Paint is semi-gloss Tremclad (Rustoleum for you US folk). Tremclad only comes in black or white in semi-gloss so I mixed my own to come up with this primer grey colour. Spent about $100 on paint and its tough as nails.

Here are some recent pics. Since my last update, replaced all shocks, rad, rebuilt starter and bought the mud tires you see here with FJ40 rims. Next will be LC rear coils, some frame repairs. Plan on building my own sliders and bumpers come spring.

 

Dang loved the slim 33's what size did you change to? Looks wonderful with the gray

 

33 x 10.5 x 15 Toyo Mud Terrains. Only an inch wider than the AT's.