FJ 40 Panels

[Short 45]

Hi to all just started rebuilding my old 40 as the lovely tin worm has invaded.
I would like some help / advice on were to get replacement panels from please.
Thanks
Chris

[ToyTruck]

steel parts = just about any wreckers

or

fibreglass ...... Total 4WD Glass Parts : 08 9071 4425 down esperance or albany way .... havent dealt with them my self so ?????

[simo toyo]

there is a guy up the sunshine coast way. he supposed to be pretty good. will do custom designs for you and yr idea's. someone on this site will no doubt know his number. i think it's around 7 grand for everything replaced. no more tin worm ever!!!!!! lots lighter too..... he can get the stuff delivered i think....

[more power]

there is a guy up the sunshine coast way. he supposed to be pretty good. will do custom designs for you and yr idea's. someone on this site will no doubt know his number. i think it's around 7 grand for everything replaced. no more tin worm ever!!!!!! lots lighter too..... he can get the stuff delivered i think....

http://www.ozeastfibreglass4wd.com.au/bodykitsreplacementparts.html

one piece front end cost 1k
the tub cost $4700
plus $700 to ship to nsw....not bad i say....

[DIRTY ROCK STAR]

my concern with fibreglass front end would be one roll and theres a grand gone???

tub read the same.

having said that im chasing a 2nd hand glass bonnet.

[more power]

im not planning to roll

[bad_religion_au]

my concern with fibreglass front end would be one roll and theres a grand gone???

tub read the same.

having said that im chasing a 2nd hand glass bonnet.

talk to scotto off this board he's running a fiberglass tub.. he can give you some ideas on the swap, his thoughts on how they handle punishment...

he flopped it and the only damage was a cracked flair (similar to the wrangler wheel arch flairs). the fiberglass tub didn't crack or bend.

[DIRTY ROCK STAR]

bad_religion_au
Posted: Wed May 25, 2005 12:26 pm

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DIRTY ROCK STAR wrote:
my concern with fibreglass front end would be one roll and theres a grand gone???

tub read the same.

having said that im chasing a 2nd hand glass bonnet.


talk to scotto off this board he's running a fiberglass tub.. he can give you some ideas on the swap, his thoughts on how they handle punishment...

he flopped it and the only damage was a cracked flair (similar to the wrangler wheel arch flairs). the fiberglass tub didn't crack or bend.

haha, i had the pleasure of meeting him at TTC hes a funny guy.
ahhh i didnt know he had a fibreglass tub. must breed them hard down south.

i sit corrected.

[bad_religion_au]

hey us mexicans can't take responsibility for scotto... he's a transplanted queenslander... he did the fiberglass work in queensland, i don't know what company it was through...

as i said, he flopped it. a higher impact or higher speed roll may be different.. but then again, it'll bend steel too. his tub has taken a bit of abuse and is still solid. suprised me too

[plowy]

im not planning to roll

either did i but now the tidy 42 looks like a safari wagon
no roof ,roll bars no soft top yet and mustard in colour
dam i miss my tidy 42

[WICKED]

i got my front panels from FRP in redcliff brisbane. not bad but have had a FEW issues with the bonnet breaking pins. its hit the windsrceen once already. if i did it again i would use steel panels.

just my 2cents worth.

[Short 45]

Hay all
Thanks for the advice havent decided exactly what way im going yet also depends on the pocket.
Well thanks and ill let you all know how i go & if i find any good deals while looking around.
Freight is a big isue to as im in Darwin and they always want more to send things up this way!!!!

Thanks again
Chris

[croozy]

i've got a one piece front on my shorty & i got it from oz east at noosa.Can't complain with the product either it's been on my car now for 6 years. Only problem with fibreglass though is stones leave small cracks in it .........but thats better than rust in my books.