Watch Me FAIL Trying To Complete The FJ40!

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Ай бұрын

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@wfyfwfyf Ай бұрын

Austin here trying to hold back the profanity in the wrap up of this video. We’ve all been there brother.

@KH102695 Ай бұрын

With all the custom touches and modifications you've done on this FJ, those tail lights are so sanitary. Fitting glass can be super frustrating for sure. Awesome job on everything, defiantly one of the best builds for sure.

@austinniemela Ай бұрын

Thanks man! Yes glass is no fun when you have the wrong gaskets!

@KennyHepundjua-ff2fd 16 күн бұрын

Even with the right gasket it’s super hard too. I’ve tried to replace my Land Cruiser pickup canopy glass and it was an epic fail

@walterphillips9950 Ай бұрын

Don't beat yourself up. Failure is the BEST teacher

@kflo1219 Ай бұрын

Bro…this is one if not THE SICCCKKESSSTT FJ’s I’ve EVER seen!!! Geez😂🙌🏻

@austinniemela Ай бұрын

Thanks bro! Sheesh! 👍👍

@RM_Garage Ай бұрын

Man I understand the struggle. It's difficult as a creator too because you have to publish a video. You can't just leave it in the garage and take care of it later. You kind of have to figure things out on the fly and it makes working on projects that much harder and time consuming. Still, the 40 looks amazing. Great job so far on this build.

@austinniemela Ай бұрын

Thank you! Yes exactly! I can't just go work on something else especially when I haven't put a video out in 2 weeks! It's gotta get done NOW! lol

@robbricknell1789 Ай бұрын

I must admit to having a quiet chuckle regards your window gasket woes, its nice to see that you are the same as the rest of us, window instals always got the better of me too (at least you haven't broken one yet). I admire your engineering, and like that you admit your failures along with your victories. This is definitely a project that seems to be a case over build, in that a stock FJ would probably go everywhere this one will go, just not quite as fast or as pretty. One would hope that you will make some vids of you actually wheeling this beast. One suggestion regards the looks .... consider powder coating/painting the bolt/screw heads, the silver looks out of place. This isnt a criticism of the build , I love it, would I want it, hell yes ... would I wheel it, NO its too nice to bend or break ( I'm not a lot different to you in that regard). Keep up the great work.

@Anders0nic Ай бұрын

Why not use OEM gaskets for the windows? They aren’t discontinued.

@austinniemela Ай бұрын

I can’t find them for a 71! I’d love to see where you are finding them!

@Nilezy Ай бұрын

Awesome work Austin! If you still have the third gasket, you could try using bug screen spline in between the main gasket and the glass in the channel. You can get pretty small spline that will compress and fill that gap and keep the glass secure. Might be a pain to install as it will be pretty tight, but it might work

@Mr_Ruhl Ай бұрын

The tint will be fine for wheeling if you add some side and rear flood lights. Some rock lights would be useful as well and not just for show. 👍

@joshuamorris1955 Ай бұрын

I think all the hard ball days make ya really appreciate the project more when it’s done. If it all went together like legos we’d all forget the things we get done pretty quick

@johnbagley1441 Ай бұрын

Hello from the uk, your build s are on. Another level

@StormbornJKU Ай бұрын

It’s really coming together. So much custom work. An insane amount of modifications. It’s wild how you’ve got the abilities to do it all. Great work and I look forward to the next one!

@austinniemela Ай бұрын

Thank you man! I learn as I go!!!

@batanaibaureni7765 Ай бұрын

Your knack for excellence is inspiring Austin, go on brother!

@landb1873 Ай бұрын

Looking good--love the updates as you go. Would really enjoy seeing an "outakes" or "blooper" video. Lots of cussing, throwing stuff around, etc. That would be a fun way to see a little more behind the scenes. Keep up the great content!

@donigor9549 Ай бұрын

Austin, I know this kind of frustration, take it easy and take your time, everything will gonna be fine. Great job, congrats, man.

@SeanFinland Ай бұрын

Looking great so far. Well done. You are going to make it a lot easier for the next person who has to go through the same challenges. 👍

@user-ir6xb8ux8z Ай бұрын

I'm watching all these great project videos in Korea. I praise you for your persistence and outstanding ability

@tomsloger4073 Ай бұрын

I get it about thr windows,you just have to step back and try them another day. It will all come together the next time. Great video as always , looking forward to the finished FJ.

@toddblewett319 Ай бұрын

No stone unturned! Going to be an amazing truck 💪🏼💪🏼 nice work bro

@austinniemela Ай бұрын

Thank you man!! I can’t wait to finish it!

@stevendouglas6593 Ай бұрын

I always enjoy watching you work Austin. You’re always so careful and precise. You never seem to get annoyed or angry when things go wrong. A true craftsman.

@austinniemela Ай бұрын

Thank you! I definitely lose my cool sometimes, just not on camera haha

@ronthompson2366 Ай бұрын

As always enjoy watching the build progress. It is funny that you mentioned everyone thinking it's been so long since you last posted. But it has felt like it has been longer lol. Just really enjoying seeing the progress and it's not letting anyone down. It's a great rig.. 👍 it looks fantastic. The hiccups with the windows will work out. Curious, did Toyota have two bumperettes on the rear bumper ? Anyway, again this is a great looking rig and seeing it all come back together. It's a lot of fun. 😎👍

@robertopereira9418 Ай бұрын

Estou ansioso pra ver este projeto andando... Trabalho magnifico.👏👏

@appleguy6708 Ай бұрын

I really like these builds I haven’t been this excited since Trevor from motion auto built the Supra

@randy6350 Ай бұрын

Your tint DOTS is dirt between the glass and the tint! Use more water to clean the glass and DO NOT LAY the glass flat! Lean them against something so you can soak the crap out of them.! The soap and water washes out the dirt. You have to use a lot of water.!

@EdwardRoss-tb5hz Ай бұрын

Hang in there bud you'll get it. Rig is looking killer

@TurkiAlsubiee Ай бұрын

Great work, man. Thank you and I wish you success. Your follower is from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

@radomvids187 Ай бұрын

Keep up the good work bro, you are almost there. You are inspirational to all of us following your channel.

@austinniemela 28 күн бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@pukargurung4200 Ай бұрын

I would buy that jeep in a heartbeat if i was in the states. Great work Austin

@jasperbumgart1891 Ай бұрын

Fantastic so far! Glass can be frustrating. Still the cleanest looking FJ40 around.

@caseyrriddle Ай бұрын

Take a look at Jeep wrangler windshield wiper arms. Not sure if the splines and diameter would match, but it would get you into a more readily available wiper blade setup.

@MamayFreeride Ай бұрын

Here are three things you can watch forever: fire, water, and Austing working =) Good Job!

@austinniemela Ай бұрын

Haha thank you!!

@oscarag5640 Ай бұрын

Those headlights 😮‍💨 mamá mía!!

@Jmonzy1 Ай бұрын

I’ll just weld an updated wiper arm end (where the blades connect) from a more modern design and get better blades. Those old blade design don’t do a good job.

@CGGarage Ай бұрын

Not gonna lie, this is what I would do too. I know he's spent a lot of time on this, but he should totally do this to save some $$$

@JakeMartin-qm5iz Ай бұрын

You edit these videos perfectly!👏

@deadspeed6679 Ай бұрын

This has to be one of the best builds on Utube ever

@lknakoa Ай бұрын

Fj looking hella dope bro..🤙🏽

@austinniemela Ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@SheaRibbster Ай бұрын

Awesome work as usual! I'd love to start blasting and powder coating some parts. What media are you using in your blasting cabinet?

@austinniemela 28 күн бұрын

I usually use aluminum oxide media! I just bought some green diamond but haven't tried it yet, supposed to be good stuff too!

@Tfr2135 Ай бұрын

All the rubbers you showed in your video needs an aditional strip inside the rubber. You should put the rubber inbetween the window and the car with the "third" opening on the side pointed outwards. After placing the window you ad the filler stip. This strip compresses te rubber so it locks te window in place.

@austinniemela 28 күн бұрын

Yes this is exactly how I did it, the gaskets are simply the wrong size!

@b.j.carpenter1976 Ай бұрын

factory window gaskets there are several vendors selling them. There still going to be a giant pain but atleast they fit...

@marinmarinov1020 Ай бұрын

I felt your pain brother! The FJ is looking killer!

@smplyizzy Ай бұрын

Why not contact ICON in CA I bet they can tell you what they use for the gaskets

@gregh7457 Ай бұрын

that advice will cost you $199.99

@TheNickademas1 Ай бұрын

Of all the years I have been watching you Austin and all the ups and downs of fabricating and mechanics which pisses me off to no end and watching you Just truck on through….i would have never guessed window jams/seals would be your demise. 😅

@austinniemela Ай бұрын

Haha no kidding!! I just need to find the correct size gasket and it should be a breeze!

@kemboijonathan9766 Ай бұрын

I wont mind being your assistant man on the restoration jobs. Holla back

@codyfinchum890 Ай бұрын

Hopefully you read this Austin you can buy a cheap wiper blade modern and take them apart and cut them to make those wiper work

@denbrown8301 Ай бұрын

Incredible JEEP👍🏻 Good luck to find normal gasket))

@somdood3292 Ай бұрын

cant you try the string trick on the newest gaskets you bought that looked like theyd work?? they just look like they need some love, maybee put the gasket on the glass and then try installing or use a plastic trim removal tool and run it around the window edge under the rubber to pull the flappy flap... idk man been watchin this build since you had chassis complete which was when i found it through youtube and binge watched it and now its just sick... glass or no glass, also those dots are dust under the tint....

@drgunit893 Ай бұрын

Hard work but this thing will be so worth it!

@beadblaster9508 Ай бұрын

You could run a small bead of windshield urethane under the rubber to seal it.

@bobbywatts7472 Ай бұрын

brother I truly enjoy and love your custom work and would pay you if I could to do work for me awesome work a true fan you inspire me honestly in Eastern KY.

@josestanziola7764 Ай бұрын

Hola Austin excelente video,donde esta el toyota hilux blanco?

@NASTYcraftX Ай бұрын

Take the back door to a window shop and they'll figure which gasget you need.

@citizenone3442 Ай бұрын

Looking great man.

@Eeropolvasti Ай бұрын

Good Job, young man, "Finn", couple questions: You have to heat up your items, before you Power Coat them?? How long, How hot?? And, after you done Power Coating, same thing: How long, and How hot??, Does it depens, how large/ small is item?? Thank You, greeting from South Florida, from another Finn, only 90 F today ;o)

@samisonline99 Ай бұрын

give yourself credit ! I would have been ordering cameras and monitors half way welding pieces of sheet metal onto those windows ! 😇

@austinniemela Ай бұрын

😂😂 I was about there!!

@douglasclauson3133 Ай бұрын

Days like that happen 🤷‍♂️ your FJ is going to be awesome when it's done

@beatsnbeards3798 Ай бұрын

nice job!

@robco6997 Ай бұрын

Two observations from your window install. Put para cord in the rubber seal and use it to pull the seal through ( kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h9yTfcKdusW6oIU.html ) . The second install the lock seal into the rear window and check the fitment before rejecting that seal size as the lock rubber may take up the slack.

@willarkoncel4413 Ай бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@shelbydog1100 Ай бұрын

3M makes a epoxy for glueing windows in the channels

@hgwmfg703 Ай бұрын

If this is locking window gasket then I would think it’s missing the plastic locking strip that goes in the groove to actually lock the window in place like on a Chevy squarebody truck???

@hookset4137 Ай бұрын

I retrofit third or 4th gen 4Runner whipper arms on my 85 u may be able to do the same thing just swap the 75 whipper on

@michaelcarnline556 Ай бұрын

I like wd-40 for windows. Most of the locking strips are a pain in the ass.

@mrm4155 Ай бұрын

good job!

@cattfsh Ай бұрын

Great build. Where did you get the driver and passenger mirrors? Looking for a set that mounts to the old doors.

@austinniemela Ай бұрын

Thanks! I built the mirrors!

@ChrisAdams-hn2ih Ай бұрын

That's it sometimes the best thing to do is walk away ,..clear your head and start again.....the fifth time.....windows argh.......and then when they have brand new gaskets and leak....oh boy.....

@marshallgerow3277 Ай бұрын

Put the tinted glass in the sunlight let the sun works it’s magic.

@jclc4201 12 күн бұрын

You forgot to use the heat gun for shrinking the tint. Nevertheless great video man!

@deepinderdhaliwal9453 12 күн бұрын

U r Genius bro

@mikeingalsbee2959 Ай бұрын

Did you think of using smoked headlight paint on the corner windows?

@user-kl8jz7tv9s Ай бұрын

I've wanted to try that. We used to put clear coat on the paint booth glass... once it got covered in paint dust... take an air hose and blow the clear coat off. We couldn't have electric inside the booth so the booth was made of glass with exterior lights

@oswardg8285 Ай бұрын

Austin are you related to Devin neimela?....... ......... Great work I really like your work 👌

@austinniemela Ай бұрын

Yes Devin is my brother! And thank you!!

@marceloquerci1752 Ай бұрын

Very very good

@douggrunberg Ай бұрын

Looks awesome!! 👍 Thanks!!!

@sirjareq Ай бұрын

This car looks amazin man!

@johnnycashh7148 Ай бұрын

Getting sooo close... 😮

@smartmonkey8187 Ай бұрын

Молодец! Прям приятно посмотреть! Привет из Владивостока (Россия), смотрим тебе с удовольствием.❤

@user-qq3rf2nh1b Ай бұрын

Привет из Тувы, сижу смотрю и думаю как ему написать что у нас на уазиках стекла с такими резинками залетают за 2 минуты. Сочувствую его жопогари.

@smartmonkey8187 26 күн бұрын

Как там погода в Туве?

@eduardoalfredo5484 Ай бұрын

First, a canvas is inserted into the rubber. the glass is installed and then the canvas is removed

@gerardogomez1544 Ай бұрын

Nice

@bobbyjones2363 Ай бұрын

You will get it .!

@juneferpanulde1720 Ай бұрын

U should use rope put inside the ruber then slowly pull as u slowly push the rubber. Its easy to install if you know the technique

@justingibbons5559 Ай бұрын

I thought the second gasket looked fine but someone was mentioning a locking strip

@austinniemela Ай бұрын

The locking strip was in!!

@isairomero89 27 күн бұрын

give it to me 😅, that would salve all your problems lol

@mahdialsenussi3066 Ай бұрын

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@elijahsparrow966 Ай бұрын

Good effort mate, don’t lose heart haha

@ukash08 Ай бұрын

Ford bronco 1966-70😊😊

@jsvallee567 Ай бұрын

windows are pain man !!!!

@austinniemela Ай бұрын

They sure are!!

@ukash08 Ай бұрын

После этого 😂😂

@osama120ks9 Ай бұрын

How tiring is adjusting

@betodegra6218 Ай бұрын

Nice job 🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦

@user-wg4oh2bh9e Ай бұрын

Супер! Україна дивиться.

@davefury66 Ай бұрын

Wuz up 😎🤘🏼

@austinniemela Ай бұрын

What's upppppp!

@tnguy9696 Ай бұрын

those dots in your tint should go away in a couple of weeks

@FredieFarmer60 Ай бұрын

👍🏽🇺🇸👍🏽

@THE_Tyler_Rogers Ай бұрын

My fingers hurt just watching this

@mj_forli Ай бұрын

First to watch 🎉

@travisarnold8872 25 күн бұрын

Jesus Christ no other name given whereby men can be saved.

@stand182jg Ай бұрын

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@arvindriddick Ай бұрын

Awesome job on the tint man. You did a great job. And don’t beat yourself up about the window gaskets. You will find the right one. You got this man 💪🏼 Im a little curious about the boxes tho. What are they for 👀 did you also film the fabrication process? I’d love to see a video about it 😬 or is it confidential 🥲

@austinniemela Ай бұрын

Thank you! The boxes are to cover huge fiber cable reels, and no I didn’t film it!

@francistam1263 Ай бұрын

I enjoy watching all your videos for this fj40. Just wondering if you accept working for an individual project?

@arvindriddick Ай бұрын

@@austinniemela If u ever fabricate stuff other than car and truck stuff. I’d like to see a vid about it 😬 unless it’s too much work for little ones profit. But please consider filming your other work too 💪🏼❤️