Official Projekt "Rusty" Buildup thread

projektdotnet · 10-08-06, 12:42 PM

Ok so now that I've finally picked a name for my project cruiser I figured my slow buildup thread would be needed. A lot of my mods are missing pics since I don't have a digi-cam and my sister who does is normally busy with schoolwork.

Purchase 10/05:
Already has a 4" Lift and 33x12.5 BFG MudTerrain's
Has PTO and one really ugly carpet kit.
Lots of rust I have yet to discover.
Aluminum Wheels
Pics from about 2-3 week after owning it that shows installed rear seat and lots of crap

projektdotnet · 10-08-06, 12:44 PM

Summer '06:
Top & Doors off
W*o*R Prototype tube doors
FJ60 P/S
Sold PTO & New Mule EE Front Bumper (aka Ultra Smashing)
Removed rear seat

Need new brake lines?

projektdotnet · 10-08-06, 12:49 PM

Late Summer '06:
Rear sill comes off with some time and my own two hands:

You can see what I have to make sure the floor doesn't cave in untill I fix the rear sill

About 1 week later:
Removed rear doors due to rust and noise

projektdotnet · 10-08-06, 12:51 PM

Having some fun with Enjoii up Farmington Canyon UT
Note the inverted shackle

projektdotnet · 10-08-06, 12:53 PM

Dreams End (East Layton, UT)
Note the ~350lbs of randomness, Rides much better now

projektdotnet · 10-08-06, 12:54 PM

Today 10/08/06:
My cruiser has been half torn apart for about 1 week now. I am in the process of doing a SOA conversion with FJ55 rear springs. Still waiting on USPS to get my package here from Ruff Stuff.

I will try to get pics of the cruiser with it's rear axle sitting behind it

To be continued...

lavarunner · 10-08-06, 12:55 PM

what is your plans for her

projektdotnet · 10-08-06, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lavarunner

what is your plans for her

SOA, Orion 4:1, Fix body up a lil, 3ft Shocks F/R, Sag conversion/Spring flip/Shackle Reversal. Lockers F/R.

Will update as necessary. Due to some money issues right now it's gonna be a loooong buildup.

projektdotnet · 10-09-06, 10:43 AM

Took some pics of how the truck sits yesterday. Took a wire wheel to the axle as prep for the spring perches. Can't wait for those spring hangers from ruffstuff!

camcruiser13 · 10-09-06, 10:53 AM

good way to drain the bank account. keep it up

camcruiser13 · 10-09-06, 10:55 AM

you are a bezel rebel

projektdotnet · 10-09-06, 12:45 PM

Actually it's fixed I just don't have any pics of that yet

What is amusing is that I kept it upside-down for so long just because it made mud guys nuts

rusty_tlc · 10-09-06, 12:50 PM

I'm flattered.

camcruiser13 · 10-09-06, 01:07 PM

yes ive noticed

projektdotnet · 10-09-06, 09:52 PM

Update: RuffStuff is making sure that the spring hangers will be here before week's end. If you want good parts + Good service call ruffstuff for sure!!

this weekend is gonna be good

albee · 10-10-06, 06:49 AM

I dont mean to sound like an old fart, but gloves goggles and ear protection are a good things when grinding. Looks nice keep up the good work Albee

projektdotnet · 10-10-06, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albee

I dont mean to sound like an old fart, but gloves goggles and ear protection are a good things when grinding. Looks nice keep up the good work Albee

Thanks Albee I actually was wearing goggles you can't see them at that angle. Oh and FYI it was a wire wheel

. I'm excited for those springhangers to show up so I can get this DONE

camcruiser13 · 10-10-06, 03:45 PM

good thing i dont put up pics of me welding in flip flops and shorts

projektdotnet · 10-10-06, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camcruiser13

good thing i dont put up pics of me welding in flip flops and shorts

lol

enj0ii · 10-10-06, 08:49 PM

i thought i was the only one that welded in fip flops, and shorts

projektdotnet · 10-10-06, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enj0ii

i thought i was the only one that welded in fip flops, and shorts

Guess not

I should have all my parts before the weekend so we'll be able to get this done and get it out of the way of other cruisers in the shop

Ultima RB · 10-11-06, 02:49 AM

Those wire wheels on the grinders are the way to go, looks like you'll be doing a fair bit of that.
Atleast it runs, what's the engine bay like?

projektdotnet · 10-11-06, 10:08 AM

Next time I have the camera with me I will take pics. The only difference from stock is the P/S, and i've removed the smog pump/air rail

camcruiser13 · 10-11-06, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enj0ii

i thought i was the only one that welded in fip flops, and shorts

oh come on, who doesnt love a little splatter between the toes

projektdotnet · 10-11-06, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camcruiser13

oh come on, who doesnt love a little splatter between the toes

NTTAWWT

projektdotnet · 10-13-06, 03:21 PM

Ok so the springhangers are HERE. They've actually been here since Wednesday IIRC but they made it for sure. Thanks again to RuffStuff for their great customer service and quick replies! Going down to the shop Sunday to put this thing back together. Off to go paint the springs. Will try to get a camera over for some shots of the cruiser porn (55 springs, hangers, bolts/metal for shackles, etc)

Lupdog · 10-13-06, 09:52 PM

Great to see your breathing some life back into the old girl! I must admit I cringe everytime I see your back end, (back end of the cruiser that is!!!).

Keep it up,

Lup

10-08-06, 12:42 PM	#1
projektdotnet iCruz Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,777	Official Projekt "Rusty" Buildup thread Ok so now that I've finally picked a name for my project cruiser I figured my slow buildup thread would be needed. A lot of my mods are missing pics since I don't have a digi-cam and my sister who does is normally busy with schoolwork. Purchase 10/05: Already has a 4" Lift and 33x12.5 BFG MudTerrain's Has PTO and one really ugly carpet kit. Lots of rust I have yet to discover. Aluminum Wheels Pics from about 2-3 week after owning it that shows installed rear seat and lots of crap __________________ "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." -Benjamin Franklin

10-08-06, 12:44 PM	#2
projektdotnet iCruz Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,777	Summer '06: Top & Doors off WoR Prototype tube doors FJ60 P/S Sold PTO & New Mule EE Front Bumper (aka Ultra Smashing) Removed rear seat Need new brake lines? __________________ "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." -Benjamin Franklin

10-08-06, 12:49 PM	#3
projektdotnet iCruz Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,777	Late Summer '06: Rear sill comes off with some time and my own two hands: You can see what I have to make sure the floor doesn't cave in untill I fix the rear sill About 1 week later: Removed rear doors due to rust and noise __________________ "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." -Benjamin Franklin

10-08-06, 12:51 PM	#4
projektdotnet iCruz Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,777	Having some fun with Enjoii up Farmington Canyon UT Note the inverted shackle __________________ "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." -Benjamin Franklin

10-08-06, 12:53 PM	#5
projektdotnet iCruz Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,777	Dreams End (East Layton, UT) Note the ~350lbs of randomness, Rides much better now __________________ "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." -Benjamin Franklin

10-08-06, 12:54 PM	#6
projektdotnet iCruz Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,777	Today 10/08/06: My cruiser has been half torn apart for about 1 week now. I am in the process of doing a SOA conversion with FJ55 rear springs. Still waiting on USPS to get my package here from Ruff Stuff. I will try to get pics of the cruiser with it's rear axle sitting behind it To be continued... __________________ "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." -Benjamin Franklin

10-08-06, 12:55 PM	#7
lavarunner IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Vocano Island, aka big island hawaii TLCA# lost the card... Posts: 367	what is your plans for her __________________ I'm thinking and I'm thinking till theres nothin I aint thunk...

10-09-06, 10:43 AM	#9
projektdotnet iCruz Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,777	Took some pics of how the truck sits yesterday. Took a wire wheel to the axle as prep for the spring perches. Can't wait for those spring hangers from ruffstuff! Attached Images __________________ "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." -Benjamin Franklin Last edited by projektdotnet; 10-09-06 at 10:52 AM. Reason: Forgot the pics

10-09-06, 10:53 AM	#10
camcruiser13 Me and my Big Wheel Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the garage after dark in UT Posts: 5,035	good way to drain the bank account. keep it up __________________ cc ------------- 76' fj40 camcrusier13 build threads the following are links, just click, go on try it Traction Bar Sliders Ram Assist Bumper Poison Spider Style Shackle Reversal Half Doors if your doing it im sure ive done it, need help just ask.......

10-09-06, 10:55 AM	#11
camcruiser13 Me and my Big Wheel Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the garage after dark in UT Posts: 5,035	you are a bezel rebel __________________ cc ------------- 76' fj40 camcrusier13 build threads the following are links, just click, go on try it Traction Bar Sliders Ram Assist Bumper Poison Spider Style Shackle Reversal Half Doors if your doing it im sure ive done it, need help just ask.......

10-09-06, 12:45 PM	#12
projektdotnet iCruz Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,777	Actually it's fixed I just don't have any pics of that yet What is amusing is that I kept it upside-down for so long just because it made mud guys nuts __________________ "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." -Benjamin Franklin

10-09-06, 01:07 PM	#14
camcruiser13 Me and my Big Wheel Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the garage after dark in UT Posts: 5,035	yes ive noticed __________________ cc ------------- 76' fj40 camcrusier13 build threads the following are links, just click, go on try it Traction Bar Sliders Ram Assist Bumper Poison Spider Style Shackle Reversal Half Doors if your doing it im sure ive done it, need help just ask.......

10-09-06, 09:52 PM	#15
projektdotnet iCruz Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,777	Update: RuffStuff is making sure that the spring hangers will be here before week's end. If you want good parts + Good service call ruffstuff for sure!! this weekend is gonna be good __________________ "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." -Benjamin Franklin

10-10-06, 06:49 AM	#16
albee IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 285	I dont mean to sound like an old fart, but gloves goggles and ear protection are a good things when grinding. Looks nice keep up the good work Albee

10-10-06, 03:45 PM	#18
camcruiser13 Me and my Big Wheel Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the garage after dark in UT Posts: 5,035	good thing i dont put up pics of me welding in flip flops and shorts __________________ cc ------------- 76' fj40 camcrusier13 build threads the following are links, just click, go on try it Traction Bar Sliders Ram Assist Bumper Poison Spider Style Shackle Reversal Half Doors if your doing it im sure ive done it, need help just ask.......

10-10-06, 08:49 PM	#20
enj0ii IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: utah TLCA# 14113 Posts: 110	i thought i was the only one that welded in fip flops, and shorts

10-11-06, 02:49 AM	#22
Ultima RB IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 56	Those wire wheels on the grinders are the way to go, looks like you'll be doing a fair bit of that. Atleast it runs, what's the engine bay like? __________________ My 78 FJ40

10-11-06, 10:08 AM	#23
projektdotnet iCruz Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,777	Next time I have the camera with me I will take pics. The only difference from stock is the P/S, and i've removed the smog pump/air rail __________________ "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." -Benjamin Franklin

10-13-06, 03:21 PM	#26
projektdotnet iCruz Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,777	Ok so the springhangers are HERE. They've actually been here since Wednesday IIRC but they made it for sure. Thanks again to RuffStuff for their great customer service and quick replies! Going down to the shop Sunday to put this thing back together. Off to go paint the springs. Will try to get a camera over for some shots of the cruiser porn (55 springs, hangers, bolts/metal for shackles, etc) __________________ "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." -Benjamin Franklin

10-13-06, 09:52 PM	#27
Lupdog IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 197	Great to see your breathing some life back into the old girl! I must admit I cringe everytime I see your back end, (back end of the cruiser that is!!!). Keep it up, Lup __________________ '84 FJ40, '84 FJ45 TROOPY Twice as fast - half the bumps!