71 FJ40 build up using my 84 xcab chassis (camotoy)

shelfboy1 · 12-27-06, 04:55 AM

nice project it made me think back a few years iv built trucks for lots of people around here when i was younger now that im 60 i think why do they do that . my son saw your photos he is 15 and wants to do the same thing with 1 of his cruisers. so i geuss i will be busy this winter helping him keep up the good work and thanks for the photos

JJS · 12-27-06, 06:06 AM

Very nice work, Paranoid. Sorry for the shameless Heep reference, but it's starting to look a lot like a CJ-6...or an FJ-43 for all you purists.

paranoid56 · 12-27-06, 08:02 AM

no no no, no jeep references

i will be recutting those rear fender openings

i want it to look like a 40, as i love the look of them.

Shane

Gus · 12-27-06, 07:03 PM

Impressive fabrication work, looking forward to seeing the completed rig.

paranoid56 · 12-29-06, 10:19 AM

well, got most of the new flooring welded in. i spot welded it all on, then went under the truck and put stitch welding all over. i guess i was a little paranoid about it coming loose

I also added some extra bracing between that new cross member and the rear of the tub.
Tonight i will go ahead and finish welding up that center hump and start fabing up the new center bolt on hump.

tlcruiser66 · 12-29-06, 11:53 AM

nice work, looking forward to seeing more

JJS · 12-29-06, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paranoid56

no no no, no jeep references

i will be recutting those rear fender openings

i want it to look like a 40, as i love the look of them.

Shane

It looks the way a CJ-6 should have looked.

azredliner · 12-29-06, 03:49 PM

I have a 103" 4X4 pickup frame and I was thinking of doing the same with my '69 tub. I can't wait to see how yours turns out.

dsa03cjj · 12-29-06, 07:58 PM

WOW . . . that is all i can really say! wow!

dsa03cjj · 12-29-06, 07:59 PM

i give you mad props, my man!

dsa03cjj · 12-29-06, 07:59 PM

it is incredibly awesome work. can't wait to see this bad boy when its done

paranoid56 · 12-30-06, 04:49 PM

well, today i started building that top tub piece. that was one little PITA piece

I started with a piece of steel, put it in my home made brake (which doesnt work very well) and made the back piece.

i then made up the front piece with the same brake.

here are the two pieces tacked together.

here it is being test fitted to the tub. its very very close. close enought for me

paranoid56 · 12-30-06, 04:50 PM

after i was happy with the fit, i started on that top fold piece. on the stock tub the outside pice is folded over the inner piece. So i tacked a piece of 1/2" steel to my work table and startd forming the bend over the inner piece. I kept hammering it till it was folded all the way over.

and the finished piece all folded over. came out very nice.

and fulled welded on. looks good

now i just have to repeat on the other side

mr_manny · 12-30-06, 09:07 PM

looking forward to other tricks/ideas your going to come-up with

like how this project is coming together...
manny

paranoid56 · 12-31-06, 04:51 PM

now, what do you guys think i should do with the cage? should i just add an extra hoop behind the door opening and tie it to the rear part of the cage (which is brand new)??

thanks
Shane

Fuzzy Logic · 12-31-06, 05:53 PM

Hey, Paranoid! Lookn good

but is that lil motor gonna have enough grunt to pull that big thang around?

paranoid56 · 02-11-07, 11:03 PM

I think it will be lighter then my old truck

I will defently get a weight on it after i am done.

paranoid56 · 02-11-07, 11:04 PM

ok, did more work today. mostly cage stuff as finishing that other top rail is kicking my ass. after 5 fail atempts, i gave up.
so, i orderd a new 48" box pan brake

so, on the cage i just extended the cage. i put an internal sleeve from front to back with a section of tube over it that matches the cage. (is this a good idea?) i also did some gussets and some more tube

First up was making a gusset between the b piller and the top. since my notcher died, i had to do it by hand

and fully welded up.

i had it match up the rear bar

paranoid56 · 02-11-07, 11:04 PM

then i added a gusset from the A piller to the top. and of corce a speed hole

i was going to add a dimple to it, but i didnt have access to a press

the material is 1/8" steel.

and a side shot. does this look ok? looks like a real wide span.
any ideas?

close up.

truvaine · 02-11-07, 11:10 PM

good looking stuff!!
i almost posted a few hours ago, requesting an update with pics. glad i didnt

paranoid56 · 02-11-07, 11:26 PM

ha, nice. yea, i have been real busy latly. its snowboarding sesion

Gotta40 · 02-12-07, 10:59 AM

So what are you gonna call it, the 40 plus? or a fj54(40+14")? pretty cool.

paranoid56 · 02-12-07, 02:11 PM

ohh, oh. a FJ54

nice

Jakes40 · 02-12-07, 02:50 PM

awsome job keep up the great work

X2 FJ54

jackbrad · 02-12-07, 04:25 PM

WOW... That is amazing. At first I had my doubts about you this process...

You are doing a great job.

paranoid56 · 02-12-07, 05:59 PM

what? you doubted me? booooo

oh, i got a few more tricks up my sleeves

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackbrad

WOW... That is amazing. At first I had my doubts about you this process...

You are doing a great job.

paranoid56 · 02-15-07, 02:46 PM

well did some work last night, not much but something

made some holders for my rod holders

had to put those dimple dies to work

just cut up some alu put a bend in it (had to use my homemade brake, as my damn other one hasnt show up yet)

Volunteer · 02-15-07, 03:24 PM

Dude, you got some mad skills. I'm enjoying the hell out of your build and its coming out great. I gotta say reading from the start of your project I had doubts of what this project would turn out like. Not anymore. I'm looking forward to seeing your progress.

paranoid56 · 02-17-07, 07:44 PM

well, got the passenger side finished today. finaly got the finger brake in.
also finished up the flooring. welded in some extra pieces to finished up the front of the flooring. now, the center hump section should be a little eaiser to fab.
Drivers side patch.

Passengers side patch. the po had cut a hole in the side for some reasion :shaking:

and a overall shot showing the flooring

oldIron · 02-17-07, 07:50 PM

That is just Sick!