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12-19-10, 09:18 AM
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#61 | | Addict
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Originally Posted by Pighead  Extremely rare. Consider tube front fenders? |
That is actually a good idea, we all have tube benders so I figure the right size would look clean. Maybe 1.5 to keep it less bulky.
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12-19-10, 11:54 AM
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#62 | | Stop calling it an FJ
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12-19-10, 05:08 PM
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#63 | | Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nor Cal in the garage with a Cruiser
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| There is also the SOR fiberglass fenders.
But if he is doing the cut the rocker mod like this: 
The fiber fenders don't lend themselves to as clean an attachment like this:  | |
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12-19-10, 05:30 PM
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#64 | | Forum Regular
Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Syracuse, UT
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| That things amazing. It Gives me some ideas as to what we could do. Thanks for the info. and thanks to all for the help on image resizer. I'll have pics up tomorrow when I get back to my work computer, pics are saved on it! | |
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12-19-10, 05:32 PM
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#65 | | Forum Regular
Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Syracuse, UT
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| We're looking to run 3" square tube rockers. Any ideas on how to attach them (body/frame). Or any ideas on trim/finish for the body just under the door? | |
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12-19-10, 06:02 PM
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#66 | | Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nor Cal in the garage with a Cruiser
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| Those are 2x4 tube that is 3/16" thick 
Here is how they were cut out: 
This is before the inner part was cut off. The black line is where they were cut off.
The 2x4 tubing was welded to that inner part and then welded to the door opening. Mine are not attached to the frame. I don't have a good picture of how they were welded. But my fab guy did a hell of a job blending from door opening to the tube. If the weather co-operates, I'll snap a picture. | |
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12-19-10, 06:44 PM
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#67 | | Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nor Cal in the garage with a Cruiser
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| To add to the "here is a piggy build" thread for inspiration, here is another Don/FCFab work: finally building my 55! - Pirate4x4.Com Bulletin Board
I LOVE what he did for the rear fenders: 
Granted, he bobbed the hell out of the back. When funds/time allow I'll take my piggy back to him to do my fenders like that. | |
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12-20-10, 03:35 PM
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#68 | | Forum Regular
Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Syracuse, UT
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| OK, here's a few of the pics that I promised. Thanks for all the help with the resizing. 
The seat frame! 
Pass. side rocker rough cut! 
the piece that fell off on the Dr. side while leaning in to work on the seat frame! | |
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12-21-10, 09:58 AM
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#69 | | Addict
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| You can still order the steering box fittings through Toyota. They're not that expensive. | 
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12-21-10, 07:57 PM
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#70 | | Forum Regular
Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Syracuse, UT
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| I tried ordering the lines from Toyota, but they said they were special order only, and I'm not sure if I'm missing a fitting or piece that sits inside the gear itself. I'll see if I can get some pics up, but does anyone know if there is a seperate piece that would go inside the gear to accomodate the flared fitting on the line? Inside the gear is flat, and the line has a roudned flare, almost looks like it should have and o-ring or something to seal. "If that even makes sense"! | |
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12-22-10, 08:19 AM
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#71 | | In the garage
Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Maryland
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Originally Posted by ONDAROX I tried ordering the lines from Toyota, but they said they were special order only, and I'm not sure if I'm missing a fitting or piece that sits inside the gear itself. I'll see if I can get some pics up, but does anyone know if there is a seperate piece that would go inside the gear to accomodate the flared fitting on the line? Inside the gear is flat, and the line has a roudned flare, almost looks like it should have and o-ring or something to seal. "If that even makes sense"! | This is what you want. http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wa...read-size.html | |
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12-22-10, 07:56 PM
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#72 | | Forum Regular
Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Syracuse, UT
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| John, thanks for the info. I'll check it out tomorrow! | |
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12-23-10, 11:08 AM
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#73 | | 10k Club
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Originally Posted by ONDAROX I tried ordering the lines from Toyota, but they said they were special order only, and I'm not sure if I'm missing a fitting or piece that sits inside the gear itself. I'll see if I can get some pics up, but does anyone know if there is a seperate piece that would go inside the gear to accomodate the flared fitting on the line? Inside the gear is flat, and the line has a roudned flare, almost looks like it should have and o-ring or something to seal. "If that even makes sense"! | The lines are special order and EXPENSIVE.
I have the ends from a rusty set of lines here if you want them. Ends are good but the lines are rusted off a few inches back. Someone with some double flaring skills should have no issues.
Send me a PM if you want these.
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12-23-10, 11:13 AM
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#74 | | Forum Regular
Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Syracuse, UT
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| OK. Here's the million dollar question? How are the lines going to seal in this gear box? check out the pics. the gear box is flat in the bottom of the hole, and the line has a buble/flare? WTF? | |
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12-24-10, 04:31 PM
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| this may be what you need
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12-27-10, 09:40 AM
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#76 | | Forum Regular
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Originally Posted by meat | THAT! Is exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks for the help Meat! | |
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12-27-10, 03:50 PM
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#77 | | Forum Regular
Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Syracuse, UT
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| UPDATE:
So the Holidays, and the wife were pretty good to me, and allowed me to squeeze in a little garage time. Here's a few pics and the list of what has happened. Front bumper completed. Seat frame and belts 95% complete "still need seat covers". Passenger side rocker trimmed. Front axle removed and being cleaned before delivered to Cruiser Outfitters for the CNT. We still have a long ways to go, but it's nice to see something complete. Even if it's only the front bumper! Thanks again for everyones help. We couldn't make this happen without all of you!
Rick | |
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12-27-10, 03:57 PM
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#78 | | Forum Regular
Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Syracuse, UT
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| Update: More pics!
Just a few more pics. | |
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12-30-10, 07:17 AM
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#79 | | Forum Regular
Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Syracuse, UT
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| YES! The infamous bubble flare fittings arrived today, and they're exactly what we need to continue with the P/S Conversion. thanks again to meat for the info. | |
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01-05-11, 08:22 AM
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#80 | | Forum Regular
Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Syracuse, UT
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Here's where we're at as of last weekend. Rear axle removed, perches cut-off, ground down and ready to be mocked up for new mounts for the SOA conversion. Hydro-boost and steering gear installed, lines ordered and being built. shock towers shipped thanks to (I Tried). A little more cutting on the Dr. side rokcer panels, But MOST IMPORTANTLY- We got rid of his ghetto a$$ hood latch cable that would cause permanent damage every time you used it. I'll post some pictures of the original frayed cable with the super black-tape handle, and the amazing engineering from Cruiserboy to convert this contraption into a solid lever system. Thanks again to all that have helped. Although we still have a lot left to do, we're starting to see a little light at the end of the tunnel. If anyone has a good deal on a selectable front locker, we may be interested. Depending on our budget as we get closer to the end of this project. I Hope you guys are enjoying the build as much as we are. I would like to give a special thanks to Cruiserboy and SlowerthanU for the countless hours you've dedicated to my brother. It means the world to me, and I'm in debt to you forever! | |
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