FJ-40 Build, 1/10 th scale

MSD Shop · 04-25-08, 10:22 AM

Guys,

I wasn't sure where to put this, so I though the 40 guys would want to see it. This is what I do at my little company in Montana. MontanaScaleDesigns.com

I build 1/10 scale versions of 1:1 rigs, super duper scale. Here is a FJ-40 that is a build for a very good friend of mine, he is going on the Detroit Locker Tour this next week with 4-wheel and off road.

Here are the build specs and parts list and some fun pics for you guys to see. Mods, if this is the wrong spot, feel free to move it, thought the 40 guys would want to see it.

" The Ultimate 40 "

Awhile back, a very good friend of mine asked if I would build a 1/10 scale version of his 1:1 FJ-40. His truck is a multiple magazine featured truck and has been on the ultimate adventure tour, the detroit locker tour and been to the baja 1000 and 500 and a pit crew truck. It is 1 of a kind. So I started gathering parts and pieces, got together with beckworks and sent them a ton of pics. Got the tubework from beckworks, not too long ago and got a call from my buddy who said. " I am going on the detroit locker tour again this year, can you have it done by the 25th of april so I can take it? " 4-wheel and off road mag will be doing a story on the tour, so I said I would get it done. I am gonna have to bust my azz this week, but come friday, she is driving out of my shop.

Anyone who was at the scale event last year saw this 40, it is a work of art, I hope I can do it justice.

Specs:

- Full tube work and steel chassis
- MSD 1.9 rock solid beadlocks- 5
- MSD ultimate lockouts
- MSD Ultimate axle c's
- MSD tlt s/s screw kit
- MSD juggster scale winch - working
- MSD scale tow strap
- MSD servo/ link plates - tlt/axial
- MSD Scale center caps/ wheel nuts
- TLT built to the nuts
- AX-10 tranny
- B/L motor
- Mamba 25
- hi-lift / pede drivlines
- RC4WD crushers -5
- custom PPG matched paint
- custom powdercoat by beckworks
- LED's front and rear and rock lights
- full dash, seats and interior
- canvas 1/2 doors
- 12" wb
- 8" track width

pics of the REAL one:

some pics of what I have so far:

stainless steel skid plate

" OG FJ-40 BODY! " no bushwacker here, little balzie on the cuts.

Stay tuned, this is gonna be done and out the door in 5 days, wish me luck.

MSD Shop · 04-25-08, 10:24 AM

UPDATE, 6 hours of work and holy shit we are gettin' er-done!

- paint is done
- rear end is done, captured springs, 4 link and tlt shocks
- front end has lower links, steering rod and shocks
- both tlt axles built to the nuts with MSD hardware
- spare tire and all 5 beadlocks, foams and tires done
- MSD center caps on
- license plate done
- interior, 50%
- dash painted also

these are mock up shots only, truck will sit a little lower, rear end is standing on it's own.

I will let the pics do the rest of the talking..................

MSD Shop · 04-25-08, 10:25 AM

Updated pics from last night, sorry camera died. We are working on the 40 right now also, should have more pics later tonight.

MSD Shop · 04-25-08, 10:27 AM

Update,

-LED's, custom buckets, check
-drivelines, check
-dash, gauges, steering wheel, column, check
-inner fender wells, check
-steering pitman arm and drag link, check

- LOT'S left to do, but we have a list and it WILL be done!;-)

I will let the pics do the talking 42 hours left.

driver's view :

MSD Shop · 04-25-08, 10:28 AM

exhaust? scaler :

Real 1:1 :

w/s wipers? scaler:

Real 1:1 :

Rear 1/4 panel and emblems curtosy of scaleoffroad and BBaller, scaler:

Real 1:1 :

time for final body trimming and a few more surprises, stay tuned, we are gonna be up LATE!

MSD Shop · 04-25-08, 10:30 AM

OH ****, I told you to trim the body, not hack the body.

you do realize that that is a $100 + dollar, dis-continued fj-40 body right?

gotta get to the battery pack and electronics somehow?

hinges and latches going on now.

MSD Shop · 04-25-08, 10:31 AM

scale hood prop?

why not?

dash, twin sticks, auto shift gate, center console with carpet.

top view

MSD Shop · 04-25-08, 10:32 AM

Today is the last day of the build, it goes on the Detroit Locker tomorrow at 5am.

I will post final pics of it next to the REAL ONE tonight for you guys.

Thanks for checking it out.

Coolerman · 04-25-08, 10:32 AM

Dude that is just too damn cool!

mr_manny · 04-25-08, 10:38 AM

very nice

a few cruiser builds:
Harley's FJ X-Trail with New Leaf Springs - RCCrawler.com Bulletin Board

Ryan’s FJ40: My BigBaller Buildoff Entry - RCCrawler.com Bulletin Board

My wife said no FJ! · 04-25-08, 10:46 AM

Very cool!!! Is that the new bushwacker body?

mel lowe · 04-25-08, 10:46 AM

Very Kewl.

WES1977 · 04-25-08, 10:54 AM

You should go into business here and sell them from pics of guys on here that want them like there 40.

MSD Shop · 04-25-08, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by My wife said no FJ!

Very cool!!! Is that the new bushwacker body?

nope, it is a original dis-continued proline fj-40 body, almost unobtainable.

mooker82 · 04-25-08, 11:16 AM

Very cool model. Even cooler real truck. I love the rear bumper and the metal flares.

MSD Shop · 04-25-08, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mooker82

Very cool model. Even cooler real truck. I love the rear bumper and the metal flares.

thanks , it runs and drives, has f/r lockers, front dig and working winch and lights too.

Stumpalama · 04-25-08, 11:23 AM

Very cool!

BTW, tell your buddy to flip his bezel

AKcruiserfreak · 04-25-08, 01:04 PM

Wow! You have some serious skills.

TK

JONNYFJ · 04-25-08, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WES1977

You should go into business here and sell them from pics of guys on here that want them like there 40.

X2 it would be SWEET to have a scale version of my 40

MSD Shop · 04-25-08, 02:04 PM

thanks for all the good words guys.

contact me via e-mail if you have questions.

info@montanascaledesigns.com

kling-on · 04-25-08, 10:28 PM

in the pics you have both a Bushwacker AND a FJ40 body cut ??? it one for pics and one for bashin

also can someone by the frame and tube work and if so $$$ I have 2 bushwackers just waitin to set on that frame ... mines not as nice

coolcruiserfj40 · 04-26-08, 03:57 AM

could you make one of this?

MSD Shop · 04-26-08, 10:28 AM

I am so tired I cannot even see straight. Slobin3d " aaron " and I delivered it at 11pm last night, 1 hour before the deadline "thumbsup" it left for the Detroit locker tour with the 1:1 at 5am this morning, with any luck it will be in 4-wheel and off-road magazine with the 1:1 in a featured article about his truck in the next couple months."thumbsup"

This was a really fun build, but we did cram it into a short time frame. Nothing much else to say, I will get the video up soon, it crawls as good as it looks, the winch is superb and the led's, well they just kick ass!

He test drove it and rolled it within 5 minutes, he had a smile from ear to ear, could not get enough of it."thumbsup"

pics of BOTH rigs:

under the hood, tight fit

aaron painted the warn hubs.

Test Drive"thumbsup"

Together atlast8)

Real 1 by itself

MSD Shop · 04-26-08, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kling-on

in the pics you have both a Bushwacker AND a FJ40 body cut ??? it one for pics and one for bashin

also can someone by the frame and tube work and if so $$$ I have 2 bushwackers just waitin to set on that frame ... mines not as nice

bushwacker was for mockup, fj-40 body will b

04-25-08, 10:22 AM	#1
MSD Shop IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helena, MT TLCA# TLCA Posts: 169	FJ-40 Build, 1/10 th scale Guys, I wasn't sure where to put this, so I though the 40 guys would want to see it. This is what I do at my little company in Montana. MontanaScaleDesigns.com I build 1/10 scale versions of 1:1 rigs, super duper scale. Here is a FJ-40 that is a build for a very good friend of mine, he is going on the Detroit Locker Tour this next week with 4-wheel and off road. Here are the build specs and parts list and some fun pics for you guys to see. Mods, if this is the wrong spot, feel free to move it, thought the 40 guys would want to see it. " The Ultimate 40 " Awhile back, a very good friend of mine asked if I would build a 1/10 scale version of his 1:1 FJ-40. His truck is a multiple magazine featured truck and has been on the ultimate adventure tour, the detroit locker tour and been to the baja 1000 and 500 and a pit crew truck. It is 1 of a kind. So I started gathering parts and pieces, got together with beckworks and sent them a ton of pics. Got the tubework from beckworks, not too long ago and got a call from my buddy who said. " I am going on the detroit locker tour again this year, can you have it done by the 25th of april so I can take it? " 4-wheel and off road mag will be doing a story on the tour, so I said I would get it done. I am gonna have to bust my azz this week, but come friday, she is driving out of my shop. Anyone who was at the scale event last year saw this 40, it is a work of art, I hope I can do it justice. Specs: - Full tube work and steel chassis - MSD 1.9 rock solid beadlocks- 5 - MSD ultimate lockouts - MSD Ultimate axle c's - MSD tlt s/s screw kit - MSD juggster scale winch - working - MSD scale tow strap - MSD servo/ link plates - tlt/axial - MSD Scale center caps/ wheel nuts - TLT built to the nuts - AX-10 tranny - B/L motor - Mamba 25 - hi-lift / pede drivlines - RC4WD crushers -5 - custom PPG matched paint - custom powdercoat by beckworks - LED's front and rear and rock lights - full dash, seats and interior - canvas 1/2 doors - 12" wb - 8" track width pics of the REAL one: some pics of what I have so far: stainless steel skid plate " OG FJ-40 BODY! " no bushwacker here, little balzie on the cuts. Stay tuned, this is gonna be done and out the door in 5 days, wish me luck. __________________ www.montanascaledesigns.com 1/10 scale version of your rig.

04-25-08, 10:24 AM	#2
MSD Shop IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helena, MT TLCA# TLCA Posts: 169	UPDATE, 6 hours of work and holy shit we are gettin' er-done! - paint is done - rear end is done, captured springs, 4 link and tlt shocks - front end has lower links, steering rod and shocks - both tlt axles built to the nuts with MSD hardware - spare tire and all 5 beadlocks, foams and tires done - MSD center caps on - license plate done - interior, 50% - dash painted also these are mock up shots only, truck will sit a little lower, rear end is standing on it's own. I will let the pics do the rest of the talking.................. __________________ www.montanascaledesigns.com 1/10 scale version of your rig.

04-25-08, 10:25 AM	#3
MSD Shop IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helena, MT TLCA# TLCA Posts: 169	Updated pics from last night, sorry camera died. We are working on the 40 right now also, should have more pics later tonight. __________________ www.montanascaledesigns.com 1/10 scale version of your rig.

04-25-08, 10:27 AM	#4
MSD Shop IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helena, MT TLCA# TLCA Posts: 169	Update, -LED's, custom buckets, check -drivelines, check -dash, gauges, steering wheel, column, check -inner fender wells, check -steering pitman arm and drag link, check - LOT'S left to do, but we have a list and it WILL be done!;-) I will let the pics do the talking 42 hours left. driver's view : __________________ www.montanascaledesigns.com 1/10 scale version of your rig.

04-25-08, 10:28 AM	#5
MSD Shop IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helena, MT TLCA# TLCA Posts: 169	exhaust? scaler : Real 1:1 : w/s wipers? scaler: Real 1:1 : Rear 1/4 panel and emblems curtosy of scaleoffroad and BBaller, scaler: Real 1:1 : time for final body trimming and a few more surprises, stay tuned, we are gonna be up LATE! __________________ www.montanascaledesigns.com 1/10 scale version of your rig.

04-25-08, 10:30 AM	#6
MSD Shop IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helena, MT TLCA# TLCA Posts: 169	OH ****, I told you to trim the body, not hack the body. you do realize that that is a $100 + dollar, dis-continued fj-40 body right? gotta get to the battery pack and electronics somehow? hinges and latches going on now. __________________ www.montanascaledesigns.com 1/10 scale version of your rig.

04-25-08, 10:31 AM	#7
MSD Shop IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helena, MT TLCA# TLCA Posts: 169	scale hood prop? why not? dash, twin sticks, auto shift gate, center console with carpet. top view __________________ www.montanascaledesigns.com 1/10 scale version of your rig.

04-25-08, 10:32 AM	#8
MSD Shop IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helena, MT TLCA# TLCA Posts: 169	Today is the last day of the build, it goes on the Detroit Locker tomorrow at 5am. I will post final pics of it next to the REAL ONE tonight for you guys. Thanks for checking it out. __________________ www.montanascaledesigns.com 1/10 scale version of your rig.

04-25-08, 10:32 AM	#9
Coolerman IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lexington, KY TLCA# 13645 Posts: 2,288	Dude that is just too damn cool! __________________ !Oy my 1971 FJ40 Not Road Legal http://tinyurl.com/47zpb (My Web Site) http://tinyurl.com/2h6hc7 (Nut and Bolt Spreadsheet)

04-25-08, 10:38 AM	#10
mr_manny almost done...honest Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: san pancho, ca TLCA# 14254 Posts: 1,323	very nice a few cruiser builds: Harley's FJ X-Trail with New Leaf Springs - RCCrawler.com Bulletin Board Ryan’s FJ40: My BigBaller Buildoff Entry - RCCrawler.com Bulletin Board __________________ 1972 FJ40 2F, sm465, Detroit-R/Aussie-F, 27spl super-set, SUA w/Rear 55 lift-springs x4, 4whl discs, 285/75R16 Coopers, 92" WB Help the Honey Bees

04-25-08, 10:46 AM	#11
My wife said no FJ! IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 455	Very cool!!! Is that the new bushwacker body? __________________ Dean 1964 FJ40 Hard Top...resto, going back to original stock!

04-25-08, 10:46 AM	#12
mel lowe IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 1,548	Very Kewl. __________________ 88 BJ62 Family Truckster http://nfcruiserheads.org/forum/index.php

04-25-08, 10:54 AM	#13
WES1977 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,085	You should go into business here and sell them from pics of guys on here that want them like there 40. __________________ 1977 FJ40 Hardtop/ S-O-R’s Safari Summer Top®. Fiberglass tub. Rear Aussie Locker. 2F with at least 106,000 miles. Running Bfgoodrich MT's 33x10.5xr15 1988 FJ62 Stock 2002 UZJ-100. Stock 2003 Tacoma extcab 4x4, V6, TRD Factory E-locker Mid-Atlantic Toyota Land Cruiser Association website

04-25-08, 11:16 AM	#15
mooker82 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,121	Very cool model. Even cooler real truck. I love the rear bumper and the metal flares. __________________ 74 ford bronco , 97 40th anniversary, OME lift, ARB bumper, Dolby 5.1 surround sound Rusty 72 FJ40

04-25-08, 11:23 AM	#17
Stumpalama President V.I. Cruisers Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vancouver Island, BC TLCA# 6451 Posts: 535	Very cool! BTW, tell your buddy to flip his bezel __________________ -Stumpalama 1981 FJ40 "The Tick" 1997 LX 450 factory lockers, OME lift, new HG & PHH, ARB bullbar, Warn M12000 winch, Kaymar Rear Rubicon Pics http://www.flickr.com/photos/stumpst...690384/detail/ Check out VICruisers at: http://members.shaw.ca/VICruisers/

04-25-08, 01:04 PM	#18
AKcruiserfreak IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North Pole, Ak Posts: 560	Wow! You have some serious skills. TK __________________ 1971 FJ-40 2" shackle lift, 33" BFG,PTO winch, lots o' miles, con fer roof rack, safety yellow, weber 38dgas 1973 FJ-40 parts rig with a 350. 1993 FZJ-80 110k, cdl switch, 7-pin mod, new ecu, ARB/Warn12k, Wild Country TXR 285's,Astrostart autostart, 1" Slee spacers.

04-25-08, 02:04 PM	#20
MSD Shop IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helena, MT TLCA# TLCA Posts: 169	thanks for all the good words guys. contact me via e-mail if you have questions. info@montanascaledesigns.com __________________ www.montanascaledesigns.com 1/10 scale version of your rig.

04-25-08, 10:28 PM	#21
kling-on Kool Arrow Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pimpin part in SanAntonio TX TLCA# 15374 Posts: 1,345	in the pics you have both a Bushwacker AND a FJ40 body cut ??? it one for pics and one for bashin also can someone by the frame and tube work and if so $$$ I have 2 bushwackers just waitin to set on that frame ... mines not as nice __________________ 82 FJ60 OME Heavy 33BFG's 410's & quicklock ARB bull & side bars and warn 12k down for repairs 85 FJ60 Trail beater SM 420 crawler box lockers 456,38's bobed & choped with a Metal Tech cage 85 SR5 new DD want am I thinkin GIT-R-DONE!!!! TLCA #15374 low riders want SWITCHES... 4 wheelers want SHIFTERS www.jkcustoms.com

04-26-08, 03:57 AM	#22
coolcruiserfj40 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: burbank ca Posts: 668	could you make one of this? __________________ anti-christ of cruiserheads

04-26-08, 10:28 AM	#23
MSD Shop IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helena, MT TLCA# TLCA Posts: 169	* DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! * I am so tired I cannot even see straight. Slobin3d " aaron " and I delivered it at 11pm last night, 1 hour before the deadline "thumbsup" it left for the Detroit locker tour with the 1:1 at 5am this morning, with any luck it will be in 4-wheel and off-road magazine with the 1:1 in a featured article about his truck in the next couple months."thumbsup" This was a really fun build, but we did cram it into a short time frame. Nothing much else to say, I will get the video up soon, it crawls as good as it looks, the winch is superb and the led's, well they just kick ass! He test drove it and rolled it within 5 minutes, he had a smile from ear to ear, could not get enough of it."thumbsup" pics of BOTH rigs: under the hood, tight fit aaron painted the warn hubs. Test Drive"thumbsup" Together atlast8) Real 1 by itself __________________ www.montanascaledesigns.com 1/10 scale version of your rig.