Project Overland - Page 2

72cruiser · 07-27-07, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by VTCruiser

oh it's rusty alright.

i'll vouch for that, ha ha

found a place to get it painted yet? or are you goin to shoot it yourself?

just remember: if you do a good job painting it then kyle and garrick are going to want you to paint a lot of stuff, like the cooler cruiser and the gti, ha ha

have a good weekend bud...might come up from columbia after the wedding saturday night, haven't made up my mind yet.

malphrus

rmcquet · 07-28-07, 08:42 AM

If you are going to sell any of those interior parts, plse let us know. Willing buyer here in Calif. for all those nice looking panels, seat belt receivers, etc.

VTCruiser · 07-28-07, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by rmcquet

If you are going to sell any of those interior parts, plse let us know. Willing buyer here in Calif. for all those nice looking panels, seat belt receivers, etc.

http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=167967

VTCruiser · 07-30-07, 08:14 AM

I made a little more progress this weekend. I got the rest of the interior stripped out except for the healdiner which will be a PITA. The headliner is coming out because it's ripped, and it's cloth. I will plan to use vinyl headliner from my HJ. I also drained the fuel tank and pulled the exhaust, and a few more things from the engine bay.

Next I plan to strip the firewall of brake/fuel lines etc., pulling the glass and headliner, and cleaning the underbody/firewall. I am also going get quotes for paint from some local shops.

EDIT: should this be moved to the new Expedition board?

Mickldo · 07-31-07, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by VTCruiser

EDIT: should this be moved to the new Expedition board?

Yep

Glad it did. I probably would've missed it otherwise.

Sounds good

roscoFJ73 · 07-31-07, 03:50 AM

Whats the plans for the interior? Or to be more specific ,will it be onboard accommodation with the rear seat removed?

For paint,I would go with a 2 pack white for ease of patch ups. The beige would be my 2nd choice though.

VTCruiser · 07-31-07, 05:21 AM

interior/accessories will be "phase two" of the build. Right now I am focusing on the chassis and powertrain. So until then the folding rear seatds and rear quarter class will stay and I will use my current rear cargo drawers (which need finishing), and make a modular sectiions for over the rear seats when folded to create a level loading surface.

future plans, however, will include removable rear bucket seats, and integrated, full-height storage compartments.

Ducks · 08-07-07, 05:27 PM

Man this looks great. Look forward to learning about your linked suspension. Exactly what I want to build when circumstances allow.

Chad

VTCruiser · 08-09-07, 06:22 AM

I don't have much of an update right now, been too busy. Work finishes up next week and I start classes again on the 22nd, so I've been getting ready for all that. Plus i have a bad cold and it's been over 100 degrees here this week.

I think i have decided on Maaco for the paint job. Their quality looked decent and for $1300 I can get the whole thing any color i want in urethane single stage (4 year warranty). Plus, they are less than a mile away and can have it done in 4-5 days. Considering I don't have ANY painting equipment, i couldn't do it for less and it would take forever. Since the body will be completely stripped, and it's on a frame I won't be using, I am not worried about overspray or runs.

So, I still need to finish stripping and degreasing the firewall and underbody, pull the glass, and do a little straightening to get ready for paint. When classes start back I should have more time to work on it....

redcorn · 08-09-07, 07:24 AM

Nice plan Kieran.

Got the third.

Thanks

john

VTCruiser · 08-09-07, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by redcorn

Nice plan Kieran.

Got the third.

Thanks

john

who's kieran?

72cruiser · 08-09-07, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by VTCruiser

who's kieran?

i've been meanin to ask the same thing, ha ha

yeah, it's hot as balls here, too, buddy.
still haven't got all the cruiser stuff over to the new garage...can't convince myself or anybody else to actually go out and do it, ha ha

picked out your color yet?

malphrus

redcorn · 08-09-07, 09:33 AM

my bad dude.....

I bought a third member from vtcruiser60 and I thought it was you.

Kieran is his name.

whoops

VTCruiser · 08-09-07, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 72cruiser

i've been meanin to ask the same thing, ha ha

yeah, it's hot as balls here, too, buddy.
still haven't got all the cruiser stuff over to the new garage...can't convince myself or anybody else to actually go out and do it, ha ha

picked out your color yet?

malphrus

yeah man, i hear ya. no color decision yet...it's going to be a solid so red or tan probably...

VTCruiser · 08-09-07, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by redcorn

my bad dude.....

I bought a third member from vtcruiser60 and I thought it was you.

Kieran is his name.

whoops

haha no prob man....

hks3sgte · 08-09-07, 10:35 AM

My vote goes for color code 4e9... best color ever.

VTCruiser · 08-09-07, 12:32 PM

yeah i really like the tan, classic color. Freeborn red is more sentimental as it was the color of my mother's FJ60 when i was a kid. It's a little bright though.

Ducks · 08-10-07, 10:52 AM

Smurf Blue . . . . All the cool kids are doin' it....

VTCruiser · 08-10-07, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Ducks

Smurf Blue . . . . All the cool kids are doin' it....

meh, it's okay, but I feel like every other 60 I see is that color, and i'm not sure how it wold look with the brown interior.

VTCruiser · 08-21-07, 08:30 AM

the tear-down continues. Classes start this week so I have been busy getting ready for them. I had a chance to work in it for a couple hours yesterdat though and I have all the doors completely disssembled to the bare shell. Still need to do the hatch and tailgate, and finish up the fire wall, then its time for A LOT of degreasing/cleanup to get it ready for paint.

I have a set of diesel fenders (no vents) I am going to use but they are in VT, so i also need find a way to get those down here to SC...

mpeagan · 08-22-07, 06:14 PM

VT,

Did you make the storage system for the rear? Would you have the plans? This would work great for storing dog training equipment and carrying the dog crates. Thanks

Mike
Conyers, GA

VTCruiser · 08-22-07, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mpeagan

VT,

Did you make the storage system for the rear? Would you have the plans? This would work great for storing dog training equipment and carrying the dog crates. Thanks

Mike
Conyers, GA

unfortunately, no. The plans were a bunch of pencil marks on scratch paper, and I am not sure where that is. The design is a simple box that fit snuggly between the wheel wells and is the same height, with two drawers on heavy duty slides. then, a top panel was cut to fit the contours of the rear cargo area and mounted to the box to make the level loading platform. Hatch doors were then cut into the top for access from above. To avoid the drawers from over extending too far beyond the tailgate and overloading the slides, there is a seperate 8"-10" compartment in the box just behind the rear seats accessible from the top via a 60/40 split. The drawers also have modular dividers so I can adjust the size of the drawer compartments.

...did that make any sense?

89s rule · 08-25-07, 04:11 PM

Looking nice! I will tag along for the build!

Farmer_Fred · 09-10-07, 10:47 AM

fantastic job!
fred

07-28-07, 08:42 AM	#32
rmcquet IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 84	If you are going to sell any of those interior parts, plse let us know. Willing buyer here in Calif. for all those nice looking panels, seat belt receivers, etc. __________________ 1987 FJ60, 138k mi. Front seat upgrade, Cibie H4 hdlights, George's LEDs, Kevin M. Rowland Tailgate Storage and lots of quality time at Mudrak. 1996 FZJ80, stock.

07-30-07, 08:14 AM	#34
VTCruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: VT/SC TLCA# 15472 Posts: 2,548	I made a little more progress this weekend. I got the rest of the interior stripped out except for the healdiner which will be a PITA. The headliner is coming out because it's ripped, and it's cloth. I will plan to use vinyl headliner from my HJ. I also drained the fuel tank and pulled the exhaust, and a few more things from the engine bay. Next I plan to strip the firewall of brake/fuel lines etc., pulling the glass and headliner, and cleaning the underbody/firewall. I am also going get quotes for paint from some local shops. EDIT: should this be moved to the new Expedition board? __________________ Project Overland Build - Updated 7/3/08 UpstateCruisers.net "Goes where the golden trout are."

07-31-07, 03:50 AM	#36
roscoFJ73 Diesel for blood Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: west australia Posts: 5,711	Whats the plans for the interior? Or to be more specific ,will it be onboard accommodation with the rear seat removed? For paint,I would go with a 2 pack white for ease of patch ups. The beige would be my 2nd choice though. __________________ HZJ75 cab chassis 95 model ,stocker FJ73+1HZ Diesel NEW GEARBOX 1HZ =same power as 3F with 30% better fuel economy 2in Dobinsons lift.Powerdown adj shocks 33 in BFG A/T HJ61 with slidin windas regrettfully SOLD:( Volvo 740 GL

07-31-07, 05:21 AM	#37
VTCruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: VT/SC TLCA# 15472 Posts: 2,548	interior/accessories will be "phase two" of the build. Right now I am focusing on the chassis and powertrain. So until then the folding rear seatds and rear quarter class will stay and I will use my current rear cargo drawers (which need finishing), and make a modular sectiions for over the rear seats when folded to create a level loading surface. future plans, however, will include removable rear bucket seats, and integrated, full-height storage compartments. __________________ Project Overland Build - Updated 7/3/08 UpstateCruisers.net "Goes where the golden trout are." Last edited by VTCruiser; 07-31-07 at 05:28 AM.

08-07-07, 05:27 PM	#38
Ducks IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Davis, CA TLCA# 17334 Posts: 1,085 Blog Entries: 2	Man this looks great. Look forward to learning about your linked suspension. Exactly what I want to build when circumstances allow. Chad __________________ Chad... K7DUX.......1984 FJ60 - Daily Driver......Web Album ................"Non impediti ratione cogitationis" - Conloquium Currus ..

08-09-07, 06:22 AM	#39
VTCruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: VT/SC TLCA# 15472 Posts: 2,548	I don't have much of an update right now, been too busy. Work finishes up next week and I start classes again on the 22nd, so I've been getting ready for all that. Plus i have a bad cold and it's been over 100 degrees here this week. I think i have decided on Maaco for the paint job. Their quality looked decent and for $1300 I can get the whole thing any color i want in urethane single stage (4 year warranty). Plus, they are less than a mile away and can have it done in 4-5 days. Considering I don't have ANY painting equipment, i couldn't do it for less and it would take forever. Since the body will be completely stripped, and it's on a frame I won't be using, I am not worried about overspray or runs. So, I still need to finish stripping and degreasing the firewall and underbody, pull the glass, and do a little straightening to get ready for paint. When classes start back I should have more time to work on it.... __________________ Project Overland Build - Updated 7/3/08 UpstateCruisers.net "Goes where the golden trout are."

08-09-07, 07:24 AM	#40
redcorn IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: near my girls Posts: 547	Nice plan Kieran. Got the third. Thanks john __________________ if you can cut a Tcase in half with a cheap circular saw you can do anything. BIG WAGONS RULE

08-09-07, 09:33 AM	#43
redcorn IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: near my girls Posts: 547	my bad dude..... I bought a third member from vtcruiser60 and I thought it was you. Kieran is his name. whoops __________________ if you can cut a Tcase in half with a cheap circular saw you can do anything. BIG WAGONS RULE

08-09-07, 10:35 AM	#46
hks3sgte ...pig searching... Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Los Ángeles, CA. Posts: 1,788	My vote goes for color code 4e9... best color ever.

08-09-07, 12:32 PM	#47
VTCruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: VT/SC TLCA# 15472 Posts: 2,548	yeah i really like the tan, classic color. Freeborn red is more sentimental as it was the color of my mother's FJ60 when i was a kid. It's a little bright though. __________________ Project Overland Build - Updated 7/3/08 UpstateCruisers.net "Goes where the golden trout are."

08-10-07, 10:52 AM	#48
Ducks IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Davis, CA TLCA# 17334 Posts: 1,085 Blog Entries: 2	Smurf Blue . . . . All the cool kids are doin' it.... __________________ Chad... K7DUX.......1984 FJ60 - Daily Driver......Web Album ................"Non impediti ratione cogitationis" - Conloquium Currus ..

08-21-07, 08:30 AM	#50
VTCruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: VT/SC TLCA# 15472 Posts: 2,548	update... the tear-down continues. Classes start this week so I have been busy getting ready for them. I had a chance to work in it for a couple hours yesterdat though and I have all the doors completely disssembled to the bare shell. Still need to do the hatch and tailgate, and finish up the fire wall, then its time for A LOT of degreasing/cleanup to get it ready for paint. I have a set of diesel fenders (no vents) I am going to use but they are in VT, so i also need find a way to get those down here to SC... __________________ Project Overland Build - Updated 7/3/08 UpstateCruisers.net "Goes where the golden trout are."

08-22-07, 06:14 PM	#51
mpeagan IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Ga Posts: 115	VT, Did you make the storage system for the rear? Would you have the plans? This would work great for storing dog training equipment and carrying the dog crates. Thanks Mike Conyers, GA __________________ Mike Conyers, Ga 1988 FJ 62 Georgia Crusiers Upstate Cruisers

08-25-07, 04:11 PM	#53
89s rule <>< Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Due West, SC TLCA# 14198 Posts: 2,702	Looking nice! I will tag along for the build! __________________ '93 FZJ 31K original miles and stock...for now. '89 FJ62 - 4" Alcan, 33" BFG MT's, 4.88's, Lockright (rear), 4runner calipers, & 3' firestick. IPOR Bumper w/carrier, Cruise control and Lightforce 240's in the garage!(My DD) '97 4Runner SR5 - 4x4, leather, '06 4runner 17" rims, TJM T-15, 3 baby seats. (Wife's DD) '83 FJ60 - DooDoo Brown in and out (parting out) '63 Biscayne Wagon - Kandy Green and Tweed. Family Wagon 3rd row in the garage. LSx swap???? Erskine College Upstate Cruisers

09-10-07, 10:47 AM	#54
Farmer_Fred IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 57	fantastic job! fred

10-19-07, 09:17 AM	#55
eventhough aka: Juice Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SC