Lil' Tubby Build-up Thread - Page 2

camcruiser13 · 10-20-06, 10:54 AM

how did you attatch th can holder on the rear door? did you just weld it, or is it reiforced somehow? im interested

TRAILTOYZ · 10-20-06, 01:15 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys. This thing is almost ready to go. I finished all the fiberglass and sealant work on the cap, just have to sand and paint it now. I need some ideas on color though! Should I just paint it white, or go with black, green to match, etc? I thought about ordering some of that realtree camo tape wrap stuff and doing the cap and the front bezel but that may be too much.

The shift knob is a D60 pinion gear...it's pretty heavy. I may make one out of the old spider gears when I toss the aussie locker in. I used some 14 bolt spider gears for the T-Case knob.

The rear rack is off of a snowmachine and was chopped down and modded to work. The cans squeeze in there perfect. It's welded to the rear door, but I'll be running 2 lengths of tube down to better support it.

I think I'm going to need to rebuild the carb and/or put a new fuel pump in it. It's running like junk until it gets warm and even then it hesitates. I haven't put exhaust on yet and still need to do cap/rotor/wires. Classic cruiser issues I guess.

Pics sent lavarunner

Advent · 10-20-06, 03:10 PM

I think the camo would look good.

You might look at making the knob out of wood. I've used friend's metal shifters in the winter...COLD!!

Anything below 10* outside and you have to wear the thickest glove you own on that hand.

lavarunner · 10-20-06, 10:40 PM

TRAILTOYZ · 10-21-06, 01:28 AM

Sorry man my pics stink. I'll send you some pics of it mounted up tomorrow.

TRAILTOYZ · 10-23-06, 02:26 PM

Hey guys, ya'll are great but I won't be accessing this board anymore. Actually I won't have internet access any longer so I won't be accessing anything, but if anyone wants to see how this thing turns out, feel free to call me whenever and I'll send you pics or answer any questions you have about things I did to it. Thanks for the tips along the way and God Bless!

ERik

oilcan · 10-27-06, 04:37 PM

outstanding. Dovetailing the top never occurred, but great idea. My 40's tub is in worse shape and looking to take that direction with it.

"N8" · 11-15-06, 04:16 AM

Nate likeie the dovtail rig!!!
good work!
man do I want one of those spotter systems, took a quick look at there site and decided i need about 1500$ NOW lol
but again good work man

NW-sickboy · 03-01-07, 07:22 PM

updates, this thing is so bad ass!

Twisty · 03-02-07, 06:00 AM

Sweet 40! Love that front bumper!!!

camcruiser13 · 03-02-07, 02:44 PM

yes any updates on this dovetailed badboy?

Tapage · 03-02-07, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rig of Mortis

its all about the details.

amen !

awp_cruiser · 03-02-07, 11:56 PM

I think post #36 sums up the no updates.

Maybe someday we'll see it posted again.

Andy

incogrhino · 03-05-07, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRAILTOYZ

Hey guys, ya'll are great but I won't be accessing this board anymore. Actually I won't have internet access any longer so I won't be accessing anything, but if anyone wants to see how this thing turns out, feel free to call me whenever and I'll send you pics or answer any questions you have about things I did to it. Thanks for the tips along the way and God Bless!

ERik

here

camcruiser13 · 03-06-07, 11:54 AM

its a sad day in the world of cruzas

TRAILTOYZ · 03-14-07, 10:41 AM

Hey guys. I'll be able to hop on here once in a while now, so heres a few updated pics of the rig...haven't had time to do much more to it but this month it will be getting rear fenderwells. some rocker panel work w/sliders, and a mini-exo around the tub

TRAILTOYZ · 03-14-07, 10:45 AM

Here are a couple shots from the rear. I'm going to be running some tube around the outside lip of the tub from the rockers to the rear bumper I'm building to outboard some XJ springs.

TRAILTOYZ · 03-14-07, 10:49 AM

I threw a rear seat out of an S10 blazer in the back. It folds flat when not in use. I had an Raingler net lying around too so I welded some washers to the cap frame and stuck it up there. Should be good for keeping stuff high and dry...jackets, game bags...

hlb3 · 03-14-07, 07:19 PM

Amazing build!

GLTHFJ60 · 03-14-07, 11:31 PM

Absolutely incredible.

How is it driving without any rear wheel wells?

TRAILTOYZ · 03-15-07, 12:37 PM

We went for a spin a few weekends ago and did some snow rompin...the person in the rear jump seat gets kinda frosty but it drives fine. I just need to find time to get it to my buddy's shop ... has a nice plasma cutter, big shear and a waterjet too, so it should come out pretty nice.

I found out that 2 of the boggers are out of round, Interco said they would warranty them. They won't hold air and anything over 20mph gets pretty shaky.

I'm torn between a full AGR Hydro assist system and just going full hydro for the steering.

camcruiser13 · 03-15-07, 12:59 PM

nice, looks good

looks like a frosty ride, get your buddy to get that tub together.

sweet pics

ksigkrawler · 03-20-07, 09:28 PM

that looks so awesome. ive never seen anything like it. i love the dovetail along with the roof alterations. nice fab work.

FLYINGLOW · 03-22-07, 07:01 PM

[quote=TRAILTOYZ;1957989]
I found out that 2 of the boggers are out of round, Interco said they would warranty them. They won't hold air and anything over 20mph gets pretty shaky.
QUOTE]

Huh, and I thought that was normal......

TRAILTOYZ · 03-30-07, 11:16 AM

apparently it is...interco said they warranty 37" boggers all the time. Since I'm in alaska I have to cut the DOT numbers out of the sidewall and mail that back to them...then they'll ship a couple of new ones up here.

I'm going to knock out the fenderwells this weekend and hopefully get started on the exo. i did some trimmin on the front fenders and rocker panels this past week and hooked up the in-cab winch controls.

I'm trying to figure out a way to fit a removable roof rack which ties into the exo...I'm thinking about ordering 4 of those weld-on tube clamps, then run 4 lengths of tube from the roof rack, over the sides, and down to the rear exo bars around the wheelwells on each side...and then down to the rocker guards up front....hmmm...I'll post pics of how all that turns out

projektdotnet · 04-04-07, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GLTHFJ60

Absolutely incredible.

How is it driving without any rear wheel wells?

Duh...cold!

TRAILTOYZ · 06-07-07, 10:43 AM

Quick update on this long over-drawn out project

It's running great after a short stint in the shop for a new carb and some other quick tuning stuff. It pays to live down the road from Mark Whatley

Finishing up the Scout Saginaw setup now. I pulled an all-nighter last night getting the harder stuff out of the way.

I've got to build the mount for the pump, weld up the steering shaft, go pick up the waggy pitman arm and fab a drag link, but after those minor annoyances the steering on this little guy should be much more manageable.

Pics coming soon...EP

10-20-06, 10:54 AM	#31
camcruiser13 Me and my Big Wheel Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the garage after dark in UT Posts: 5,035	how did you attatch th can holder on the rear door? did you just weld it, or is it reiforced somehow? im interested __________________ 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.......

10-20-06, 01:15 PM	#32
TRAILTOYZ IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wasilla, AK Posts: 133	Thanks for the compliments guys. This thing is almost ready to go. I finished all the fiberglass and sealant work on the cap, just have to sand and paint it now. I need some ideas on color though! Should I just paint it white, or go with black, green to match, etc? I thought about ordering some of that realtree camo tape wrap stuff and doing the cap and the front bezel but that may be too much. The shift knob is a D60 pinion gear...it's pretty heavy. I may make one out of the old spider gears when I toss the aussie locker in. I used some 14 bolt spider gears for the T-Case knob. The rear rack is off of a snowmachine and was chopped down and modded to work. The cans squeeze in there perfect. It's welded to the rear door, but I'll be running 2 lengths of tube down to better support it. I think I'm going to need to rebuild the carb and/or put a new fuel pump in it. It's running like junk until it gets warm and even then it hesitates. I haven't put exhaust on yet and still need to do cap/rotor/wires. Classic cruiser issues I guess. Pics sent lavarunner __________________ "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God" Rom 3:23 KJV "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life THROUGH Jesus Christ our Lord" Rom 6:23 KJV "If though shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God has raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved" Rom 10:9 KJV "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved"! Rom 10:13 KJV

10-20-06, 03:10 PM	#33
Advent IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Juneau, Ak; Fairbanks, AK TLCA# 12717 Posts: 545	I think the camo would look good. You might look at making the knob out of wood. I've used friend's metal shifters in the winter...COLD!! Anything below 10* outside and you have to wear the thickest glove you own on that hand. __________________ '76 FJ40, "GIR". A bigger money pit than my tuition!

10-20-06, 10:40 PM	#34
lavarunner IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Vocano Island, aka big island hawaii TLCA# lost the card... Posts: 367	pics Attached Images __________________ I'm thinking and I'm thinking till theres nothin I aint thunk...

10-21-06, 01:28 AM	#35
TRAILTOYZ IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wasilla, AK Posts: 133	Sorry man my pics stink. I'll send you some pics of it mounted up tomorrow. __________________ "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God" Rom 3:23 KJV "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life THROUGH Jesus Christ our Lord" Rom 6:23 KJV "If though shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God has raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved" Rom 10:9 KJV "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved"! Rom 10:13 KJV

10-23-06, 02:26 PM	#36
TRAILTOYZ IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wasilla, AK Posts: 133	Hey guys, ya'll are great but I won't be accessing this board anymore. Actually I won't have internet access any longer so I won't be accessing anything, but if anyone wants to see how this thing turns out, feel free to call me whenever and I'll send you pics or answer any questions you have about things I did to it. Thanks for the tips along the way and God Bless! ERik __________________ "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God" Rom 3:23 KJV "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life THROUGH Jesus Christ our Lord" Rom 6:23 KJV "If though shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God has raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved" Rom 10:9 KJV "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved"! Rom 10:13 KJV

10-27-06, 04:37 PM	#37
oilcan IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Murray, UT Posts: 104	outstanding. Dovetailing the top never occurred, but great idea. My 40's tub is in worse shape and looking to take that direction with it.

11-15-06, 04:16 AM	#38
"N8" IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boston Ma Posts: 387	Nate likeie the dovtail rig!!! good work! man do I want one of those spotter systems, took a quick look at there site and decided i need about 1500$ NOW lol but again good work man __________________ -Nate 88 PU long bed, pro comp 33's All Pro rear suspension Toyota factory e-locker 4/88's And a whole lot of dents contributed solely by new england's natural flora and fauna (mostly responsible is one species of flora... pine) (and the elusive new england delivery truck)

03-01-07, 07:22 PM	#39
NW-sickboy IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: utah.... for now Posts: 727	updates, this thing is so bad ass! __________________ Tri4Life http://gdigitalborgsneed.blogspot.com/

03-02-07, 06:00 AM	#40
Twisty IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia Posts: 220	Sweet 40! Love that front bumper!!! __________________ 1978 FJ40 4" Lift, 3F, F&R AirLockers Daily - 33 MTZ 15x10 ClassicLock Offroad - 35 TrXus MTs 15x10 ClassicII Buildup Thread Visit my Shed

03-02-07, 02:44 PM	#41
camcruiser13 Me and my Big Wheel Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the garage after dark in UT Posts: 5,035	yes any updates on this dovetailed badboy? __________________ 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.......

03-02-07, 11:56 PM	#43
awp_cruiser Rookie with a torch. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 274	I think post #36 sums up the no updates. Maybe someday we'll see it posted again. Andy __________________ 1973 FJ40 - So far: V8, SM465, Scout PS, SR, SOA, 55 springs, 4WDB, Painless, Revolvers, 37's, Still to come: Cage, ARBs, Orion

03-06-07, 11:54 AM	#45
camcruiser13 Me and my Big Wheel Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the garage after dark in UT Posts: 5,035	its a sad day in the world of cruzas __________________ 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.......

03-14-07, 10:41 AM	#46
TRAILTOYZ IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wasilla, AK Posts: 133	Hey guys. I'll be able to hop on here once in a while now, so heres a few updated pics of the rig...haven't had time to do much more to it but this month it will be getting rear fenderwells. some rocker panel work w/sliders, and a mini-exo around the tub __________________ "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God" Rom 3:23 KJV "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life THROUGH Jesus Christ our Lord" Rom 6:23 KJV "If though shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God has raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved" Rom 10:9 KJV "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved"! Rom 10:13 KJV

03-14-07, 10:45 AM	#47
TRAILTOYZ IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wasilla, AK Posts: 133	Here are a couple shots from the rear. I'm going to be running some tube around the outside lip of the tub from the rockers to the rear bumper I'm building to outboard some XJ springs. __________________ "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God" Rom 3:23 KJV "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life THROUGH Jesus Christ our Lord" Rom 6:23 KJV "If though shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God has raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved" Rom 10:9 KJV "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved"! Rom 10:13 KJV

03-20-07, 09:28 PM	#53
ksigkrawler IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waco, Texas TLCA# 15348 Posts: 17	that looks so awesome. ive never seen anything like it. i love the dovetail along with the roof alterations. nice fab work. __________________ Matthew Armstrong Proffitt's Cruisers Custom 69' FJ40, SOA front w/ Bilsteins, 4-link rear w/ Sway-a-Way Air Shocks, 5.3 ltr. Vortec 350 efi, Th400 auto, Atlas twin stick 4.3, ARB front, Detroit rear, Dana 60 F/14-bolt R, 35 splines all around, hydro assist, 42" IROC's. "Meanie"

03-14-07, 10:49 AM	#48
TRAILTOYZ IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wasilla, AK Posts: 133	I threw a rear seat out of an S10 blazer in the back. It folds flat when not in use. I had an Raingler net lying around too so I welded some washers to the cap frame and stuck it up there. Should be good for keeping stuff high and dry...jackets, game bags... __________________ "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God" Rom 3:23 KJV "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life THROUGH Jesus Christ our Lord" Rom 6:23 KJV "If though shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God has raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved" Rom 10:9 KJV "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved"! Rom 10:13 KJV

03-14-07, 07:19 PM	#49
hlb3 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 134	Amazing build! __________________ '68 FJ40, F/SM420/3spd case, SOA, 36x12.50 TSL's

03-15-07, 12:37 PM	#51
TRAILTOYZ IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wasilla, AK Posts: 133	We went for a spin a few weekends ago and did some snow rompin...the person in the rear jump seat gets kinda frosty but it drives fine. I just need to find time to get it to my buddy's shop ... has a nice plasma cutter, big shear and a waterjet too, so it should come out pretty nice. I found out that 2 of the boggers are out of round, Interco said they would warranty them. They won't hold air and anything over 20mph gets pretty shaky. I'm torn between a full AGR Hydro assist system and just going full hydro for the steering. __________________ "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God" Rom 3:23 KJV "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life THROUGH Jesus Christ our Lord" Rom 6:23 KJV "If though shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God has raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved" Rom 10:9 KJV "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved"! Rom 10:13 KJV

03-15-07, 12:59 PM	#52
camcruiser13 Me and my Big Wheel Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the garage after dark in UT Posts: 5,035	nice, looks good looks like a frosty ride, get your buddy to get that tub together. sweet pics __________________ 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.......

03-22-07, 07:01 PM	#54
FLYINGLOW IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ladysmith TLCA# 9203 Posts: 682	[quote=TRAILTOYZ;1957989] I found out that 2 of the boggers are out of round, Interco said they would warranty them. They won't hold air and anything over 20mph gets pretty shaky. QUOTE] Huh, and I thought that was normal...... __________________ 77 FJ40 TBI 2F, ARB rear, rear 45 springs, 36" TSLs, Warn 8274...... Made in Japan, Built in Canada 97 4 Runner Ltd

03-30-07, 11:16 AM	#55
TRAILTOYZ IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wasilla, AK Posts: 133	apparently it is...interco said they warranty 37" boggers all the time. Since I'm in alaska I have to cut the DOT numbers out of the sidewall and mail that back to them...then they'll ship a couple of new ones up here. I'm going to knock out the fenderwells this weekend and hopefully get started on the exo. i did some trimmin on the front fenders and rocker panels this past week and hooked up the in-cab winch controls. I'm trying to figure out a way to fit a removable roof rack which ties into the exo...I'm thinking about ordering 4 of those weld-on tube clamps, then run 4 lengths of tube from the roof rack, over the sides, and down to the rear exo bars around the wheelwells on each side...and then down to the rocker guards up front....hmmm...I'll post pics of how all that turns out __________________ "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God" Rom 3:23 KJV "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life THROUGH Jesus Christ our Lord" Rom 6:23 KJV "If though shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God has raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved" Rom 10:9 KJV "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved"! Rom 10:13 KJV

06-07-07, 10:43 AM	#57
TRAILTOYZ IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wasilla, AK Posts: 133	Quick update on this long over-drawn out project It's running great after a short stint in the shop for a new carb and some other quick tuning stuff. It pays to live down the road from Mark Whatley Finishing up the Scout Saginaw setup now. I pulled an all-nighter last night getting the harder stuff out of the way. I've got to build the mount for the pump, weld up the steering shaft, go pick up the waggy pitman arm and fab a drag link, but after those minor annoyances the steering on this little guy should be much more manageable. Pics coming soon...EP __________________ "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God" Rom 3:23 KJV "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life THROUGH Jesus Christ our Lord" Rom 6:23 KJV "If though shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God has raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved" Rom 10:9 KJV "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved"! Rom 10:13 KJV