"Ronin"--FJ45 Build By Mad4wd - Page 2

Colicious · 07-25-07, 01:01 PM

amazing build and amazing shop

Isotel · 07-25-07, 01:17 PM

Thanks for sharing the build with us!, looks like those Purdy Aluminum Fenders are going to need to go By by.. Build Quality looks second to none, Very impressive, makes my build look like Dog Poo..

camcruiser13 · 07-25-07, 01:42 PM

uh

uh

speechless

Moby · 07-25-07, 01:53 PM

What TIG welder are you using for the crossmembers and frame welding?

Marcfj-45 · 07-25-07, 02:02 PM

One word !!!! W.O.W.!

I did a built with a fj40 base for a fj45 didn't think of your way (too bad , you save time , next time i will do it like you have done).

My build up link http://www.quebec4x4.com/forum/showt...t=13696&page=5

I will check on your site to see more pic!!!

VIVA EL Aqualu ! NOT ????

bkfj40 · 07-25-07, 02:12 PM

amazing!

any leads on the suspension type?

bk

clarkrw3 · 07-25-07, 02:27 PM

amazing, simply amazing!!!!!

Mad4wd · 07-25-07, 03:00 PM

Thanks for all the props guys!! I appreciate it coming from all you because I have seen you guys build some bitchin rigs here on Mud

Woody: Not yet...soon

Isotel: The fenders are staying

You will see as we progress on the build.

Marcfj-45: I actually was checking out your thread awhile ago..too bad I am unable to read it, im sure it has some usefull info for me...the project looks cool.
www.aqualu.com has been great and the quality of their fab is top notch..we will be mocking it all up for fit then disassemlbing it. For basically being completely hand built, I am very impressed with it.

beaufort-fj60: The rim is an Axxis 17", I am using these for mockup because i have a set laying around in my other building. They are a good rim.

Moby: We use Miller SynchroWaves

Bkfj40: Hmmmmmm

Tapage · 07-25-07, 03:20 PM

Damn .. that's that I call from scratch ! building a frame .. wou ! my respect.

Moby · 07-25-07, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad4wd

Moby: We use Miller SynchroWaves

Which one? I'm looking at the Synchrowave 200 and was wondering if it would be enough for occasional frame type work on 3/16"-1/4". Mostly it would be 20gauge to 1/8" but I want to be able to do a bit thicker reasonably well. I've gotten some somewhat vague answers on this - just curious what you think. Sorry for the hijack...

Love those clean welds, keep the pics coming!

incogrhino · 07-25-07, 05:43 PM

sick, just fawkin sick.

wngrog · 07-25-07, 09:24 PM

ranger · 07-25-07, 09:39 PM

Nice work!
Can tell right away that this is going to be an awesome build!

gnx7 · 07-25-07, 10:17 PM

Looks bad to the bone already!

Where does one buy the aluminum body parts from?

greencruiser · 07-25-07, 10:22 PM

sweet ass build start fresh eh!! sick job on the frame too, looks like auqalu.com body parts to me

projektdotnet · 07-25-07, 10:23 PM

...

thanks for sharing! Can't wait to see the finished product.

greenfox · 07-25-07, 11:08 PM

Im in love

Radd Cruisers · 07-25-07, 11:40 PM

Seems to be a first for me to see, custom factory style frame, but better.

Nice to see builds like this.

Mad4wd · 07-26-07, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moby

Which one? I'm looking at the Synchrowave 200 and was wondering if it would be enough for occasional frame type work on 3/16"-1/4". Mostly it would be 20gauge to 1/8" but I want to be able to do a bit thicker reasonably well.

No worries on the hijack, hehehe. We use a 250DX Tig Runner (300 Amp machine) that is loaded with both Sequencers and Pulser modules. If you are going to weld 1/4" the 200 will do it (chamfered edges, multi pass, waiting on duty cycle) BUT i would recommend, depending on how much $ you have to upgrade to the 250DX and find a deal on one. You will like having the extra 'umph' for alluminum. If you ever want to talk welders, feel free to call me at the shop and we will rap anytime.

Thanks for the compliments guys:

We are working on body mounts and getting the tub squared up now. I will post some pics as soon as i have some

Larry

orangefj45 · 07-26-07, 10:02 AM

nice work larry! also, big props for posting this on here and not somewhere else. we all know that it'll be most appreciated on mud. your frame table and shop make me look like the preverbial "shade tree mechanic"!

really looking forward to watching this rig come together.

VTCruiser · 07-26-07, 10:44 AM

i need to change my underwear.

flippin sweet cruiser · 07-26-07, 12:02 PM

That is going to be a sick 45. I'm definitely going to follow this build. Can't wait to see more pics.

PScottBx · 07-27-07, 10:04 AM

Wow! Very nice.

:subscribing to thread:

Bx

JRFJ4- · 07-27-07, 10:49 AM

Very very nice.

Those welds are awesome. Every time I see them purty welds, it remids me I ain't no welder.

JR

TRAILTOYZ · 07-27-07, 02:23 PM

It reminds me why I wish I had a good TIG machine

Mickldo · 07-29-07, 01:19 AM

Awesome build.

I'll be following the build up on this one for sure.

It looks to be the type of vehicle I've always wanted to build but have never had the resources to do.

x2 on wanting your workshop.

Xray · 07-30-07, 11:42 AM

Nice work

Mad4wd · 07-31-07, 04:33 PM

Thanks for the kind words

... I have some more photos to share. Work is progressing slowly due to day to day demands...

We started getting the motor ready by pulling it out of its cubby hole and splitting the trans. It is a GM Gen III 6.0L HO engine and 4l65E HD trans. It will look brand new when it goes back in, plus we have some mods for it

.

Larry

07-25-07, 01:01 PM	#31
Colicious IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 468	amazing build and amazing shop __________________ Cole Haddock BSCLA Member #17 76 Land Cruiser 99 Land Cruiser

07-25-07, 01:17 PM	#32
Isotel IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Crawlorado.com TLCA# 16898 Posts: 2,954	Thanks for sharing the build with us!, looks like those Purdy Aluminum Fenders are going to need to go By by.. Build Quality looks second to none, Very impressive, makes my build look like Dog Poo.. __________________ 1976 FJ40 TBI350 700R4 D300 SOA Locked 37" PBR's Protected by REDLINE Colorado Land Cruisers - Club Redline Land Cruisers - Safety First CrAwLoRadO.com - Just Check it out

07-25-07, 01:42 PM	#33
camcruiser13 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the garage after dark in UT Posts: 5,109	uh uh speechless __________________ 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.......

07-25-07, 01:53 PM	#34
Moby IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Trying to stack dimes Posts: 655	What TIG welder are you using for the crossmembers and frame welding? __________________ Joel '89 FJ-62

07-25-07, 02:12 PM	#36
bkfj40 some 6, no 4, and more 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: shenandoah valley, va TLCA# 7909 Posts: 1,138	amazing! any leads on the suspension type? bk __________________ 76fj40 77fj55 85fj60 00uzj100 90Hilux Crew Cab Diesel 07 5.7L Tundra DC "I spend most of my money on beer, land cruisers, and women...the rest I just waste" - Curran

07-25-07, 02:02 PM	#35
Marcfj-45 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Québec Posts: 110	One word !!!! W.O.W.! I did a built with a fj40 base for a fj45 didn't think of your way (too bad , you save time , next time i will do it like you have done). My build up link http://www.quebec4x4.com/forum/showt...t=13696&page=5 I will check on your site to see more pic!!! VIVA EL Aqualu ! NOT ????

07-25-07, 02:27 PM	#37
clarkrw3 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Goodyear, AZ TLCA# 15560 Posts: 1,091	amazing, simply amazing!!!!! __________________ '96 LX 450 67K locked, ARB Bull Bar, Slee 6", Slee step sliders, Slee rear tire carrier, slee skid, CDL, 315/75-16 MTR's, etc. ROTW '07 FJ Cruiser locked, 285/70-17 MTR's Copper State Cruisers #38 TLCA #15560 Rob Clark

07-25-07, 03:00 PM	#38
Mad4wd IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 155	Thanks for all the props guys!! I appreciate it coming from all you because I have seen you guys build some bitchin rigs here on Mud Woody: Not yet...soon Isotel: The fenders are staying You will see as we progress on the build. Marcfj-45: I actually was checking out your thread awhile ago..too bad I am unable to read it, im sure it has some usefull info for me...the project looks cool. www.aqualu.com has been great and the quality of their fab is top notch..we will be mocking it all up for fit then disassemlbing it. For basically being completely hand built, I am very impressed with it. beaufort-fj60: The rim is an Axxis 17", I am using these for mockup because i have a set laying around in my other building. They are a good rim. Moby: We use Miller SynchroWaves Bkfj40: Hmmmmmm __________________ TLCA #17281 FJ45 SWB Project, Aqualu, 6.0 L HO, Fab9's, In Progress 66 FJ40 Project/Parts ? 84 4-Runner, Bone Stock Texas Truck 87 4-Runner, 22RET, SAS, Etc. 05 Ram CTD, BD, ATS Trans "I could have been a chimney sweep....does anyone know where I put that matchbook cover?"

07-25-07, 05:43 PM	#41
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07-25-07, 09:24 PM	#42
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07-25-07, 09:39 PM	#43
ranger IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 930	Nice work! Can tell right away that this is going to be an awesome build!

07-25-07, 10:17 PM	#44
gnx7 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 515	Looks bad to the bone already! Where does one buy the aluminum body parts from? __________________ '97 LX450 triple lock'd, OME 2.5s, 285 MT, MTsliders,4x4Labs bumper, BBGT35R turbo kit '84 FJ60 OME 2" lift, 33's "Mr. Hanky" PROJECT: road race RX-7/LS7/T56 575rwhp 10.5@140mph goal '93 RX-7/LS1/T56 440rwhp/2800lbs 1.13gs 11.41@127.4mph SOLD '87 RX-7/Buick GN power - 11.6@115mph R.I.P.

07-25-07, 10:22 PM	#45
greencruiser IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: courtenay British Columbia Posts: 133	sweet ass build start fresh eh!! sick job on the frame too, looks like auqalu.com body parts to me __________________ 1971 fj40, 350, soa, lincoln locker, 4x4labs steering, 37s

07-25-07, 10:23 PM	#46
projektdotnet iCruz Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,775	... thanks for sharing! Can't wait to see the finished product. __________________ "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." -Benjamin Franklin

07-25-07, 11:08 PM	#47
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07-25-07, 11:40 PM	#48
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07-26-07, 10:44 AM	#51
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07-26-07, 12:02 PM	#52
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07-27-07, 10:04 AM	#53
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07-26-07, 10:02 AM	#50
orangefj45 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: on thin ice Posts: 5,216	nice work larry! also, big props for posting this on here and not somewhere else. we all know that it'll be most appreciated on mud. your frame table and shop make me look like the preverbial "shade tree mechanic"! really looking forward to watching this rig come together. __________________ TLCA and PMC member looking for Advance Adapters parts? send me a pm!

07-27-07, 10:49 AM	#54
JRFJ4- IH8MUD Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: NORTH ALABAMA Posts: 658	Very very nice. Those welds are awesome. Every time I see them purty welds, it remids me I ain't no welder. JR __________________ 76 FJ40 CHEVY 350/SM465/NP205 DANA 60/14 BOLT 5.13 gears 44" BOGGERS on 32 bolt beadlocks

07-27-07, 02:23 PM	#55
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07-29-07, 01:19 AM	#56
Mickldo Oz TUTer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maryborough, QLD, Aust. Posts: 1,021	Awesome build. I'll be following the build up on this one for sure. It looks to be the type of vehicle I've always wanted to build but have never had the resources to do. x2 on wanting your workshop. __________________ 90 HZJ80 GXL, DTS turbo, 285/75R16 MTR's, 4" OME, Safari snorkel, ARB airlocker, ARB bullbar, 9500lb winch, ARB dual pivot rear bar, 39L Engel, water tank, dual batts, sliding drawers, cargo barrier, underbonnet shower, laptop, GPS, oziexplorer, etc.... 99 HZJ105R GXL, alloy bullbar, Safari snorkel, more to come.....watch this space..........

07-30-07, 11:42 AM	#57
Xray Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 68	Nice work

07-31-07, 04:33 PM	#58
Mad4wd IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 155	Thanks for the kind words... I have some more photos to share. Work is progressing slowly due to day to day demands... We started getting the motor ready by pulling it out of its cubby hole and splitting the trans. It is a GM Gen III 6.0L HO engine and 4l65E HD trans. It will look brand new when it goes back in, plus we have some mods for it. Larry Attached Images __________________ TLCA #17281 FJ45 SWB Project, Aqualu, 6.0 L HO, Fab9's, In Progress 66 FJ40 Project/Parts ? 84 4-Runner, Bone Stock Texas Truck 87 4-Runner, 22RET, SAS, Etc. 05 Ram CTD, BD, ATS Trans "I could have been a chimney sweep....does anyone know where I put that matchbook cover?"