"Ronin"--FJ45 Build By Mad4wd - Page 5

mel lowe · 08-08-07, 12:22 PM

art in its purist form........

fine work indeed!!!

Waggoner5 · 08-08-07, 01:02 PM

Great work indeed. I wish I had the patience, oh and the equipment, oh yeah, and the skills. Can't wait to see the end results.
G

fj40charles · 08-08-07, 02:45 PM

Very nice work with the Syncrowave 250.

Mad4wd happens to be a great vendor too. Larry saved my a$$ a couple of years ago when he overnighted a pair of Crane D60 knuckles weekend before the Rubithon..

Mad4wd · 08-08-07, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Waggoner5

Great work indeed. I wish I had the patience, oh and the equipment, oh yeah, and the skills. Can't wait to see the end results.
G

Thanks Gary, I watched your build with extreme interest as I was planning mine on paper and collecting parts as you were building. You built a kick ass rig that set the bar as far as I am concerned.

Larry

Mace · 08-08-07, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mad4wd

Thanks Gary, I watched your build with extreme interest as I was planning mine on paper and collecting parts as you were building. You built a kick ass rig that set the bar as far as I am concerned.

Larry

Yep, please take my name off the list of bar setting individuals lol

I do set bars, but they are easier to trip over than anything else

Tapage · 08-08-07, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by concretejungle

OK, you officially are my hero! Hot truck, hot shop, hot tools and a super hot wife! Luckyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

perfect life .. !

Please don't do that again .. we need to work every day at close office and old fashioned desk ..

Waggoner5 · 08-08-07, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad4wd

Thanks Gary, I watched your build with extreme interest as I was planning mine on paper and collecting parts as you were building. You built a kick ass rig that set the bar as far as I am concerned.

Larry

My truck is just a beater in comparison. Great job.

Radd Cruisers · 08-08-07, 10:13 PM

This is a fantastic build, but to compare is not fair, Gary.......... your build was different and you had less equipement and few less skills, but overall your build still is top notch.

Back to the build, are you welding those body mountaing brackets strait to the frame, I though it might be better(but what do I know) to have bent another tab on the brackest to get more surface area to weld too?

Thought full strait vertical welds were a no no?

Rob

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waggoner5

My truck is just a beater in comparison. Great job.

Mad4wd · 08-09-07, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waggoner5

My truck is just a beater in comparison. Great job.

Blah, Blah, Blah.....When this is done, I want a picture of your 'beater' and Ronin together at an event if you don't mind

. I don't think I would have the 'sack' to take a perfectly good 80 apart like you did

. I really do not think you will get any love here on the beater comment, hehehe. Thanks for the compliments on my rig...if you have any thing that you would have done differently, added or whatever on yours, I would like your input on it.

thanks,
Lar

Mad4wd · 08-09-07, 09:45 AM

[quote=Radd Cruisers;2428444]This is a fantastic build, but to compare is not fair, Gary.......... your build was different and you had less equipement and few less skills, but overall your build still is top notch.[quote=Radd Cruisers;2428444]

I could not agree more...definitely top notch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radd Cruisers

Back to the build, are you welding those body mountaing brackets strait to the frame, I though it might be better(but what do I know) to have bent another tab on the brackest to get more surface area to weld too?

Thought full strait vertical welds were a no no?

Rob

Rob,
Those mounts will be boxed on the other sides (top and bottom) also to create a fully streesed part, not just the 2 outside sheets. If it was just those 2 sides, it would flex and tear in no time...no side to side stability. Does this answer your question?

Lar

wngrog · 08-09-07, 01:13 PM

Cool.

Radd Cruisers · 08-10-07, 08:52 AM

Yep, thanks.

Rob,
Those mounts will be boxed on the other sides (top and bottom) also to create a fully streesed part, not just the 2 outside sheets. If it was just those 2 sides, it would flex and tear in no time...no side to side stability. Does this answer your question?

Lar[/quote]

Mad4wd · 08-12-07, 11:56 AM

Got some more work done...trying to get all the mounts mocked up so I can remove the body and do the alluminum welding on it to fix/modify it.

We removed 3" from the fender apron. This lets me move the fender up 3" and forward approx. 2.5". This will help me fit the 40's easier but still keep the LC frontend lines. I am extending the rear part of the fender and may be slighly widening it also.

Lar

Mad4wd · 08-12-07, 12:00 PM

I need to add 1/2" of material between cowl and apron to get the hood to flush out on the grill...I will be welding bar stock in there and you wont even see it after its welded and buffed down. Apron allso reduced to 1" to hoodline

.

The 3/8" spacing on the cowl to fender will also be filled for the 'smooth' look. I really dont like the gap so it will be made flush with the fender.

Mad4wd · 08-12-07, 12:03 PM

Working on grille mount. We are adding square to bottom of grille for strength and the mounts we have in mind. Will be welded and buffed when its fully fitted.

Mad4wd · 08-12-07, 12:03 PM

more.......

Mad4wd · 08-12-07, 12:08 PM

Grill mount crossmember....

We designed it, unfolded it, cut it out on our cnc plasma and then hit it with DA to buff it

Mad4wd · 08-12-07, 12:11 PM

After it is cleaned...we dimple died all the holes...

. We then bent it on the press brake (forgot to take a shot of that

).

Mad4wd · 08-12-07, 12:14 PM

Final result...

A little overkill for the mount, but i like it. It is not finished yet...will be plated on bottom (dimpled also) and have a few other tweaks

I need to thank my wife for all the patience (long hours) and understanding...plus shes not scared to get dirty....gotta love that.

thanks,
Lar

wngrog · 08-12-07, 02:54 PM

Damnit dimple dies are so sexy

GreasedPiggy · 08-12-07, 03:53 PM

You're killing me...

crawlmag · 08-13-07, 10:54 AM

Hell yeah Larry!

Save some surprises for the ages of CRAWL!

Tapage · 08-13-07, 12:36 PM

If your idea it's make me jelaous .. you win !

Mad4wd · 08-13-07, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tapage

If your idea it's make me jelaous .. you win !

Im lost...whats this mean?

Glad you all like...how about some ideas or input on the build....come awn

Lar

TJDIV · 08-13-07, 08:48 PM

very cool.

subscribing~

08-08-07, 12:22 PM	#121
mel lowe IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 1,607	art in its purist form........ fine work indeed!!! __________________ 82 Fj60 TurkeyWizz THXAL 88 BJ62 Family Truckster http://nfcruiserheads.org/forum/index.php

08-08-07, 01:02 PM	#122
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08-08-07, 02:45 PM	#123
fj40charles IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,124	Very nice work with the Syncrowave 250. Mad4wd happens to be a great vendor too. Larry saved my a$$ a couple of years ago when he overnighted a pair of Crane D60 knuckles weekend before the Rubithon.. __________________ 69 FJ40 with some minor mods... 2000 Cummins powered Dodge with some power enhancements. DO NOT SUPPORT TRAIL GEAR!!!!! bad ethics = bad business! http://www.paypalsucks.com

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08-10-07, 08:52 AM	#132
Radd Cruisers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 3,675	Yep, thanks. Rob, Those mounts will be boxed on the other sides (top and bottom) also to create a fully streesed part, not just the 2 outside sheets. If it was just those 2 sides, it would flex and tear in no time...no side to side stability. Does this answer your question? Lar[/quote] __________________ Check out our new location in Duncan, BC www.raddcruisers.ca --> 60 Series Cable Lockers available - 4.11s or 3.70s - all hardware included --> 12HT & H55F combos available - complete & running Limited Quantities - Deposit or Full Payment Required to hold your order while they ship

08-12-07, 11:56 AM	#133
Mad4wd IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 155	Got some more work done...trying to get all the mounts mocked up so I can remove the body and do the alluminum welding on it to fix/modify it. We removed 3" from the fender apron. This lets me move the fender up 3" and forward approx. 2.5". This will help me fit the 40's easier but still keep the LC frontend lines. I am extending the rear part of the fender and may be slighly widening it also. Lar 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?"

08-12-07, 12:00 PM	#134
Mad4wd IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 155	I need to add 1/2" of material between cowl and apron to get the hood to flush out on the grill...I will be welding bar stock in there and you wont even see it after its welded and buffed down. Apron allso reduced to 1" to hoodline. The 3/8" spacing on the cowl to fender will also be filled for the 'smooth' look. I really dont like the gap so it will be made flush with the fender. 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?"

08-12-07, 12:03 PM	#135
Mad4wd IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 155	Working on grille mount. We are adding square to bottom of grille for strength and the mounts we have in mind. Will be welded and buffed when its fully fitted. 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?"

08-12-07, 12:03 PM	#136
Mad4wd IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 155	more....... 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?"

08-12-07, 12:08 PM	#137
Mad4wd IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 155	Grill mount crossmember.... We designed it, unfolded it, cut it out on our cnc plasma and then hit it with DA to buff it 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?"

08-12-07, 12:11 PM	#138
Mad4wd IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 155	After it is cleaned...we dimple died all the holes.... We then bent it on the press brake (forgot to take a shot of that). 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?"

08-12-07, 12:14 PM	#139
Mad4wd IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 155	Final result... A little overkill for the mount, but i like it. It is not finished yet...will be plated on bottom (dimpled also) and have a few other tweaks I need to thank my wife for all the patience (long hours) and understanding...plus shes not scared to get dirty....gotta love that. thanks, Lar 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?"

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