FJ 45 Extended Cab Custom Vehicle Build Finally Begins - Page 2

ranger · 08-06-07, 06:25 PM

Thats going to be sweet!
I'm doing something similar right now, but had to stop for lack of a needed part, which I hope to get soon. I didn't extend the cab as far back as you did, and I'll be running modified stock running gear. Later model FJ40 axles, 2F, 4spd, splitcase
What are you going to do for a bed? I still haven't figured that one out yet.....

calico kid · 08-06-07, 06:30 PM

sweet, that is going to be a grate looking truck. The cab is done nicely, very clean.

will the back have a hatch or a window?

Mudkiwi · 08-06-07, 06:32 PM

I like the look of the green one, we dont get many 45s down in this part of the world they look good.

Dump that 2F though, wasnt the ark powered by a 2F?

73fj · 08-06-07, 09:48 PM

I've been thinking about doing that for years, I just need one more truck to do it with,and some more space,time and money.

I'll watch you build yours and live my dream through your buildup.

D'Animal · 08-06-07, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by rapovt

nice project!! Are you going to shorten the frame? If not what is the 60 wheelbase?

With a regular 45 Cab I was going to leave the FJ 60 wheel base stock. With the extended cab it will have to be moved back a bit.

It has to look "Right" when complete. I will decide where to put it when the actual cab is mounted.

D'Animal · 08-06-07, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fj40charles

Looking good Dan!

I'm hoping to have it done in time for Katemcy 2008.

Fast Eddy · 08-07-07, 04:53 PM

A late model pop-out window fits in the HT side? Cool. I've thought about that before too.

DHONDAGOD · 08-08-07, 12:44 AM

Nice....

Chris

kiwi-fj40 · 08-08-07, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Mudkiwi

I like the look of the green one, we dont get many 45s down in this part of the world they look good.

Dump that 2F though, wasnt the ark powered by a 2F?

dont know where you been looking, but theres a fair few of them around, about 5 on trademe when i last looked, and i see one at least every day..

fj40charles · 08-08-07, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by D'Animal

I'm hoping to have it done in time for Katemcy 2008.

That would be Great Dan.. Just don't be a lazy butt like Georg and Git R Done!

jeds · 08-17-07, 07:32 PM

Come on we need more updates?

D'Animal · 08-18-07, 08:20 AM

I'm going to mount the 2F and H42 so everything will be in it's correct place. (hopefully this weekend).

It is then going to FC Fabrication for a Roll Cage. Don is going to build the cage so it ties in with the body mounts that he is also doing. It is then back to my shop.

D'Animal · 08-18-07, 08:25 AM

My tow rig has me a little side tracked.

1972 GMC 1-ton 4x4 that is getting a 5.9l Cummins Turbo Diesel.

D'Animal · 08-18-07, 08:27 AM

Shoving a big engine in a little compartment is never fun.

65swb45 · 08-18-07, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D'Animal

I'm going to mount the 2F and H42 so everything will be in it's correct place. (hopefully this weekend).

Welcome back from the dark side.

Katemcy 2008?

CARAVAN!

D'Animal · 08-19-07, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65swb45

Welcome back from the dark side.

Katemcy 2008?

CARAVAN!

That is my goal.

D'Animal · 08-20-07, 08:31 PM

I stripped and pulled the body off my 84 donor rig.

I steam cleaned the frame and power train. I cut off the body mounts that were not going to be used. I installed the H42 transmission and drive shafts, etc. The engine is about 80% installed. The tub is sitting within an inch of it's permanent location.

I also worked off quite a few things on my "Honey Do" list.

D'Animal · 08-20-07, 08:33 PM

More pics.

D'Animal · 08-20-07, 08:37 PM

One last one.

It was dark out last night and I could not get the engine to set in place properly.

Instead of muscling it I decided to quit on it. I'm glad I did. The input shaft for the tranny is cocked up and holding the bell housing.

There is no clutch assembly since this still in the mock up stage.

philos1 · 08-21-07, 03:09 AM

you certainly have been busy!!!! I'll be watching this one.

65swb45 · 08-21-07, 10:55 PM

Dan, if you need help on the 'desmog' I might be able to swing by on the way back from the 45 run for a bit. No use fighting the Labor Day crowd over the grapevine anyways.

D'Animal · 08-22-07, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 65swb45

Dan, if you need help on the 'desmog' I might be able to swing by on the way back from the 45 run for a bit. No use fighting the Labor Day crowd over the grapevine anyways.

That would be great. Georg is allowing me to take the 40 on the 45 run so I'll be there as well.

D'Animal · 08-23-07, 11:09 PM

Since things were not lining up for the mock up, I pulled the engine tonight and installed a new LUX clutch and pressure plate.

My wife helped me reinstall the engine correctly.

Damn she is a sweetheart.

I kept laughing at her launguage.

"The shaft thingy is not in the middle if the hole with the finger thingies around it."

And

"The fork looking thingy is loose and poking out the side where I put my my feet, how do I tighten it up?"

For those of you that have ever installed a new clutch assy, you know exactly what I'm talking about.

LOL!

Gosh I love her.

D'Animal · 08-23-07, 11:12 PM

Some have PM'ed me and asked why I'm doing an extended cab since I have a regular cab sitting next to my project.

D'Animal · 08-23-07, 11:31 PM

Here is why. Just look at the rear of the door line.

Pic #1
Look at the orange line at the rear of the door on my FJ40 and look at the seat placement. The orange line is my broom handle by the way.

Pic #2
Here is a standard FJ40 bobbed to an FJ45 cab. Just imagine, if you will, how hunched up over the steering wheel I would be. There is just no room.

Pic #3
This is the same side profile of the FJ45 Extended Cab.

08-06-07, 06:30 PM	#32
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08-06-07, 06:32 PM	#33
Mudkiwi IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 29	I like the look of the green one, we dont get many 45s down in this part of the world they look good. Dump that 2F though, wasnt the ark powered by a 2F? __________________ 1985 70 series, 13B-T, allways dirty

08-06-07, 09:48 PM	#34
73fj Always wrenchin Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta TLCA# 7236 Posts: 513	I've been thinking about doing that for years, I just need one more truck to do it with,and some more space,time and money. I'll watch you build yours and live my dream through your buildup. __________________ I ain't gonna hit ya..........ahhh the hell I ain't! - John Wayne I have a RED cruiser fetish. Support our Troop's. Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker. Sometimes I drink beer and surf mud.................at the same time! Then I can't remember what I posted

08-07-07, 04:53 PM	#37
Fast Eddy IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Morgan Hill, CA TLCA# 18155 Posts: 2,519	A late model pop-out window fits in the HT side? Cool. I've thought about that before too. __________________ トヨタさん、ありがとうございました。 My '78 FJ40 - '73 and '78 FJ40 parts FS - WTB:Olive (653) Bib and Windshield frame -- Originally Posted by OZCAL Woke up the next day with a partially detached retina, wrapped in a sheet on a wooden floor, in a storeroom upstairs from a barbershop.

08-18-07, 08:20 AM	#42
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 9,229	I'm going to mount the 2F and H42 so everything will be in it's correct place. (hopefully this weekend). It is then going to FC Fabrication for a Roll Cage. Don is going to build the cage so it ties in with the body mounts that he is also doing. It is then back to my shop. __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan) My Tow Rig = http://forum.ih8mud.com/hardcore-cor...g-tow-rig.html

08-06-07, 06:25 PM	#31
ranger IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 903	Thats going to be sweet! I'm doing something similar right now, but had to stop for lack of a needed part, which I hope to get soon. I didn't extend the cab as far back as you did, and I'll be running modified stock running gear. Later model FJ40 axles, 2F, 4spd, splitcase What are you going to do for a bed? I still haven't figured that one out yet.....

08-08-07, 12:44 AM	#38
DHONDAGOD IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Got glitter?????? TLCA# 15288 Posts: 297	Nice.... Chris

08-17-07, 07:32 PM	#41
jeds IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9	Come on we need more updates?

08-18-07, 08:25 AM	#43
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 9,229	My tow rig has me a little side tracked. 1972 GMC 1-ton 4x4 that is getting a 5.9l Cummins Turbo Diesel. __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan) My Tow Rig = http://forum.ih8mud.com/hardcore-cor...g-tow-rig.html Last edited by D'Animal; 09-10-07 at 11:02 PM.

08-18-07, 08:27 AM	#44
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 9,229	Making Room is a pain. Shoving a big engine in a little compartment is never fun. __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan) My Tow Rig = http://forum.ih8mud.com/hardcore-cor...g-tow-rig.html Last edited by D'Animal; 09-10-07 at 11:03 PM.

08-20-07, 08:31 PM	#47
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 9,229	Had a really busy weekend. I stripped and pulled the body off my 84 donor rig. I steam cleaned the frame and power train. I cut off the body mounts that were not going to be used. I installed the H42 transmission and drive shafts, etc. The engine is about 80% installed. The tub is sitting within an inch of it's permanent location. I also worked off quite a few things on my "Honey Do" list. Attached Images __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan) My Tow Rig = http://forum.ih8mud.com/hardcore-cor...g-tow-rig.html

08-20-07, 08:33 PM	#48
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 9,229	More pics. Attached Images __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan) My Tow Rig = http://forum.ih8mud.com/hardcore-cor...g-tow-rig.html

08-20-07, 08:37 PM	#49
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 9,229	One last one. It was dark out last night and I could not get the engine to set in place properly. Instead of muscling it I decided to quit on it. I'm glad I did. The input shaft for the tranny is cocked up and holding the bell housing. There is no clutch assembly since this still in the mock up stage. Attached Images __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan) My Tow Rig = http://forum.ih8mud.com/hardcore-cor...g-tow-rig.html

08-21-07, 03:09 AM	#50
philos1 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: the valley, yeah that one Posts: 1,337	you certainly have been busy!!!! I'll be watching this one. __________________ 1987 fj60, stuff, and some other stuff. i call her "tootsie roll"- http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...t=tootsie+roll defender of the good, mo-fessional drunk, total art-fag, and all around nice guy...

08-21-07, 10:55 PM	#51
65swb45 elder statesman Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: so cal, going 45 TLCA# 1086 Posts: 6,193	Dan, if you need help on the 'desmog' I might be able to swing by on the way back from the 45 run for a bit. No use fighting the Labor Day crowd over the grapevine anyways. __________________ A carbureted man in a fuel injected world. 65SWB45, 64LWB45, 68FJ40, 76HJ45,84FJ60, 76K5, 73Sub454, 89Sub7.4[gone], 97Sub5.7 TLCA delegate, Trail Crew-LAC TLCA, The White Trash of the Elwood Chapter my website: http://www.marksoffroad.net

08-23-07, 11:09 PM	#53
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 9,229	Since things were not lining up for the mock up, I pulled the engine tonight and installed a new LUX clutch and pressure plate. My wife helped me reinstall the engine correctly. Damn she is a sweetheart. I kept laughing at her launguage. "The shaft thingy is not in the middle if the hole with the finger thingies around it." And "The fork looking thingy is loose and poking out the side where I put my my feet, how do I tighten it up?" For those of you that have ever installed a new clutch assy, you know exactly what I'm talking about. LOL! Gosh I love her. __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan) My Tow Rig = http://forum.ih8mud.com/hardcore-cor...g-tow-rig.html

08-23-07, 11:12 PM	#54
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 9,229	Some have PM'ed me and asked why I'm doing an extended cab since I have a regular cab sitting next to my project. __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan) My Tow Rig = http://forum.ih8mud.com/hardcore-cor...g-tow-rig.html

08-23-07, 11:31 PM	#55
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 9,229	Here is why. Just look at the rear of the door line. Pic #1 Look at the orange line at the rear of the door on my FJ40 and look at the seat placement. The orange line is my broom handle by the way. Pic #2 Here is a standard FJ40 bobbed to an FJ45 cab. Just imagine, if you will, how hunched up over the steering wheel I would be. There is just no room. Pic #3 This is the same side profile of the FJ45 Extended Cab. Attached Images __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan) My Tow Rig = http://forum.ih8mud.com/hardcore-cor...g-tow-rig.html

08-23-07, 11:33 PM	#56
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 9,229