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12-25-08, 10:58 AM
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Forum Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Central California
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The only time I use it anymore is to take the wife and kids to SnT.
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Originally Posted by GLTHFJ60
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If you had the choice when going wheeling, would you take:
The FJ40.5 on 39.5 Iroks fully locked
The 1976 FJ 40 on 35"s geared at 198:1 and locked.
The bone stock 1977 FJ40 with 31's
The 1986 FJ60 "Beagel Chariot" on 33's.
The 72 GMCummins Tow Rig on 35's - fully locked.
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12-25-08, 11:04 AM
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Rum Runnin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Usually Upstate NY
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Very good point. Well when it happens make sure to post it up!
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Johnny C
1987 FJ60 - MoonShine - SROR Front Bumper, H55f, 2-low, SOA, 62+AAL fronts w/ Ironman rears, 36's, FF w/ 4.11's, Round Eyes, KMR's Tailgate Hatch, desmog + headers, Storage / Sleeping system, etc. -- DD w/242k
Waiting to be installed:
York 210 OBA, shocks, lots of little things....
1967 Stevens Mfg. Co M416 - almost RUST FREE!!!
Previous Rig:
1987 FJ60 - Big Red
ΦΚΤ - Fall 06
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12-27-08, 09:10 PM
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KOOL AAROW
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Pimpin part in SanAntonio TX
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82 FJ60 5.3, 4l60E, OME Heavy, 33 KM2's 410's, ARB bull & side bars ...SOA in the works 
85 FJ60 Trail beater SM 420 crawler box lockers 456, 4D's bobed & choped with a Metal Tech cage
GIT-R-DONE!!!!
TLCA #15374
low riders want SWITCHES... 4 wheelers want SHIFTERS
www.jkcustoms.com
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12-27-08, 09:16 PM
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KOOL AAROW
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Pimpin part in SanAntonio TX
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are you going to put a nose guard and stinger on it ??
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82 FJ60 5.3, 4l60E, OME Heavy, 33 KM2's 410's, ARB bull & side bars ...SOA in the works
85 FJ60 Trail beater SM 420 crawler box lockers 456, 4D's bobed & choped with a Metal Tech cage
GIT-R-DONE!!!!
TLCA #15374
low riders want SWITCHES... 4 wheelers want SHIFTERS
www.jkcustoms.com
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12-27-08, 11:37 PM
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250+ Club
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
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This thing is awesome! I can't wait to see it done!
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1988 FJ62 - Budget Build in progress: 1 tons, 110" wheel base, caged, 39's or something like that.
1997 FZJ80 - Collector's Edition (wife's)
1992 Tercel - ugly beater DD! 35mpg!
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12-30-08, 01:50 PM
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Forum Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Central California
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I got an E-mail that CCOT is finally going to ship my parts.
Makes the second time I received the e-mail in the past month so I'm not holding my breath.
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12-30-08, 03:53 PM
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Forum Lifer
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Lemoore, CA (south of Fresno)
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How long have you been waiting on the parts? Are you taking it on the New Year's snow run?
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12-31-08, 09:06 AM
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Location: Visalia, CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by slickrock
How long have you been waiting on the parts? Are you taking it on the New Year's snow run?
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First post in this thread answers your second question. 
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12-31-08, 09:23 PM
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Forum Lifer
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Lemoore, CA (south of Fresno)
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Dan gave me the detailed info. Crossing fingers for the parts to show up for him as a New Year's gift.
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01-22-09, 08:13 PM
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IH8MUD Cruiser
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Lillooet,B.C.
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Anything been happening with this rig?
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Lots of cruisers in the yard.
It's better to be over the hill than to be buried under it.
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01-23-09, 07:08 AM
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Forum Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Central California
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The bed is back off and the sheet metal replacement has began .
I have to replace the power steering pump and wire up the rear lights and plumb in the second fuel tank.
I also have to get the front driveshaft converted to a Long Travel.
I just have to be home to do all this.
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01-31-09, 07:55 AM
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Forum Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Central California
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My order showed up from CCOT, I cannot use any of it on this rig since the radius's are different and the rear sill is different as well. The parts are correct, just not for my application. I will end up using the sheet metal and parts on one of my other FJ40's.
I will begin building everything from scratch.
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02-06-09, 04:36 PM
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The Notorious BHM
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
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bump.
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"It was a blend from italy, not cheap, and absolutely superb!" - Judge Smails.
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02-06-09, 06:50 PM
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Forum Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Central California
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I picked up some more steel on my way home. I'm building a bed pretty much from scratch.
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02-12-09, 07:22 PM
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Forum Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Central California
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I made a new front and rear sill.
The floor of the bed is 3/16" steel diamond tread.
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02-12-09, 07:23 PM
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Forum Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Central California
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Cutting and fitting the corners.
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02-12-09, 07:26 PM
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Forum Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Central California
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The deck of the bed is cut and fitted while making room for my trail spares boxes.
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02-12-09, 07:27 PM
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Forum Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Central California
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It will look like a stock FJ45 Super SWB bed when I'm done.
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02-12-09, 08:24 PM
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Forum Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Central California
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This is just mock up of the rear quarter panel. The wheel opening needs to kinda match the radius of the wheel. The panel will get lengthened and shortened.
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02-12-09, 08:26 PM
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Forum Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Central California
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Big Thanks to RockCod!
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02-12-09, 08:28 PM
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Forum Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Central California
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The Hardware as well.
I guess the igloos had a few things hiding under them. 
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02-12-09, 08:29 PM
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Forum Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Central California
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I still have not figured out what the third latch is for.
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02-13-09, 09:36 AM
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Rum Runnin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Usually Upstate NY
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So why did you decide to fab your own bed instead of working the other 45 bed you had?
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Johnny C
1987 FJ60 - MoonShine - SROR Front Bumper, H55f, 2-low, SOA, 62+AAL fronts w/ Ironman rears, 36's, FF w/ 4.11's, Round Eyes, KMR's Tailgate Hatch, desmog + headers, Storage / Sleeping system, etc. -- DD w/242k
Waiting to be installed:
York 210 OBA, shocks, lots of little things....
1967 Stevens Mfg. Co M416 - almost RUST FREE!!!
Previous Rig:
1987 FJ60 - Big Red
ΦΚΤ - Fall 06
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02-13-09, 09:41 AM
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Forum Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Central California
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I started to. As I cut away the rust and made patch panels, I realized that I had better quit since I would have nothing left. The rust was so bad, the only thing I could use was the center section of the bed floor and the top lip.
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Originally Posted by GLTHFJ60
So why did you decide to fab your own bed instead of working the other 45 bed you had?
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I'll post pics of what is left of the bed.
Some FJ45 guys may need some patch panels.
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02-13-09, 10:35 AM
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250+ Club
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Chilliwack, BC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by D'Animal
I still have not figured out what the third latch is for.
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Left over from the spare tire carrier, latch for the one side is identical to the one for the tailgate.
The 3/16 tread plate is kinda heavy for a bed floor. Why not cut up a never truck bed as a donor?
Your truck looks great otherwise, gives me lots of ideas for future projects!
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'66 FJ40, '71 FJ40, '74 FJ40, '84 BJ60....
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02-13-09, 01:08 PM
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Forum Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Central California
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It is 1/8". I don't think I would not be able to lift a sheet of 3/16"
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Originally Posted by BC40
The 3/16 tread plate is kinda heavy for a bed floor. Why not cut up a never truck bed as a donor?
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02-13-09, 01:19 PM
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War Eagle
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Gulf Shores & Auburn, AL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by D'Animal
I made a new front and rear sill.
The floor of the bed is 3/16" steel diamond tread.
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I think he was referring to this post - cause I was thinking the same thing. Must have mis-typed.
P.S. This is looking great.
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Caleb - Auburn University
1984 FJ60 - Restomod - 2F - H55F - 4.7:1 Toybox - ARB Front - Full-Floater w/Aussie Rear - Custom Rear Bumper - Warn M8274 - 37 MTRs - Vinyl Floor
1983 FJ60 - Parts Rig
1974 FJ40 - Rustbucket
M416
1966 Mustang Coupe - 289 w/ C4
My Site
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02-13-09, 01:39 PM
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250+ Club
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Fresno, CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by D'Animal
Big Thanks to RockCod!
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I like your photo shop skills on the license plate#................
Glad your finally able to get the bed underway after all the drama. 
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02-13-09, 01:52 PM
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No Brain No Headache
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Behind the Orange Curtain, CA
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Dan,
The bed is turning out awesome, nice work, but what am I getting credit for on this part of your project?
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02-13-09, 03:27 PM
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Forum Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Central California
Posts: 15,973
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The tailgate and hardware.
Quote:
Originally Posted by rockcod
Dan,
The bed is turning out awesome, nice work, but what am I getting credit for on this part of your project?
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D'Animal
The Blue One
GLTHFJ60
Moonshine
make it ... brake it ....OR ROLL 
Donal
