FJ 45 Extended Cab Custom Vehicle Build Finally Begins - Page 4

Fast Eddy · 09-04-07, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by D'Animal

The final details were worked out tonight. Between now and when I pick the rig, up a few more things are being done other than just the cage.

But you promised us pictures...

D'Animal · 09-05-07, 12:36 PM

The rig is back at my shop. It was a painfully slow trip with two blow out on the trailer and my trailer lights did not work. It's all good now though.

I ordered more parts for the rig today.

calfj60 · 09-05-07, 09:56 PM

Bring on the pics....what color are you gonna paint it???

D'Animal · 09-05-07, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by calfj60

Bring on the pics....what color are you gonna paint it???

I can't decide.

It will not be green, red or dark blue.

I like Mudracks rig and desert beige color. I don't want Gary to think I am trying to Copy his rig.

I really like the charcoal gray that Calico Kid has on his rig. It was never really offered as a color in USA but a few made it here.

During the FJ 45 Run I saw a FJ45 that I really liked. It was parked next to Skillet in camp. I really like that color but in the heat of the central valley I think I would literally cook in it. If you look through the 2007 FJ 45 Run thread in the trails and expeditions you can see it. Look for the guy cutting up firewood and it is in the background.

calfj60 · 09-05-07, 10:40 PM

If it was mine it would be US Forrest Service green...that is if I could ever find the paint code...I don't know what its is about that color but I really like it...or you could go with 60's seafoam...also a cool color in my opinion.....keep up the good work...lookin great...

colangut · 09-05-07, 11:40 PM

Respect! Great thread and a great idea.

I tried to do something similar and gave up. Glad to see you getting it done.

Ed Cook built that silver 45 with a flat bed pictured earlier (and a few others too), I think on a FJ55 frame and Kurt Grasso build the white ex cab FJ45 - that pic was taken at a CLCC swap meet back in 97 IIRC. He stretched a FJ40 frame and he also used Chevy rear springs.

Great idea to use a FJ60 frame and axles.

Keep up the momentum!

-Stumbaugh
TLCA 3521
Marina Del Ray CA

orangefj45 · 09-06-07, 08:21 AM

i don't think that gary aka mudrak would be offended if you painted your rig the same/similar colors. would be cool to see "twins" even though they won't be.

also, the charcoal metalic 45 at the event belongs to don aka nocents on here. beautiful rig and one of my favorite colors for sure.

did'nt we have trailer light issues when we picked up the donor 60 up north?! too funnay!

now get busy dan, we wanna see some progress pics!

D'Animal · 09-06-07, 09:58 PM

I'm thinking the Black Cherry color of the new FJ Cruiser.

D'Animal · 09-06-07, 10:12 PM

Big thanks to Fast Eddy for hauling the 8274-50 up to Stockton for me.

I was really happy to see that you did not bolt it to the front of your FJ-40 in order to ship it.

I'm glad

that Euclid reconsidered the shipment of the Kaymar Bumper. I'm am now going to bolt it to the back of this rig.

D'Animal · 09-06-07, 10:16 PM

Her is how it looks back at my shop.

D'Animal · 09-06-07, 10:19 PM

The front end coming apart.

CaliCruiser · 09-06-07, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fc187

couple more,....

put the stock springs in my spring stretcher,....

Some how I knew I made the right decision, nice work Don!

45 project is looking great Dan.

D'Animal · 09-08-07, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by rapovt

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

Right now it is 116" with all the axle movement I did.

redcorn · 09-08-07, 09:10 AM

This is exactly how long I wanted to do a 40/45 hybrid!
Awesome work, pics and banter.......

How are you handling the hardotop sectioning?

john

D'Animal · 09-08-07, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by redcorn

This is exactly how long I wanted to do a 40/45 hybrid!
Awesome work, pics and banter.......

How are you handling the hardotop sectioning?

john

I am going to have a fiberglass fabricator do it. I found a 40 top that someone had cut in half. I went to pick it up and he already threw it away. He thought I was kidding when I told him I wanted it.

I cannot bring myself to cut up the two good fiberglass tops I have.

D'Animal · 09-08-07, 10:09 PM

The wife noticed that the seat was hard mounted and she could not reach the pedals.
I mounted the seat and seat adjuster.

D'Animal · 09-08-07, 10:31 PM

I have began the Desmog!

fjwagon · 09-08-07, 11:20 PM

It's coming out nicely.

D'Animal · 09-09-07, 07:17 AM

I fabricated and installed the steering shaft.

D'Animal · 09-09-07, 07:19 AM

The FJ 60 Brake booster is installed and hooked up. It was almost a direct bolt on. You have to elongate the top of the main center hole.

I ran the lines and connected them.

JohnnyC · 09-09-07, 07:28 AM

thats coming together nicely

D'Animal · 09-09-07, 08:14 AM

Kaymar is installed in the rear.

You can also see the mock up for the 20gallon fuel tank. It is right behind the cab between the frame rails.

D'Animal · 09-09-07, 08:17 AM

This is the way it stands with the front springs installed with new bushings etc.

The windshield is just sitting on there with only the knob screws holding it up.

I will try to get some "driveway" shots today. It was kinda hard moving around before with no steering and no brakes.

kling-on · 09-09-07, 08:52 AM

SWEET lookion good

09-05-07, 12:36 PM	#92
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 8,615	The rig is back at my shop. It was a painfully slow trip with two blow out on the trailer and my trailer lights did not work. It's all good now though. I ordered more parts for the rig today. __________________ 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

09-05-07, 09:56 PM	#93
calfj60 Wagon Owner Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Closer to LAX than the Beach Posts: 1,097	Bring on the pics....what color are you gonna paint it??? __________________ Tim Coffey 87 FJ60 SBC 350 SOA and some other stuff SOLD 5-15-07 94 80 with some stuff New to me 04-28-08 05 Subaru WRX TLCA # 6947 Parts and Carb Rebuilds http://www.marksoffroad.net

09-05-07, 10:40 PM	#95
calfj60 Wagon Owner Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Closer to LAX than the Beach Posts: 1,097	If it was mine it would be US Forrest Service green...that is if I could ever find the paint code...I don't know what its is about that color but I really like it...or you could go with 60's seafoam...also a cool color in my opinion.....keep up the good work...lookin great... __________________ Tim Coffey 87 FJ60 SBC 350 SOA and some other stuff SOLD 5-15-07 94 80 with some stuff New to me 04-28-08 05 Subaru WRX TLCA # 6947 Parts and Carb Rebuilds http://www.marksoffroad.net

09-05-07, 11:40 PM	#96
colangut IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Los Angeles TLCA# 3521 Posts: 767	Respect! Great thread and a great idea. I tried to do something similar and gave up. Glad to see you getting it done. Ed Cook built that silver 45 with a flat bed pictured earlier (and a few others too), I think on a FJ55 frame and Kurt Grasso build the white ex cab FJ45 - that pic was taken at a CLCC swap meet back in 97 IIRC. He stretched a FJ40 frame and he also used Chevy rear springs. Great idea to use a FJ60 frame and axles. Keep up the momentum! -Stumbaugh TLCA 3521 Marina Del Ray CA Last edited by colangut; 09-06-07 at 10:39 AM.

09-06-07, 08:21 AM	#97
orangefj45 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: on thin ice Posts: 4,681	i don't think that gary aka mudrak would be offended if you painted your rig the same/similar colors. would be cool to see "twins" even though they won't be. also, the charcoal metalic 45 at the event belongs to don aka nocents on here. beautiful rig and one of my favorite colors for sure. did'nt we have trailer light issues when we picked up the donor 60 up north?! too funnay! now get busy dan, we wanna see some progress pics! __________________ TLCA and PMC member looking for Advance Adapters parts? send me a pm!

09-06-07, 09:58 PM	#98
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 8,615	I'm thinking the Black Cherry color of the new FJ Cruiser. __________________ 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

09-06-07, 10:12 PM	#99
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 8,615	Goodies from Mud Ship! Big thanks to Fast Eddy for hauling the 8274-50 up to Stockton for me. I was really happy to see that you did not bolt it to the front of your FJ-40 in order to ship it. I'm glad that Euclid reconsidered the shipment of the Kaymar Bumper. I'm am now going to bolt it to the back of this rig. 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

09-06-07, 10:16 PM	#100
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 8,615	Her is how it looks back at my shop. 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

09-06-07, 10:19 PM	#101
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 8,615	The front end coming apart. 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

09-08-07, 09:10 AM	#104
redcorn IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: near my girls Posts: 547	This is exactly how long I wanted to do a 40/45 hybrid! Awesome work, pics and banter....... How are you handling the hardotop sectioning? john __________________ if you can cut a Tcase in half with a cheap circular saw you can do anything. BIG WAGONS RULE

09-08-07, 10:09 PM	#106
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 8,615	The wife noticed that the seat was hard mounted and she could not reach the pedals. I mounted the seat and seat adjuster. 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

09-08-07, 10:31 PM	#107
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 8,615	I have began the Desmog! 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

09-08-07, 11:20 PM	#108
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09-09-07, 07:17 AM	#109
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 8,615	I fabricated and installed the steering shaft. 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

09-09-07, 07:19 AM	#110
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 8,615	The FJ 60 Brake booster is installed and hooked up. It was almost a direct bolt on. You have to elongate the top of the main center hole. I ran the lines and connected them. 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

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09-09-07, 08:14 AM	#112
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 8,615	Kaymar is installed in the rear. You can also see the mock up for the 20gallon fuel tank. It is right behind the cab between the frame rails. 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

09-09-07, 08:17 AM	#113
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 8,615	This is the way it stands with the front springs installed with new bushings etc. The windshield is just sitting on there with only the knob screws holding it up. I will try to get some "driveway" shots today. It was kinda hard moving around before with no steering and no brakes. 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