[D'Animal]

Originally Posted by orangefj45

lookin good dan! wanna run a 3FE in it???

I would love too!

I'm just too stupid to figure out the wiring.

[D'Animal]

My goal today was to get the radiator installed.

What a pain that was. Nothing bolted in.


The Top Pic is the FJ 40 Radiator.

The Bottom Pic is the FJ 60 Radiator

The Middle Pic is the Radiator I used. You do not want to know what it's from.

[D'Animal]

Originally Posted by splitshot

Hey orange, give him a steel trash can to replace the one his wife burned up

Wife picked up one when I was at the 45 Run.

[D'Animal]

The donor vehicle came apart but it was a fruitless venture.

The radiator out of a 40 will not work unless you fab up a new radiator support or cut the frame supports.

[D'Animal]

Is this Stock for a 1974 F motor in an FJ40?

[greenfox]

no the alt is out to far.

[D'Animal]

Here is the final product.

[D'Animal]

The radiator is not just off set but it is square with the fan. My 40's and my 60's are the same way.

[greenfox]

Will you have room for the head light on the drivers side?

[D'Animal]

Originally Posted by greenfox

Will you have room for the head light on the drivers side?

I should have enough room for it. I took the measurements from my 40 and they are the same.

Here is the gap between the radiator and the front bib. It is the same as a 40.

[splitshot]

I might have missed it but, have you figured out how to fab the rear glass opening?

You picked the right man to do your cage, impressive work.

[landcrusher909]

and here is a shot of D checking it for fit, looks good brother and i have your springs

[D'Animal]

Originally Posted by splitshot

I might have missed it but, have you figured out how to fab the rear glass opening?

It will have the hatchback that the 74's came with for now.

[D'Animal]

My plan is to build the entire rig and drive it to Surf and Truf 2007 for the shake down test.

I will then take it all apart and it will get paint and weatherstripping, etc.

[beaufort-fj60]

Originally Posted by D'Animal

Wife picked up one when I was at the 45 Run.

how in the world did you wife melt a 55 gallon drum?

[splitshot]

Originally Posted by D'Animal

It will have the hatchback that the 74's came with for now.

Hmmmm, I wonder if the top half of ambulance swing doors would work also.

[D'Animal]

Originally Posted by beaufort-fj60

how in the world did you wife melt a 55 gallon drum?

During my FJ40 Rear bumper Build, I was welding and an ember caught a rag on fire about 10 feet away. I did not notice since I still had the helmet down. She picked up the rag and threw it in the trash can.

A few minutes later the trash can went up in flames.

[D'Animal]

Here is the 3" gap between the fan and the radiator.

This is the same measurement I took from my FJ 40 and my FJ 60.

[D'Animal]

Originally Posted by splitshot

Hmmmm, I wonder if the top half of ambulance swing doors would work also.

I will be installing a flat bed with a roof rack. Similar to Mudracks rig but on an economy level.

[LT]

Originally Posted by landcrusher909

and here is a shot of D checking it for fit, looks good brother and i have your springs

Ah yes, the highly technical way of figuring out the height of a seat or whatever. Start stacking whatever chunks of wood/metal till best fit

[pbgbottle]

it still looks like the front axle should be moved forward more .just a thought
keep up the great work

[beaufort-fj60]

Originally Posted by D'Animal

During my FJ40 Rear bumper Build, I was welding and an ember caught a rag on fire about 10 feet away. I did not notice since I still had the helmet down. She picked up the rag and threw it in the trash can.

A few minutes later the trash can went up in flames.

gotcha.. I misread that as she melted a steel 55 gallon drum.

[D'Animal]

Originally Posted by pbgbottle

it still looks like the front axle should be moved forward more .just a thought
keep up the great work

I don't disagree. This is as far forward as it goes before you have to move the steering box and have custom arms made as well as utilize a rear steer set up.

I'm going to run it for now. When the 35" are on there I will see how bad it rubs and handles. After SnT it may get moved more.

[D'Animal]

Originally Posted by LT

Ah yes, the highly technical way of figuring out the height of a seat or whatever. Start stacking whatever chunks of wood/metal till best fit

LOL!

I'm sure Summit Racing has a seat locator for sale but this is how it's done in the real world.

[LT]

I do the same thing. I will grab anything that I can stack till it looks good to me and start welding.

[dmoneygage]

Very respectable work sir.
Thought I would show a pic of my HJ45. This and a handful of others were custom built for mining and utility companies. RHD

[orangefj45]

Originally Posted by dmoneygage

Very respectable work sir.
Thought I would show a pic of my HJ45. This and a handful of others were custom built for mining and utility companies. RHD

did you just buy that one? i know michael in floorida had one for sale on ebay recently.

where are you located?

PS: welcome to mud!!!

[65swb45]

Dan, it's been a while since I checked in on your build........any you ARE moving right along! A couple of thoughts.

1. I have a good fiberglass cap that has a rotten rain gutter; you are welcome to it. Just have to give me a heads up to get it from my backyard to the shop.

2. I agree with pgbottle about moving the axle. If your only issue with moving it forward is the short pitman arm of the FJ60 steering box..........make it longer! I don't think you should plan on moving the axle again later. Just get it over with now.

In fact, I might consider moving the steering box itself a little further forward. It might help that left front shock that is currently aligned with the steering box.

3. If you're going with a custom fuel tank, why settle for 20 gallons?
That rig could be totally expedition worthy, and a 20 gallon tank would be a handicap.

[D'Animal]

Originally Posted by 65swb45

Dan, it's been a while since I checked in on your build........any you ARE moving right along! A couple of thoughts.

1. I have a good fiberglass cap that has a rotten rain gutter; you are welcome to it. Just have to give me a heads up to get it from my backyard to the shop.

That would be great.

[quote=65swb45;2540717]

2. I agree with pgbottle about moving the axle. If your only issue with moving it forward is the short pitman arm of the FJ60 steering box..........make it longer! I don't think you should plan on moving the axle again later. Just get it over with now.

In fact, I might consider moving the steering box itself a little further forward. It might help that left front shock that is currently aligned with the steering box.
[quote]

Right now it is moved 3" foward. It is going to get a Mudrack SOA kit. The front perchs on his kit are adjustable so I can get another 1.5" or so out of it. I did not ahve the kit last weekend when time allowed. (Piss Poor Planning on my Part.)

Originally Posted by 65swb45

3. If you're going with a custom fuel tank, why settle for 20 gallons?
That rig could be totally expedition worthy, and a 20 gallon tank would be a handicap.

My original intention was to use the stock FJ60 tank. Moving the crossmember back where it should be and it currently is foiled this plan. I could still mount it but I would have to remove it to get the shocks off.

The one pictured is a fuel tank that I had laying around. I have two of them so if I can figure out how to mount both of them I will be at 40gal.

Thanks for the input. I do appreciate it. This is the first vehicle I have built in this fashon.

[The Dude]

Great build. I am in the process of doing the same with a BJ60 frame and BJ40. Can you get me a shot of your rear body mounts? I am struggling a bit with what to do back there.

Thanks.