rear fender cutting, more than usual.. :)

Eskimo · 07-24-04, 02:36 PM

(I posted this in the normal FJ-40 section as well, Woody - just lemme know which section it's more appropriate in and I'll delete the other..)

Here's what we started with... The tires were hitting the fenders on a trail ride, so my makeshift method to fix it was to pound the hell out of it with a BFH so it wouldn't rub.

so, first, draw a line where you want to end up. Then, do your cut, but make it about 1/2" INSIDE of the line... then, cut little slits up to the line you drew, like so:

Then, using the widest pliers you have (I only have linesman pliers), bend the little tabs back as far as you can...

Then, hammer the tabs back over on themselves.. I found that using a little arc swing instead of a stright-on blow worked very well... Eventually, you'll end up with this..

Yes, I cut the bumper down, too.. gonna angle it & cap it next time I'm at the shop... damn bumper is 5/16" box steel!

The resulting pile..

18 pounds! The bumper ends were right around 7 pounds each... Cruiser metal is THICK!! (and it was 2 layers on part of the right side!!)

the shed guy · 07-24-04, 04:22 PM

I cut mine back, and up, and tubbed them so as the 38s wouldnt hit and no bodylift required to fit them.

wngrog · 07-24-04, 11:20 PM

Looks clean!!

the shed guy · 07-25-04, 01:25 AM

We lifted the front fenders up to the bonnet line as well as widening them 2" each side, along with a 98" wheelbase, and offset rims and track width of an extra 4" so the thing looking in proportion on the road, and not to attract red and blue light attention so it wouldnt be

Radd Cruisers · 07-25-04, 01:20 PM

Very original, I like that look.

Whats with the second snorkel?

helocat · 07-25-04, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radd Cruisers

Very original, I like that look.

Whats with the second snorkel?

I was thinking the same thing! 2x the air flow for a turbo or somthing?

Mark

helocat · 07-25-04, 04:34 PM

BTW Eskimo Good job on the fenders!

Mark

the shed guy · 07-25-04, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radd Cruisers

Very original, I like that look.

Whats with the second snorkel?

When your feeding over 400hp worth of LS 7 big block Chev [454 c.i] you have to get air in there somehow, so it had 2 x 3" mandrel bent snorkels to the air cleaner.

78 One owner · 07-30-04, 11:49 PM

shed guy: that is awesome. I'm pretty sure I'll follow your lead soon. My 38.5" TSL SX's arrived today.

the shed guy · 07-31-04, 12:00 AM

I much prefer to make room for the tyres than lift the car to fit them.

The car never looks to way out then either, only to those who know what they are looking at.

I no longer own the 40, but the new owner has cleaned it up a bit, and uses it for the odd trip. [and the bezel is the right way, when you want maximum opening for the alloy radiator, with the now bottom of the bezel cut off completely.]

78 One owner · 08-04-04, 04:00 AM

the shed guy: what did you use for the fender flares?

the shed guy · 08-04-04, 09:52 AM

http://www.bushranger.com.au/flexyflr.html

72cruiser · 08-04-04, 01:53 PM

are the hood hold downs on the front in that last pic?

malphrus

78 One owner · 08-04-04, 02:38 PM

Shed - do you have a pic of your rig like that one with a wheel on the barrel taken from the other side? I'd like to see what the rear looks like when stuffed in the fender.

hammerhead · 08-07-04, 01:18 AM

I'd be interested in seeing that also. Trying to decide which way to make my new 38.5s fit.

HI^C · 08-08-04, 10:40 AM

SHED more pics

I have to say pretty damn nice work with the front fenders, BBC yum. Hard one to get rid of.

"hood hold downs on the front" they kind of look like turn signals? at least the one way out.

the shed guy · 08-08-04, 06:44 PM

The bonnet clips were moved to the front, as no room left on the sides, once the fenders were lifted, and the outer ones are the turn signals, which are orange LED clearance lights.

If you look at the rear shackle mounts oon the chassis, you will see they have been turnned around and moved back, to fit the longer 60 series springs we fitted, and the shocks are mounted to the rear of the tube crossmember, instead of the front as well, and the arch has alot of room left for bigger tyres still.

the shed guy · 08-08-04, 06:48 PM

You can sort of see from the inside how we had sheetmetal folded and we welded it in to box the fenders out bigger.

78 One owner · 08-09-04, 08:44 AM

Thanks for posting the new pics. They were insightful. Maybe I could get away with holding the"arch" down a couple of inches from the body line?

hammerhead · 08-09-04, 11:42 PM

Does look as if it isn't quite stuffed all the way into the well. Maybe could be a bit lower. Hhmmmm...

78 One owner · 08-14-04, 05:32 AM

Hey shed! Where'd that 2nd pic go? The profile pic with all 4 wheels on the ground.

the shed guy · 08-15-04, 04:54 PM

ran out od attachment sapce for another thread, had to delete something.....

Gumby · 08-15-04, 05:49 PM

Get yer self a star and you won't have that issue.

the shed guy · 08-15-04, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gumby

Get yer self a star and you won't have that issue.

Got change of an Aus $20

07-24-04, 02:36 PM	#1
Eskimo IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Danville, PA Posts: 1,167	rear fender cutting, more than usual.. :) (I posted this in the normal FJ-40 section as well, Woody - just lemme know which section it's more appropriate in and I'll delete the other..) Here's what we started with... The tires were hitting the fenders on a trail ride, so my makeshift method to fix it was to pound the hell out of it with a BFH so it wouldn't rub. so, first, draw a line where you want to end up. Then, do your cut, but make it about 1/2" INSIDE of the line... then, cut little slits up to the line you drew, like so: Then, using the widest pliers you have (I only have linesman pliers), bend the little tabs back as far as you can... Then, hammer the tabs back over on themselves.. I found that using a little arc swing instead of a stright-on blow worked very well... Eventually, you'll end up with this.. Yes, I cut the bumper down, too.. gonna angle it & cap it next time I'm at the shop... damn bumper is 5/16" box steel! The resulting pile.. 18 pounds! The bumper ends were right around 7 pounds each... Cruiser metal is THICK!! (and it was 2 layers on part of the right side!!) __________________ Rich in NC FJ - '73 FJ-40 Cruggy - LSx/4-wheel steer Rockwells/4-link/coilovers/42's Build thread --> http://forum.ih8mud.com/hardcore-corner/124040-keeping-low-rockwells-k-under-knife-again.html '01 Chevy 2500HD 8.1 Allison Lux-o-tow

07-24-04, 04:22 PM	#2
the shed guy IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DOWN UNDER Posts: 624	I cut mine back, and up, and tubbed them so as the 38s wouldnt hit and no bodylift required to fit them. __________________ Darren M. "There's a gigantic grey area between good moral behaviour and outright felonious activities. I call that the Weasel Zone and it's where most of life happens." -Scott Adams 02 KZJ95TDI 285 MTRs ARB Secondairs Engel Shower GPS

07-24-04, 11:20 PM	#3
wngrog IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Canton, Mississippi TLCA# 8121 Posts: 2,538	Looks clean!! __________________ Rock Midget Motorsports www.rockmidget.com 2009 Calendars at www.rockmidget.com

07-25-04, 01:25 AM	#4
the shed guy IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DOWN UNDER Posts: 624	We lifted the front fenders up to the bonnet line as well as widening them 2" each side, along with a 98" wheelbase, and offset rims and track width of an extra 4" so the thing looking in proportion on the road, and not to attract red and blue light attention so it wouldnt be __________________ Darren M. "There's a gigantic grey area between good moral behaviour and outright felonious activities. I call that the Weasel Zone and it's where most of life happens." -Scott Adams 02 KZJ95TDI 285 MTRs ARB Secondairs Engel Shower GPS

07-25-04, 01:20 PM	#5
Radd Cruisers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 3,831	Very original, I like that look. Whats with the second snorkel? __________________ Come and visit us in Duncan, BC www.raddcruisers.ca --> 60 Series Cable Lockers available - 4.11s or 3.70s - handles and cables included --> 12HT & H55F combos available - complete & running --> in stock and ready to go.

07-25-04, 04:34 PM	#7
helocat Tube is your buddy! Join Date: Nov 2002 TLCA# 1137 Posts: 415	BTW Eskimo Good job on the fenders! Mark __________________ Metal Tech supports the efforts of http://anysoldier.com go to this site to learn how to send a care package to a US Solider in the hot zone. 93' FZJ80 (aka: NEWPIG) - 97' FZJ80 - 79' FJ40 - 78' FJ40

07-30-04, 11:49 PM	#9
78 One owner IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Veyo, Utah (near St.George) Posts: 331	shed guy: that is awesome. I'm pretty sure I'll follow your lead soon. My 38.5" TSL SX's arrived today. __________________ Any brag I make comes with 4 kids in back, and one of them likely will be sleeping '78FJ40:33s,SBC,PS,SR,Rrflip,4"lift,Warn,Lockrite, Rockbox, Topless. Parts in, waiting for shoptime: 4.10fine-spline R&P F&Rr, ARB front, York, dual batteries under Rr floor.

07-31-04, 12:00 AM	#10
the shed guy IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DOWN UNDER Posts: 624	I much prefer to make room for the tyres than lift the car to fit them. The car never looks to way out then either, only to those who know what they are looking at. I no longer own the 40, but the new owner has cleaned it up a bit, and uses it for the odd trip. [and the bezel is the right way, when you want maximum opening for the alloy radiator, with the now bottom of the bezel cut off completely.] Attached Images __________________ Darren M. "There's a gigantic grey area between good moral behaviour and outright felonious activities. I call that the Weasel Zone and it's where most of life happens." -Scott Adams 02 KZJ95TDI 285 MTRs ARB Secondairs Engel Shower GPS

08-04-04, 04:00 AM	#11
78 One owner IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Veyo, Utah (near St.George) Posts: 331	the shed guy: what did you use for the fender flares? __________________ Any brag I make comes with 4 kids in back, and one of them likely will be sleeping '78FJ40:33s,SBC,PS,SR,Rrflip,4"lift,Warn,Lockrite, Rockbox, Topless. Parts in, waiting for shoptime: 4.10fine-spline R&P F&Rr, ARB front, York, dual batteries under Rr floor.

08-04-04, 09:52 AM	#12
the shed guy IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DOWN UNDER Posts: 624	http://www.bushranger.com.au/flexyflr.html __________________ Darren M. "There's a gigantic grey area between good moral behaviour and outright felonious activities. I call that the Weasel Zone and it's where most of life happens." -Scott Adams 02 KZJ95TDI 285 MTRs ARB Secondairs Engel Shower GPS

08-04-04, 01:53 PM	#13
72cruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: nashville, tn TLCA# 13842 Posts: 2,565	are the hood hold downs on the front in that last pic? malphrus __________________ jonathan malphrus -- 72fj40 the only pinstriping i'll ever have on my cruiser will be after i hit a ny yankee 'these are my awards, mother, from army. the seal is for marksmanship and the gorilla is for sand racing.' ...build-up here (stalled)...

08-04-04, 02:38 PM	#14
78 One owner IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Veyo, Utah (near St.George) Posts: 331	Shed - do you have a pic of your rig like that one with a wheel on the barrel taken from the other side? I'd like to see what the rear looks like when stuffed in the fender. __________________ Any brag I make comes with 4 kids in back, and one of them likely will be sleeping '78FJ40:33s,SBC,PS,SR,Rrflip,4"lift,Warn,Lockrite, Rockbox, Topless. Parts in, waiting for shoptime: 4.10fine-spline R&P F&Rr, ARB front, York, dual batteries under Rr floor.

08-07-04, 01:18 AM	#15
hammerhead IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Central, Utah Posts: 1,988	I'd be interested in seeing that also. Trying to decide which way to make my new 38.5s fit. __________________ utah4x4club.com U4WDA

08-08-04, 10:40 AM	#16
HI^C IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,133	SHED more pics I have to say pretty damn nice work with the front fenders, BBC yum. Hard one to get rid of. "hood hold downs on the front" they kind of look like turn signals? at least the one way out. __________________ EMAIL ME click on my name, Send email to HI^C TONS FOR SALE <<<CLICK ME "everyone has different experiences and different opinions" My posts "greatly based on my observations and opinions" and "TO EACH HIS OWN" Sig edited to help futher eliminate those who have or get twisted panities.

08-08-04, 06:44 PM	#17
the shed guy IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DOWN UNDER Posts: 624	The bonnet clips were moved to the front, as no room left on the sides, once the fenders were lifted, and the outer ones are the turn signals, which are orange LED clearance lights. If you look at the rear shackle mounts oon the chassis, you will see they have been turnned around and moved back, to fit the longer 60 series springs we fitted, and the shocks are mounted to the rear of the tube crossmember, instead of the front as well, and the arch has alot of room left for bigger tyres still. Attached Images __________________ Darren M. "There's a gigantic grey area between good moral behaviour and outright felonious activities. I call that the Weasel Zone and it's where most of life happens." -Scott Adams 02 KZJ95TDI 285 MTRs ARB Secondairs Engel Shower GPS

08-08-04, 06:48 PM	#18
the shed guy IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DOWN UNDER Posts: 624	You can sort of see from the inside how we had sheetmetal folded and we welded it in to box the fenders out bigger. __________________ Darren M. "There's a gigantic grey area between good moral behaviour and outright felonious activities. I call that the Weasel Zone and it's where most of life happens." -Scott Adams 02 KZJ95TDI 285 MTRs ARB Secondairs Engel Shower GPS

08-09-04, 08:44 AM	#19
78 One owner IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Veyo, Utah (near St.George) Posts: 331	Thanks for posting the new pics. They were insightful. Maybe I could get away with holding the"arch" down a couple of inches from the body line? __________________ Any brag I make comes with 4 kids in back, and one of them likely will be sleeping '78FJ40:33s,SBC,PS,SR,Rrflip,4"lift,Warn,Lockrite, Rockbox, Topless. Parts in, waiting for shoptime: 4.10fine-spline R&P F&Rr, ARB front, York, dual batteries under Rr floor. Last edited by 78 One owner; 08-14-04 at 05:27 AM.

08-09-04, 11:42 PM	#20
hammerhead IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Central, Utah Posts: 1,988	Does look as if it isn't quite stuffed all the way into the well. Maybe could be a bit lower. Hhmmmm... __________________ utah4x4club.com U4WDA

08-14-04, 05:32 AM	#21
78 One owner IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Veyo, Utah (near St.George) Posts: 331	Hey shed! Where'd that 2nd pic go? The profile pic with all 4 wheels on the ground. __________________ Any brag I make comes with 4 kids in back, and one of them likely will be sleeping '78FJ40:33s,SBC,PS,SR,Rrflip,4"lift,Warn,Lockrite, Rockbox, Topless. Parts in, waiting for shoptime: 4.10fine-spline R&P F&Rr, ARB front, York, dual batteries under Rr floor.

08-15-04, 04:54 PM	#22
the shed guy IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DOWN UNDER Posts: 624	ran out od attachment sapce for another thread, had to delete something..... __________________ Darren M. "There's a gigantic grey area between good moral behaviour and outright felonious activities. I call that the Weasel Zone and it's where most of life happens." -Scott Adams 02 KZJ95TDI 285 MTRs ARB Secondairs Engel Shower GPS

08-15-04, 05:49 PM	#23
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