[Garth]

Wagonner5 is at the LSCR in Katemcy wheeling the 62. It'll be a few days on progress...

[MiniPigg]

Hmmm..... 1977 FJ55 tub on an 80 chasis with OME lift??

[the shed guy]

My first 4wd was a 45 with the back cut off at the rear shackles, and a custom tray, 35's, bronco power steering, 383, custom shocks, body lift, modified column and seats, 4wdisc brakes, twin sonrkels, and a trimmed off bezel, and that was over 20 years ago.

I used 60 springs, with larger eyes, and extended shackles, and swapped front shackles to back of front spring, as there was no 80s around then

Everyting old becomes new again

[TJDIV]

Damn....


Can't believe I didn't notice this thread until now. That's a BAD ass project dude....


You deserve a free Ih8mud sticker.

[woody]

Originally Posted by TJDIV

You deserve a free Ih8mud sticker.

got him a hat this weekend, but that's pre-rental-fees for the knuckle (again, thanks for saving my ass!)

There will also be a few of the "not for sale" 'MUD stickers coming when the knuckle gets returned, planning to tear it down on Wed and ship promptly.

New thread in a few weeks, but may design a knuckle that works for both sides of the rig....hhhhmmmm

[mr_manny]

Originally Posted by Radd Cruisers

I like the Tacom rims my customer went with.

RC, could you post a few more pics of your truck with those tacoma's?
I guess the Back Spacing is not an issue?

lookin good...thanks,
manny

[Radd Cruisers]

Not to steal the thread, but yes the back spacing was wrong and did set the tires in slightly which allowed the wider tires to fit under the rear bed very nicely.

Only down side is I had to adjust the right turn limiting bolt as the tire front of the drivers tire was touching the spring slightly.

Get more pics tomorrow.

[Garth]

Fact: Wagonner5 is back in town.

Fact: He has not posted updates.

[Rascal]

Gary? You there? Any updates? Hello? Anyone?

[Waggoner5]

I am here, but I have not had time to do much but more measuring. I am trying to get my 62 ready for Moab, and couple boats ready for a Poker Run next week. I'lll be back on track soon.
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[lx450landcruiser]

any pics? im dieing over here

mike

[phlyfish]

Just a TTT for pics..............

[tclndcrz]

ttt

[MYTTOY]

Nice project but you need to finish it...

[Jimbro]

Originally Posted by MYTTOY

........ start to finish running and wheelin in 2.5 weeks couple hours a day and one hard weekend.

Gary..................see what you could do if you got busy?


Jimbro


(Mine didn't take much longer, did it?)

[concretejungle]

Originally Posted by Jimbro

Gary..................see what you could do if you got busy?


Jimbro


(Mine didn't take much longer, did it?)

bwahahahaha, too funny. I think we are all chewing at the bit waiting to see some pics.

[SS_Storm]

Is this project dead?

[Garth]

Originally Posted by SS_Storm

Is this project dead?

No. Patience, grasshopper, soon you will walk the rice paper...

[e-man]

Man this is killing me too. This project is awesome. I wanna see it.

[gulp3000]

Sounds like a very cool project. I, like so many others, have been clicking "Hardcore" regularly looking for an update. Then, I look in my garage at the about 10 long over-due projects that I need to get done that are 1000x simpler than combining a 45 with an 80. I am not worthy of walking the rice paper.

[Gumby]

bumpage for pics

[SS_Storm]

ARGGGGG I saw new posts and was lured in! I bet Wagoneer is not looking at this thread or is laughing at how pathetic we all are.

[madoc1]

newbie question. what the F does TTT mean




newby question. what the F does TTT mean? thnks- new to this - still type with two fingers, last typing class i 1961.


jim

[Texican]

Gary is in Colorado biz/pleasure probably til mid August.............just so you guys don't freak out.
Butch

[Poser]

TO THE TOP!



for pics...

[concretejungle]

we need electrical work pics.

[Waggoner5]

I have been making progress but its been slow. Cutting all the 80 body mounts of and building all new one ones for the 45 is a PITA. I am setting the 45 body right down on the 80 frame to cover the 80 frame as much as possible. The 80 frame is tall and I don't want it to look like a new Chevy with the frame hanging out from underneath. This means channeling the body in places to make it sit right. It is quite involved. As far as electrical goes, I made the harness first after setting the body on the frame. The harness is now boxed up in my attic. It was an easy mod being that I am using just about all of the 80 stuff with exception of the door electricals and such. Like Butch said, I will be out of town for a while but plan on having it driving by the Fall. Maybe bring it to CM2006.

[74fj40]

Wow, you have a great project. everyone had been wonderring where you have been, its great to have you back

[concretejungle]

Sweet Gary, thanks for the update. We are all very interested in this awesome project.

[Waggoner5]

OK back on track now....Jason Keene is helping out with the body mounts, cage and bumpers. I set up the body where I wanted it and ran into a stopping point where I needed to build the body mounts. I did not want to do the body mounts, then the tube fenders, then the cage, then the bumpers, because I wanted them all to tie into one another. Since Jason was going to do the cage/fenders anyway, I decided to let him finish the mounts to make the cage and body mounts sandwich the body tub and make a secure mount. I was a little concerned about doing it this way because of the possible frame flex tearing the body away from the mount. After looking at an 80 tweaked out on a ramp, and seeing the body rubbers not all that compressed/extended, I figure I was good to go. The body is now sitting on the frame on its own mounts and Monday I will be taking the steering column down to make a mount for it. At that point, I will be able to mount the brake booster and drive it. Also on Monday I will be mounting up one of Nolens 40's to see how wide the new front and rear tube fenders will be. It looks like I will be running about a 39" tire with custom lift and I want fenders that will cover them . Unfortunately, the 45 body is so narrow that the stock wheels stick out about 4" past the fenders so a wide set of fenders similar to Landcruiser design for the front will have to be made and the rears will be matching the front giving the 45 a semi stepside look. Its going to be funky for sure. Here is the first shots of the body mounts and how the cage will slip over a section of tube for extra strength. The cage will bolt down through the floor and attach to plates under the body in 4 places for the cab, and 4 places in the bed. The radiator will be moved to the back of the truck built into a false floor, with fans pulling the hot air up and out a louvered panel. As soon as I resize the pics I will post them or go here in the mean time. http://www.jkcustoms.com/latest_projects.htm
G