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sweet - it is coming along great.
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Well, got the motor in the frame rails with the tranny and t-case. Man this is tough work! you move the motor to the right some and it looks nice but the height wont work or the tranny is sitting weird. After alot of head scratchin i shoehorned this 4bt into the frame rails. All the pics i have of tonight is the motor hanging from the hoist and resting on the ratchet strap. Ill post pics tomorrow of the beefy mounts i built for it.
Here you can see the 4 bolt holes in the side of the block, i chose to use these instead of the ones on the front near the gearcase.
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1974 FJ40, Freeborn Red, 4BT, NV4500, Dana300, SOA, 35s, Locked...In Progress
1977 FJ40, Smurf Blue, 2.5 lift, 33s.
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Very nice martin, looks as though you are going to have that thing going here in no time.
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92 P/U, 1KZ-TE/R151F 5 Speed M/T Diesel, 2" OME, 255/85/16, DD. July ROTM
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Sweet Martin!
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'78 FJ40 - Dune Beige - SOA (FJ55 rears, flipped fronts), SM465, MT Tube Fenders, MT Family Cage, 35x10.5 BFG MT, Aussie Rear, ARB Front, Saginaw, 8274-50, homebrew bumpers
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I don't know if this helps with your configuration or not, but I found it most critical to get the t/case and transmission exactly where you want them first. I locked in the mount location at the tranny, then was able to angle and shift the front around to where I wanted it. There was definitely back and forth to get it finally right, but with the short block on 4cyl engines, the shroud is the least of your worries.
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Oh, and a bitchin FJ45 that may or may not be for sale.
"Much like a cat or hot buttered toast, the correct side will always try to land down. If the bezel is on upside down, then the force of it trying to right itself may cause you to roll your cruiser unexpectedly."
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yeah, thats what i had to do. With my short rear drive shaft that im going to have, i wanted that to be lined up first, then i got the front centered. Ive got some more work to do today then its coming out for final welding then back in for a startup! cant wait.
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1974 FJ40, Freeborn Red, 4BT, NV4500, Dana300, SOA, 35s, Locked...In Progress
1977 FJ40, Smurf Blue, 2.5 lift, 33s.
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Crap - me either (hoping I win the lotto) I want it....
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1974 FJ40, Freeborn Red, 4BT, NV4500, Dana300, SOA, 35s, Locked...In Progress
1977 FJ40, Smurf Blue, 2.5 lift, 33s.
"Correct me if I'm wrong Sandy, but if I kill all the golfers, they're gonna lock me up and throw away the key"
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1974 FJ40, Freeborn Red, 4BT, NV4500, Dana300, SOA, 35s, Locked...In Progress
1977 FJ40, Smurf Blue, 2.5 lift, 33s.
"Correct me if I'm wrong Sandy, but if I kill all the golfers, they're gonna lock me up and throw away the key"
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1974 FJ40, Freeborn Red, 4BT, NV4500, Dana300, SOA, 35s, Locked...In Progress
1977 FJ40, Smurf Blue, 2.5 lift, 33s.
"Correct me if I'm wrong Sandy, but if I kill all the golfers, they're gonna lock me up and throw away the key"
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Very nice, Martin it looks like you really stuck that thing up under there. Clearance looks to be very nice. I think you'll be alright with those motor mounts as well. So you driving it back to Raleigh after the break...
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92 P/U, 1KZ-TE/R151F 5 Speed M/T Diesel, 2" OME, 255/85/16, DD. July ROTM
79 FJ55, 2F w/1.5F Head and 3FE manifolds, H55F/Split Case, Factory PS, Rusty but I'm working on it...
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I thought you were going to make those things "Beefy"...
J/K man - look fantastic. Did you make the brackets that mount to the motor? If so, what did you use to cut the steel? They look laser cut. Keep up the good progress!
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'78 FJ40 - Dune Beige - SOA (FJ55 rears, flipped fronts), SM465, MT Tube Fenders, MT Family Cage, 35x10.5 BFG MT, Aussie Rear, ARB Front, Saginaw, 8274-50, homebrew bumpers
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Looks great. How will your oil pan to front drive shaft clearance be?
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www.importpurist.com
Oh, and a bitchin FJ45 that may or may not be for sale.
"Much like a cat or hot buttered toast, the correct side will always try to land down. If the bezel is on upside down, then the force of it trying to right itself may cause you to roll your cruiser unexpectedly."
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Yes i did ramon. I used something i think is much cooler than a laser, not really. I used a sheer! This sheer can cut steel up to 1/2", its pretty awesome! The motor mount plates are 3/8" with 1/4" gussets. Thats pretty beef i think.
And no bubb rubb, i will not be driving it back to raleigh, i wish! I blocked off the power steering hole in the front gearcase so i can hopefully fire it up tonight or tomorrow. That would be an awesome birthday present.
Ramon, i tried my hardest to get that drivetrain stuffed up in there for clearance issues, but that nv4500HD is so tall it was really tough, also the dana300 was so far towards the rear that is was past the tranny hump and had to be lowered to fit. Im alittle disappointed in that but i think it will work out better for my very short rear driveshaft. Not to mention i might have to make a custom oil pan to make a front driveshaft work, see pic above.
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1974 FJ40, Freeborn Red, 4BT, NV4500, Dana300, SOA, 35s, Locked...In Progress
1977 FJ40, Smurf Blue, 2.5 lift, 33s.
"Correct me if I'm wrong Sandy, but if I kill all the golfers, they're gonna lock me up and throw away the key"
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1974 FJ40, Freeborn Red, 4BT, NV4500, Dana300, SOA, 35s, Locked...In Progress
1977 FJ40, Smurf Blue, 2.5 lift, 33s.
"Correct me if I'm wrong Sandy, but if I kill all the golfers, they're gonna lock me up and throw away the key"
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chucka chucka chucka chucka chucka chucka
MMM...I love the smell of diesel fumes in the mornin'
Congrats Martin, good work man.
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'78 FJ40 - Dune Beige - SOA (FJ55 rears, flipped fronts), SM465, MT Tube Fenders, MT Family Cage, 35x10.5 BFG MT, Aussie Rear, ARB Front, Saginaw, 8274-50, homebrew bumpers
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03-06-09, 02:31 PM
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That is just outstanding to hear.
This is a great build. One day mine will get started.
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03-06-09, 04:33 PM
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Thats awesome martin, if I recall your birthday was a few days ago correct? Happy Birthday.
Gotta love the diesel shake. Look forward to seeing this thing in person.
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92 P/U, 1KZ-TE/R151F 5 Speed M/T Diesel, 2" OME, 255/85/16, DD. July ROTM
79 FJ55, 2F w/1.5F Head and 3FE manifolds, H55F/Split Case, Factory PS, Rusty but I'm working on it...
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03-06-09, 05:29 PM
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THat thing is sweet.
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freaking spectacular!!!! The best combination possible. NICE JOB.
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03-06-09, 07:42 PM
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Quote:
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Thats awesome martin, if I recall your birthday was a few days ago correct? Happy Birthday.
Gotta love the diesel shake. Look forward to seeing this thing in person.
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Thanks old' Greg. Yep, big 22 now. my goal is to have it done before late September. Doubtful, but one can hope. Oh, and she shakes when you cut it off, normal, but cool i think. The turbo dumps out onto the firewall because i havent run the exhaust yet its covered in black soot right now 
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1974 FJ40, Freeborn Red, 4BT, NV4500, Dana300, SOA, 35s, Locked...In Progress
1977 FJ40, Smurf Blue, 2.5 lift, 33s.
"Correct me if I'm wrong Sandy, but if I kill all the golfers, they're gonna lock me up and throw away the key"
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Looks and sounds great!
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Old Greg....I was just laughing about that the other night. Ashcroft couldn't chosen a better nickname for himself it he planned it. Too funny
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www.importpurist.com
Oh, and a bitchin FJ45 that may or may not be for sale.
"Much like a cat or hot buttered toast, the correct side will always try to land down. If the bezel is on upside down, then the force of it trying to right itself may cause you to roll your cruiser unexpectedly."
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well i've come to accept it at this point, glad to have saved everyones time....hijack off
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Olde North State Cruisers
95 FZJ80, "D" light works...oh and a few other things
92 P/U, 1KZ-TE/R151F 5 Speed M/T Diesel, 2" OME, 255/85/16, DD. July ROTM
79 FJ55, 2F w/1.5F Head and 3FE manifolds, H55F/Split Case, Factory PS, Rusty but I'm working on it...
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04-09-09, 10:20 PM
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Made it home today for Easter Break. Started building on my cruiser/mini truck hybrid axle build today. Ive researched some of these that have been built in the past and im kinda taking it a different route than normal. This has been done before...
What I have:
1984 Mini-Truck Rear axle
1988 4-Runner Rear axle
1974 FJ40 Rear axle
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FJ40 center section - 1984 mini-truck axle tubes - 1988 Toyota shafts and larger style brakes
Reasoning:
Strongest Toyota axle i can build with centered section from a FJ40.
Using the 1988 shafts will allow me to have a WMS-WMS of ~58" rather than the stock FJ40 and stock Mini-truck WMS-WMS of ~55"
Also get the better brakes of the later model Toyota trucks
1984 Mini-truck center section and axle tubes cut:
FJ40 center section with the 1984 Mini-truck axle tubes that will go together:
The tight fit I will have b/w the two:
Another:
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1974 FJ40, Freeborn Red, 4BT, NV4500, Dana300, SOA, 35s, Locked...In Progress
1977 FJ40, Smurf Blue, 2.5 lift, 33s.
"Correct me if I'm wrong Sandy, but if I kill all the golfers, they're gonna lock me up and throw away the key"
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04-09-09, 10:23 PM
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1974 FJ40, Freeborn Red, 4BT, NV4500, Dana300, SOA, 35s, Locked...In Progress
1977 FJ40, Smurf Blue, 2.5 lift, 33s.
"Correct me if I'm wrong Sandy, but if I kill all the golfers, they're gonna lock me up and throw away the key"
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Martin, this hybrid build will be an interested build to watch and learn from. look forward to it and seeing the completed truck. Do you still have that spare front axle?
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Olde North State Cruisers
95 FZJ80, "D" light works...oh and a few other things
92 P/U, 1KZ-TE/R151F 5 Speed M/T Diesel, 2" OME, 255/85/16, DD. July ROTM
79 FJ55, 2F w/1.5F Head and 3FE manifolds, H55F/Split Case, Factory PS, Rusty but I'm working on it...
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Dude, excellent call. Watching intently. Please take tons of pics! Maybe you'll find an Easter Egg with an ARB in it this weekend. Ever drink Bailey's from a shoe?
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04-10-09, 01:00 PM
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Im old greg!
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1974 FJ40, Freeborn Red, 4BT, NV4500, Dana300, SOA, 35s, Locked...In Progress
1977 FJ40, Smurf Blue, 2.5 lift, 33s.
"Correct me if I'm wrong Sandy, but if I kill all the golfers, they're gonna lock me up and throw away the key"
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Couldn't get much done yesterday while working with my buddy Eli getting his built SB400 running in his bag'd to drag 53 bel-air..
little video:
100_2715.mov videos from friends & fun videos on webshots
More build pics:
You can see here i drilled and tapped three 3/8-16 holes to use as an adjusting mechanism to help square up the axle...
Where the depth of the splines will be set too.
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1974 FJ40, Freeborn Red, 4BT, NV4500, Dana300, SOA, 35s, Locked...In Progress
1977 FJ40, Smurf Blue, 2.5 lift, 33s.
"Correct me if I'm wrong Sandy, but if I kill all the golfers, they're gonna lock me up and throw away the key"
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