I'm BAAAAAAAACk

mtweller · 09-02-08, 08:29 PM

Hey everyone, I passed my PMP exam today and my work bootcamp is winding down in the next couple of weeks. I am going to really jump in head-first on my project. I am going to do the SM465 and 3sp gears first, and then the SOA. I have the front leaves ready to go, rear springs (FJ55) are hopefully catching a ride from Western NC this weekend, and I am going to order my hysteer this week. I have the shackle reversal kit here from Proffits. I have been working w/ a local machinist on 465 adapter plate which looks promising. If it turns out, we'll likely sell them.

I am hoping to finish rebuilding my 465 this weedend...I'll need to drop my trans/tranny soon so I can get the 3sp gears into my 4sp case. I am hoping the Oct. ride will be late enough for me to be done, but that is a lofty goal for sure. Once I have the trans swap done, I will do the c&t on the front axle and SOA.

Anyone had driveshaft work done around here? Any recos???

Talk to you all soon and look forward to getting back involved in the club!

Ramon

jfz80 · 09-02-08, 09:19 PM

welcome back ramon!! congrats on the cert. and accomplishments on the workfront.....now time to play

mtweller · 09-02-08, 09:23 PM

465 Plate work so far....

mtweller · 09-02-08, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfz80

welcome back ramon!! congrats on the cert. and accomplishments on the workfront.....now time to play

Thanks J... It's been a long road, and frankly a crappy few months, but it will pay off in the long run! On a positive note, I have found some new favorite beers - that's the highlight of my summer!

fj40z · 09-02-08, 09:40 PM

Awesome Ramon! Glad youre back and congrats on passing youre exam.

southerncruiser62 · 09-03-08, 05:16 AM

Ramon, the 465 plate is looking very promising. Congratualations on the certifications. As always let me know if you need a hand to drop the trans/transfer or if you need the hoist.

little_joe · 09-03-08, 06:33 AM

Welcome back Ramon! Congrats on the certs - and now the real fun begins.

Post up if you need a hand............

mtweller · 09-03-08, 07:36 AM

Thanks guys! I may need a hand dropping the drivetrain fo' sho' !!!

R

GarnerFJ40 · 09-03-08, 08:40 AM

Ramon,

Just let me know what help you need. I'm definitely interested in helping/watching you do the transfer case gear swap.

1974FJ · 09-03-08, 10:43 AM

Ramon, Glad to hear your back with us, I will contact you later on about the fiberglass top. But i would be willing to bet, that with the 55 rear springs, that a stock front driveshaft will bolt right up as a rear shaft, mine was very close to working but was too long, but the 55 springs will set you back another inch or 2 and would work perfect, hopefully thats the case. If so, then you can fab your own front driveshaft easy..

addicted56 · 09-03-08, 12:36 PM

It is good to hear from you again. Sounds like you have been very busy.

Good luck on the adapter. If he is any good let us all know. Would still love to put a Mercedes diesel in a 40.

Your rig is going to be awesome and knowing the way you drive on projects I bet you will be done by OCT.

mtweller · 09-03-08, 11:07 PM

Thanks guys. I'm seriously debating dropping the drivetrain this weekend. I will be a the football game Saturday if Hannah doesn't have her way, but Sunday I think I will at least get started. Greg, I would love to take you up on using that hoist. Once that's out, I will be doing the t-case gear swap if you want to see what all's involved Brian (you can learn from my mistakes

). I am going to have to have the 55 springs shipped afterall :( Plus, I busted a main shaft bushing pressing it on tonight rebuilding the 465, so I will have to order and wait for that to come in. Oh well, that's about it for tonight, but thanks for all the words of encouragement!

southerncruiser62 · 09-04-08, 05:37 AM

Ramon, let me know where the springs are, I have a buddy coming down from murphy next weekend, if he's willing I can have him pick up the springs, obviously depends on the location.

mtweller · 09-04-08, 06:53 AM

They are in Cherokee currently, but the seller has offered to get them to Asheville for me.... I guess it would depend on his route from Murphy, but it looks like he would be coming right through near Cherokee and Aville. Give him a holla' and let me know what he says, that could save me $50+ on shipping and I'd be happy to put half of that towards his gas to make it worth while.

Thanks! Ramon

BillWright · 09-04-08, 09:18 AM

Hey Ramon. I was thinking about you when I was at URE several weeks ago. Wondered where you'd been. Glad you're back.
b

mtweller · 09-04-08, 07:53 PM

Whaddup Bill. Hope you're doing well man. Looks like you had a good time in the hills last weekend.

09-02-08, 08:29 PM	#1
mtweller IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Morrisville NC Posts: 795	I'm BAAAAAAAACk Hey everyone, I passed my PMP exam today and my work bootcamp is winding down in the next couple of weeks. I am going to really jump in head-first on my project. I am going to do the SM465 and 3sp gears first, and then the SOA. I have the front leaves ready to go, rear springs (FJ55) are hopefully catching a ride from Western NC this weekend, and I am going to order my hysteer this week. I have the shackle reversal kit here from Proffits. I have been working w/ a local machinist on 465 adapter plate which looks promising. If it turns out, we'll likely sell them. I am hoping to finish rebuilding my 465 this weedend...I'll need to drop my trans/tranny soon so I can get the 3sp gears into my 4sp case. I am hoping the Oct. ride will be late enough for me to be done, but that is a lofty goal for sure. Once I have the trans swap done, I will do the c&t on the front axle and SOA. Anyone had driveshaft work done around here? Any recos??? Talk to you all soon and look forward to getting back involved in the club! Ramon __________________ "Ramon" Weller '78 FJ40 - Dune Beige - In the operating room for SOA (FJ55 rear flipped fronts), SM465, MetalTech full cage You don't have to be good with a welder, if you're good with a grinder.... Regardless of what happens on 11/5, we need to come together and beat this partisan BS!!

09-02-08, 09:19 PM	#2
jfz80 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: la punta alto TLCA# 16634 Posts: 1,833	welcome back ramon!! congrats on the cert. and accomplishments on the workfront.....now time to play __________________ 95 FZJ-80 Lifted, Locked, armored,37'd, blown and bigelow enhanced ; single digit MPG wondermobile 72 FJ-55 IPOR bumpers/sliders, SOA, 3'' BL, 8274, and a big ole F'n engine, 35' (for sale) 92 P/U stock, lil lady owned, gas miser/DD/worker aka tiny tim

09-02-08, 09:23 PM	#3
mtweller IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Morrisville NC Posts: 795	465 Plate work so far.... Attached Images __________________ "Ramon" Weller '78 FJ40 - Dune Beige - In the operating room for SOA (FJ55 rear flipped fronts), SM465, MetalTech full cage You don't have to be good with a welder, if you're good with a grinder.... Regardless of what happens on 11/5, we need to come together and beat this partisan BS!!

09-03-08, 05:16 AM	#6
southerncruiser62 ONSC President Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Raleigh TLCA# 17608 Posts: 1,144	Ramon, the 465 plate is looking very promising. Congratualations on the certifications. As always let me know if you need a hand to drop the trans/transfer or if you need the hoist. __________________ Olde North State Cruisers 95 FZJ80, "D" light works...oh and a few other things 92 P/U, 1KZ-TE Diesel Swap, 2" OME, DD.

09-03-08, 06:33 AM	#7
little_joe IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: RTP NC TLCA# 10568 Posts: 581	Welcome back Ramon! Congrats on the certs - and now the real fun begins. Post up if you need a hand............ __________________ Joe 1995 FZJ80, locked, 210K and counting Olde North State Cruisers of NC


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09-03-08, 07:36 AM	#8
mtweller IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Morrisville NC Posts: 795	Thanks guys! I may need a hand dropping the drivetrain fo' sho' !!! R __________________ "Ramon" Weller '78 FJ40 - Dune Beige - In the operating room for SOA (FJ55 rear flipped fronts), SM465, MetalTech full cage You don't have to be good with a welder, if you're good with a grinder.... Regardless of what happens on 11/5, we need to come together and beat this partisan BS!!

09-03-08, 08:40 AM	#9
GarnerFJ40 IH8MUD Abuser Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Garner, NC TLCA# 17351 Posts: 320	Ramon, Just let me know what help you need. I'm definitely interested in helping/watching you do the transfer case gear swap. __________________ #1 Drivable 1974 FJ40 JD Green, 1.5F This Week: Procuring parts for suspension upgrade #2 Frame-Off Rebuild 1974 future BJ40 This Week: Getting final parts off tub and frame... Olde North State Cruisers

09-03-08, 10:43 AM	#10
1974FJ IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC Posts: 494	Ramon, Glad to hear your back with us, I will contact you later on about the fiberglass top. But i would be willing to bet, that with the 55 rear springs, that a stock front driveshaft will bolt right up as a rear shaft, mine was very close to working but was too long, but the 55 springs will set you back another inch or 2 and would work perfect, hopefully thats the case. If so, then you can fab your own front driveshaft easy.. __________________ Hovis 1974 FJ40, Freeborn Red, 4BT, NV4500, Dana300, SOA, 35s, Locked 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"

09-03-08, 12:36 PM	#11
addicted56 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ft. Bragg, NC Posts: 295	It is good to hear from you again. Sounds like you have been very busy. Good luck on the adapter. If he is any good let us all know. Would still love to put a Mercedes diesel in a 40. Your rig is going to be awesome and knowing the way you drive on projects I bet you will be done by OCT. __________________ 1956 F-100 1968 Power Wagon 1972 FJ40 1992 4-Runner 1997 F-250 PSD 2006 VW Jetta TDI

09-03-08, 11:07 PM	#12
mtweller IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Morrisville NC Posts: 795	Thanks guys. I'm seriously debating dropping the drivetrain this weekend. I will be a the football game Saturday if Hannah doesn't have her way, but Sunday I think I will at least get started. Greg, I would love to take you up on using that hoist. Once that's out, I will be doing the t-case gear swap if you want to see what all's involved Brian (you can learn from my mistakes ). I am going to have to have the 55 springs shipped afterall :( Plus, I busted a main shaft bushing pressing it on tonight rebuilding the 465, so I will have to order and wait for that to come in. Oh well, that's about it for tonight, but thanks for all the words of encouragement! __________________ "Ramon" Weller '78 FJ40 - Dune Beige - In the operating room for SOA (FJ55 rear flipped fronts), SM465, MetalTech full cage You don't have to be good with a welder, if you're good with a grinder.... Regardless of what happens on 11/5, we need to come together and beat this partisan BS!!

09-04-08, 05:37 AM	#13
southerncruiser62 ONSC President Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Raleigh TLCA# 17608 Posts: 1,144	Ramon, let me know where the springs are, I have a buddy coming down from murphy next weekend, if he's willing I can have him pick up the springs, obviously depends on the location. __________________ Olde North State Cruisers 95 FZJ80, "D" light works...oh and a few other things 92 P/U, 1KZ-TE Diesel Swap, 2" OME, DD.

09-04-08, 06:53 AM	#14
mtweller IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Morrisville NC Posts: 795	They are in Cherokee currently, but the seller has offered to get them to Asheville for me.... I guess it would depend on his route from Murphy, but it looks like he would be coming right through near Cherokee and Aville. Give him a holla' and let me know what he says, that could save me $50+ on shipping and I'd be happy to put half of that towards his gas to make it worth while. Thanks! Ramon __________________ "Ramon" Weller '78 FJ40 - Dune Beige - In the operating room for SOA (FJ55 rear flipped fronts), SM465, MetalTech full cage You don't have to be good with a welder, if you're good with a grinder.... Regardless of what happens on 11/5, we need to come together and beat this partisan BS!!

09-04-08, 09:18 AM	#15
BillWright IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greenville, SC TLCA# None Posts: 679	Hey Ramon. I was thinking about you when I was at URE several weeks ago. Wondered where you'd been. Glad you're back. b __________________ FJ Cruiser "Bonnie"; 6spd, CP, UP2, hitch, roof rack Trail modified stock front skid, Allpro sliders & trailing links 3" Rough Country lift, 34" Super Swamper LTBs Demello front bumper w/ Warn M8000

09-04-08, 07:53 PM	#16
mtweller IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Morrisville NC Posts: 795	Whaddup Bill. Hope you're doing well man. Looks like you had a good time in the hills last weekend. __________________ "Ramon" Weller '78 FJ40 - Dune Beige - In the operating room for SOA (FJ55 rear flipped fronts), SM465, MetalTech full cage You don't have to be good with a welder, if you're good with a grinder.... Regardless of what happens on 11/5, we need to come together and beat this partisan BS!!

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