Dave Crum's New Shop

jonheld · 03-16-08, 06:11 AM

Is awesome. Huge, brightly lit, clean (at least it was before I got there) and warm.

Main area is about 30'x30' and has a giant roll up door for access. 2 forklifts, welding tables, welders, nice shop compressor, workbench, tool carts, etc. Lift coming soon. Machine shop area is about 15'x30' with lathes, benders, grinders, welders, some more lathes, maybe another welder, welding tables, work surfaces, etc.

Got there Saturday morning around 9am and am going back today to finish up.
Finally taking care of my leaking diffs...for good. What a mess. Pulled all
4 axles, removed both 3rd members, cut out diff drain bungs and welded the holes closed. Replaced wheel bearings/races while the hubs were off and I figure I might as well replace all the knuckle seals and axle tube seals as well. I have them all sitting in a box.

Huge THANK YOU to JP Robinson for showing up to help out. A 3rd set of hands and eyeballs and brains really goes a long way.

cruiserhead · 03-16-08, 06:55 PM

Thanks Jon and thanks to JP for the help also.Still getting things set up but it`s working out great.20 years in the making but persistence pays off.
David Crum

Junk · 03-18-08, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiserhead

Thanks Jon and thanks to JP for the help also.Still getting things set up but it`s working out great.20 years in the making but persistence pays off.
David Crum

dude, like post up an addy. would love to swing by and see all the chips slag some time

cruiserhead · 03-18-08, 05:33 PM

No,it`s a secret.Just kidding.I`ll post it when I get fully set up.I`m trying to get some work done and get set up at the same time.Still have to keep the money coming in.Someone brought me their Yamaha Rino today to fix the frame.And I thought I was going to get the air lines run today.Oh well,maybe tomorrow afternoon.
David

cruiserhead · 04-25-08, 04:28 AM

All are welcome on Saturday,April 26.Times are noon to 3pm,we`ll be there later than that I`m sure.Hot dogs and burgers will be served.Hope to see you there.
33B Laurel St.
Butler,NJ 07405

David Crum

Junk · 04-26-08, 06:12 PM

Thanks for having us over Cruiserhead. That's a great shop man. Here's wishing you many great beads and chips.

cruiserhead · 04-27-08, 07:01 AM

Thanks for coming Junk.The weather was perfect and the food was good.Thanks to all for celebrating with me.Who`s got the spy shots of the shop.
David

Lovey · 04-28-08, 10:36 AM

Just a couple pics.

JP grilling.
The sign.
Some 40's.

Was a really nice day. It's something special seeing a friends dreams come to fruition.
Best of luck always David!!!!

03-16-08, 06:11 AM	#1
jonheld IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York, NY TLCA# 5980 Posts: 1,194	Dave Crum's New Shop Is awesome. Huge, brightly lit, clean (at least it was before I got there) and warm. Main area is about 30'x30' and has a giant roll up door for access. 2 forklifts, welding tables, welders, nice shop compressor, workbench, tool carts, etc. Lift coming soon. Machine shop area is about 15'x30' with lathes, benders, grinders, welders, some more lathes, maybe another welder, welding tables, work surfaces, etc. Got there Saturday morning around 9am and am going back today to finish up. Finally taking care of my leaking diffs...for good. What a mess. Pulled all 4 axles, removed both 3rd members, cut out diff drain bungs and welded the holes closed. Replaced wheel bearings/races while the hubs were off and I figure I might as well replace all the knuckle seals and axle tube seals as well. I have them all sitting in a box. Huge THANK YOU to JP Robinson for showing up to help out. A 3rd set of hands and eyeballs and brains really goes a long way. __________________ Jon Held 1991 FJ80 "Lumbering White Rhino" Times Square, New York, USA TLCA# 5980 http://gclcny.com/jh/ Buy your FJ80 FSM here: http://gclcny.com/jh/fsm.html

03-16-08, 06:55 PM	#2
cruiserhead GCLC President Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Jersey TLCA# 15185 Posts: 553	Thanks Jon and thanks to JP for the help also.Still getting things set up but it`s working out great.20 years in the making but persistence pays off. David Crum __________________ 1971-80 FJ40 Hey,I used what I had.Trail and plow truck. 1978 FJ40 under construction-soon to get a 3FE `93 Chevy 1500 Suburban family hauler, wifes DD,`05 GMC 2500HD SLE Extra Cab 4x4 Cruiser Hauler,`95 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 www.gclcny.com Installer of Metal Tech products Crum`s Custom Welding,LLC ccw1@optonline.net Bumpers to roll cages,FJ40 skid plates-fits stock 3,4 speed & Orion trans and transfer case combos.1 year in development and Telico tested

03-18-08, 05:33 PM	#4
cruiserhead GCLC President Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Jersey TLCA# 15185 Posts: 553	No,it`s a secret.Just kidding.I`ll post it when I get fully set up.I`m trying to get some work done and get set up at the same time.Still have to keep the money coming in.Someone brought me their Yamaha Rino today to fix the frame.And I thought I was going to get the air lines run today.Oh well,maybe tomorrow afternoon. David __________________ 1971-80 FJ40 Hey,I used what I had.Trail and plow truck. 1978 FJ40 under construction-soon to get a 3FE `93 Chevy 1500 Suburban family hauler, wifes DD,`05 GMC 2500HD SLE Extra Cab 4x4 Cruiser Hauler,`95 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 www.gclcny.com Installer of Metal Tech products Crum`s Custom Welding,LLC ccw1@optonline.net Bumpers to roll cages,FJ40 skid plates-fits stock 3,4 speed & Orion trans and transfer case combos.1 year in development and Telico tested

04-25-08, 04:28 AM	#5
cruiserhead GCLC President Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Jersey TLCA# 15185 Posts: 553	All are welcome on Saturday,April 26.Times are noon to 3pm,we`ll be there later than that I`m sure.Hot dogs and burgers will be served.Hope to see you there. 33B Laurel St. Butler,NJ 07405 David Crum __________________ 1971-80 FJ40 Hey,I used what I had.Trail and plow truck. 1978 FJ40 under construction-soon to get a 3FE `93 Chevy 1500 Suburban family hauler, wifes DD,`05 GMC 2500HD SLE Extra Cab 4x4 Cruiser Hauler,`95 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 www.gclcny.com Installer of Metal Tech products Crum`s Custom Welding,LLC ccw1@optonline.net Bumpers to roll cages,FJ40 skid plates-fits stock 3,4 speed & Orion trans and transfer case combos.1 year in development and Telico tested

04-27-08, 07:01 AM	#7
cruiserhead GCLC President Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Jersey TLCA# 15185 Posts: 553	Thanks for coming Junk.The weather was perfect and the food was good.Thanks to all for celebrating with me.Who`s got the spy shots of the shop. David __________________ 1971-80 FJ40 Hey,I used what I had.Trail and plow truck. 1978 FJ40 under construction-soon to get a 3FE `93 Chevy 1500 Suburban family hauler, wifes DD,`05 GMC 2500HD SLE Extra Cab 4x4 Cruiser Hauler,`95 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 www.gclcny.com Installer of Metal Tech products Crum`s Custom Welding,LLC ccw1@optonline.net Bumpers to roll cages,FJ40 skid plates-fits stock 3,4 speed & Orion trans and transfer case combos.1 year in development and Telico tested


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04-26-08, 06:12 PM	#6
Junk IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: buggerville nj Posts: 5,887 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks for having us over Cruiserhead. That's a great shop man. Here's wishing you many great beads and chips.

04-28-08, 10:36 AM	#8
Lovey IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: N NJ TLCA# 15131 Posts: 287	Just a couple pics. JP grilling. The sign. Some 40's. Was a really nice day. It's something special seeing a friends dreams come to fruition. Best of luck always David!!!! Attached Images __________________ 92 FJ80 07 FJC

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