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I think you need a bigger "Toyota" emblem for the grill...that FJ60 piece isn't quite large enough.
Nick
Good eye Nick... and yes, I do like that emblem there...
FJ40... progress (2 Viewers)
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Good eye Nick... and yes, I do like that emblem there...
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Looking good Mark !
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Well now that CMCC is done and the 60 is stable I've been able to turn some attention back to the 40. Today I managed to get the front bib, apron and turn signal lights working and the horns are back up and running. Recently I got the seat belts all bolted to the MetalTech cage and seats and the front hubs installed...
I gotta get the wipers installed and then I THINK I'll be ready to get it inspected to make it road legal!
I gotta get the wipers installed and then I THINK I'll be ready to get it inspected to make it road legal!
Excellent news on passing inspection!
Nick
Nick
where did you get that seat frame?
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There was a guy on mud selling them as a kit.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/merchandise-storefront/432304-fj40-aftermarket-seat-frame.html
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It is a great frame - easy to assemble and weld up. It makes the seats sit a bit higher than the stock brackets.... this has been a bit of a problem for me with the seats I am using, plus I am 6' tall. I am exploring other options to lower the seats (considering switching to an aux fuel tank and getting rid of the under seat one so I can lower the frame)
I have an alum tub also... got any more pics of how you did the rear and how you finished bolting it down?
** also any more pics of the metal tech cage with the alum body would be great? how do you like that? how difficult was that to put in?
** also any more pics of the metal tech cage with the alum body would be great? how do you like that? how difficult was that to put in?
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I used a Poly bushing set of body mounts for the tub
Easy-peasy - a non-issue: he cage dropped right into the body and is just bolted down for now. Frame tie-ins are coming.
no not the tub.. my truck is done. I mean the seat mounts.
did you just order a pre welded cage?
did you just order a pre welded cage?
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Prewelded cage... I weld, but not to the point where I want to trust my life with it.
The seat mounts are just bolted to the floor. Drilled holes, got grade 8 bolts, used big ("fender") washers and/or some flat stock to beef up the mount points through the aluminum... overkill probably.
The seat mounts are just bolted to the floor. Drilled holes, got grade 8 bolts, used big ("fender") washers and/or some flat stock to beef up the mount points through the aluminum... overkill probably.
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I learned a few things today:
1. Driving in a parade is boring. You go slow like wheeling but without the rocks.
2. My 40 attracted way more positive attention than the 2 Mercedes, 1 Mustang and 1 Corvette convertibles in the group.
1. Driving in a parade is boring. You go slow like wheeling but without the rocks.
2. My 40 attracted way more positive attention than the 2 Mercedes, 1 Mustang and 1 Corvette convertibles in the group.
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Hard top is on and I've started building some half ambulance doors to go with my tailgate. Need a second pair of hinges, latch/handle modified and reinstalled and paint (tailgate too)
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Really looking good...
