deliverance

FYI, This is labeled "11" because the other 10 are in the 60 forum. New to the 40 section here, so this is the first. The project: 1. Disassemble vehicle, remove doors, top, fenders, and windshield. 2. Strip entire vehicle to bare metal. 3...

I got some work done on the rear tailgate today. I added the top trim piece on that matches the sides - I decided to use barn door hinges for my tailgate hinges. I would have to modify them slightly though - I cut the top off the middle...

But then John told me he had a friend that is local that has been looking for a FJ60 to turn into a mild expo rig. He put us in touch and since he’s Johns friend I passed the deal on to him with the agreement I would put a few goodies on it and...

It’s in. Spacers are just tacked for now. I’ll fully weld everything when the box comes back out. TIGHT fit

Cleaned up a bit and different views... I think I like it! -

More pics of the bumper fab and fitment. We have been focusing on getting this done. It needs to get done but we also don’t want this bumper laying around. Best place for it with our limited space is on the Cruiser. 😉 It is taking a lot of fab...

This weekend I decided to test the nine remaining early F engine vacuum advancers in my stash, and to find an easy and reliable way to adapt the 1/8-inch copper tubing fitting to accommodate OEM vacuum hose. My initial surprise was that all nine...

It’s a 62 front housing and the knuckles are flipped in order to fit big brakes. It’s about 2”-3” wider than stock 62. Rear is full float 60 with 1.5” spacers. I guess my RTI ramp score was 1065. The blue 40 barely beat the pig. Can wait to wheel...

Ordered on a Monday and received them on a Saturday clear from Utah. That’s so legit. My local shop would have laughed me out of the building I can relate to that cartoon …..

I've been going back and forth between 35s and 37s. I think I'd love the look of the 37s, but with the power I'm a bit concerned about the stock 80 axles. I've been looking for some lightly used tires and came across these KM3's. They're...

Picked up the chariot from FC’s secret workshop, words can not describe how awesome this has turned out! The heavy lifting has been done, now it is my job to take it across the finish line.

Front bumper fitment progress pics. Cheers

I think we all care more about that double cab LV truck you're building. Are you documenting this build anywhere so we can follow along. Looks bitchin!!!

Roughly what it will look like. I need to add a top rail so it matches the sides -

So I was wrong when I told John that. They are actually HDJ78/79 and current production HZJ78/79. We played with a number of combos to get it how we wanted. Cheers

The new bumper is not ready to mount but @SNLC did get it out and get an idea of how it would look installed. I was looking for something a bit different than the standard ARB that everyone seems to be running. I think this is going to turn out...

@SNLC finished the year on a high note. Engine/trans now lined up and in their final resting spot. Motor is sitting on VDJ79 engine mounts.

More 💥

Lots and lots of nuts and bolts

Giddy up.

I KNEW one of you bastards would say something. That is called a locking water pump, keeps it from getting stolen

Unloaded and ready for assembly this weekend

Getting ready to finalize Engine and trans placement in the chassis. Cheers

A few more pics. OEM goodness on the turbo. It may look chaotic now but this is “rough in” still and everything fits plus has it place. I am actually real happy with how everything is laying out in the engine bay. It’s busy but clean and...

Thanks Guys So everything on the suspension is as Doomer says custom. Purchased everything from here, (TMR Customs Inc. - https://ca.tmrcustoms.com) they have 3-Link and 4-Link kits but all the settings and geometry is up to you. Now if anyone...