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  1. FJ-Dave

    Blackberry the FJ62

    I made the drawer system from 12mm ply. Pre-drilled all holes before screwing together, also used liquid nails. The runners are made from 25x25x1.6 SHS, running on skateboard bearings. I used Tee-Nuts to bolt/screw the bearings too, as this made them sit flush with the other side. The drawers...
  2. FJ-Dave

    Blackberry the FJ62

    here are a couple of pictures of the rear drawers i made, installed. FJ-Dave
  3. FJ-Dave

    Blackberry the FJ62

    Well been busy on the cruiser for the past few weeks. I installed another gearbox into it, broke a bellhousing in the process so now that its installed i noticed the bolt pattern on the new box, that bolt the front/rear drive shafts to box, are a different pattern, all the originals are...
  4. FJ-Dave

    Blackberry the FJ62

    thanks for the comments all. I love driving it :steer: I managed to get my roof rack back on, and also put the rear cargo drawers in. Just have to make minor adjustemnts to the side hinged flaps and it'll be ready to fill up with gear and go camp'n. pics to follow later. Dave
  5. FJ-Dave

    Blackberry the FJ62

    they must have, as all number say 62, on the chassis, plates etc... (page 2 post #30.....) cheers - Dave
  6. FJ-Dave

    Blackberry the FJ62

    Esh.... thats agreat idea, might have to give that a go when i get more in-cab accessories. It's been a while since i have done anything, as a knee reconstruction will do that to a person.... I have resprayed the roof, and the panel is also finished and back on the truck. I'm finially...
  7. FJ-Dave

    Blackberry the FJ62

    Thanks LandBruiser Over the weekend I ran a new bead of sikaflex-227 along the whole roof gutter. So now, I hope, i have fixed all the gutter issues. All that is required now is the final touch up painting. I also made a very quick video camera mount. Its attached to the grab bar with a small...
  8. FJ-Dave

    Blackberry the FJ62

    the rust has been cut out, and patches welded in, also i have bogged it ready for sanding. also have a tube of gutter silicone for the cutter channels.
  9. FJ-Dave

    Blackberry the FJ62

    I am fixing the roof channel/rain gutter. as i was removing the sealant in the channel, i found the RUST :mad: time to cut and weld new pieces in. Dave
  10. FJ-Dave

    Blackberry the FJ62

    NQCruiser - i will find the name tomorrow of the seats, but i got them on special from Repco. Leroyxx - in the end i could of gotten it done quicker, but hey, it was done in time for its main trip to Fraser Is. I am now finishing off little things i started, and other things, like a new...
  11. FJ-Dave

    Blackberry the FJ62

    well the next step has been done. sanblasted, and now has 1 coat of rust kill/convertor. tonight the primer will be applied. Dave
  12. FJ-Dave

    Blackberry the FJ62

    Quick update, swapped out fuel tanks, now have vapour lock. driving round with the fuel cap off. I am also re-painting the front guard. sanded it back. it at the sandblasters now getting the final clean. Will post more pics during the painting. Dave
  13. FJ-Dave

    Blackberry the FJ62

    thanks, but to make it a better 60 is to fix my L4 problem. when enguaged, it grinds the teeth something shocking (i suspect its not enguaging correctly) but when i have it in L4 other times, its fine as i get momentum up, but once i start "giving it to it" it starts grinding again...
  14. FJ-Dave

    Blackberry the FJ62

    went for a play yesterday with an 88' FJ75, 86 HJ60 and a 2002 hilux. i had all sorts of problems with low range grinding everytime i enguage it. And with all the bad weather lately, made for some nice intersesting mud/clay slipping sliding. also i got bogged several times due to not having low...
  15. FJ-Dave

    Blackberry the FJ62

    ok, its now ready for its first big :steer: trip. Fraser Island. i installed a new 6.5db antena, new air intake hose and my old UHF. Now to wait 3 days, till we leave :bounce: :cheers: Dave
  16. FJ-Dave

    Blackberry the FJ62

    Cheers mate..... i installed my 12000lb winch over the weekend, i'm in the middle of a carby rebuild. i also woke up yesterday morning to find the cruiser missing from out the front. some :censor: tried to flog it. they didn't get far, as no carby, but they tried thier best though, a good...
  17. FJ-Dave

    Blackberry the FJ62

    Well the rof rack is now bolted on, and the winch mount is taking shape. :D Should have the winch mount/cradle done by weekend.
  18. FJ-Dave

    Blackberry the FJ62

    I also put the new dizzy cap and rotar in, checked for sprk......yeap got spark, but now runs rough, so a tune tomorow is on the cards. Also i have removed the front bar ready to start on my winch mount
  19. FJ-Dave

    Blackberry the FJ62

    Ok, roof rack looks great, also have a hi-lift and shovel holder. Install it tomorow.
  20. FJ-Dave

    Blackberry the FJ62

    Ordered and payed for my new roof rack/cage, and it arrived today. (pics when i get home) Now threal problem, the cruiser came limping home yesterday with a :censor: fuming wife behind the wheel. Something is wrong with the ignition. :censor: Spark plugs are black as the ace of spades...
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