Build 1964-1984 FJ40 - "I got it one piece at a time..."

[65swb45]

Fuel fill cover panel.
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It’s got to be exciting to see tangible progress EVERY DAY!

 

[bmoonhajjar]

It’s got to be exciting to see tangible progress EVERY DAY!

My eyes love it, but my wallet is crying

 

[65swb45]

My eyes love it, but my wallet is crying

But you’ve had SO much time to prepare for it, with all the deadbeat shops that kept you in limbo.

 

[bmoonhajjar]

Got the Trans Tunnel Mocked Up

 

[65swb45]

Wow!

Is your fuel tank cover doubling as your seat mount?

 

[bmoonhajjar]

Wow!

Is your fuel tank cover doubling as your seat mount?

The seat mounts actually bridge over the cover and mount to the floor where it is reinforced.

 

[65swb45]

My eyes must be playing tricks on me. How tall is that cover?

 

[EWheeler]

My eyes must be playing tricks on me. How tall is that cover?

Photos in post 331 shows it in wider view, looks to be about on the same plane as the rear section of the tub floor:

Build Post in thread '1964-1984 FJ40 - "I got it one piece at a time..."'

Sep 3, 2025

Fuel Cell mocked up and ready for final welding.

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[bmoonhajjar]

Photos in post 331 shows it in wider view, looks to be about on the same plane as the rear section of the tub floor:

Build Post in thread '1964-1984 FJ40 - "I got it one piece at a time..."'

Sep 3, 2025

Fuel Cell mocked up and ready for final welding.

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That is correct. Same height as the rear floor. Seat brackets will bridge over the top of the shroud (barely) and be secured to the rear wheel tubs and floor forward of the tank cover.

 

[65swb45]

Photos in post 331 shows it in wider view, looks to be about on the same plane as the rear section of the tub floor:

Build Post in thread '1964-1984 FJ40 - "I got it one piece at a time..."'

Sep 3, 2025

Fuel Cell mocked up and ready for final welding.

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It sure does Evan! Thanks for the detective work.

 

[bmoonhajjar]

Final Mock-Up of seat mounts

 

[bmoonhajjar]

More Pics...

 

[65swb45]

Maybe it’s just me, but I would have cut through the standing seam in your last pic so that the brace marked #5 incorporated the sheetmetal below the wheelwell. Other than that, very sano layout. And props for ‘calling a spade a spade’ and just building the framework at the wheelwell. 90% of the guys on here struggle with lack of legroom, myself included.

 

[bmoonhajjar]

Maybe it’s just me, but I would have cut through the standing seam in your last pic so that the brace marked #5 incorporated the sheetmetal below the wheelwell. Other than that, very sano layout. And props for ‘calling a spade a spade’ and just building the framework at the wheelwell. 90% of the guys on here struggle with lack of legroom, myself included.

Good suggestion Mark. I will make that change.

 

[bmoonhajjar]

Custom Radiator/Intercooler from TRC

 

[bmoonhajjar]

I saw this picture on one of the FJ Facebook sites and I really like the color. I think something in this range would go nice with the Cement Grey accent colors.
Thoughts?

 

[65swb45]

Slate blue=classy.

 

[peesalot]

That is the skinniest seat I have ever seen, is that a kids seat ? or are you a hobbit ?

 

[bmoonhajjar]

That is the skinniest seat I have ever seen, is that a kids seat ? or are you a hobbit ?

Ha. I am 5'-10" and 250lbs. As wide as I am tall, some would say. It is a Corbeau GTS II so not really very skinny but it may look that way due to all of the extra space I have created redoing the factory floor and trans tunnel.

Next time I am there I will post a picture of me in it for reference.

Picture for your reference.

 

[bmoonhajjar]

Reworking the Spare Tire Carrier to fit the body better.