1972 FJ40 undersea Tool box build

[406mud]

Hi Guys,
Im back in town and this week I am going to build the under seat tool box for my FJ.
I have to make the tooling and I was wondering if anyone else needs to repair theirs or replace it.
Min e was toast when I redid my Drivers Floor. Let me know I and make parts of the box or the whole thing.
Bic

 

[406mud]

Hi Guys,
Im back in town and this week I am going to build the under seat tool box for my FJ.
I have to make the tooling and I was wondering if anyone else needs to repair theirs or replace it.
Min e was toast when I redid my Drivers Floor. Let me know I and make parts of the box or the whole thing.
Bic

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Here are some update photos.

 

[Grayscale]

Someone's gonna hire you to make an outter front door skin for pre-'75. It totally be doable to fab the window frame, DIY, all you need is an inner structure/door card and hardware / reglulators which are kinda (used or non-OEM) available.

 

[406mud]

I might make some half doors. Not sure. The 1972 is a soft top version from the factory.

 

[Grayscale]

The tailgate stamp wouldn't work with this process because it is too deep, right?

 

[FJ40Savvy]

Here are some update photos.

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First of want to say awesome work. I always amazed at the skill of members on this site. While the seat box is definitely art, the welding table it is sitting one is art too. I have a piece of steel on a couple legs for a table.

 

[suzuguru]

Very nice! Would you have any interest in making another one?

 

[406mud]

First of want to say awesome work. I always amazed at the skill of members on this site. While the seat box is definitely art, the welding table it is sitting one is art too. I have a piece of steel on a couple legs for a table.

Thanks The DXF files for the table are online.

 

[406mud]

Very nice! Would you have any interest in making another one?

Yes. Let me know I can make a few. $200. plus shipping

 

[suzuguru]

Yes. Let me know I can make a few. $200. plus shipping

That sounds very reasonable. I would definitely be down for that. Would you need my lid, or do you think they are all close enough to go by yours?

 

[77HesterSue]

Amazing!

 

[406mud]

That sounds very reasonable. I would definitely be down for that. Would you need my lid, or do you think they are all close enough to go by yours?

I think they are all the same. If not you can return it. Bic

 

[suzuguru]

I think they are all the same. If not you can return it. Bic

whenever you’re ready, send me a PM with your mailing address, and I’ll send you a check, or money order, whichever you prefer. Thanks!

 

[406mud]

whenever you’re ready, send me a PM with your mailing address, and I’ll send you a check, or money order, whichever you prefer. Thanks!

OK. Email me at bicgreen1@mac.com to remind me. I should be able to do it next week.
Thanks

 

[suzuguru]

OK. Email me at bicgreen1@mac.com to remind me. I should be able to do it next week.
Thanks

Will do, but I'm in no rush at all. Just whenever you can get to it is fine.

 

[406mud]

The tailgate stamp wouldn't work with this process because it is too deep, right?

I will be working on a tail gate in a couple of weeks, I think I can do it in a couple of pieces. Ill keep you posted.

 

[Skreddy]

I used to work for a fab shop that did hydroforming. I’ve often thought a tailgate and the rear lower doors could be made using that process.

 

[406mud]

I used to work for a fab shop that did hydroforming. I’ve often thought a tailgate and the rear lower doors could be made using that process.

I think it can be made with a few panels formed separately, then put together. Ill share what I come up with. Hydoforming requires some major tooling, I think.

 

[Skreddy]

I think it can be made with a few panels formed separately, then put together. Ill share what I come up with. Hydoforming requires some major tooling, I think.

Major equipment at a minimum. Small run firms can be made pretty easy.

Your work looks great by the way!

 

[406mud]

Here is the progress on the under seat tool box. Im still working on the tooling for the back strip where the lid attaches.
The holes on the sides will be filled.