Build 1990 FJ62 "weekender" poptop build

[sfcruiser]

I sped through this build a bit. I figured i'd jump to milestones vs reviewing each turn taken.

Next is the tent sides, and a lift kit.

 

[cruiserpilot]

Really impressive idea, and looks great. I like the inside storage boxes, looks good. Can't wait to see the whole thing done.

 

[sfcruiser]

I plan to have a sleeping platform on top

 

[scrapdaddy]

Very Nice! Well thought and built, keep it up.

 

[LAMBCRUSHER]

did you stick weld the whole thing? that's determined!

 

[sfcruiser]

No stick welds, the frame was tig welded by someone else. The stick weld in the pic with the frame was for something else.

I used a craftsmen wire feed with flux core wire.

 

[jleeFJ62]

Very nice! do you have any pics of how your bolted the boxes down in the cargo area?

 

[brownbear]

Looking awesome!

Keep in mind that aluminum can corrode when touching stainless steel. You need something between them. But stainless also causes general area dissimilar metal corrosion. Even if they are separated. Keep some plastic between the hinge and the aluminum to help.

If screws are going into the aluminum use aluminum washers under the screw heads. Otherwise you will see more corrosion under each screw. The aluminum washer is sacrificial.

 

[sfcruiser]

Very nice! do you have any pics of how your bolted the boxes down in the cargo area?

jleefj62,

Side boxes were mounted with regular wood screws, nothing fancy, 4 screws to the side panel and 4 screws to the deck. I'll get some pics up later today

 

[sfcruiser]

Looking awesome!

Keep in mind that aluminum can corrode when touching stainless steel. You need something between them. But stainless also causes general area dissimilar metal corrosion. Even if they are separated. Keep some plastic between the hinge and the aluminum to help.

If screws are going into the aluminum use aluminum washers under the screw heads. Otherwise you will see more corrosion under each screw. The aluminum washer is sacrificial.

brownbear,

Thank you for the reminder. I originally used screws so I could assemble/disassemble. Before I monstaliner and complete the topcap I'll change them out for AL rivets. as for the front hinge, I'll take your advice and use plastic and AL washers, along with some dielectric grease

 

[sfcruiser]

jleefj62,

Side boxes were mounted with regular wood screws, nothing fancy, 4 screws to the side panel and 4 screws to the deck. I'll get some pics up later today

Side box pics

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Big undertaking and its looking great.

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[spressomon]

Nice job!

 

[sfcruiser]

Thanks everyone for the positive feed back.

This past weekend I removed the cap to make some changes to the SS piano hinge (add rubber) and replace the end pieces. I did order some foam. I hope to get the cap back on this weekend.

 

[Pacer]

Good on you for taking the plunge!
I've been envisioning ways to get this done for years.

Did you handle some of the rust in the A pillars?

Did you roll on the Monstaliner?

I bet you got almost ten lbs of weld up there too...

Nice work!

 

[ab1985]

Looking good!

 

[jleeFJ62]

jleefj62,

Side boxes were mounted with regular wood screws, nothing fancy, 4 screws to the side panel and 4 screws to the deck. I'll get some pics up later today

Thank you! Keep up the build; looks great!

 

[tat2matt]

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[Josie'sLandCruiser]

Hi all,

Neat build SFCruiser!

Regards,

Alan

 

[AdventureToolCompany]

Great work!

Looking forward to the finished project!