3rd time is a charm build
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Got at it early this morning before the heat set in too bad. Rolled the cruiser out into the day light for the first time in months to do some welding. Since I am running a CV drive shaft I set the pinion angle at 0* to the drive shaft. The spring perches were tacked on once everything was set and my helper removed the u-bolts and spring plates so I could weld.
The original drum brake shoes and cylinders were removed, we fired up the plasma and cut the old backing plates off, didn't feel like tearing into the rear diff yet. My non-paid apprentice (as he called himself today) bolted on Poser's rear disc brake brackets and slid the new rotors into place.
These wheels are really starting to piss me off, they will not fit any combo of disc brake set-up, they will be going to the classified section shortly. Lastly we cut down the Ruff Stuff u-bolts. We got the bulk of the heavy stuff done today, now comes the fun part of the process, figuring out out all the little things I need to finish.
The original drum brake shoes and cylinders were removed, we fired up the plasma and cut the old backing plates off, didn't feel like tearing into the rear diff yet. My non-paid apprentice (as he called himself today) bolted on Poser's rear disc brake brackets and slid the new rotors into place.
These wheels are really starting to piss me off, they will not fit any combo of disc brake set-up, they will be going to the classified section shortly. Lastly we cut down the Ruff Stuff u-bolts. We got the bulk of the heavy stuff done today, now comes the fun part of the process, figuring out out all the little things I need to finish.
Holy S#*t Tony! How did I miss this build? Looks Awesome! I guess I hang out in the 45 section too much! Just read the whole thing. Missed you and your family at the 45 run. Next year for sure. Rubithon 2013? 45 gettin used as the parts runner? Keep up the good work!
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Hahaha Thanks Ken!
Yeah, I have been hiding this thread out in plain sight
We were bummed we could not make it to the 45 run, the Rubithon is on the list of runs to do, we have never been there before. This rig is being built to handle the trail and still be drivable on the street. It will be very similar to your ride and Joe's orange 40.
Yeah, I have been hiding this thread out in plain sight
We were bummed we could not make it to the 45 run, the Rubithon is on the list of runs to do, we have never been there before. This rig is being built to handle the trail and still be drivable on the street. It will be very similar to your ride and Joe's orange 40.
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My fuel pump showed up today, 110 gph @ 5-8 psi, I need to clearance the motor mount bolt head a bit, it is right up against the pump body. I still need to run new rubber fuel line from the tank to the pump.
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Brand new Spicer 1310 CV drive shaft for the rear end, waiting on the ARB for the rear end, getting a little closer each day!
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Picked up an ARB compressor today, I wanted the smallest one because it is only for the lockers. I didn't want to put it under the hood and since I am not going to use the fan or heater unit, I decided to mount it under the glove box. I figure it should be safe from water and me beating the hell out of it under the seat.
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Got a great deal on this Lock Right, I am going to run it and put the money I saved toward the exhaust and shocks. Really trying to get it drivable in time for Pismo.
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I got up early in hopes of beating the heat and tore into the rear diff. I was pleasantly surprised by how nice the gear set looked and the condition of the gear oil. Everything was going great until I started putting the locker in the diff case. I now remember why I went with a full detroit on my last 40, this thing is a pain in the ass!!!! After more than a few choice words and a come to Jesus moment, I finally managed to get the F'ing thing installed. I just have to keep reminding myself how much fun this thing will be to drive, so I keep plugging away at it.
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Today I finished the rear diff by getting the cover bolted in place. Then finished the fuel line from the tank to the pump. Finally found the post on the thread size of the fuel tank nipple. I needed a 1/4" bspp female to AN 6 male. There is a company on line that sells such an animal in 1 piece, I had to piece mine together to get the proper sizes. My set up sticks out a little too far, the one piece nipple is a shorter set-up and I think I will opt for that. I still need to install a bulkhead fitting to pass thru the floor.
Not crazy about these, but I had to order wheel spacers to fit the disc brakes with the wheel combo I have. The wheel studs are too short by a 1/2", so more little things I need to chase down.
Not crazy about these, but I had to order wheel spacers to fit the disc brakes with the wheel combo I have. The wheel studs are too short by a 1/2", so more little things I need to chase down.
Looking good wont be long til you can it. now until then its always one more quick little thing
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I have been getting a lot of the little things checked off the to do list, alternator hooked up (I had misplaced the plug) so a quick trip to the local pick a part this morning and I had another one in hand. I finished tack welding the trans tunnel and a quick coat of paint applied by my helper, it still needs to be finish sanded and smoothed but I will have time for that later. The unused ports on the intake manifold have been plugged.
I fabbed up a switch plate that fits over the ashtray location for the ARB switches. Also modified the alternator bracket as it would not work with my thermostat housing. I trimmed it along the tape with the angle grinder and a cutoff wheel, it made quick work of it, took longer for the paint to dry.
2 new radiator hoses and some vacuum line and I will be able to fire it up!
Whats left to do:
mount battery
brake lines
wheel studs
exhaust
fab seat mounts
bolt in rear seat
front drive shaft
Getting there!!!
I fabbed up a switch plate that fits over the ashtray location for the ARB switches. Also modified the alternator bracket as it would not work with my thermostat housing. I trimmed it along the tape with the angle grinder and a cutoff wheel, it made quick work of it, took longer for the paint to dry.
2 new radiator hoses and some vacuum line and I will be able to fire it up!
Whats left to do:
mount battery
brake lines
wheel studs
exhaust
fab seat mounts
bolt in rear seat
front drive shaft
Getting there!!!
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Got the wheel spacers bolted on today(I am not a fan of these, so the search for wheels is on!). But, now there is plenty of room for the calipers and I can start figuring out the routing and lengths for the braided and hard lines for the brakes. I really don't care for the rotors sticking out past the inner tire, they are begging to hit by something..
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In order to mount the new rear drive shaft, I had to re-drill the parking brake drum to the correct pattern of the FJ60 flanges. Simply clocked it 90* and drilled the correct pattern using the new flange as a guide and re-installed the studs. I had to replace the rear axle pinion flange as well, the old pinion nut had to be persuaded with the dremel motor and a carbide bit.
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Finished bending brake lines for the front and had a local company make new extended lines out of braided stainless. I used some Protofab mounting tabs to secure the brake lines on the frame, springs plates and rear axle.
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The rear hoses are factory style GM hoses from Napa, and I am able to use the existing hard brake line, I just need to cut it to length and flare the end. On the passenger side I will need to bend a small piece of brake line to connect the caliper hose. I will be able to tuck them up tight against the axle housing and should be free from harm. The factory caliper hose dumps directly into the axle housing, so I need to rotate the banjo fitting 90*,in order to do so the rear calipers will need to be notch where the banjo bolt attaches, a few minutes with the angle grinder and it will be good.
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Finished the rear brake lines and modified the rear calipers for the brake hoses to bolt in 90* from the factory configuration, painted and installed my pitman arm and adjusted the toe-in. Its official, it steers and stops....... now I need to work on the go part
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Got the motor to fire for the first time in months. I have a leak at the fuel pump I need to shore up before I can get the timing and carburetor set. Next is to get it into the muffler shop for the exhaust, holy smokes this thing is loud in the garage!!!!!