Builds 4 door FJ40 (2 Viewers)

[claytonclunie]

My dual cab rear door

 

[woytovich]

Looking good!

 

[Volcanic Iceberg]

Sweet. How did you work out the interior side and the window regulator?

 

[Volcanic Iceberg]

I finally got settled in the new job, found a place with a garage and RV parking. Moving all my garage stuff and a disassembled project was a challenge but we made it and with the mild weather, i am anxious to attack the project again.

 

[47coeman]

Welcome back we have been waiting patiently.

 

[Volcanic Iceberg]

I went to a local body and frame shop but they weren't interested in straightening the frame since it wasn't insurance work. Disappointing. Trying to find a straight frame to start over but only found one that was quite rusty and hacked so far.

 

[lenross1]

Surely Somebody will straighten that frame for ya. They might just need some green encouragement

 

[tucker74]

I went to a local body and frame shop but they weren't interested in straightening the frame since it wasn't insurance work. Disappointing. Trying to find a straight frame to start over but only found one that was quite rusty and hacked so far.

You gotta search for an old school body shop, preferably one that works with big trucks. I went through three locally before someone referred me to who they send this type of work out to. Guy charged me $200 to straighten a frame ... keep searching, they are out there.

Tucker

 

[woytovich]

Agreed... most "body shops" only want insurance work. look for a place that does hot rod work, even a mechanic shop... they will be able to point you in the right direction.

 

[grapestomper]

A small structural steel fab shop would be able to do it easy to.

 

[Volcanic Iceberg]

I think I found a donor cruiser with a good frame locally. Working on the deal now

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

there was a 78 frame available near(ish) me, but shipping would kill that deal for you...
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/4965116240.html

 

[Volcanic Iceberg]

Picked it up yesterday. It came with a set of doors that I needed as well game on!

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

I wonder if your neighbors are as thrilled as mine when I tote home treasures like that

 

[Volcanic Iceberg]

My old neighbors were used to it after 10 years, but I just moved into this neighborhood. Not quite sure how receptive they will be........

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

good luck!

 

[GW Nugget]

NICE 80 with FJ wheels.
How does it tow?
I'm glad your back in the saddle.
How wide did you make the rear doors?
Do they go all the way down?

 

[Volcanic Iceberg]

It tows slow......

 

[lenross1]

I tow with my 80. I haul my zuk buggy with it. it's slow but gets it done.

getting back on track.. are you planning on cutting and stretching this frame as well?
I would say yes but wasn't sure if you were after the body as well.

 

[Volcanic Iceberg]

The body is mostly junk. I bought it for the frame. I'm tearing it down now. So yes, as long as it is straight, this frame is going under the knife.