Build 4 door Fj45 on 80 series chassis

[Blackknight1]

The Harley Davidson oil bag i am gonna use to supply the Black box with additinal oil had quite a bit of rust inside.i poured 4 quarts of vinegar into it and let it sit for a few days . When i dumped the vinegar out after a few days, the inside of the tank looked brand new . I then poured gear oil into it to prevent the rust from coming back. Incredible how vinegar cleaned that up so well.
Today, i got the condenser , and was able to mock it up in front of the radiator. It fits !
I also taped the electric fan to the inside . Leaves about an inch of clearance between the fan and the crank pullie . I wish the space was wider but that's all i'll be able to squeeze without having to move the engine back. I won't even consider that option at this point.

 

[peesalot]

So would it work to soak surface rusted stuff in a couple gallons of vinegar ? or is that just stupid ? beats wire wheeling the stuff.

 

[Blackknight1]

So would it work to soak surface rusted stuff in a couple gallons of vinegar ? or is that just stupid ? beats wire wheeling the stuff.

I've done it to old bike parts and yes, it works.
Vinegar a mild acid. It won't attack seals . I wish i'd taken some before and after pictures for you guys.

 

[Blackknight1]

Today we mocked up the radiator , the fan and the a/c condenser into the truck. Everything fits. There is exactly 1" of clearance between the crank pullie and the back of my elecyric fan.
This jappened when i put the fan dead in the center of the radiator. So i pushed it up a bit (right below the radiator's tank). That gave meanpther inch or so. I'm happy with that.
The new radiator being wider than the OE one, it kind of got in the way of the headlights. To be sure that we had that under control , we installed the headlights. No problem , but i will need to find some new mounting rings and adjusters. Hope i can find some .
This thing is shaping ip nicely

 

[Mike Shull]

Today we mocked up the radiator , the fan and the a/c condenser into the truck. Everything fits. There is exactly 1" of clearance between the crank pullie and the back of my elecyric fan.
This jappened when i put the fan dead in the center of the radiator. So i pushed it up a bit (right below the radiator's tank). That gave meanpther inch or so. I'm happy with that.
The new radiator being wider than the OE one, it kind of got in the way of the headlights. To be sure that we had that under control , we installed the headlights. No problem , but i will need to find some new mounting rings and adjusters. Hope i can find some .
This thing is shaping ip nicely

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How wide is your radiator? This is next on my list.

 

[Blackknight1]

I'll measure it later and give you an answer.

 

[Blackknight1]

Hey guys,
War broke out down here and i haven' t been able to leave home for the past 24 days. The shop is in a pretty hot area of town so i can't even think of going there. So far, i do not see an end to this situation and hope that those idiots eventually decide to leave us alone.
Hope to be able to get back to work soon.

 

[peesalot]

Be safe, thoughts are with you & family, terrible situation.

 

[Firemedic831]

Wow . Not sure if there is anything we can do to help but if there is do not hesitate.

 

[aztoyman]

Hoping the best for your situation. Stay safe.

 

[Broski]

Keep your head down, crazy world!

 

[Blackknight1]

Thank you all. I appreciate your words . Keeping positive thoughts and the rifles close. Hope to start posting progress pics again soon.

 

[peesalot]

Since you cant get to cruiser we will accept photos of your self defense hardware in the meantime ?

 

[Blackknight1]

Since you asked

 

[peesalot]

Now thats funny.

 

[Blackknight1]

Here you go.

 

[Blackknight1]

Ladt one is the wife's

 

[peesalot]

See, cruiser heads all alike, 223 or 308 on the AR ? The wife's pistol is a 9mm ? I bet that sucker gets hot ?

 

[Blackknight1]

Ar is 308
The wife's a full auto uzi . Doesn't really get hot.
But fires quite slowly in F.A mode compared to my Glock in FA mode.

 

[Blackknight1]

Little Tactical shotgun in the middle is a Franchi SPAS-15.