40 series aluminum tub on a 100 series chassis???

[GW Nugget]

Hello all Gary here from the 80 series crowd. I was wanting to know if anyone has a 100 series frame diagram picture?
Reason is that I've been wanting to put one of those 40 series aluminum tubs on a 80 chassis but trying to think further ahead by avoiding a v8 engine swap vs. a solid axle swap.
Any thoughts?

 

[enfield]

No, but I'm interested in seeing the final product.

 

[JayM]

Where there is a will and saw anything will work!

 

[DanInDenver]

You have seen Redline's 80 wearing a 40 body?
FJ-UTE 4 Door 40 Series Aluminum Body Kit - Red Line Land Cruisers

 

[GW Nugget]

You have seen Redline's 80 wearing a 40 body?
FJ-UTE 4 Door 40 Series Aluminum Body Kit - Red Line Land Cruisers

Yes, this was the inspiration... I just want to go with a v8. Axle swaps are much easier than motor swaps... I'm in Cali... smog etc. I even think the Tcase is the same, correct?
What is the mpg on the v8? Mine gets 10mpg.

 

[ChuckB]

I would love to see this!

I get about 13mpg mostly city driving right now.

 

[uzj100]

This is great idea and there are more 100s available to retro fit. 100 series has a 112 inch wheelbase as well.

4 door ute would be outstanding on a 100 platform.

Probably lose a considerable amount of weight which would improve fuel economy to like a GX470. 14 mpg city and 19 highway. GX's are about 800 lbs lighter than a 100 series.

 

[LBridges]

Hopefully this diagram helps

 

[Cannon88]

First rule, forget about MPG.

 

[GW Nugget]

Awesome, thanks.

Hopefully this diagram helps

Toyota 100 series frame diagram

Toyota 80 series frame diagram

 

[jLB]

The rest of the UZJ100 frame drawings (1-3)

 

[jLB]

The rest of the UZJ100 frame drawings (4-6)

 

[SALTY METHODS]

This would be awesome!

 

[FullyLitLED]

Good luck with this one! The 80 and 100 series body mount locations should be the same right? Since the 105 uses an 80 series chassis

 

[Manhattan]

The guys at ACC Garage combined an 80 frame, drive train and interior (!) with a 55 body. It is just so badass - open the door to an FJ55, and get in an FZJ80... the leather seats, curved (cut down) dashboard. I have no idea how they pulled it off (what was stretched, what was shortened), just that was a s***ton of work (and $$$). But man, the final product is just awesome:

 

[GW Nugget]

Wow thanks for all the help.

 

[Bripars40]

@GW Nugget Did you get anywhere with this?

 

[GW Nugget]

No, but this will be done eventually, this thread will be of some help or inspiration...

 

[Kofoed]

Are you going to put in a solid front axle?

 

[Bripars40]

No, but this will be done eventually, this thread will be of some help or inspiration...

So I have a 100 series that’s partially parted out (mostly the front clip and the front differential). I’m considering chasing this idea a little bit since I’m about to start rust repair on my beater 40. Thoughts?