66' R2.8 1BADRESTO

[Sheck44]

The R2.8 does NOT require DEF fluid
Steve

 

[ArthurFJ]

Thanks again for your responses Steve. I just got my FJ80 steering box in (I'm just gunna keep copying you haha).
What kind of pitman arm did you end up using? Did you have to buy a new tie rod?

 

[amico]

Steve where did you get the Soft Top for the Gray you have pictured at that show???

 

[Will Van]

Amazing Build! I really admire your attention to detail. Bravo!

I'm underway on almost the exact same build for a customer, I'm going to get a thread going one of these days. Are you aware that there's a direct R2.8 to NV4500 bellhousing available from Quickdraw?

2.8 R to NV4500 ADAPTER KIT WITH MODIFIED FACTORY FLYWHEEL (Fits CUMMINS 2.8 ) | QuickDrawBrand.com

I just got all my parts in last week, picking up the transmission tomorrow and then the fitting begins.

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Oh crap !! That would have been nice, im already in deep with Axis and Advance Adapters ... too late for me but for others this will make it less expensive and cleaner !

Thanks
Steve

Did you end up going with the QuickDraw bellhousing?

Are you satisfied with the overall length of the drivetrain package with the QD bellhousing, NV4500, AA extension, and split case?

 

[Sheck44]

I'm Back !!
Ok ... so its been some time since I've updated here . I had some personal issues (separation) and well it's time to get back on track
We are just weeks away from completing this project, and here are just a few teaser pics to get started again ...

IMG_6711 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

IMG_6751 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

 

[Sheck44]

And just to recap ... we took 1st and 2nd BEST 4X4's at Autorama last year

I will be selling the gray 73' shortly if anyone is interested

IMG_1235 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

 

[Sheck44]

IMG_1243 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

 

[letterman52]

And just to recap ... we took 1st and 2nd BEST 4X4's at Autorama last year

I will be selling the gray 73' shortly if anyone is interested

IMG_1235 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Before I start getting excited, may I ask ballpark what you are considering for the gray one?

 

[Chris Wilcox]

Yessir ... full stop at 200 pounds of pressure
Steve

Any chance you can provide more information on that linear actuator and TSM e-Brake. I have a TSM e-brake on my 40 with 37's and 4.88's with 60 split case and the thing barely works even after extensive adjustments to gain everything possible. I'm using the stock FJ40 78' parking brake handle to actuate it.

 

[letterman52]

NEW wheels are here !! Cant wait to get rubber on these ... Custom 16X8's built by The Wheelsmiths, ask for Rex if your interested. I provided the hubcaps and they did the rest

IMG_0092 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


Should be a good colour combo

IMG_0093 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

IMG_0091 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


IMG_0090 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Spoke with Rex and he mentioned you did a 4" backspacing on these. Is that right? I want to order the same thing you did for my 75' build, but need the details in order to make it all come together. Would you happen to have the breakdown on what exactly you ordered? Did you buy a new set of caps and just ship them to him?

 

[Sheck44]

Spoke with Rex and he mentioned you did a 4" backspacing on these. Is that right? I want to order the same thing you did for my 75' build, but need the details in order to make it all come together. Would you happen to have the breakdown on what exactly you ordered? Did you buy a new set of caps and just ship them to him?

Yessir ... they are perfectly offset at that 4"
They do a GREAT job, you will not be disappointed

Cheers
Steve

 

[Sheck44]

Any chance you can provide more information on that linear actuator and TSM e-Brake. I have a TSM e-brake on my 40 with 37's and 4.88's with 60 split case and the thing barely works even after extensive adjustments to gain everything possible. I'm using the stock FJ40 78' parking brake handle to actuate it.

Can you send me a pic of what you did ?
steve@smartsafety.ca
Steve

 

[NorCal]

Very interested in the grey one. PM me a price.

And just to recap ... we took 1st and 2nd BEST 4X4's at Autorama last year

I will be selling the gray 73' shortly if anyone is interested

IMG_1235 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

 

[Sheck44]

HUGE thanks to one of the members for selling me these tank straps .... sand blasted and powder coated
Also used some exhaust wrap to give it a more 'vintage' look

IMG_6863 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

 

[letterman52]

HUGE thanks to one of the members for selling me these tank straps .... sand blasted and powder coated
Also used some exhaust wrap to give it a more 'vintage' look

IMG_6863 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

FJ Company and ICON need to hire you on as a restro mod consultant. All these clever ideas.

 

[69LC]

Glad to see you included my work on these builds. Beautiful trucks!

 

[Sheck44]

FJ Company and ICON need to hire you on as a restro mod consultant. All these clever ideas.

Thank you Letterman !!
I just truly enjoy building these things and putting my own touch on them

So .... After 3 years of receiving the R2.8 we may have a '1st start' today !! Cant wait ... will report back shortly hopefully with a video

Cheers
Steve

 

[69LC]

Will you pm me @Sheck44?

 

[Sheck44]

Ok here you go guys ... could NOT be happier !!

Click the pic for the video ... 1st start !!

IMG_6887 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

 

[Sheck44]

Now she's looking PURDY !!!!
Should be driving her by Saturday ....

IMG_6912 by Steve Heck, on Flickr