67 FJ40 Overhaul (Burned Up...)

[65swb45]

Don't worry too much Roger, Kevin likes doing mock ups. Kevin, Roger is right. I wouldn't do any more mock ups until the motor is in place. The clearances are very tight.

 

[kevos37]

I plan on setting it down on the frame to make sure the clearances are good. But it's a fairly shallow unit and I don't anticipate any fitment problems. The unit extends 10 inches from the firewall at its farthest point.

 

[kevos37]

Fitment looks good.

 

[65swb45]

Ha! It's been so long I had forgotten that I built you a 1bbl carb.

 

[kevos37]

Ha! It's been so long I had forgotten that I built you a 1bbl carb.

Ha! It's been so long I had forgotten that I built you a 1bbl carb.

Mark,

Since I was going with the stock motor, a solid carb was my first investment. Mine originally came with a non OEM carb (I think someone threw something it in to show it came with a carb....haha). I did test run the engine and the carb you rebuilt worked like a charm !!!!! Thanks.

 

[kevos37]

The Cruiser is on its way to the paint shop. 2 trailers full of cruiser parts. They are going to media blast, fine tune the panels and give it a nice epoxy primer. Once its back in my shop I plan to assemble it and install the seat brackets, rollbar, roof rack, sliders and misc. engine compartment work. I want to make sure everything fits properly before committing to paint.

 

[kevos37]

Parts hanging around at the body shop. It's amazing how many small holes from the PO surface. I think there were curtain rods hanging on the back window.

 

[kevos37]

Back up the hill from the body shop. Get to set the tub back on tonight.

Oh happy day!

 

[65swb45]

Crickets chirping.

 

[kevos37]

I know....I need to crack the whip. Thanks Mark.

 

[DSB345]

Your build is going as fast as mine but I am making progress

 

[kevos37]

Your build is going as fast as mine but I am making progress

Ouch!!

 

[DSB345]

At least your body is on your rig. Nice garage set up you have Kevin

Dave

 

[crockett]

I remember looking at this build in early stages..You have a ton of work into this cruiser Very Nice! I really like the receiver hitch. You do great fabrication work! You said you might need a Bezel..I will be looking but I don't recall an extra one.

 

[65swb45]

Update?

 

[kevos37]

I gots nuttin. I'm planning to get back on it in mid November.

 

[65swb45]

I know, I know. It’s that job thing. Gets us all.

But if we don’t see anything by Thanksgiving, your officially a slacker!

 

[Grant Woodbridge]

Can’t believe I mist this build. Great work , puts me in the mood to go work on mine. Well done.

 

[White Stripe]

Saw your messages in chat. Sorry about your loss. Very sad.

 

[69 FJ40]

Saw your messages in chat. Sorry about your loss. Very sad.

Link to the chat? I hope Kevin, his family and his cruiser are alright! My thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted by the fires.