70 fj40 stretch on 42 (1 Viewer)

[burningoil]

I'm starting the next built I decided to stretch a 40 16 inches and put 42" tires on it.
I found a fj on Facebook had to negotiate for 6 months, but finally got it for a fare price.
I've been working on it for a few months now and collecting pasts.

 

[burningoil]

Lots of welding before setting LS and atlas in it

 

[PAPAGOOSE]

Looking good so far and same original paint as my October 1969! Interested to see how your patch panels turn out. What was the deciding factor in choosing a 16" stretch?

 

[burningoil]

lots of welding and grinding today the panels came out pretty good.
It's is a 16" stretch hoping to get 112" to 114 wheel base.

 

[6f40j9]

Looking good so far and same original paint as my October 1969! Interested to see how your patch panels turn out. What was the deciding factor in choosing a 16" stretch?

Capri is the best color.

 

[burningoil]

Capri is the best color.

I think Capri blue is a good color too

 

[Mike Shull]

I love stretched Cruisers!

 

[burningoil]

Worked on the back of the rig after welding in rock sliders and cut off back of the frame to raise back bumper. I just don't know how i'm going to tie in the rear body