Builds 71 FJ40 build up using my 84 xcab chassis (camotoy)

[paranoid56]

and today. got some done.
started working on the front shock mounts. using the ford mounts, i figured the max uptravel and set the mounts to that. also added a gusset to the back of it. i got half of it burnt in but then relized that i still havent got the steering box so i stoped.

start of the rear gusset. was on some funky angle so it was PITA to make

and welded to the back of the mount. should make it strong. hopfully it isnt in the way of the steering box.

 

[paranoid56]

so after stoping on the shock mounts. i turned my attention to the floor again. i needed to finish up the center hump.
i took some quick measurments and started cutting. i got the basic shape here.

had to make a little step down so it would fit under the seat bars.

and here it is sitting in place.

and the clearence between the tranny and the new hump section.

and the starting of the front part. this was hard. lots of bends and welds to make it fit just right. also cut the holes for the shifters.

and a top shot.

damn, even after measuring like 30 times i still managed to miss cut the hole. its close, but not perfect. you can also see that i made this into two pieces. as i found after i put the front pieces in, i couldnt take the damn thing out without taking out the cage. so i cut it now its easy to remove and will still be strong and sealed.

 

[Volunteer]

Looking sweet.

 

[truvaine]

schwoow.

beautiful stuff!

 

[79fj40moneypit]

,Wow you'er getting there, now you need a 4bt for that added weight in the front. man thats a bunch of work great job!

 

[paranoid56]

got a little done today. still waiting for my damn fj60 box to show up. stupid thing was shipped out on the 27th of last month. got to love the post office. funny thing is i orderd some green lug nuts from japan on wednesday and they showed up on friday
got some new parts in. bling bling and just had to paint them my fav color also lime green baby also have the matching arms and some nice arp studs going on it too. should be uber strong

 

[paranoid56]

got the winch plate all cut up. this was a pain in the ass. but only went through one wheel two full cuts along the lenght and the notches. man i wish i had a plasma cutter

and the wheel after i was finished

 

[paranoid56]

floor all finished. now just have to find some cheap rubber boots. this is all bolted up and ready to go.

 

[projektdotnet]

Keep going man it looks good

 

[SLOonTheGo]

Congratulations, youve officially just replaced Speed Racer as my new hero.

Keep up the awesome work, that thing is going to be killer when you are done.



SLO

 

[Mauger]

OK, I want to know how many angle grinders you went through.

Awsome work

 

[paranoid56]

angle grinders. i just have three. one has the cutting wheels, one with a sanding disk, and one with a grinding wheel.
so, i am still on the same grinder for over 2 years and maybe 50+ disks

well, didnt get much done on sunday. got the warn hubs replaced with some good ol stockers

damn you truck, you make me bleed my own blood

 

[paranoid56]

Why yes, yes I am a stud
Got the ARP upgrade knuckles studs. was going to do all 6 but figured 4 per knuckle along with the two stock ones was enough,. I also got a spindle stud kit, as I always hate trying to align everything up during installs, and trail repairs, and these really help out.

oh, and NO, i am not trying to copy crane with the green s***. i was first at this i have an issue with that color as seen here on my DD.

 

[paranoid56]

finaly got my damn 60 box. got her all cleaned up. thing was coverd in grease and dirt.

now mocked into place. think this should work out perfectly.

close up of the clearance. also, notice that super nice custom pitman arm need a flat one so i welded that up. (this is for mock up only, i have a flat one on order.

here is a pic of it some what flexed up. i will have to set the bump stop here as it is almost hitting the spring pack

 

[paranoid56]

now, with box where it was going to be, i needed to add some extra material to the top of the frame. made this real quick.

then fully welded.

next up was making the sleaves for the frame. simple tubing and a big drill bit

now fully installed. also did the steering shaft. looks like this will work out nicly.

 

[paranoid56]

next up was the drivers side shock mount, i used the ford mount and had to make a notch out of the back to clear the steering ujoint. will add more next weekend

 

[truvaine]

nice work, and nice suby!
didnt know you were also on rs25. just noticed your pictures in the wagon forum and' made the connection. i'm truvaine over there as well.

good work

 

[paranoid56]

nice work, and nice suby!
didnt know you were also on rs25. just noticed your pictures in the wagon forum and' made the connection. i'm truvaine over there as well.

good work

ha, nice. another fellow suby owner

oh, and was a little board today, and built this.
was soo tired of my towel not drying being folded on the rack, and i had to have two towels per rack so, 1 and 1 came together, and i made this
now its all better

 

[paranoid56]

ok, got some work done today
figurd i would finished up this thing. needed to close up that damn hole. so i made a simple plate out of some SS then painted it

also got the new flat pitman arm installed. looks like it will work perfect

i put the fenders, grill and hood on so i could see where things where going to sit. i was tired of redoing things so fingured i would get this installed and work around it
made up a front grill mount. since this thing is on a different chassis i needed a spacer to have it sit right.

and a close up. just a simple set up. i welded three pieces of tubing to the winch plate (which will be fully welded on later) and a small pice of rec tubing on top. i will also have a piece of rubber on top of this to act as flex zone.

and a overall shot boy its ppuuurrdy

 

[PScottBx]

...boy its ppuuurrdy

True dat.



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