Very nice work. I'm not sure if it's my computer but the older pictures on the thread are not showing up. Would love to see them.
Builds 71 FJ40 build up using my 84 xcab chassis (camotoy)
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yea i moved hosts and i am fixing them. got some fixed last night and will do the rest tonight. takes a wile lol
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got a nice letter from my HOA today 
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got a nice letter from my HOA today
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They sound like my wife during pms.
I always say yes and wait until she leaves before I continue.
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well got a few more items done. front shock hoops are done. welded up the cross hoop and still trying to figure out what type of flange i want to run. either uber $$ ones or cheap flange ones lol.
the shock mount parts. copied another guy on here lol. well his looked better lol
and some new rear lights for rear. i always liked these and they might be out of place a bit, but at least its a small hole they need to be flush mounted they are also LED. not sure i need the lowlight (night vision) part hooked up though.
the shock mount parts. copied another guy on here lol. well his looked better lol
and some new rear lights for rear. i always liked these and they might be out of place a bit, but at least its a small hole they need to be flush mounted
they are also LED. not sure i need the lowlight (night vision) part hooked up though.
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got some more work done.
made up a simple radiator hoop (which also doubles as the rad mount)
also tied the new hoop to the shock hoops to help give it more stenght.
also gave me a spot to mount the PS resivor.
pic showing the new PS cooler. still need to do some wire management.
made up a simple radiator hoop (which also doubles as the rad mount)
also tied the new hoop to the shock hoops to help give it more stenght.
also gave me a spot to mount the PS resivor.
pic showing the new PS cooler. still need to do some wire management.
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got a little more work done. decided that i really didnt need a fullly bolt on trany tunnel so i fully welded it and made a quick cover that bolts on so i can remove the shifters if i need to.
and on a unrelated note, i hope to be on the HOA board this month after voting should make things interesting lol
and on a unrelated note, i hope to be on the HOA board this month after voting
should make things interesting lol
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Very cool build, man. Glad you're back. GL with the HOA.
This is a masterpeice... Great build....
Had the same issues with local HOA ... Just got a workshop over the boarder.. easier cheaper and no neighbors to complain...
Looking sweet...
Had the same issues with local HOA ... Just got a workshop over the boarder.. easier cheaper and no neighbors to complain...
Looking sweet...
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did a little more work this weekend.
removed the bottom leaf on the springs to get it to sit a bit lower. got it 1" lower so it now fits under the carport easy. before i had to put a strap on the axle to the frame to suck it down some.
still working on the wiring and lighting. i usually use led bulb replacments but on this one i decided to go a bit different and use the 3/4" leds that truckers use. these things are bright and work great for the marker lights.
i started off with the side marker and cut off the bulb holder. then used a unibit to open up the hole to 3/4". it was almost that size allready so it was easy to get it the rest of the way.
and installed. just pop the grommet then the light and boom. nice super bright LED light. should last forever and doesnt draw much power.
also still working on the fuel cell mount. made this simple bracket out of some SS that i had laying and added some dimples as i just love them
removed the bottom leaf on the springs to get it to sit a bit lower. got it 1" lower so it now fits under the carport easy. before i had to put a strap on the axle to the frame to suck it down some.
still working on the wiring and lighting. i usually use led bulb replacments but on this one i decided to go a bit different and use the 3/4" leds that truckers use. these things are bright and work great for the marker lights.
i started off with the side marker and cut off the bulb holder. then used a unibit to open up the hole to 3/4". it was almost that size allready so it was easy to get it the rest of the way.
and installed. just pop the grommet then the light and boom. nice super bright LED light. should last forever and doesnt draw much power.
also still working on the fuel cell mount. made this simple bracket out of some SS that i had laying and added some dimples as i just love them
could you post a link on what that light would be called or where you got it? that is slick! or maybe even a web address... thanks!
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and woot, i am now a proud new member of the HOA board 
and those lights are these. just search ebay
Maxxima 3/4" Side Marker light LED
they come in either clear plastic or colored to match the color of led. maxxima was the orginal maker but now they have knockoffs.
and those lights are these. just search ebay
Maxxima 3/4" Side Marker light LED
they come in either clear plastic or colored to match the color of led. maxxima was the orginal maker but now they have knockoffs.
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drove the fj around the block, feels good to get it out and driving around. still lots to do but nice to get it out.
wired up the front marker lights. decided to add in an extra light for a side repeater. hopfully will help people see me when i have my turn signal on.
anybody know where to buy just the rubber gromit part for the stock FJ lights? mine are all rotten.
also finished up the exhaust hangers. simple stainless bracket that bolts to the xmember that has a rod attached. then some nice green exhaust hangers
still lots to do but nice to get it out.wired up the front marker lights. decided to add in an extra light for a side repeater. hopfully will help people see me when i have my turn signal on.
anybody know where to buy just the rubber gromit part for the stock FJ lights? mine are all rotten.
also finished up the exhaust hangers. simple stainless bracket that bolts to the xmember that has a rod attached. then some nice green exhaust hangers
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I just stumbled across this. What tool do you use to cut all of your Frame brackets?
What are your plans for the body of this car when done? Paint, patina? If any truck would be fitting with a Flat black or solid ratrod rust, its this one.
What are your plans for the body of this car when done? Paint, patina? If any truck would be fitting with a Flat black or solid ratrod rust, its this one.
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no idea on the paint. probably just flat green like it is. its a wheeler so no point and doing a nice paint job. almost all the brackets were cut with either a sawsaz or 4.5" angle grinder with a cut off wheel.
still dealing with all the little stuff. but decided to drive it around the block a few times to see how it runs.
still dealing with all the little stuff. but decided to drive it around the block a few times to see how it runs.
Long time coming man, looks great!
So any updates on this beast?
