Builds 74 FJ40 Resto-mod build

[nor_cal_cyclist]

Today's progress included repairing the hacked up wheel well, while shifting the rear axle back (Jeremiah's guys take material from the rear and add it to the front of the opening to maintain the OEM shape and provide a bit more driveshaft length to help the angle).

 

[nor_cal_cyclist]

Sheet metal work is coming along...after she sat without much progress at the last shop and then waiting for my build slot to come, SO glad to see progress!!

 

[nor_cal_cyclist]

Latest problem with the build before it got to Proffitt's has been identified and resolved. The Hooker header's that were on my engine wouldn't work with the slave cylinder for my NV4500, so these ceramic coated ones were swapped in.

 

[Engineer8000]

Great build.

If you are not going to use these two tubes for the evap canister, I would be interested in obtaining these from you.

 

[nor_cal_cyclist]

Great build.

If you are not going to use these two tubes for the evap canister, I would be interested in obtaining these from you.

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I'll have to check and see where they are, or if Jeremiah needs them.

 

[nor_cal_cyclist]

Believe evap tubes were removed at the previous shop.

More progress - engine placement corrected, and metal fab to clear the atlas almost completed....

 

[nor_cal_cyclist]

This weeks update: cage and soft top frame are done. Gas tank modified to clear the new transmission hump. Rear suspension is done. Body work also done (except the front fenders - still deciding on OEM fender vs tube like metal tech). Getting pretty close to removing the tub for paint, and still waiting for the replacement front axle from Diamond.

 

[clrussell]

Looking fantastic.

 

[Jdc1]

This weeks update: cage and soft top frame are done. Gas tank modified to clear the new transmission hump. Rear suspension is done. Body work also done (except the front fenders - still deciding on OEM fender vs tube like metal tech). Getting pretty close to removing the tub for paint, and still waiting for the replacement front axle from Diamond.

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Subtle narrowed and raised OEM fender looks pretty sweet.

 

[nor_cal_cyclist]

Subtle narrowed and raised OEM fender looks pretty sweet.

I'm leaving the final decision to Jeremiah and Alex (fabrication wizard) once they fab the 3-link front suspension. They're the experts, and so far have NOT suggested/done anything I don't agree with.

 

[BullHab]

A little sooner than needed, but a HUGE smile on my face when I saw this showed up...
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Let the fun begin!!

Nothing like a little engine porn.....