Builds 75’ Rust O’mod to Restomod (1 Viewer)

[reddog90]

Nice body work. Have you done body work before this project? I have some experience with MIG, but no TIG or body work. You inspire me if this is your first.

 

[letterman52]

Nice body work. Have you done body work before this project? I have some experience with MIG, but no TIG or body work. You inspire me if this is your first.

Absolutely zero. I watched a lot of YouTube though.

 

[sproggy]

Thanks, Letterman52!

 

[sproggy]

Now I have to check out MIG welders just to know the diff.

 

[letterman52]

Well finished the transmission tunnel. Starting cleaning up the holes in the dash. Moving the headlight switch over to the center. Leaving just enough for the choke, vintage air, hazard, and wipers.

 

[letterman52]

Bought this little guy also since the Upper Dash pad was beat.

 

[letterman52]

Well she is all back together for the most part. Fried my voltage regulator not paying attention when I hooked the battery back up. Other than that she’s about to go to paint and get bed liner inside the tub. Decided on Heath Gray. Also say this on Pinterest so I’m going to fab up a box for the backside to enclose the sub.

 

[letterman52]

Well it’s begun. Donor truck had been acquired. 5.7L going in.

 

[White Stripe]

Why don't u go with a LS motor?

 

[letterman52]

Why don't u go with a LS motor?

I wanted an easy swap and price.

 

[letterman52]

Bored. Sub box for under the seat.

 

[Back 40]

What are your thoughts for the rest of your sound system? I am also rebuilding a 75, and I am torn on what direction to go.

 

[letterman52]

What are your thoughts for the rest of your sound system? I am also rebuilding a 75, and I am torn on what direction to go.

Good question. So I bought the kick panel boxes from SOR for the front.

FJ40 and FJ55 Stock Radio, Speakers and Brackets

Putting Polk Audio DB521. Polk 5.25" Coaxial Speakers in those.

Then using the same speaker in the back using these brackets I’m working on right now. Pic attached.

Then the kicker sub in the box I just posted.

Pioneer DEH3400UB headunit I’ve seen fits the stock location so I have that waiting to be installed.

Currently looking at Marine grade amps for the sub.

 

[letterman52]

Testing the final fitment out.

 

[letterman52]

Rear speaker boxes. Still need the hole cut out and cleaned up.

 

[letterman52]

Well gave the ole girl one last treat before she goes for her rejuvenation. Got some quick hinges from 69LC. Really nice when you buy something and it just works.

Quick guide I used:

Quik Hinge Installation

His for sale link:

Quik Hinges available


Install was pretty on par without any real surprises. Defiantly a tight fit upside the “A” pillar.

 

[letterman52]

Engine swap has begun.

 

[letterman52]

And she’s out.

 

[letterman52]

Pocketbook took a beating today, but Georg @ Valley Hybrid made it a little less painful.

 

[letterman52]

Also since I have to replace the output shaft on the 4L60E for a 2wd shaft I ordered a transmission rebuild kit.

4L60E Rebuild Kit Heavy Duty HEG Master Kit Stage 4 1997-2000 With Turb Steels | eBay