Builds A Canadian build of a JDM BJ74 - *TECH ONLY PLEASE - NO CHAT*

[Malahki]

did you cut your crossmember to fit the receiver?

No I did not see any reason to, the slide in portion of the ball mount drop hitch I am using does not require that much depth.

 

[61Mk+]

The outdoor shot of your BJ71 shows a gorgeous car, wow! Very little shiny chrome, just a solid, lovely beast; nice! For what it's worth, i am in Lethbridge for a little while (the current job is nearly done), if you have any interest in seeing a beat-up old 61, i'd be happy to visit and get my eyeballs on your 71.

 

[Awl_TEQ]

I will be there from April 20-30. Kinda bad timing as I arrive on the last day of Easter Jeep Safari and leave on the first day of Cruise Moab. But its all that my work schedule would allow. I personally only know of 2 other Albertans that will be there during this time and they are members of the Lethbridge Coulee Kruzers http://www.lethbridgecouleekruzers.com/

I'm leaving Calgary early on the 24th and will hit Moab in the pm of the 25th. Another group is leaving 5:00pm on the 24th as well as another group from Fort Mac some time the same day. We're all meeting up and doing a bunch of trails before the event starts. I will be at Slickrock and everyone else has rented a place in town. Maybe we'll see you about town or on a trail.

 

[crushers]

yes, i did miss that post. my bad.
apology.

 

[61Mk+]

Sure, as soon as i figure out how to pm

 

[cruiserdan]

The new PM format is called a "conversation".

 

[61Mk+]

Thanks Cruiserdan; i did figure it out a few days ago. All it took was getting over the usual impatience.

 

[Diesel Cruiserman]

Great build, just came across this thread..

Rob

 

[hotgemini]

Great build, just came across this thread..

Rob

Sounds like you really love cruisers. Just wipe the screen and keyboard down and we'll all just pretend it never happened.

 

[theferg]

Great build. Have a question on your rear storage box. In this pic, what are the tie downs attached to on the body side?--are there factory tie down points there? I have a BJ74 and I can't find any tie down points at all in mine, however, I have found some bolt holes back there that seem to be in just about the location that those tie downs seem to be attached. Am I just missing the factory tie down rings in mine? Or did you use something custom there?

EDIT: Never mind. I just looked in the parts catalog. Looks like there are. Now let's just hope they're available in the USA....

-Ferg

 

[cruiserdan]

They look just like the ones in the floor of my 80. Since the jack bracket in the 80 is identical to the one in the 74 I would not be surprised if the 80 ones would work.

 

[Damith Wijewardhana]

Good one mate. Planned to go through the same process on my BJ74 as well. Thanks for sharing

 

[piter69A]

Do you still have removed PTO winch parts??
I'm looking for bumper brackets.

 

[crushers]

if he doesn't have, i do

 

[piter69A]

Do you have some parts or complete set??
Send me details.

 

[crushers]

wayne@crushersrule.com

 

[fireball]

Hello again! Your drawer system looks to have a narrow drawer on the LH side. Does the drawer open with only the LH rear door open? It doesn't look narrow enough. Any thoughts on your drawer/storage unit, what you like about it and what you might do differently?

I have 4 sheets of 15mm baltic birch showing up at the shop on Thursday, so looking to build something soon.

Thanks!

 

[Malahki]

No I still have to open both doors to access the LH drawer, otherwise the drawer ends up being way to narrow. I made the drawers two different sizes to accomodate larger items.

The only thing I would change if doing it again is to keep them 1-2 inches shorter. Its a little high when loaded and trying to reach things up top

Best advise I can give you is to not cheap out on the sliders. My drawers are loaded heavy all of the time and I dont think cheap ones would have held up.

 

[Billyfj7312ht]

great build, thanks for sharing your journey, there are loads of useful mods I can use in this thread, especially the bar work.

 

[tyler m]

No I still have to open both doors to access the LH drawer, otherwise the drawer ends up being way to narrow. I made the drawers two different sizes to accomodate larger items.

The only thing I would change if doing it again is to keep them 1-2 inches shorter. Its a little high when loaded and trying to reach things up top

Best advise I can give you is to not cheap out on the sliders. My drawers are loaded heavy all of the time and I dont think cheap ones would have held up.

I read the first 3 or 4 pages and loved your work but skipped to the end to reply. One of the guys back then suggested you replace your drop pitman arm. I was just wondering if you did or have one for sale as I need the drop pitman arm shown in your pics. Cheers.