Another diesel 40 build (2 Viewers)

[roma042987]

Really interested in the hot dip galvanising the chassis, have heard the chassis could twist from the process?
Any truth behind that and would you need to check the dimensions of the chassis after the process.
Seems like a great option for beach work and corrosion prevention.
Enjoying the work your doing.

I've found the galvanizing to be a non issue, I did my other 40 frame over a decade ago, and a lighter gauge m416 trailer without any warping. When I have this one done I'm actually thinking about throwing in a set of fenders and hood to see how they turn out.

 

[franklin40]

i also galvanized my 40 frame. no warp issues at all. they’re pretty stout. i painted with POR15 afterwards. it looks great.

 

[franklin40]

here’s a few shots of how it turned out

gratuitous fj62 shot hauling it home.

 

[franklin40]

post delete…double post.

 

[roma042987]

Began mocking up the cross member today, started by installing the 2f/12ht frame side brackets.

 

[roma042987]

Swapped the 60 series block brackets for 40 series brackets. The isolators are different as well, I sourced these from Australia a few months ago.

 

[roma042987]

 

[roma042987]

I was under the impression for some reason that the rear tubular crossmember would need to be removed but, looks like there is ample clearance.

 

[roma042987]

After fiddling with the placement for better part of an hour I finally burned the brackets in this evening.

 

[franklin40]

ooooh. a/c too!! i like it! what system are you using inside the vehicle?

 

[roma042987]

ooooh. a/c too!! i like it! what system are you using inside the vehicle?

I may not even use this engine for this 40. I've actually been looking for a clean donor 60 to stick this particular engine into. Im using it for mock up. This 40 will most likely receive a B diesel variation, either a 3b, 3bii, 15bf, or 15bft. Either engine, the trans will stay in the same location. I may also build up one of my other 12hts at some point for this truck. I like options. I doubt I'll do a.c. since it will be an FST rig.

 

[cruisermatt]

where did that transmission crossmember come from? Looks really good

 

[middlecalf]

If you have to pull the tranny/transfer case some point in the future that tubular cross member will force everything (to include the motor) to have to go out the front. But that might be someone else‘s problem in 30-yrs .

 

[roma042987]

If you have to pull the tranny/transfer case some point in the future that tubular cross member will force everything (to include the motor) to have to go out the front. But that might be someone else‘s problem in 30-yrs .

Nope, there is ample room to tilt the engine back and it slides right out.

 

[roma042987]

Took some measurements from my other 40 and ended up spacing the rear trans isolator up 1/2" to match the driveline angle. Since I don't have a tub sitting on this I can't really tell how much higher I can push the tcase up but this is where my other 40 is at and it doesn't hit the body on it. I suspect the Aqualu tub probably has a bit more clearance.

 

[roma042987]

Clearance to the skid plate is tight. If more is needed i can easily space the skidplate down or bring the tcase up.

 

[roma042987]

This thing is BEEFY... good decision not building my own again. Brackets are burned in, time to pull the 12ht and see if everything still fits for a B diesel.

 

[Bad Mojo]

I may have missed it, but who is the supplier of that cross member/ skid combo? It is beefy!

 

[roma042987]

I may have missed it, but who is the supplier of that cross member/ skid combo? It is beefy!

4plus products @lcwizard here on mud

 

[roma042987]

Last shot of the 12ht in the frame

12ht out

Next engine

BJ40 mounts installed

BJ late style bell housing