Build Back in a 60 series - 1HZ Swap

[Hojack]

I'm just wondering if they will be noisy clanking back there.

I don’t think you’ll notice. Spray some WD-40 if you need to. I got them so I’ll let ya know.

 

[davegonz]

Did some welding over my lunch break.

 

[Nostradamus]

Getting an MBA.

Did my MBA at night school while working full time. Kind of a PITA, but worth it in the long run. Keep at it. Now back to our regularly scheduled program...

 

[Hojack]

She’s a beauty Dave, I’m jealous man

What are you cutting the steel with, Plasma cutter?

 

[davegonz]

Mostly with my grinder, chop saw, and band saw. I have a plasma cutter, but sometimes it's easier to use the band saw or grinder.

 

[The Phoenician]

I need lunch breaks like yours. It's looking good Dave.

 

[davegonz]

Thanks man. I've been taking advantage of working from home this week.

 

[davegonz]

Welded on the rest of the plates from the kit. It's pretty dang solid now even with the tack welds.

 

[Hojack]

Welded on the rest of the plates from the kit. It's pretty dang solid now even with the tack welds.

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Wait... kit... what...?

 

[davegonz]

Wait... kit... what...?

Here you go: FJ60/62 Rear Bumper Kits

 

[davegonz]

@Hojack if you're going to build a bumper, you should consider this kit. Saves you a ton of time while still allowing you the freedom to customize how you want it to look. It's a good value if you take into consideration how much time you'll save.

 

[Hojack]

I was going to say earlier I’d be great to have all those pieces for a kit.
I’ve ordered my all the hardware so I’m going to build my own now.
I have some great visuals from yours to look at.


What’d that kit cost Dave?

 

[davegonz]

$330 plus shipping for the base kit without swing-outs. Everything else is a la carte. You add what you want to the kit.

 

[Hojack]

Are you going to spray paint it or get it powder coated?

 

[davegonz]

I have a kid going to college in August, so rattle canning it for now

 

[Mr Cimarron]

What kind of welder are you using?

 

[davegonz]

My trusty Hobart Handler 187. Runs on 220V with C25 gas mix.

 

[davegonz]

Took a break and welded the bumper up. I also cut holes in for some LED reverse lights.

 

[davegonz]

Pics of the endless grinding. I ran out of freaking welding wire, too.

 

[Mr Cimarron]

Probably some laying around on the floor somewhere. I can’t really talk because my garage looks like a yard sale also.