Bobbing an 80 series (2 Viewers)

[98lux]

yummy, a 105! show more pics of the completed bed please... I like how it's been seperated. If I do that then I'm dove tailing the rear a little... which isn't out of the question!

All pics of build are here.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/100-series-cruisers/241338-featured-105-98-lux-hzj105r-build-up.html

 

[PKP80]

Not bobbed, but frame has been shortened 7" to tuck the rear bumper as far in as possible. The rest is self explanatory. Nice thread

 

[lenross1]

Nice rig sam. look forward to running your old tires! really interested in how these rigs perform. Really interested in seeing the finish product! what about a slant back like a military hummer- just a thought.

 

[spotcruiser]

This thing done yet?

 

[torfab]

This thing done yet?

Very funny Todd! I haven't even gotten it insured yet! Just got the DMV inspection done on Wednesday though, so one hurdle out of the way before chopping it

 

[spotcruiser]

Just got the DMV inspection done on Wednesday though, so one hurdle out of the way before chopping it

What kind of a DMV inspection do you get for a rolled vehicle? Just smog for registering, or road safety because of the damage?

 

[torfab]

What kind of a DMV inspection do you get for a rolled vehicle? Just smog for registering, or road safety because of the damage?

It's a salvage title, so the state patrol does a VIN check, and safety check - blinkers, windows, all vin tags, etc...

 

[kirk]

Someday I am gonna bob the V8 80 like this but leave the roof on. Ohio weather sux.

Hats off to Hanna and land speeder. nice work!

 

[crustyBJ60]

this was for sale not long ago...

not much of a bob, the frame is still all there, but nice job on the crew cab/tray.

crusty

 

[mylesprimo]

Does anyone have a pic of this one's front bumper?

 

[torfab]

It looks like there's a cage on the inside, and the exo connects to it through the roof. That's what I'm planning on mine, but haven't drafted plans yet...

 

[theside00]

Just thinking what if you incorporated the bed off of a tacoma. Dont know the dimensions if it will actually work but if you cut the 80 right behind the second doors then put the tacoma bed on there and blended it to make it look sweet.


If you pull it off maybe I will do it to mine

 

[1loudLX]

thats what 98lux did. Put a Hilux bed on. Had to widen it and trim the front off so it would fit properly over the wheels.

 

[crustyBJ60]

Does anyone have a pic of this one's front bumper?

like this?

HTH'S
crusty

 

[mylesprimo]

Exactly, perfect. Looking for ideas for my bumpers.

 

[Southeast Overland]

Here was us working on it:

prepainted

painted:

I would not have recognized it...

 

[sdtash]

Sure has changed.

 

[torfab]

Got started

I started the chop last week, and took a few snaps for you guys.

 

[Land Speeder]

Nice! I'll come see it! When is good for you?
Where are you in Seattle?

 

[torfab]

I've made some headway on the project. The back end is now officially bobbed, and now I'm working on separating the cab from the bed.

Some pics: