Budbuilt 1/4s

[bikersmurf]

Years back one of the VI Cruiser members said they had some Budbuilt 1/4s in their stash. Are they still kicking around?

I'm not in a big rush... realistically it'll likely be a while till I actually get to fixing my 1/4s... but one can dream.

1) If you're not attached to some spare 1/4s (Budbuilt or otherwise) let me know.

2) If you've got a line on a roller that could role some sheet metal to rebuild my spare 1/4 with something thicker than stock (even if not 1/4 or 3/16), I'd also be interested. I wouldn't mind 1/16" so they'd be easier to arc weld to my 1/8" tub.

3) A shop with a roller or press that'll not think they can fleece me because FJ40s are a richman's Toy.

Thx.

 

[bikersmurf]

@too tall

 

[cruiserpilot]

What are Budbuilt? A long time ago, when that Canadian Off Road magazine was just started a
guy from Victoria was building rear quarters, he'd made a jig for shaping them and rolling the corners
Is this the guy? He was in an article in the magazine building a set.

 

[bikersmurf]

FJ40 Side Panels | BudBuilt Off-Road

3/16" Brake formed

 

[cruiserpilot]

So no rolled lips or anything on those? The wheel openings aren't factory either by the looks, made
to fit the flares. Amazing, never heard of this before.

 

[bikersmurf]

Nothing fancy... would complete the 1/8" thick tub. Likely just do 1/16" or 1/8" rather than 3/16"