Builds Build #2 - 45 Extended Cab, 80 Frame, iForce 5.7 3UR (1 Viewer)

[Vossie]

Thank you!

My paint process -

Sandblast
Epoxy prime
Sand with 80 grit
Evercoat 4:1 High Build Primer
Block with 150 as many times as needed till guide coat is uniform
PPG 2K primer
Wet sand/block with 400 until guide coat is uniform
Wax and grease remover
Paint (I used single stage urethane enamel)

awesome, thanks!

 

[UZJ40]

Lots of stuff going on the past couple weeks. Two things were on my list before putting the tub and bed back on the frame - fuel lines and rear brake line.

All fuel lines plumbed from the tank -

Used this cool little vice for the push-lock fittings. It really does make it much easier -

Making brake lines tabs -

Brake line flaring tool is a life saver -

 

[UZJ40]

Dropped my hard top and windshield frame off at the local glass and tint shop. They knocked it out of the park!

New windshield cut and installed -

New side and rear glass cut, tinted, then installed. They also tinted and installed the corner glass -

Finally putting pieces together I purchased a few years back -

Raptor Liner in the bed and tub -

Using 80 series type weather stripping between the fender flares and bed -

Liner to go on the bottom of the tub and bottom of the bed tomorrow, then I can mount them on the frame for good!

 

[UZJ40]

Bottom of the tub and bed was seam sealed and lined -

Fenders and tailgate also lined -

Tub finally moved back into the shop

Contact!

Time to bolt stuff on! Like legos for adults as @mtn biker and I talked about

And how it looks at the end of day 2 of assembly -

Tomorrow I'll get the roll cage in and start laying out some wiring and battery placement. Moving pretty fast now. Was going to try and have it running by next weekend, but forgot about the holiday!

 

[Tank5]

It is looking great!

 

[UZJ40]

Fun times....

Got the roll cage in. I realized I never test fit the cage with the wiper motors in. My heart sank when I figured out how close they might be, but there ended up being plenty of room -

Put in the Toyota dealer special $10 per light Koitos.... can't believe they are so cheap! Also don't know how I got them. They were here next day, but the local dealer is now showing a 200 unit back order -

Blinker stalk, shifter, and many other dash pieces going in -

80 series booster and master are in after some slight modifications. Remote mount oil filter also mounted.

Things are moving quick! Tomorrow - radiator hoses, intake hose, and whatever else I have time for

 

[UZJ40]

Worked on the intake, power steering reservoir, gas and brake pedal, radiator hoses and a few other things.

For anyone looking for a factory-type plastic finish, this SEM aerosol is awesome. It's a little spendy but the result is worth it.

The intake tubes were polished aluminum. This is the end result -

Filter is tucked in nicely and should only have cool air coming in -

Both pedals in -

Callie checking out her new perch -

Power steering reservoir in, and just finishing up radiator hoses -

 

[Skitz]

Awesome work!

Hard to tell in the picture angle, are you able to squeeze in the mechanical fan?

 

[UZJ40]

Awesome work!

Hard to tell in the picture angle, are you able to squeeze in the mechanical fan?

Thank you

Yes, the mechanical fan is in there with the oem fan clutch. After trying electric fans with the 4.7 and eventually moving everything around the change to the mechanical fan, no way I was going through that again.

In my opinion, there's no replacement for a mechanical fan with a V8 swap... Especially while running AC. I realize there are a lot of V8 swaps in general with electric fans, but in a 40, the front is so narrow and it really limits the size of the radiator you can run.

 

[UZJ40]

Awesome work!

Hard to tell in the picture angle, are you able to squeeze in the mechanical fan?

Here are a few pictures (pre shroud) -

 

[Tank5]

That will be fun when you have to change the timing belt.

 

[ClassyJalopy]

That will be fun when you have to change the timing belt.

No timing belt on 5.7!

 

[Tank5]

No timing belt on 5.7!

LOL, well the jokes on me. I know much about the 5.7.. I expect it going to be fun in that 45 though.

 

[UZJ40]

Was a good day....

 

[Tank5]

Awesome! You will be driving it soon!

 

[Tennessee80]

Wow man. Totally sick

 

[bj70bc]

wow!
ive been dreaming about putting my 1ur in my 70 series now for years

 

[V8FJ4078]

Fun times....

Got the roll cage in. I realized I never test fit the cage with the wiper motors in. My heart sank when I figured out how close they might be, but there ended up being plenty of room -

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Put in the Toyota dealer special $10 per light Koitos.... can't believe they are so cheap! Also don't know how I got them. They were here next day, but the local dealer is now showing a 200 unit back order -

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Blinker stalk, shifter, and many other dash pieces going in -

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80 series booster and master are in after some slight modifications. Remote mount oil filter also mounted.

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Things are moving quick! Tomorrow - radiator hoses, intake hose, and whatever else I have time for

Where did you get your 4WD light tag?
4WD Below brakes and to right of brakes need seatbelt too

 

[UZJ40]

Where did you get your 4WD light tag?
4WD Below brakes and to right of brakes need seatbelt too
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I had Redline Land Cruisers make them for me -

Resto Check Engine Dash Plate FJ40 - Red Line Land Cruisers (AC1-1) - Red Line Land Cruisers

Red Line Resto Check Engine Plate FJ40 Dash

redlinelandcruisers.com

 

[V8FJ4078]

I had Redline Land Cruisers make them for me -

Resto Check Engine Dash Plate FJ40 - Red Line Land Cruisers (AC1-1) - Red Line Land Cruisers

Red Line Resto Check Engine Plate FJ40 Dash

redlinelandcruisers.com

Thanks! That is where I got my CH-Eng one, didn't know they make custom ones, will reach back out!