Christmas Vacation

V8FJ4078 · Jan 4, 2010

Here are the pictures of progress from my Christmas Vacation.

I have completed all the body work and painting for the FJ40 project I am working on.

Painted 2010 FJ Dark Green. Going on my spring over FJ62 axles with a 3FE and SM465 (when i find one) and a 3-speed transfercase.

kb3gun · Jan 5, 2010

Very nice, Craig! Thought you wanted the paint to match your FJC? jk
3FE sounds like a nice improvement. Look forward to seeing the completed rig.

jtaco1 · Jan 5, 2010

looks great, is this for you guys?

Wayneraintree · Jan 5, 2010

Nice Craig! Love the paint choice.... gonna scratch it?

V8FJ4078 · Jan 5, 2010

Yes, it is my truck (well my collection of parts at the moment)

Scratch it? Dad said I will have it fixed up so nice, I won't want to wheel it which is my intention!

It will be on the trail!

CJBury · Jan 9, 2010

A thing of beauty. Ahh, to be a Merkey.

racefanmartin · Jan 17, 2010

Nice color choice...looking good Craig.

V8FJ4078 · Jan 18, 2010

Thanks! I found a transmission now and have it bolted in for a test fit. Anyone know if I need a rear mount on the transfercase?

Seems to me that it is a similar set up to the stock configuration.

Thoughts?

Wayneraintree · Jan 20, 2010

Look at the advanced adapters crossmember....

V8FJ4078 · Jan 20, 2010

Thought about that...was wondering do I need it in a springover configuration....it isn't any different than the stock set up is it?

Wayneraintree · Jan 21, 2010

It bolts to the mounting pattern on the back of the t-case and can be placed anywhere with scab plates on the frame. You can even tack it pretty well so you can move it later on when you add a t-case doubler. I think the stock mount is just on the tranny? I ran the AA crossmember on the SOA pig, worked great and was stout.

V8FJ4078 · Jan 21, 2010

Thanks Jeff, I was looking to hear what others have done....I will put it in....easier to put on now (I have one) than to do it later after I break something.....

Thanks!

V8FJ4078 · Mar 24, 2010

Here is an update of what I have done at the moment.

The engine, trans, transfer, driveshafts all mounted. Transfercase rebuilt, rear axle almost done have to put the outer axle seals in and install my locker and run the brakelines.

Getting close to setting the body on the frame.