Builds "Chunk+12ht" version 2.0 (3 Viewers)

[dogfishlake]

Super tight squeeze getting the trailer out of the trailer! I got it in there though, right?

 

[Mr Cimarron]

I’m jealous of your tractor forks. I’ve been trying to convince my dad we needs them.

 

[Trapper50cal]

That's a helluva'n exhaust

 

[dogfishlake]

I’m jealous of your tractor forks. I’ve been trying to convince my dad we needs them.

I made them out of an old forklift forks. Made the grapple on it too. I use that set up way more than the bucket.

 

[dogfishlake]

That's a helluva'n exhaust

@bdyer had it made for his 60 when it had this 12h-t in it. I bought it with the engine since it was a spot on fit. He has been very generous with parts and support on this project.

 

[dogfishlake]

Well, body and frame are one again. Barely, but it is on there.

 

[tmxmotorsports]

Nice

 

[dogfishlake]

I didn't get a lot done Sunday. 4 doors and just some small stuff

 

[FJBen]

Looks great!

Alright hurry up and finish this so we can see the VDJ73 you are building.... twin turbo V8 diesel, I'm in.

 

[dogfishlake]

Looks great!

Alright hurry up and finish this so we can see the VDJ73 you are building.... twin turbo V8 diesel, I'm in.

I wish.

Actually, there is a motor for sale pretty darn reasonable in AU. Only about $7k with exchange rate to AU dollars plus shipping and comes with transmission.

Not going down that road though. The 73 is (only) getting a 12h-t

 

[FJBen]

I wish.

Actually, there is a motor for sale pretty darn reasonable in AU. Only about $7k with exchange rate to AU dollars plus shipping and comes with transmission.

Not going down that road though. The 73 is (only) getting a 12h-t
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Plus it wouldn't fit width wise. A 12HT in there will be sweet. I'm happy with my 13BT, so imagine a 12HT is just a little more powerful/torquey 13BT...with 2 more cylinders.

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

I didn't get a lot done Sunday. 4 doors and just some small stuff
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Looks good!!!

 

[dogfishlake]

I need opinions on where to go with trim colors on Chunk.

I have a new grille, headlight covers, nice door handles, and all the stainless trim. Original plan was to go with all that shiny stuff because I really like chrome trim on white paint.

That said, @Box Rocket did an awesome rendering for me and almost the trim is blacked out. Mainly I am concerned about the grille, headlight trim and door handles.

What do you all think? Do I go oem look, or blacked out?

Here's the picture Adam did

 

[tmxmotorsports]

I need opinions on where to go with trim colors on Chunk.

I have a new grille, headlight covers, nice door handles, and all the stainless trim. Original plan was to go with all that shiny stuff because I really like chrome trim on white paint.

That said, @Box Rocket did an awesome rendering for me and almost the trim is blacked out. Mainly I am concerned about the grille, headlight trim and door handles.

What do you all think? Do I go oem look, or blacked out?

Here's the picture Adam did
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I like it still has crome hub caps tho lol

 

[Trapper50cal]

Here's what I did with Ingrid. 2 colors used were "Ceramic Cast Coat" Engine Enamel (Dupli-Color IIRC) in satin finish
and black satin finish. I like it because it's more "complex" than just all black and looks more OEM'ish while
maintaining low contrast.

Amazon product ASIN B001DKRFX6

 

[Box Rocket]

Well you know what my vote is. I like the additional contrast of the darker trim. Personally I prefer a black grill on 60's with very few exceptions, but that's just me.

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Chrome takes my vote. One less step to finishing on time as well

 

[dogfishlake]

Chrome takes my vote. One less step to finishing on time as well

True on the time thing, although a lot of it I can powder coat during my work day so not a huge deal. The biggest time killer will be coating the door handles black and the window trim black, then deciding to change it. I really dont think I'll get a feel for my comfort with the black trim until the blue stripes are on. I suppose I could skeleton finish the doors to unlatch from the inside (no windows), get the front clip on, then run it out for stripes. Then I could try both looks on one side.

 

[cruisermatt]

Whatever you do it’s going to look sweet as long as you have those retro blue decals and steelies.

 

[BHillteq]

I need opinions on where to go with trim colors on Chunk.

I have a new grille, headlight covers, nice door handles, and all the stainless trim. Original plan was to go with all that shiny stuff because I really like chrome trim on white paint.

That said, @Box Rocket did an awesome rendering for me and almost the trim is blacked out. Mainly I am concerned about the grille, headlight trim and door handles.

What do you all think? Do I go oem look, or blacked out?

Here's the picture Adam did
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Adam's rendering sure looks rad. But I think practicality wins here. Chrome will look better longer. The grille would chip down the road, and will require touching up. @Rockymtnreaper might have better advice, though! His is black on his 60, and it looks awesome.