That is just plain cool. So much more appealing than what you can get new in the States currently. Throw a bitchen' power plant in it and your set.
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Great stuff, Paul!
Man that would be a cool setup. Any ballpark price yet on just a cab/rear doors? The frame thing is probably the deal breaker, but with Medusa nearby for advice it may be doable.
His crewcab 45 "toetruck" project has severely stalled, but it is- The Stretched Limo Toe Truck
Man that would be a cool setup. Any ballpark price yet on just a cab/rear doors? The frame thing is probably the deal breaker, but with Medusa nearby for advice it may be doable.
His crewcab 45 "toetruck" project has severely stalled, but it is- The Stretched Limo Toe Truck
Update----Run!!!!!
I am sure many of you are wondering what has happened to this truck---well currently it is sitting in several piles of parts in Central OR. An individual had me import this truck for him and we were both under the understanding that all it needed was mechanicals, interior, wiring and paint………but we were sadly disappointed. I have to admit some of the metal work is amazing---unfortunately it is the finish work on the metal body that is lacking. The main cab and doors had several areas of poor fit and things that were just plan forgotten to be welded, along with welds that had not been sanded, and several incomplete spot welds---some of which were on structural parts of the cab. The bed also suffered from poor spot welds. The frame---where to start---incomplete welds, several stress cracks, diamonded---requiring a frame bench to realign, and the worst part is the majority of the rear part of the frame suffered from extensive rust. Two complete weeks have been put into this vehicle trying to get it to the point where it should have been when purchased---with at least one more week of work still required. This is just a buyer beware warning---or you had better be prepared to put several more weeks and a lot of $$$ into the project than planned. Seller has had no real response---although I am sure he could be heard laughing all the way to the bank. From here I will let the photos do the talking.
I am sure many of you are wondering what has happened to this truck---well currently it is sitting in several piles of parts in Central OR. An individual had me import this truck for him and we were both under the understanding that all it needed was mechanicals, interior, wiring and paint………but we were sadly disappointed. I have to admit some of the metal work is amazing---unfortunately it is the finish work on the metal body that is lacking. The main cab and doors had several areas of poor fit and things that were just plan forgotten to be welded, along with welds that had not been sanded, and several incomplete spot welds---some of which were on structural parts of the cab. The bed also suffered from poor spot welds. The frame---where to start---incomplete welds, several stress cracks, diamonded---requiring a frame bench to realign, and the worst part is the majority of the rear part of the frame suffered from extensive rust. Two complete weeks have been put into this vehicle trying to get it to the point where it should have been when purchased---with at least one more week of work still required. This is just a buyer beware warning---or you had better be prepared to put several more weeks and a lot of $$$ into the project than planned. Seller has had no real response---although I am sure he could be heard laughing all the way to the bank. From here I will let the photos do the talking.
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Bear
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Scott,
Sorry to see that.
May I ask a few tech questions:
How solid does the B pillar door support look at the tie-in to the floor?
Is the roof steel or fiberglass, and is it seamed from several pieces?
Are the corner windows the same glass pieces as the 40s?
What's the wheelbase?
thx.
Sorry to see that.
May I ask a few tech questions:
How solid does the B pillar door support look at the tie-in to the floor?
Is the roof steel or fiberglass, and is it seamed from several pieces?
Are the corner windows the same glass pieces as the 40s?
What's the wheelbase?
thx.
First off, I'm glad to see the truck made it to a 'Mudder's shop, so we can see/watch the outcome. I enjoy your posts and information. I hope you throw some 37"s and a diesel in this one. With the overall length of that thing, I think the 37's would look perfect. Are you going to start a separate build thread on this truck?
Secondly, Having been on the check writing end of a big budget build, I expected a little more of the finish work to be completed. I too read that all that was needed would be mechanicals, wiring and paint. With that being said, It reminds me that one shouldn't buy the prototype, or a first edition without expecting some "bumps."
Lastly, the condition of the frame would upset me if I were the one funding this build... A lot.
Paul has been in the Cruiser world for a long time and I'm surprised by, and I quote "Seller had no real response."
I look forward to see where you take this build.
Secondly, Having been on the check writing end of a big budget build, I expected a little more of the finish work to be completed. I too read that all that was needed would be mechanicals, wiring and paint. With that being said, It reminds me that one shouldn't buy the prototype, or a first edition without expecting some "bumps."
Lastly, the condition of the frame would upset me if I were the one funding this build... A lot.
Paul has been in the Cruiser world for a long time and I'm surprised by, and I quote "Seller had no real response."
I look forward to see where you take this build.
I'd expect much better for the kind of $$$$ these sold for. That frame is beyond unacceptable and it looks like it came from New England. That's gotta be very disappointing but at least you have the skills to fix it. had I bought that, I'd be sitting in my garage crying
The B pillars are tied into one of the main supports that runs under the floor of the cab. On the top portion they are only supported by the fiberglass roof---so the the event of a roll over they would likely fold in almost any direction---would have been nice to see a metal support in the roof connecting the two. For this reason this truck will most likely get a roll cage---still debating external or internal. The fiberglass roof is made from what appears to be two FJ40 roofs with one seam towards the center. The corner windows are designed for the 40's corner glass. The wheel base of the truck is around 11 feet with an overall length of the truck about 17 feet.
I'd go external on the roll cage 
JohnnyC
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Paul is normally very upfront about the work done. A hand built cruiser I would expect would need a bit more finish work done to it. This is definatly seen with items from Ehsan (also hand made) alot of people find they need need abit of fixingup before its ready to paint.
Pauls stuff that goes thru CCOT are almost all stamped stuff...not hand built.
I could definatly see that you would be upset about the frame...I was under the assumption that this was for the bed and tub...and the frame was for building future rigs...not a rolling rig.
I think you still have a GREAT looking truck....and cant wait to see more pictures when it goes back together.
are you going stock drive train?
Pauls stuff that goes thru CCOT are almost all stamped stuff...not hand built.
I could definatly see that you would be upset about the frame...I was under the assumption that this was for the bed and tub...and the frame was for building future rigs...not a rolling rig.
I think you still have a GREAT looking truck....and cant wait to see more pictures when it goes back together.
are you going stock drive train?
If Paul missed a few welds on a complete vehicle, I would cut him some slack, especially since its not practical for him to fix the issue, which I'm sure he would do if he could...
The frame is a bummer. But, I'd prolly through the body on a late model dodge cummins chassis anyway...
The frame is a bummer. But, I'd prolly through the body on a late model dodge cummins chassis anyway...
If there were just have been a few missed welds I would have rejoiced. Going back to one of Paul's earlier post and was also told this over the phone----everything was supposed to be new except the cowl---well the hood, grill surround, aprons, inner fenders, and windshield frame were not new. It appears that once Paul had a buyer for this truck he stopped work on it rolled it out the door and began work on something else. On the doors there were several areas that had been bent---but never welded--look through the photos I posted. The front fenders resembled swiss cheese due to numerous wholes being drilled in attempt to fit them. To keep cost down for the gentleman I am working on this truck for I ended up sourcing new front fenders and windshield frame---the amount of time required to fix the items would have put the cost over buying new ones. Originally the plan was to have this truck complete by the end of May---but do to the additional fabrication work and cost---it may not get completed this year at all. The list could go on---but I just thought I would put this post out to give people a heads up---not every one has an endless source of money to spend on these old Toyotas---so if you have a budget planned for a build and end up having to spend an additional $5000.00 + on things that were not expected---wouldn't you like someone giving you a heads up before taking the plunge???
Bear
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Thanks for the info Scott.
Wow...that's really too bad...I had heard such good things about Paul, and really liked the way this build was going, but those photos are pretty hard to ignore 
The fab work looked really nice, but what got to me was those pics of the frame...dear lord, that is not cool
Did the new owner know, or was he told that he was getting such an old frame? Has Paul really not answered anything??
The fab work looked really nice, but what got to me was those pics of the frame...dear lord, that is not cool
Did the new owner know, or was he told that he was getting such an old frame? Has Paul really not answered anything??
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That frame looks really bad.
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We were told the frame was from a 78 truck---and had been "inspected" when it was stretched----scared to think what it would have looked like if it hadn't been inspected. The only thing good of this is that the plan was to use the truck for towing so I was going to have to reinforce the rear frame anyway---now I can just build the rear frame to handle towing. We were also saved in having to fabricate some of the rear frame supports because SOR had some parts from a troppy we could use. Basically the frame is going to have to be rebuilt from the rear spring hangers back---here are a few pics of the rear spring hangers---love the egg shape.
We were told the frame was from a 78 truck---and had been "inspected" when it was stretched----scared to think what it would have looked like if it hadn't been inspected. The only thing good of this is that the plan was to use the truck for towing so I was going to have to reinforce the rear frame anyway---now I can just build the rear frame to handle towing. We were also saved in having to fabricate some of the rear frame supports because SOR had some parts from a troppy we could use. Basically the frame is going to have to be rebuilt from the rear spring hangers back---here are a few pics of the rear spring hangers---love the egg shape.
