FJ 40 on CUCV with a 2UZ (3 Viewers)

[Volunteer]

Drop the motor into the frame rails today to get an idea for some motor mounts.
PS pulley is to close to the shock mounts, may swap to some shock hoops.

Looking great John , some new shock hoops seem like the way to go and looks like you have plenty range in those shocks to extend them. What are your plans for the cooling are you gonna run an electric fan setup? Looks a bit crowded to fit the original fan/fan clutch setup.

 

[John Stw]

Going to reuse the aluminium radiator and electric fan set up that it came with for the GM motor.

 

[John Stw]

Cut down the stock motor mounts and used some bomb proof mounts in place of the isolators. Bolted the mounts in the drain holes in the 2UZ cast block mounts after making a smooth flat mounting surface. Cut off the shock mounts and cleaned alittle bit more on the frame.
More pics: FJ 40 pictures by John350Z71 - Photobucket

Then removed the Bowtie and added a Sombrero to the grill.

 

[lenross1]

Gnaaaarrrlly!

 

[lostinafog]

nombre ELi

 

[Volunteer]

Cut down the stock motor mounts and used some bomb proof mounts in place of the isolators. Bolted the mounts in the drain holes in the 2UZ cast block mounts after making a smooth flat mounting surface. Cut off the shock mounts and cleaned alittle bit more on the frame.
More pics: FJ 40 pictures by John350Z71 - Photobucket

Then removed the Bowtie and added a Sombrero to the grill.

Awesome touch on the grille work bud, I like the old with the touch of the new. Looks great

 

[Bang Bang]

Looking good John!!

 

[Darasick]

Very cool!

 

[HungryMedic]

Need... updates...

 

[John Stw]

With the help of a few BSLCA members, we got the motor positioned in the frame and began to fit the Tundra frame motor mounts. Plated the frame some and then trimmed the factory Tundra frame mounts to allow for the new motor placement. Tacked everything up and pulled the engine out to do some full welds. Still have lots of grinding, because I am no where near a good welder, before some paint and final install.

 

[Volunteer]

With the help of a few BSLCA members, we got the motor positioned in the frame and began to fit the Tundra frame motor mounts. Plated the frame some and then trimmed the factory Tundra frame mounts to allow for the new motor placement. Tacked everything up and pulled the engine out to do some full welds. Still have lots of grinding, because I am no where near a good welder, before some paint and final install.

Looking good bud wish the rain would have given us a break yesterday to help you finish.

 

[Bang Bang]

Deryl always tells me "You don't have to be a good welder, just a good grinder.".

Looking good bud. I really can't wait to see this bad boy in action.

 

[John Stw]

Finished with the welding, grinding, and started with painting after cleaning up a few other spots on the frame.

 

[Volunteer]

Finished with the welding, grinding, and started with painting after cleaning up a few other spots on the frame.

Looking nice and clean nice to have some dry weather to work in too.

 

[John Stw]

Started graphing in the Tundra tilt steering column, which well help with all the electrical switches and some leg room.

Also started on a shifter handle to move the rear disconnect next to the twin sticks, just need to add a linkage.

http://s556.photobucket.com/albums/ss2/John350Z71/FJ 40/

 

[lenross1]

crawl.. crawl....CRAWL! ...CRAWL!!!!


you can do it

 

[lostinafog]

looking good SCC here ya come

don`t forget the ecu & sensors for the air bag

 

[John Stw]

looking good SCC here ya come

don`t forget the ecu & sensors for the air bag

Not making SCC this year.

Air bags have been removed, need to set them off in the feild one day.

 

[lostinafog]

should try to sell em first

ya forgot bout you schedule hadn`t up dated in a while

 

[Doable]

Man you really have taken on a project this time.That's a lot of shifters you got in there . Going with the truck tilt steering will be a nice touch. I havent lent a hand on this one but still want to ride when it's done