Builds FJ 45 Extended Cab Custom Vehicle Build Finally Begins (7 Viewers)

[D'Animal]

Wheel Wells


Before is on the top and after is on the bottom.


No, they are not done.

 

[D'Animal]

Exactly 1" difference between the bed height and the cab height.






I'm not going to worry about it now.






I really don't want to move the floor 1" nor do I want to move the top rail and top support down 1".

 

[D'Animal]

Time for some rear bed coners and some structure supports.

 

[kling-on]

NICE keep up the good work

 

[D'Animal]

Warp the metal?

I forgot to tell ya, when I've done bed bobs, I take a chunk of the cut out section and put it in as a backer. It fits the contours perfectly and makes filling the gaps super easy and doesn't warp the metal near as much.

Shucks, I'm using a 3lb sledge hammer to get the dents out.

 

[freds40]

Warp the metal?




Shucks, I'm using a 3lb sledge hammer to get the dents out.

Always cool to be clued into the tricks of our fine craftsman.

 

[D'Animal]

Oh this looks so bad!




I want one,

 

[RockDoc]

That bed makes the truck look much more complete. Can't wait to see it with the top on.

 

[D'Animal]

I can't either.

That bed makes the truck look much more complete. Can't wait to see it with the top on.

 

[winkle]

 

[D'Animal]

I think it may be in a magazine some day.




Just maybe.

 

[DHONDAGOD]

I think it may be in a magazine some day.




Just maybe.

Just dont send the pics to 'Trails. NOBODY would get to see em!


This thing is Sooooo bitchin!


Chris

 

[hudyhue]

hey dan looks so much better with the wheel wells opened up...nice

 

[mcwinery]

Pretty amazing job. Nice Thread. Personally I like the flatbed look. good job. I look forward to seeing it painted up. Have you decided what the color is going to be? You can do some photoshop comps and see what it looks like.

 

[D'Animal]

I have not completely decided on the color scheme yet.

I do know the frame and tube work will stay black.

 

[oldfj40]

Absolutely awesome looking rig!!

Had a good laugh when I read how FC Fabrication laughed at your 'mock up' then worked their magic.

Everything looks 'right' from the length to the tire size and the height.The box finishes it off beautifully IMO.

Are you still planning on using the full roof rack over the top?
Have you got a top made or being made yet?

Truely inspirational.

 

[D'Animal]

Thanks Steve

The wheel base is 122" and the inside of the bed 5' long.


I have the FJ40 roof panel. I have to get the top and bottom windsheild gaskets and get secured it properly as well as the rear window area completed before I cut the fiberglass to fit.

I'm waiting on Patch Panels from CCOT to finish the bed. When the bed is off, I will be plumbing in the second fuel tank with a transfer pump as well as getting the wireing for the rear light completed.

 

[Mace]

SWEET!!!

 

[RockDoc]

Any news from the colonies?

 

[D'Animal]

Waiting on parts.