Build FJ 45 Extended Cab Custom Vehicle Build Finally Begins

[D'Animal]

The New Yellow Top Optima Battery was replaced with a 1996 Red Top.

Wiring to and from the Engine is done.


8274 is not wired yet.

 

[D'Animal]

Added the doors So I can make the brackets for the Air Snorkle just ONCE. LOL!

 

[fj40forlife]

Damm lost the info from the cable. Guess they took all the post from monday and up. How much was it if you dont mind me asking

 

[D'Animal]

California Push Pull in Chico, CA

It was something like $110. Don't that I put a floormounted E-brake in this.

BTB in Henderson (Las Vegas) has the 8" longer Dash mounted style cable. I would still by from California Push Pull though.

 

[fj40forlife]

California Push Pull in Chico, CA

It was something like $110. Don't that I put a floormounted E-brake in this.

BTB in Henderson (Las Vegas) has the 8" longer Dash mounted style cable. I would still by from California Push Pull though.

Thanks Dan.

Running rear 60 on Fj40 (Going to run floormounted handle to)


Eric

 

[D'Animal]

Did you stretch the wheel base?

Thanks Dan.

Running rear 60 on Fj40 (Going to run floormounted handle to)


Eric

 

[kling-on]

Looks great

 

[D'Animal]

Got home and had a few minutes last night.

I drilled a installed a grommet for the wiring after painting the rear air filter support and installing the VIN plate.

I also installed the "Dirty Filter" monitor or whatever they call the little spring loaded plunger thingy.

 

[D'Animal]

The front of the air filter housing was not secure enough for my satisfaction so I made a front mount as well.


The bottom picture shows how the air intake just lays on the tube fender.

 

[D'Animal]

How it looks now with the new front bracket with an AV Isolator installed.

The middle picture is how the filter sat in the relaxed position. The bottom pic shows the bolt in place.

 

[D'Animal]

This pic shows the air intake sitting off the tube fender now.

 

[D'Animal]

In theory, the metal tube couplers could slide down inside the air intake pipe even with the clamps tight.

I welded a bead in the middle so they will stay in place.

 

[Mace]

Steering box work?

 

[D'Animal]

Steering box work?

No Leaks.

 

[Mace]

Yeah but does it work

 

[D'Animal]

I have to tighten up the P Arm and drag link and really try it out.


Once I get it dialed in, I will finish mounting the Hydro steer assist cylinder and plumb it all together.

 

[M Wreford]

Very cool build, I've never seen a cummins/cruiser match over here ,might have to hunt down an engine.

 

[D'Animal]

With the Honey-Do's I didn't get a bunch done today but I'm still working on it.


Gauge Clusters are assembled.

from Left to right


Turbo Boost
Air Pressure in Air Tank (Had to put something in the hole)

Oil Pressure
Pyrometer
Water Temp

 

[D'Animal]

Working Parking lights and turn signals.

 

[D'Animal]

Cleaned up more wiring and moved a few things around so most everything is inside the cab.