Builds FJ 45 Extended Cab Custom Vehicle Build Finally Begins (12 Viewers)

[CruiserStuff]

New FiberGlass Roof is done!

Going to pick it up tomorrow and begin the mounting process.

NIIICE!

 

[D'Animal]

That is the plan.

You're still passing through Calgary?

 

[D'Animal]

It is just sitting on there.

In [STRIKE]24[/STRIKE] 48hours it should be riveted on.

 

[D'Animal]

Could not ask for a better fit.

 

[D'Animal]

4 Leaf Springs helped a lot.

Front end is computer aligned as well.

It drives and rides very similar to my 99 4x4 Tahoe.

 

[CruiserStuff]

That roof cap is incredibly nice......two thumbs up to the guy who fabbed it for you!!! PM sent.....

 

[Butt Ugly Chuck]

Very nice!!
Butt

 

[Dieseler]

Nice job on the roof

 

[D'Animal]

I prepped the aluminum rivet as instructed by an Air Plane restoration guy.

Heat them up to 650 degrees and let them air cool to make them soft.

The wifes toaster oven only went to 500 degrees so I left them in for 20 minutes or so after the temp was achieved.

 

[D'Animal]

The anvil and air hammer punch were not the correct size. The concave radius was too deep.

I did 3 rivets trying every combination but I was doing more damage then anything else.

 

[D'Animal]

Went a different route and got the Halo attached to the top.

Lined up the gasket and it is ready to install.

 

[D'Animal]

Wife walks by and asks if I need this piece.

Sanded it down and primed it. I should be painting it this morning and finishing the install.

 

[3doghouse]

Wife walks by and asks if I need this piece.

Been there!

Lined up the gasket and it is ready to install.

What are you using for the gasket?

 

[D'Animal]

Marv at Spector got me an OEM gasket from a Troopy.

What are you using for the gasket?

I could not bring myself to cut it so I am reusing my old gasket.

 

[splitshot]

The anvil and air hammer punch were not the correct size. The concave radius was too deep.

I did 3 rivets trying every combination but I was doing more damage then anything else.

Those are the kind of things that make me grumpy. I asume new rivet tools are on the way?

Can't say enough about the job he did with the top, very nice.

 

[40hazjo]

Dan,
Your top is looking great. what did you do for a cooling fan?

Thanks Joe

 

[D'Animal]

Cooling fan for the engine?

 

[40hazjo]

Cooling fan for the engine?

Yes I am just planing to run a stock size 3 core alum Rad and a electric fan. Are you having any cooling problems on the hot days?

Thanks Joe

 

[D'Animal]

I have not had my engine temps over 185.

I am running a stock FJ 60 Radiator, stock FJ 60 fan with fan clutch. Many people running 4BTA's do not even run a fan since the engines run pretty cool.

 

[gifu]

problems start when you haul a long hill with any load. The 4BT runs cold at first... but then the heat just keeps building and building and building. Ask me how I know. Worked on 3 4BT80s that ran hot, I upgraded the cheesy electric fan to duals... then to a Taurus fan, then dual continental fans, then tore it all out and bought the biggest rad Griffin would build (that fit) (1.5" tubes), and a mechanical fan, plus a tight shroud. Now it will only get a little warm on long up hills (ie: Donner Pass with pedal down). On the others we used a flex-a-lite fan (only because it would bolt to the stock pulley) and the third we slapped on the Giant 6BT mechanical fan.

for a hint.. look at a modern Dodge cooling system... Way overbuilt.

Your set up will probably be ok... long as your truck isn't very heavy. And it's nice that it's easy to find replacement parts for. And it's Toyota, sorta.