Builds FJ 45 Extended Cab Custom Vehicle Build Finally Begins (4 Viewers)

[pbgbottle]

it still looks like the front axle should be moved forward more .just a thought
keep up the great work

 

[beaufort-fj60]

During my FJ40 Rear bumper Build, I was welding and an ember caught a rag on fire about 10 feet away. I did not notice since I still had the helmet down. She picked up the rag and threw it in the trash can.

A few minutes later the trash can went up in flames.

gotcha.. I misread that as she melted a steel 55 gallon drum.

 

[D'Animal]

it still looks like the front axle should be moved forward more .just a thought
keep up the great work

I don't disagree. This is as far forward as it goes before you have to move the steering box and have custom arms made as well as utilize a rear steer set up.

I'm going to run it for now. When the 35" are on there I will see how bad it rubs and handles. After SnT it may get moved more.

 

[D'Animal]

Ah yes, the highly technical way of figuring out the height of a seat or whatever. Start stacking whatever chunks of wood/metal till best fit

LOL!

I'm sure Summit Racing has a seat locator for sale but this is how it's done in the real world.

 

[LT]

I do the same thing. I will grab anything that I can stack till it looks good to me and start welding.

 

[dmoneygage]

4 door

Very respectable work sir.
Thought I would show a pic of my HJ45. This and a handful of others were custom built for mining and utility companies. RHD

 

[orangefj45]

Very respectable work sir.
Thought I would show a pic of my HJ45. This and a handful of others were custom built for mining and utility companies. RHD

did you just buy that one? i know michael in floorida had one for sale on ebay recently.

where are you located?

PS: welcome to mud!!!

 

[65swb45]

Dan, it's been a while since I checked in on your build........any you ARE moving right along! A couple of thoughts.

1. I have a good fiberglass cap that has a rotten rain gutter; you are welcome to it. Just have to give me a heads up to get it from my backyard to the shop.

2. I agree with pgbottle about moving the axle. If your only issue with moving it forward is the short pitman arm of the FJ60 steering box..........make it longer! I don't think you should plan on moving the axle again later. Just get it over with now.

In fact, I might consider moving the steering box itself a little further forward. It might help that left front shock that is currently aligned with the steering box.

3. If you're going with a custom fuel tank, why settle for 20 gallons?
That rig could be totally expedition worthy, and a 20 gallon tank would be a handicap.

 

[D'Animal]

Dan, it's been a while since I checked in on your build........any you ARE moving right along! A couple of thoughts.

1. I have a good fiberglass cap that has a rotten rain gutter; you are welcome to it. Just have to give me a heads up to get it from my backyard to the shop.

That would be great.

2. I agree with pgbottle about moving the axle. If your only issue with moving it forward is the short pitman arm of the FJ60 steering box..........make it longer! I don't think you should plan on moving the axle again later. Just get it over with now.

In fact, I might consider moving the steering box itself a little further forward. It might help that left front shock that is currently aligned with the steering box.

Right now it is moved 3" foward. It is going to get a Mudrack SOA kit. The front perchs on his kit are adjustable so I can get another 1.5" or so out of it. I did not ahve the kit last weekend when time allowed. (Piss Poor Planning on my Part.)

3. If you're going with a custom fuel tank, why settle for 20 gallons?
That rig could be totally expedition worthy, and a 20 gallon tank would be a handicap.

My original intention was to use the stock FJ60 tank. Moving the crossmember back where it should be and it currently is foiled this plan. I could still mount it but I would have to remove it to get the shocks off.

The one pictured is a fuel tank that I had laying around. I have two of them so if I can figure out how to mount both of them I will be at 40gal.

Thanks for the input. I do appreciate it. This is the first vehicle I have built in this fashon.

 

[The Dude]

Great build. I am in the process of doing the same with a BJ60 frame and BJ40. Can you get me a shot of your rear body mounts? I am struggling a bit with what to do back there.

Thanks.

 

[D'Animal]

Great build. I am in the process of doing the same with a BJ60 frame and BJ40. Can you get me a shot of your rear body mounts? I am struggling a bit with what to do back there.

Thanks.

I'll take some today and post them up.

 

[mrqtipp]

super cool truck

 

[bj42turbo]

You might have mentioned but what plans do ya have with the front guards (fenders)

BJ

 

[D'Animal]

Great build. I am in the process of doing the same with a BJ60 frame and BJ40. Can you get me a shot of your rear body mounts? I am struggling a bit with what to do back there.

Thanks.

Here are the pics I promised.

The top one is the inside rear area of the passenger floor. It does not have a hump since the wheel well has been removed.

 

[D'Animal]

Here is how it looks from the drivers side looking towards the passenger side from under the rig.

 

[D'Animal]

As far as the rest of the rig, I really didn't get much done today.

I bolted up a CARB from the 1974 engine and ran the fuel lines.

 

[fj40forlife]

project is looking really good dan

 

[Fast Eddy]

As seen on craigslist:

http://calgary.craigslist.org/car/418196348.html

 

[D'Animal]

As seen on craigslist:

http://calgary.craigslist.org/car/418196348.html

Shame he does not ahve the correct turn signals and marker lights on it.



But that is exactly what I'm building!

 

[Fast Eddy]

But that is exactly what I'm building!

It looks like he took the extra inches off the front of the bed.

I've seen pics of your cool cab, roll bar, dogs, wife, Frankenchevrododge, buddy's Ford and your neighbor's weed, but what are you doing about a bed?