Builds FJ55V : This little piggy came home. (2 Viewers)

[scrapdaddy]

Yeah, I wouldn't either.

 

[xtiaan2000]

Gonna be sick! Can’t wait to see the project go on. Pics Pics Pics

 

[Ol Yeller]

Guy in middle picture dont look to thrilled about that wiring harness

Beat me to it Bob, first thing I saw & lol’d

 

[fre55h]

Beat me to it Bob, first thing I saw & lol’d

It's was a moment of reflection.

 

[fre55h]

Chassis has landed.
Time to shortern, cut down, clean up and prep for the cab.

 

[fre55h]

Degreased the chassis and prepped for the Body Mounts to by cut off.
Also came across this front bar for $50. I can see why.

 

[xtiaan2000]

Pending on what engine you put in you might not want to cut the engine mounts out.

 

[PabloCruise]

Guy in middle picture dont look to thrilled about that wiring harness

I was thinking the same ting @bobm ! At this point he is thinking about all his past mistakes in life, wondering how it got to this point...

 

[PabloCruise]

Shed time tonight.
Removed the passenger side guard.
All bar one bolt came out super easy.

Get to start tearing down ready for the roof and gutters to be welded in.

Are there any links for those who have profiled the roof edges?

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Amazing. Even the kid on the web conference is amazed...

I don't recall any threads about rain gutters, but I am looking forward to seeing how yours turn out! You are making new from CAD, yes?

 

[fre55h]

Pending on what engine you put in you might not want to cut the engine mounts out.

I'm waiting for the cab to land on the chassis before I relocate the engine. It's a 1FZFE so likely needs to move back towards the cab.

 

[fre55h]

Amazing. Even the kid on the web conference is amazed...

I don't recall any threads about rain gutters, but I am looking forward to seeing how yours turn out! You are making new from CAD, yes?

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Used (CAD) Cardboard Aided Design.

 

[xtiaan2000]

Really cool work!

 

[RUSH55]

When you’re using CAD, you have to just keep saying it over and over to yourself.
“CAD….CAD…..CAD…..CAD….CAD…”

 

[scrapdaddy]

Really cool work!

And a whole lot of work! Neat stuff.

 

[fre55h]

Finally got some time to cut the Body mounts off.

Cut the stinger from the bar.

And tested the winch fitment.
Utilised the toyota tiedown point at the winch hook carrier.

Will design a bit more once it's on the body to visualise.

 

[PabloCruise]

Good stuff man!

 

[fre55h]

Few more hours on the 55/80.
Repurposed the winch mount to fit the 55 chassis.

Tried my hand a bit more welding.

Sitting pretty.

 

[fre55h]

Prepped the floor pans to be welded up and sealed.

 

[xtiaan2000]

How did you decide to cut the frame? Or did you?

 

[fre55h]

How did you decide to cut the frame? Or did you?

Ill be taking the chassis to a shop to be cut and shortened. Unfortunately I don't have the space or tools.

This will be around late November when I finish the cab