Builds FJ55V : This little piggy came home. (4 Viewers)

[fre55h]

Moved onto the rear section of the roof.
Cut out the rust. Now to make some replacement parts.

The roof isn't square, infact the roof is wider in the middle then the ends. Just another tricky replacement part needed.

We're one step closer to putting the roof back on.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Such good work! Makes me shudder to think all of ours are in some state of rust in there.

 

[brisveganbj42]

All the drawings and photos I've seen is in this spot. @brisveganbj42 helped me out a lot with the measurements.

My engineer was saying the lower link mount adds a heap of strength to that area

 

[PabloCruise]

All the drawings and photos I've seen is in this spot. @brisveganbj42 helped me out a lot with the measurements.

Got it!
Definitely a "measure twice and cut once" type of operation!

 

[PabloCruise]

Moved onto the rear section of the roof.
Cut out the rust. Now to make some replacement parts.

The roof isn't square, infact the roof is wider in the middle then the ends. Just another tricky replacement part needed.

We're one step closer to putting the roof back on.

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Some amazing work going on in those pictures!

 

[xtiaan2000]

I love a build like this! So many pics to help me understand what is possible!

 

[fre55h]

Another day on ACID. Stretch the legs.
Putting together the 'to do' list including paint, winch and all the fiddly things.

 

[fre55h]

In rust news, I have found a shop to help me finish off the roof. I have a few goals I want to hit this year, and a professional touch will get me there by end of year.

 

[fre55h]

Rear section started. Made a jig with some spare 50x50 box and ground down the raduis curve from the centre profile out to the edges.

Drilled and bolted down to prevent movement.

Tacced and shaped to suit.

Both L/R sections now done, hopefully can make this an easy process. Might be added to our 55 Roof kit.

 

[brisveganbj42]

Rear section started. Made a jig with some spare 50x50 box and ground down the raduis curve from the centre profile out to the edges.

Drilled and bolted down to prevent movement.

Tacced and shaped to suit.

Both L/R sections now done, hopefully can make this an easy process. Might be added to our 55 Roof kit.

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so thats how the pro's do it! thats using ya knoggin!

 

[RUSH55]

Really nice work man, wow!

 

[fre55h]

Has it really been that long! Better get this project cranking again.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Let's go!

 

[fre55h]

Rear end weekend.

Sandblasting is not the cleanest work but damn it's satisfying.

Should have the rear sections ready to be welded into the car next week.

 

[fre55h]

What can I say, I'm a sucker for punishment.
Pretty flash for something I won't hopefully see for another 25 years.

Rear D Pillar inner channel covers.

 

[samc2447]

Nice work. I think its fair to say you'll never see it again because you're taking the time to fix it properly.

 

[fre55h]

Nice work. I think its fair to say you'll never see it again because you're taking the time to fix it properly.

 

[fre55h]

Months of hard work, planning and development are now something physical.

My first FJ55 Roof Channel/Gutter kit has been stamped out for a customer. For me it's super meaningful that I can help another person with their goals.

A few hours behind the tools now to shape and joggle before being sent out.

#bobm

 

[RUSH55]

Wow! That’s a pretty amazing product! On behalf of the 55 community, I thank you!

 

[Megadoomer]

That is incredible. Excellent job