Freds40 builds a 60

[brokenparts]

Nice!

 

[boots4]

Looking good, I like the lines.

 

[kling-on]

NICE

 

[FJ60_cruiser]

Sweet!! I'm looking for a similar rear bumper also!! so I might get some ideas of yours!

 

[freds40]

Thanks for the compliments. I'm finally pushing to get my body protection done as I've registered for Rubithon. Don't know that I'll get my body work complete as that isn't at the top of the "must do" list for the run.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

That looks awesome, but you can't open your tailgate. The tube sticks out too far, right?

 

[freds40]

That looks awesome, but you can't open your tailgate. The tube sticks out too far, right?

That's my anti-theft device.

Actually, that's where the "trimming" part comes in. The upper bars will stop just short of the rear gate.

 

[weak-link]

That looks awesome, but you can't open your tailgate. The tube sticks out too far, right?

Man... goodthing you pointed that out, that would've sucked!!!

 

[D'Animal]

When I look at everything you have done to this rig, why do I think that you are going to leave the tubes and notch the tailgate?

That's my anti-theft device.

Actually, that's where the "trimming" part comes in. The upper bars will stop just short of the rear gate.

 

[CaliCruiser]

That looks really nice man! Any pictures of the mounting brackets you made? Did you cut out the factory crossmember back there?

Looking forward to seeing the rig at Rubithon!

Dylan

 

[freds40]

That looks really nice man! Any pictures of the mounting brackets you made? Did you cut out the factory crossmember back there?

Looking forward to seeing the rig at Rubithon!

Dylan

I actually have this welded (tacked for now) directly to the frame. I notched the frame so the tube sits in it real nice. I angle cut the frame so the lower tube is closer to the body than the upper to aid the departure angle.

I'm out of town until tomorrow but after I get it all finished up, I'll try and remember to get some more detailed pics.

Really looking forward to Rubithon. It's been about 3 years since I've been on the Rubicon and it's always a good trip.

 

[NVFJ60]

Really nice build. I love the stance. I don't know if this axle guessing game is for all to play or not. My guess is Unimog portals?

 

[freds40]

Definitely not mogs. Really though due to my change in careers................. I have had to modify my plans for the rear. It's not what I originally wanted to build but it will be stronger and I'm good with that. This is the key factor in me going to Rubithon is getting the new rear axle in. I don't want to be swapping out stock shafts the whole trip.

Shouldn't be a problem to get it in there.

 

[freds40]

Few more pics of the rear bumper. Got it all cleaned up and finish welded. Should get it painted in the next couple of days.

You can see here how I angle cut the frame to aid in departure angle. also gives the bumper a bit more depth rather than placing the lower tube directly below the upper.

Another

My runner for the quarter support.

 

[freds40]

Got my receiver in as well

And yes........

The tailgate still opens.

Last one.

I'll try to get some better ones up in the daylight.

 

[freds40]

Also, Weak-Link popped by today and hooked up my radio........

I GOTS TUNES!!!

 

[weak-link]

and a carb cooling fan that works...

 

[D'Animal]

A STIHL Chain Saw, two Ammo Cans and a snow sled.

Your emergency prepairdness kit might need some work.


Looking good, I still think you should ahve notched the tailgate though.

 

[brokenparts]

damn, I wish I were going to make it to Rubithon... all the cool 60s are going to be there.

 

[freds40]

A STIHL Chain Saw, two Ammo Cans and a snow sled.

Your emergency prepairdness kit might need some work.


Looking good, I still think you should ahve notched the tailgate though.

You just never know what's going to happen out there. Gotta be ready.