Gossamer- '87 FJ60 aka "The Red Monster"

[GLTHFJ60]

In that last pic I thought you had the swingouts built too! Looking again, the stuff is just held up with stands. Either way, good work

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

In that last pic I thought you had the swingouts built too! Looking again, the stuff is just held up with stands. Either way, good work

Ha.. no on swingouts.. That'll be another 4 hours or so worth..

J

 

[The Phoenician]

had you squinted you would have seen them Johnny.

 

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had you squinted you would have seen them Johnny.

When I squint, all I see is more time and money to pour into Goss.. HA!

J

 

[GLTHFJ60]

No no no no. It's called research and development for your business, not just a money pit. She's a money maker!

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

No no no no. It's called research and development for your business, not just a money pit. She's a money maker!

Its the first one that takes so much time and money.. after that its routine and things go much faster.

J

 

[cruisermatt]

Is there a good spot to use a hi-lift on it for changing tires and such?

 

[murf]

Im glad to see that youre all set with the 4BT, H55F, and gears to move all this metal!

Keep it coming!

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Is there a good spot to use a hi-lift on it for changing tires and such?

Should be a couple spots that will like the Hi-Lift.

Im glad to see that youre all set with the 4BT, H55F, and gears to move all this metal!

Keep it coming!

Thanks Murf, I got the goods.

J

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Got the base swing arms bent and welded up. Rest of the bumper is mostly welded, capped the ends off and cut the spindles.

J

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

My 1 1/4" DOM is on B/O from the supplier, so I moved on to the front.. Got the frame mounts and cross member squared and welded up. Threw a shell on top for some food for thought..

J

 

[FJ60Cam]

Lookin' good!

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Figured I needed to make a showing today since Johnny and the boys seemed disappointed in my progess. So, I also got a customers rear bumper shell bent cut and tacked up and the frame mounts and receiver cross member tacked up as well..

Its beer thirty and then I'm watching the All-Star game. See ya tomorrow.

J

 

[Finnyfam60]

You're a ball cap guy? I have a hat for you... Text inbound.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Lookin' good!

Thanks Cam, I want to add a 10" BBQ on the ladder side as well.. HEE HEE!

You're a ball cap guy? I have a hat for you... Text inbound.

I love hats A, I texted ya.

J

 

[FJ60Cam]

Thanks Cam, I want to add a 10" BBQ on the ladder side as well.. HEE HEE!

J

Maybe a spit attachment so you could just swing it out over the fire!

 

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Maybe a spit attachment so you could just swing it out over the fire!

I with design something with a FLARE! for sure..

J

 

[Oaks]

Great progress!! Keep up the good work

 

[dbleon]

Hey J, What size rect. tube do you use for the swingouts? Also do you have any pics of the spindle welds? I need to get an idea of how its done...

Looks great.

Cheers

D.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Hey J, What size rect. tube do you use for the swingouts? Also do you have any pics of the spindle welds? I need to get an idea of how its done...

Looks great.

Cheers

D.

D, I use 3" x 2" x .188" wall. I'm in for the night, but will take some pics of the spindle welds for you. I cut the 1.5" hole in the shell and weld both sides of the spindle penetration. I grind the "outside" weld flush with the shell and leave the "inside" weld as is. Then when you know your angle of the bumper, you can cut the spindle down and just weld it to the cap or shell on the "inside" as well.

I'll shoot you a pic tomorrow.


GO AMERICAN LEAGUE!!

J