Gossamer- '87 FJ60 aka "The Red Monster" (3 Viewers)

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Looking good R

Thanks N..

J

 

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Not much to report... Got started on a customers front 60 and got part of my Firestik/CB accessories in.

OH JOHNNY!!!! Its going in the mail tomorrow bro.!

J

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Heck yeah!!!

You look into that CB antenna mounting kit from Kevin @ Wagongear? Super slick IMHO. This thread is from forever ago when I got mine but the mount has been flawless for 5 years. Only thing I did was put on a slightly stiffer spring.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/wagongears-newest-product-firestick-antenna-mount.292268/

 

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Heck yeah!!!

You look into that CB antenna mounting kit from Kevin @ Wagongear? Super slick IMHO. This thread is from forever ago when I got mine but the mount has been flawless for 5 years. Only thing I did was put on a slightly stiffer spring.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/wagongears-newest-product-firestick-antenna-mount.292268/

That thread caused me to buy my first one from KR. Yes, I have another in the PILE waiting to go on...

J

 

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The other 8500 winch arrived today... along witht the remaining JBL speakers... I will be adding the 10" woofers and Punch 45 amp to the arsenal once completed...

Not much today... doctors appt 200+ mile round trip... I did get some tube bent first thing for tire carriers and racks...

J

 

[gregnash]

Think you need to drop that bar down just below the Toyota if you can. I am sure that you are probably trying to make room for the winch but I like for people to see what the badass machine that is behind them is!! LOL

 

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Think you need to drop that bar down just below the Toyota if you can. I am sure that you are probably trying to make room for the winch but I like for people to see what the badass machine that is behind them is!! LOL

Not sure.. this is a customers.. and once I get the headlight bars in I'll decide to do up/ down in or out... Height is about right.

J

 

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S2s bumper is done...

Got a few more bumpers and racks to build now.

But, I hope to get the 37s and wheels soon for the trailer. Ordered my spring pins from Kurt @ Cruiser Outfitters yesterday and they arrived today, WOW... Kurt, Ben and the guys are AWESOME, CHEERS KURT! GREAT JOB AS USUAL!

J

 

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S2s bumper is done...

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Got a few more bumpers and racks to build now.

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But, I hope to get the 37s and wheels soon for the trailer. Ordered my spring pins from Kurt @ Cruiser Outfitters yesterday and they arrived today, WOW... Kurt, Ben and the guys are AWESOME, CHEERS KURT! GREAT JOB AS USUAL!

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More mounts going out .

J

 

[Oaks]

S2s bumper is done...

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Got a few more bumpers and racks to build now.

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But, I hope to get the 37s and wheels soon for the trailer. Ordered my spring pins from Kurt @ Cruiser Outfitters yesterday and they arrived today, WOW... Kurt, Ben and the guys are AWESOME, CHEERS KURT! GREAT JOB AS USUAL!

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J

That bumper is Hot Hot Hot!

 

[gregnash]

Like the rack J... keep it simple and light but strong. Really wish I had the skills, tools, and space to do something like that as I would love a 2/3rd or 3/4 rack for BeBe.

 

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Like the rack J... keep it simple and light but strong. Really wish I had the skills, tools, and space to do something like that as I would love a 2/3rd or 3/4 rack for BeBe.

This one less gutter mounts weighs in at 37#s...

I likey!

 

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WELL! Operation narrowed winch for the rear is going to be a reality.. I successfully narrowed the LP8500 SuperWinch enough to fit between the receiver hitch and the frame rail..

A few posts here to get through this 2 hour project..

J

Winch broken down..

Measure the distance needed to be removed and cut the drum..

Bevel back both cut sides of the drum tube..

Weld up... 4 weld passes to get this tube back together..

Grind down weld and smooth..

 

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Next up cutting inner shaft and outer guide bars. Had to run to my buddies and gte him to spin these out on his lathe..

J

Measure inner shaft, mark and cut..

Same with outer guide bars..

Solid 5/8" stock .. I assume some sort of drill steel material..

What it will look like soon (or close)

 

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Next, center, face drill and tap..

 

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Rough fit up.. I'll need to spool up the cable and see how much I need to cut and re-climp on the drum.. I now have about 7/8" of clearance between the receiver and frame rail... Now just need to fab the mounting plate and skid plate.. Looks like it will drop below the bumper about 9/16" NOT TOO DAMN BAD IMO! Spool turn freely..

J

 

[KeepCruzin]

That is SO custom!!!

 

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That is SO custom!!!

Thanks Will, hows your rig coming along?

J

 

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Drum is now 6" BTW..

J

 

[KeepCruzin]

Thanks Will, hows your rig coming along?

J

It started for the first time today!!!!!!
I squealed like a little girl when it turned over

Only about 4 or 5 hours of work left for the gauges, and alternator hookups. Should be done and back to DD status by monday!