Gossamer- '87 FJ60 aka "The Red Monster" (1 Viewer)

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j, whats the plans for the armour on your rig, monsterliner, the *dreaded* powder coat, or just plain old "keepin shlt real" rattle can..

I really like the textured epoxy I have put on a few bumpers. I'll be using that on all my stuff.. Satin black.

J

 

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Well, its confirmed... The 2-40s will become ONE!.. WE, YES WE, the and I will turn one of the 40s into an extended cab truck... With T-T armor of course..

The SpeedHut gauges have been ordered FINALLY!... I plan on fabricating until 2 each day and then swap over to Goss in the afternoons. Hopefully I will have him done in a few weeks.. My Wet Okole covers should be here soon. Door panels and speaker install to come as well.

I have been thinking about a center console... I may just buy a Tuffy and call it good, not sure in that yet..

J

 

[KeepCruzin]

Well, its confirmed... The 2-40s will become ONE!.. WE, YES WE, the and I will turn one of the 40s into an extended cab truck... With T-T armor of course..

The SpeedHut gauges have been ordered FINALLY!... I plan on fabricating until 2 each day and then swap over to Goss in the afternoons. Hopefully I will have him done in a few weeks.. My Wet Okole covers should be here soon. Door panels and speaker install to come as well.

I have been thinking about a center console... I may just buy a Tuffy and call it good, not sure in that yet..

J

OH MY GOD THATS AWESOME!!!!!! One of my "cruiser dreams" is to build an extended cab FJ45 short bed with a 1HZT.
Are you going to make a different thread in the 40 section?? Whens the build going to start!?
(Is your wife as good with a welder as you are?)

 

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OH MY GOD THATS AWESOME!!!!!! One of my "cruiser dreams" is to build an extended cab FJ45 short bed with a 1HZT.
Are you going to make a different thread in the 40 section?? Whens the build going to start!?
(Is your wife as good with a welder as you are?)

It'll go in the 40 section.. Yeah SHE IS PRETTY GOOD WITH ME!! HA! I hope to start in the next two weeks...

Just having the extra hands is nice.

J

 

[Slowerthanu]

I'm horribly tempted to bring my HJ60 to you so you can design a high clearance front bumper around the factory PTO winch! Great work and I love the Flaming Gorge area.

 

[Oaks]

Well, its confirmed... The 2-40s will become ONE!.. WE, YES WE, the and I will turn one of the 40s into an extended cab truck... With T-T armor of course..

The SpeedHut gauges have been ordered FINALLY!... I plan on fabricating until 2 each day and then swap over to Goss in the afternoons. Hopefully I will have him done in a few weeks.. My Wet Okole covers should be here soon. Door panels and speaker install to come as well.

I have been thinking about a center console... I may just buy a Tuffy and call it good, not sure in that yet..

J

Bottom jaw just hit the floor! That thing is going to be so Rad! Can wait to follow the magic

 

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Bottom jaw just hit the floor! That thing is going to be so Rad! Can wait to follow the magic

Johnny knows me all too well... He knew R&D on the 40s would turn into a full blown MONSTER! HA!... I thought about a 4 door, but I Want to stay AWAY from the HUMVEE LOOK...

I'm horribly tempted to bring my HJ60 to you so you can design a high clearance front bumper around the factory PTO winch! Great work and I love the Flaming Gorge area.

Slower, bring it over, I'd love to work on it for you. Get it built, installed and then go fishing and run a few BLM trails... It is about to get really nice with the weather.. snow will be here soon..

There is a HJ61 in Mountain View for sale now. Diesel, auto and hi-top. 8K was just out of my budget currently.

J

 

[Slowerthanu]

I would jump on it for $8000.00 unless the rust is so out of control it is beyond repairing. These are only going up in price.

 

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I would jump on it for $8000.00 unless the rust is so out of control it is beyond repairing. These are only going up in price.

Has PTO winch and comes with RTT...

Just not in the market for one..

J

 

[GLTHFJ60]

That narrowed winch is badass. I've never seen that done before.

 

[TLC Norway]

I'm horribly tempted to bring my HJ60 to you so you can design a high clearance front bumper around the factory PTO winch! Great work and I love the Flaming Gorge area.

In thinking about the same, and I think the driveshaft has to go over the front crossmember to actually make some difference. Which either means a BL or a different rad to clear it.
That would mean super nice clearance ;p

 

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That narrowed winch is badass. I've never seen that done before.

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I was skeptical at first, since it was a cheaper winch and afraid it wouldn't come apart or go back together the right way... But, I have to say, it was quite easy Johnny.

J

 

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Just got the shipping info for my Wet Okole covers. Thanks again D.

J, here is a shot with the end cap.

Cheers,

J

 

[robustbambi]

Front bumper looks great dudE, and i can't wait to see the 40 project get started. That sounds kickass!

 

[maat]

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also tbat mini winch is unreal! great idea!

 

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Front bumper looks great dudE, and i can't wait to see the 40 project get started. That sounds kickass!

Yeah I'll start it as soon as Goss is mostly done and I can keep him outside more.. I plan on extending the frame between 12" and 18". Plan on a cab and a half. Mild 4" liift, 35s and not sure on the powerplant yet.. BUT more than likely my spare 2F (desmogged) and 4speed will be dropped in.. Depending on what needs rebuilt.. A 2F rebuild kit is around 800.00 for a full kit, I can almost drop in a 350 and TH400 for the same price...

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also tbat mini winch is unreal! great idea!

Thanks Matt, Now I have one to model the 40 rear winch bumper off of too.. HA!


J

 

[Oaks]

Just got the shipping info for my Wet Okole covers. Thanks again D.

J, here is a shot with the end cap.

Cheers,

J

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Looks great!

 

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Shifter knobs arrived...

J

 

[robustbambi]

Yo dawg, I heard you like shifters!

 

[The Phoenician]

Most have trouble handling just one knob. Not J.