Gossamer- '87 FJ60 aka "The Red Monster"
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Nice.
That's an inovative approach to the dealing with the depth of the roller fairlead. It tucks it in a couple critical inches. I never liked how far the roller stuck out. I built a 8274 version of the 60 for someone in Florida. I decided to keep it hush hush because it sticks out an extra 3" and uses more metal to close the gap to the body. It added 15 extra pounds to an already heavy bumper. It was like the Compressor winch and Indutrial Warns ( 12,000 and 15,000 ) The 9" drum means really hanging it out there
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Hey thanks.. There a just a few things in life that truly give me pleasure and the 60 is one of them...
J
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I had to do something... to shorten that monster up.. I think I'm around 80#s on the bumper without the winch (I'll weigh it once I pull it off). I mounted the winch to the bumper and then installed it on the truck. I'm glad I'm a big guy... HA! The bullbar will only add a few extra pounds..
J
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Make PSILOCYBIN legal for TBI/PTSD/TRA&D
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There's a wealth of small-medium pieces needed for the 6x's and until now, nobody has taken the initiative to fabricate. IMO - that's a big demand and one that most would be willing to spend on (e.g., qtr panels, glove box inserts, SS knobs, bezels, dash, gauge kits, door panels, door hardware, qtr vents, HVAC surround/tubing, center console, overhead console, custom grill, custom headlight surrounds.
Personally - and even though I've bought some OEM/aftermarket parts mentioned above, I'd buy w/o hesitation each and every one of those if you made them.
MAF fuel tank next month, Jason's new goodies the following month. Done!
There's a wealth of small-medium pieces needed for the 6x's and until now, nobody has taken the initiative to fabricate. IMO - that's a big demand and one that most would be willing to spend on (e.g., qtr panels, glove box inserts, SS knobs, bezels, dash, gauge kits, door panels, door hardware, qtr vents, HVAC surround/tubing, center console, overhead console, custom grill, custom headlight surrounds.
Personally - and even though I've bought some OEM/aftermarket parts mentioned above, I'd buy w/o hesitation each and every one of those if you made them.
MAF fuel tank next month, Jason's new goodies the following month. Done!
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Well, we will see if they can be made. I'm trying to have these items made from sheetmetal. So, some of them may not be doable.
J
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Make PSILOCYBIN legal for TBI/PTSD/TRA&D
Leaving the purists out of the equation - it's the sheet metal fabrication/look/design that makes it 'custom' and moreover, fits with the industrial-age, mechanical nature of the 60's. IMO - perfect, factory-like seams/lines are ok; offer me etched metal, rivets, raw design/fabrication and Ill offer you my bank acct info =)
Hoping J decides to start making long range fuel tanks. I'll drive my @$$ up there to get it!
Will definitely be looking to see what you come up with J. Any thoughts to the heater controls surround? Mine's cracked. Had been trying to figure out the best way to patch it back together. Metal one would be NIIICCCEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
Will definitely be looking to see what you come up with J. Any thoughts to the heater controls surround? Mine's cracked. Had been trying to figure out the best way to patch it back together. Metal one would be NIIICCCEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!
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There is a lot of liability in tanks... They are simple to build. Not saying I won't.. just not yet......
The panel surround is in the box as well... 6 items total. Collecting things to send him...
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I'm patient (that's actually a lie...have no patience)....but I'll wait.
Did you get your package today?
wife didnt check the mail (hate living in sub-division, have to walk down to the box)...running down now.
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Pay something forward to another Mudder in need, brother... Won't accept anything for them.
J
maybe even a little more. Mine was similar and once a couple tubes were added it shipped out at 110#
Be careful what you ask for. Unless Jason has started working for free it will be hard to beat the 1000.00 price range unless Jason invests
in a lot of really cool, fast sheet metal tooling. 1000.00 in fab shop talk is 12 hrs of work from pen and paper to loaded on a pallet once materials are figured in. Fabricators have to work around their tooling. If we had to hand build every light tab ,they'd take 15 minutes and they'd cost 20.00 each. Luckily there are cutting tables for this that can knock one out in 12 seconds.
If you want to go above and beyond on a tank that will feed a fuel injected motor at any angle sitting at a 45 degree for extended periods the tank crazier in design and steeper in price
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