Build HDJ79 build #2: 2022 double cab with FTE

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Front seats I had in storage for a rainy day…perfect fit.

 

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It looks like the shifter cover for the HDJ79 will line up with the VDJ 79 transmission tunnel. Cut outs in the vinyl floor mat line up as well… But the holes in the floor pan are a little bit corroded and I could not chase the threads easily with a retapping die. I will have to pull everything out and get a good look in there.

 

[AirheadNut]

I've been waiting for a double cab 79 build to surface on here! Was thinking it would either be you or @c2dfj45 who got to it first. Will be following with interest.

 

[c2dfj45]

I've been waiting for a double cab 79 build to surface on here! Was thinking it would either be you or @c2dfj45 who got to it first. Will be following with interest.

I've been sworn to secrecy on our builds

 

[quikzed]

We had a great weekend in Texas with you and your crew Galen! Looking forward to the builds!

 

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This is a happy nine year old.

“It has a BACK SEAT?!?”

She loves it, too.

 

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The frame has entered the building.

 

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Parts arriving!

 

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New cluster and cowl harness arrived.

 

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It’s happening. Stretching to factory wheelbase of 3180mm, or 125.2”.

 

[FJ73Texas]

It is good to have a doctor nearby when PPE is not used.

 

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Took me a second until I realized you meant ME!

 

[bj70bc]

Took me a second until I realized you meant ME!

those are actually steel toe sandals

 

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Whoa. I AM NOW #BILLSPEC’d

Frame stretch: check
Fuel tank brackets: check
Front crossmember: tomorrow

 

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Cab is sitting on the rear frame mount! I am palpably excited.

 

[tlc_4play]

Wow - a rear coil sprung 79 Series with a breathed on FTE is gonna be awesome

 

[OGBeno]

BK is so classic.

 

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Bill made it a rolling chassis! It sits under its own weight.

 

[clrussell]

The other thread was awesome.

This one kills it and its 2 pages. I have a feeling this will happen more and more after you’re finished

 

[RivMan]

The other thread was awesome.

This one kills it and its 2 pages. I have a feeling this will happen more and more after you’re finished

The day he posted the thread I started shopping!

-Rob