Hj-61 project (pics ahoy!)

[Talos]

well most of the snow is gone now so (it´s like +14C deg outside now)

But I´ll use it for traveling the highlands and DD

been wondering what to do for a bumper, I do have a chrome front one in good shape, will be using that to begin with, but I want to make my own bumper, something similar to the ARB one.

 

[Talos]

Finallly got some work done, getting all the lights to work etc.
Also made some runningboards.

put tectyl inside the wells

had to extend the E-brake

a little test

then bent them in fullsize

will end up something like this:

untill next time

 

[Tapage]

Amazing fenders job dude ..

 

[Talos]

I´ll let the pics do the talking

just love those wheels

Next, bumpers

 

[Talos]

one more

....fits like a glove

 

[redcorn]

Absolutely KICKASS!!!!!

What type of business is run out of the shop you are working in ?

 

[Talos]

thanks

We make cargo boxes on trucks and everything regarding them.
like this:

we also make trailers (for snowmobiles horses etc.)

 

[dogboy2]

you've got skills... now what are you going to do with the front and rear bumpers?

-db-

 

[Talos]

I´m still in the thought prossess on the bumpers, want to make something like the SOR rear bumper and front I´m looking at the new slee shortbus 80 series bumper

I´ll post pics as I go along

I´ll be using 4mm thick steel, going to see where I can save weight, put aluminium on the top of the rear bumper etc.

 

[NorCal60]

Hey Talos, you should check out Don's work at FCFabrication.com and Luke's designs at 4x4labs.com for a rear bumper. I'm not sure if those are the type of bumpers you're looking for but it'll give you some design ideas.

 

[Talos]

thanks for the links, really liking the 70 series rear bumper

on another note I had to get the 60 pulled to a shop (only hitched the rope to the towing vehicle) so this was the first official drive, and dear lord does that motor PULL! the torque at 1000rpm was phenominal and everything over 2000rpm felt excessive.
on 38" tires and with 4.88 ratios I didn´t even touch 1st gear

...can´t wait to get an intercooler

 

[klinetime574]

very nice

 

[nicko]

Hey Talos. I saw your HJ outside the tuning shop today. I walked around it and it's looking nice I'm working in Múli paint shop.

 

[Ducks]

Amazing!! Great to hear the 12HT performs so well.

I'll keep an eye out on the fj55's section to see how your pig is going.

Chad

 

[Talos]

Made me a trailer hitch last night. wanted to get it lower than on the stock bumper since the car rides pretty high

the leaf shackle holes came in handy

pics:

bolted a plate in the stock holes.

..didn´t take any pics of the process it self, was in a bit of a hurry

...it was so warm after the welding the paint dried in 2 minutes

and under it went

will build the bumper around the hitch.

 

[Talos]

a useless update

thought I´d post a few pics, some of progress others of the usage the old girl is getting

found this brilliant little gizmo off a Mercedes Benz truck.

24 in and 12 out

and voila, trailer lights

did a little work on the "farm" since the ferguson was out of oil

good times

that´s what 7000 lbs and a landcruiser looks like

...need airbags in the rear

 

[alpendubber]

Your rig is sick!! Keep up the great work. Any jobs in Iceland? I'm ready to move.

 

[Talos]

thanks

Actually there is an all time low in unemployment.
alot of jobs in aluminium plants and in construction I hear

 

[nicko]

24 in and 12 out


I want that one!!

 

[Talos]

I want that one!!

I got it of an M.Benz Atego truck I think it was, don´t think it´s standard though

maybe ræsir sells them... but probably for an arm and an leg