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[Awl_TEQ]

Hinges

I went after the stock hinge with my calipers and layed out the two parts. My hinge will function exactly like the original but will be slightly wider. the changes are as follows.

1 - Since I can't roll the top piece to make the tube for the pin I will buy tubing of appropriate size and weld the top tab to it.

2 - The pin I will use is stainless and 3/8" diameter rather than the original 5/16". It also has an external snapring to retain it instead of being crimped. The pin is from Mcmaster Carr and is only availiable in certain lengths. This is the reason why my hinge will be about 1/8" wider than stock.

Sorry - its 2mp camera phone

Flat parts off the punch

Width difference

 

[Awl_TEQ]

welding the tube




the three parts - they will be zinc plated (not the stainless pin of course )

 

[Awl_TEQ]

Assembled - not yet plated

The photos are a bit misleading in that mine looks way bigger in the side shot but its not. The only dimension not the same as original is the width - the side profiles are identical. Well, the pin is larger to I guess .

 

[Awl_TEQ]

one last picture

My price point for these will be $47.00 Canadian shipped in North America. When I first saw 65-fj65's early reproduction hinges at $42.00 us shipped I thought that might be a tad high but after making them I find he is right on the "money" - so to speak. Small runs of custom pieces are more expensive.

Just a note: the hinge is wider but the hole pattern is the same as original. Also - these fit the four hinge gates only.

 

[Awl_TEQ]

Tailgate chains

Here is my rendition of the tailgate chains - the lower ones are new, upper is original. They still need the links at either end re-welded. I will do that tomorrow and bead blast them before plating. For those that care the chain is 1/4" grade 30 long link.

 

[Awl_TEQ]

Had some fun today with my little utility trailer. New tires and repacked bearings. Then I took it about 3 miles away and weighed it at a self weigh station - 140Kg (308lbs)

Then I loaded up the new box missing only two hinges and the gate chains.

290Kg - 140Kg trailer = 150Kg (330Lbs) box


I was going to load up my original bed to see if there was any appreciable difference between them but I ran out of ambition for the day. Perhaps tomorrow .

 

[Gusb]

Added stainless steel captured M8 nuts in the cross members for the parts of the floor that are bolted down.
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Really nice work Kevin!

What the story on the stainless captured nuts? Special tool required to install? Come in many sizes? Better than welded nuts? What about the combination of stainless, cold rolled steel and final paint - any problems?

Thanks,
Gus

 

[Awl_TEQ]

They are called PEMs and are a propriatary self clinching fastener system that come in all standard and metric sizes up to 1/2" I think - studs too. They have a groove around one side that when you press it into the material, the material cold flows into the collar and captures the nut. They are quite strong though I believe a weld nut would be stronger. In this app. once bolted up the nuts will nearly never be undone. If it was an app. where it had to be repeatedly removed I would use a weld nut. There are no issues with painting or galvanic reaction on the stainless - just spray it.

Kevin

 

[Awl_TEQ]

Plating of the chains and hinges is done.

The upper one is an original off my bed and the lower one is one I made

Hinges...

 

[Awl_TEQ]

 

[Awl_TEQ]

Packed and ready to go to a new home

 

[oldfj40]

Beautiful work Kevin.

 

[herbs]

That's impressive, the 'styleside' bodies are almost a rarity over this way, I've got an urge to throw one on my 45 now.......

 

[Kief]

epic...

 

[Marcfj-45]

Wish i was closer! I'm in Quebec... to see how you work. I can imagine how you do some but some other parts are hard to know .
Did you cut all by cnc ?and bed the bed side are stamp?

Nice work !!

 

[Awl_TEQ]

Marc,

Everything comes from flat 4' x 10' sheet stock and is formed one bend at a time (using a hydraulic press). No stamps here.

Kevin

 

[Marcfj-45]

Marc,

Everything comes from flat 4' x 10' sheet stock and is formed one bend at a time (using a hydraulic press). No stamps here.

Kevin

It can be great if you have pic of you at work !

Are you thinking of doing other parts like............the hook for the top (the pices that goes on the windshield) or the hook for the tub and top for example ?

Not that i need it but ..... Yeah i need it!!!

So thanx

Marc.

 

[Awl_TEQ]

Marc - if you are not in too big a hurry I can get to those for you. I have a lot going on right now.

I delivered the bed to 71FJ40 yesterday in Billings MT - 1963Km round trip in 26 hours. He seemed pretty stoked when he laid eyes on it. Nice to put a face to the avatar - unfortunately we didn't have long to talk as we both wanted to hit the road and get home. Jason and his wife definitely have a severe case of Landcruiseritis - terminal I'm afraid.

Speaking of the disease - I stopped at 3_puppies place on the way home. I wish I had his stash of parts!! or half his fleet of cruisers. I did manage to pick up some new to me side steps for the 45. Almost bought a front 60 diff for the disc swap but I've got time for that yet.

Cheap digital camera shots

Day break North of Great Falls - you can just make out some fog around that homestead.

Sunrise East of Great Falls - this guy cut me of in Great Falls but once we hit the Hwy he was doing 80mph

Sunset North of Great Falls on the way home.


I left at 10pm Friday and was home at midnight Saturday - I need a nap.

 

[71FJ40]

I delivered the bed to 71FJ40 yesterday in Billings MT - 1963Km round trip in 26 hours. He seemed pretty stoked when he laid eyes on it. Nice to put a face to the avatar - unfortunately we didn't have long to talk as we both wanted to hit the road and get home. Jason and his wife definitely have a severe case of Landcruiseritis - terminal I'm afraid.

Yes - an affliction I'm afraid....

A++ to Kevin - a real stand-up guy and a true cruiserhead as is reflected in the craftsmanship of the bed. Kevin went the extra mile on this bed and is ready to start importing these to the US if anyone else needs one.

x2 on meeting face to face

The bed is BEAUTIFUL - Pics coming shortly on the frame

 

[a.greenspan]

Plating of the chains and hinges is done.

The upper one is an original off my bed and the lower one is one I made
Hinges...
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nice hinges ,
but something is curious on my Cruiser
I have no holes for bolts in the middle of the frame
may be I have the first lightweight "green Cruiser" Toyota ever build to save gas

Cheers
Peter