Build Live in Texas, drive a pickup: HDJ79 single cab build

[shanko]

That truck is SICK! I dig seeing the PDI logo. Maybe leave it as is?

 

[bottombracket]

Sean, you'll be able to see it (faintly) through the mesh just like our 80's.

 

[tucker74]

Dat gap

 

[bottombracket]

Tucker, that’s not a gap, that’s a canyon.

But at least it’s completely reversible… Four bolts and it’s off.

I could adapt the stock 79 bumper onto the 80 frame if this is too crazy.

 

[bottombracket]

Some aluminum mesh arrived. It might look ok. Perhaps too thin/too visually transparent?

 

[samc2447]

Some aluminum mesh arrived. It might look ok. Perhaps too thin/too visually transparent? View attachment 4176386

Might be a little too thin. A quick search of expanded aluminum mesh turned up this, has a bit more meat to it.

 

[davegonz]

Better airflow? Paint the IC black and it won't be an issue.

 

[dogfishlake]

Weird. Yours are JUST running lights? Are they hazard flashers? Mine function as turn signals and hazard flashers.

Finally, mirrors. I had to go top shelf and break out my big old #1 Toyota JIS screwdriver (normally saved for ceremonial occasions only) to get the loctited mirror screws to tighten down.View attachment 4174642View attachment 4174643View attachment 4174644View attachment 4174645

The fitment of a #1 JIS screwdriver in those mirror screws is a very satisfying feeeling

 

[dogfishlake]

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That is a beautiful piece!

 

[dogfishlake]

@cruiserdan I whack f@&ked it against the frame when I was installing the power steering pump a couple weeks ago. Now I just have to sit here and stare at it for months just like you do.

I have a pinky that I donated the nail to unloading Roma's FJ-40 frame to get it powder coated- my own stupidity. Looks lovely, but getting there.

 

[bottombracket]

@samc2447 I ordered a slightly different one from that website!

@dogfishlake they were SO HARD to tighten due to the blue loctite. It skeered me. Also, I'll be in Michigan next week - I need to stop by!

 

[bottombracket]

This cab has been been banging around since 2009. At some point the tool attachments at the back left of the cab got ripped off and it had a little weep holes. Rather than weld them up, I found some body plugs that were a perfect fit. I’ll order two more just to complete the constellation.

 

[dogfishlake]

@samc2447 I ordered a slightly different one from that website!

@dogfishlake they were SO HARD to tighten due to the blue loctite. It skeered me. Also, I'll be in Michigan next week - I need to stop by!

Yes indeed!! - That would be great!

 

[bottombracket]

I like this. What do we think?

 

[RevISK]

As we say in the Flaccid Sombreros,
A lot mejor!

 

[Meshal]

I like the plan! Can you find thicker mesh?

 

[joekatana]

Omg , every time I blink there are 2 more pages on this tread

Moving along fast now , next time I’m in TX we need to go out for a test drive .

 

[cruiserdan]

Ship it!

 

[bottombracket]

I like the plan! Can you find thicker mesh?

More substantial mesh arrives tomorrow. So does the 3M adhesive.

 

[bottombracket]

It’s starting to look more like a truck.