My 65 FJ40 get it running and see what happens. Work in progress thread

[Weber Sarge]

That works , nice job .
Sarge

 

[DAD2SIX]

I'm getting ready for my first trip to Moab on Friday.

I installed a cb antenna on my spare tire holder today. I think am going to get a quick detach mount Or a shorter mast so I can get in the garage.

 

[DSRTRDR]

we have quick detach mounts for the firesticks on all the cruisers exactly for the purpose of fitting them into the garage

 

[DAD2SIX]

Made a plate to mount my welder control box to. Also made some plugs to keep crud out of the quick connects.

 

[RattleCan]

Nice work! Dig your style and your rig is sharp, lots of great upgrades. Look forward to seeing more pics from that beautiful part of the country you live in!

 

[DAD2SIX]

Nice work! Dig your style and your rig is sharp, lots of great upgrades. Look forward to seeing more pics from that beautiful part of the country you live in!

Thanks!!

 

[DAD2SIX]

Here is a few pictures if my finished split case disc brake parking brake setup. It holds strong.

 

[DAD2SIX]

I wired up my onboard welder and tested it out. IT WORKS!

This was when running about 1800 RPM. I have never used a stick welder before. So I will have to practice and get used to it.

 

[Weber Sarge]

Be really careful with using your foot like that - welder output is ac and any sweat inside that boot along with humidity and such makes you a nice ground . If there is any issue with the handle of your stinger you'll get bit , and bit very hard . Welders can kill easily since they deliver high amperage at low volts , so do some reading about safety and proper techniques . Also , if you didn't know - never allow your vehicle to be used as a ground or work on another vehicle with any metal contact , they must be isolated or your asking for trouble .
Spend some time on www.weldingtipsandtricks.com in the stick section , it will help .
Sarge

 

[DAD2SIX]

Thanks for the tips. I will check out that site.
I thought an alternator welder puts out DC voltage no?

 

[Weber Sarge]

Almost all alternator-based welders put out ac .
Sarge

 

[DAD2SIX]

Next stop Moab!

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[woytovich]

THREE MONTHS from this:

to this:

OUTSTANDING!

 

[Weber Sarge]

Wow , great work . I would spend some time testing it , lol ...
Sarge

 

[DAD2SIX]

THREE MONTHS from this:
to this:




OUTSTANDING!

Thanks! I'm fast but not that fast.
It's actually more like a year and 3 months.

 

[woytovich]

DOH....

but still, pretty impressive.

 

[DAD2SIX]

Had a awesome time in Moab this weekend. Here are some pictures.

This ones called Kenny's Climb. I did this in 3 wheel drive because I broke a birfield the day before. It does not look steep till you see it from the side

It ran and preformed flawless! (Less the broken birf)
Very very impressed with it.



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[DSRTRDR]

I have only ever driven down that long steep hill on Hell's Revenge, never up

 

[DAD2SIX]

I did not get time to run Hell's Revenge on this trip. :-(
But I'm headed back down next month!

I did not enjoy my trip being interrupted by a broken Birf so
I ordered some 30 Spline Longfield Axles from Kurt at Cruiser Outfitters. I should be good now.

 

[DAD2SIX]

Sexy...

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