New to me: '66 FJ40

[zucruisers]

Just for the record, the shackle holder on the rear of the 40 was built with a 110 welder. I then hooked it to my mack and dragged it up my driveway. 13,000+ lbs. just to make sure it would hold

i never said it wasnt possible to weld thick metal with a 110 welder, i just think at least .035 wire should be used;p...i started out using a friend's hobart 130 before i bought my lincoln 175, and i did a lot of welding on 1/8-1/4" plate

 

[Wayneraintree]

.035 flux core is the specific wire size for burning 1/4 with a 110..... which is the recommended max BTW : )

 

[kb3gun]

Well, with any luck, I'll be taking the tub off the frame this weekend. I'm going to fab and replace all the supports and weld some captive nuts for the transmission cowl (cover). I may POR15 the underside once all the work is done to it. If I do get the tub off, I'm going to send the frame off to the sandblasters the following week.

I drew up the RR Fender today and once I take a few more measurements and polish it up, I'll be sending this out to get made by one of the fabricators I use for military work. The dimensions on it now are from my current fender. I should just wait until the axles and springs are located so I only have to do it once.
I'm thinking I can just bend it as I go around the rear quarter. If not, I'll have them bend the corner radius for me too. How easy or hard is it to bend 16GA?

Once I get all that done, I'll also be welding a 1" strip to form a lip along the bottom of the quarter panel to make it a little more rigid.

I'll be visiting Gary in a couple of weeks to pick up the axles and drivetrain, so I'm going to try and knock out as much as I can before then so I can get right to work on the suspension once I get it here.

I'll probably go the 60/62 spring route too and see what the angles look like before I do any cutting. I've planned the cut & turn since I started this project. If I have to do it, hopefully I won't screw it up too badly.

Well, my head is starting to ache thinking about everything that still needs to be done. I'm going to go watch some TV since I don't have to be at work until 5AM tomorrow... 'night all, and thanks again for all the ideas and suggestions.

 

[Lugboot]

Wow, I just have to say, you guys are all pretty damn amazing. I bow to your skillzzz.... in contrast, I cleaned a throttlebody yesterday. And was proud that everything was hooked back up right.

to all of you and the horde of knowledge you have.

I felt pretty stupid reading most of the last 10 posts.

 

[kb3gun]

I felt pretty stupid reading most of the last 10 posts.

Me too...

 

[Mike at Rausch Creek]

i was just checking out your build thread link... looks like you are moving along pretty good, keep up the good work Bill!

 

[caz]

That wheel well opening on your drawing really doesn't look right! Are you sure your angles are correct?

 

[kb3gun]

I used measurements I wrote down the day before and I appear to be off some. That's the polishing I was talking about. It won't be an exact duplicate as hand cuts are hard to reproduce on a machine.
I'll be looking at some photos of other 40s to true it up some.

Nice overlay by the way.

 

[caz]

Looks like you have it under control. I just didn't want to hear next week that you had to get them recut because they were off!

CAZ

 

[kb3gun]

HaHa... Still might happen. It's easier to do it right the second time...

 

[caz]

90 degree bends

I would seriously think about ditching either the front or rear 90 degree bend (I think I would do the front). The chances of you getting the overall length perfect on the first try are slim to none!

The front 90 could be welded on and you would never notice once you have put seam sealer in there.

Just a thought....

CAZ

 

[kb3gun]

Good point. I would more than likely be off by the time I got to the end.

 

[76FJ40]

Bill,

If you need to replace the rear quarters, check out BudBuilt's 3/16" laser cut quarters. I got some for my son Matt for Christmas - nice quality, industructable, and the price is good.

 

[kb3gun]

Thanks. I didn't realize Bud did quarter panels. I'll look into them.

 

[kb3gun]

Got a delivery today:

Thanks Gary for the parts and thanks to Mitch for the delivery. Surprising how much room 2 axles, an engine and a transmission take up.
The engine is a 2F out of an '82 with a 4sp and split transfer. Axles are 4:11 out of an FJ62.

Any suggestions for disc brake conversion for the fj62 rear? Drums are fine, but I like disc better... less maintenance.

 

[Wayneraintree]

Don't the rear axles have the e-brake (bell crank)? If so, then the drums are self adjusting (assuming you set the e-brake each time) and are quite adequate IMHO..... congrats!

 

[kb3gun]

Yes, e-brake in the rears. That's good to know Jeff. I'll wheel the drums and see how I like them. Then I'll decide what to do.
I'll finally have time this weekend to pull the tub and get the frame out to sandblast. I've had less free time than expected over the last couple of months and am looking forward to getting back at it.

 

[kb3gun]

Bill,

If you need to replace the rear quarters, check out BudBuilt's 3/16" laser cut quarters. I got some for my son Matt for Christmas - nice quality, industructable, and the price is good.

I talked to Bud yesterday and I'm going to order the quarters. While I'm rebuilding the underside of the tub, I think I'll add some extra supports for these beasts. My BudBuilt skids on the FJC are the same thickness. Can't wait to see them. And you're right, can't beat the price.

 

[kb3gun]

Weekend Project--- Price of gas is down... Who's in?

Got a shipment from Bud today:

Just leaned it against the tub to get a look. This will be fun. Glad I beefed up under the tub. Weight is 35 lbs. Time to cut out the old quarters.

Sorry for the bad pics. Just had my cell handy at the time.

Here's what I've been working on over the past week:

Just cleaning up the 2F. Got all new gaskets and seals. Figured I'd replace them and paint while I had the time. Sandblasted all the brackets while I was at it. There is a small leak up front (looks like the timing cover) so I'll be taking off the crank pulley one evening this week too. Glad I sold the xBox or I'd never make any progress on this thing.

As far as the frame, it's been sandblasted. Once I get some weight back on it, I can start laying out the SOA and get to welding.

That's it for now.

 

[Straydog]

What, you didn't like my custom quarters? I worked so hard on them. No skill and big hammer= wavey quarters