Builds Poppy- '84 FJ60

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Man, what a day!

Steering wheel arrived from The Netherlands
Harrop E-locker arrived from Australia ( Yes, I'm an authorized Harrop seller now!! PM me for pricing!!)
My LWS salesperson dropped off a Tweco 211i 3 in1 welding machine FOR FREE!! SURE I'll TAKE IT..

J

 

[gregnash]

Wow.... Tweco? Never heard of them... and jealous of the new toys. Would love to have an e-locker in the front/rear after this weekends trip.

 

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Wow.... Tweco? Never heard of them... and jealous of the new toys. Would love to have an e-locker in the front/rear after this weekends trip.

Tweco has been around for decades. Mainly as welding accessories and consumables. Sounds like Thermal Arc, Tweco and Victor are all in bed together. This unit is a re-badged Thermal Arc (Victor owns them, IIRC)


J

 

[gregnash]

Interesting... so just a parent company rebranded for the smaller guy. Pricing pretty affordable? I lost my old welder and haven't gotten a chance to talk to my buddy about what he is giving me, assuming it is an ARC welder since that is what he keeps calling it. Want a wire feed down the road so I can keep finishing the body work but really don't want to spend $600+ if I don't have to down the road. But then again, I will pay for quality. Just curious.

 

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Interesting... so just a parent company rebranded for the smaller guy. Pricing pretty affordable? I lost my old welder and haven't gotten a chance to talk to my buddy about what he is giving me, assuming it is an ARC welder since that is what he keeps calling it. Want a wire feed down the road so I can keep finishing the body work but really don't want to spend $600+ if I don't have to down the road. But then again, I will pay for quality. Just curious.

Well FREE is pretty darn affordable!!

Honestly, I haven't even looked to see what the pricing is on the unit. Its a dual 110/220V unit. I figure its a 500-700$ machine. I'll report back once I actually use it.. Could be weeks though.

J

 

[gregnash]

Yeah I just went and did some quick searching (when I realized the model number was stamped on the front). Triple format system, MIG/TIG/STICK that is 110/220v and looks to retail around $800 on the interwebz.

 

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Yeah I just went and did some quick searching (when I realized the model number was stamped on the front). Triple format system, MIG/TIG/STICK that is 110/220v and looks to retail around $800 on the interwebz.

Yeah, I'm not expecting much and it may go to the local swap sale ASAP... My day to day unit with all the goodies is around a $8K unit....

J

 

[gregnash]

Before you do the swap sale let me know how much... may have to pull in a few favors with the boss to see if I can pull some money together if the price is right!

 

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Before you do the swap sale let me know how much... may have to pull in a few favors with the boss to see if I can pull some money together if the price is right!

I'll thoroughly test it out per my deal with my LWS. Never know, may be the cats meow...

J

 

[mcguirejohnson]

Curious about the Harop E-Lockers.. Please document the install if you don't mind.

 

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Curious about the Harop E-Lockers.. Please document the install if you don't mind.

E-locker is for my 100. But, they are available for the 60 series.

J

 

[87CRUSR]

E-locker is for my 100. But, they are available for the 60 series.

J

Would be interested in FJ6X install and experience. Sold to any 60 rigs? Is it even available for rear semi float axles?

 

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Would be interested in FJ6X install and experience. Sold to any 60 rigs? Is it even available for rear semi float axles?

R, I'll PM or call you to discuss. Yes, they are killer! EXTREMELY COMPREHENSIVE set of instructions and IMO the best locker on the market today.

Sold to 60 series owners.

J

 

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As I stated in another thread. When I get some time Poppy will be getting a redwood and clear coat metal rack.

I don't know why... but I want to do it!

Jason

 

[sgiandubh]

Sold to 60 series owners and will work fine with semi float rears.

J

in the throes of identifying what locker/axle route I want to take with my 60 (one day I'll have one as nice as Poppy). Seems to be conflicting information out there if Harrop makes a locker that will work on a SF axle. Can you confirm what PN?

 

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in the throes of identifying what locker/axle route I want to take with my 60 (one day I'll have one as nice as Poppy). Seems to be conflicting information out there if Harrop makes a locker that will work on a SF axle. Can you confirm what PN?

Must be a Full Float to use this locker. Just re-confirmed with Harrop.

J

 

[MACFJ60]

J -

Any update on the ride quality on your suspension upgrade on poppy? I will be in the market for new springs very soon and am interested in your thoughts? Still considering bring these springs to market?

 

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Currently I only have about 850 miles on the suspension. However, I am still very happy with everything.

J

 

[cruiser enthuiser]

Man, what a day!

Steering wheel arrived from The Netherlands
Harrop E-locker arrived from Australia ( Yes, I'm an authorized Harrop seller now!! PM me for pricing!!)
My LWS salesperson dropped off a Tweco 211i 3 in1 welding machine FOR FREE!! SURE I'll TAKE IT..

J


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Funny I had just seen that steering wheel on an EU website. Emailed them and someone had just bought the last one...think I know who got it! Congrats man, that thing is badass.


-Ed

 

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Funny I had just seen that steering wheel on an EU website. Emailed them and someone had just bought the last one...think I know who got it! Congrats man, that thing is badass.


-Ed

I told him if he gets any more that I want them.

Sending you a PM on another item.

J