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[Sheck44]

Dropped off at the paint shop today ... cant wait !!

IMG_8513 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

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[Sheck44]

We have paint !!!!
Came out amazing, Clay is one hell of a painter

IMG_8646 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

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and as you can see the soft top is going to match perfectly (thank god !! )

IMG_8657 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

 

[S4Cruiser]

Super nice...color is very familiar and my style!

 

[Sheck44]

Ha !! Like I said Jon, I have a number of your pics saved here on my computer ... this colour in person is so awesome, I know most people will say "well its just grey" and my answer is yes BUT its a really 'cool' grey

Steve

 

[S4Cruiser]

Ha !! Like I said Jon, I have a number of your pics saved here on my computer ... this colour in person is so awesome, I know most people will say "well its just grey" and my answer is yes BUT its a really 'cool' grey

Steve

Your paint looks much better then mine. Is it single stage or base clear? If only I had a real booth and had ever painted before...then maybe mine would look closer to yours! Jealous for sure!

 

[Sheck44]

Jon, your truck is killer ... and I was hoping mine came out as nice as yours !
Yes its a special Aerospace single stage paint that is produced locally here in Toronto and is literally hard as nails (below)
This paint with 3 coats can be cut and polished as well, which we will do once we assemble the truck

About Tempo

 

[karp68]

Steve....very impressive!! Can you tell more about the soft top you picked?

 

[Billabong]

Ha !! Like I said Jon, I have a number of your pics saved here on my computer ... this colour in person is so awesome, I know most people will say "well its just grey" and my answer is yes BUT its a really 'cool' grey

Steve

Looks amazing! Did you go with Nardo Grey? Looking forward to following the reassembly.

 

[Sheck44]

Thanks guys ... Always appreciate nice feedback especially when this kind of build is so far outside the 'norm'

Karp68 ... Absolutely, I talked to the guys from Relik Garage down in Florida, he made me a top in the lighter grey that I was hoping would match the grey I did pick (so Billabong yes I had the guys at Tempo paint match the Audi Nardo Grey). The top is VERY nicely built with excellent stitching and seam protection.

Here ... FJ40 Soft Top

I purchased the frame kit from Real Steel Cruiser parts here ... Toyota Landcruiser FJ40 FJ45 Steel Body Parts

We also had to do some crazy fab work with the frame because of the Aqualu tub. As you can see in the below pic the door frame panels inserts into the tub actually about 1/2" inboard of proper alignment. When I get the pieces back and we assemble the frame I will take some pics and explain not only how we remedied this but how we made it much stronger as well.

Picking her up this afternoon, and will be assembling all weekend so hopefully we will get lots done

Steve

IMG_8330 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

 

[Sheck44]

And I thought you guys would like this ... because this truck stands at about 7 foot 6" with top on I actually had to rebuild my garage door to an 8 footer to fit this this thing in when she's done. Now waiting for the guys to come and instal the door

IMG_8607 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

 

[Jdc1]

And I thought you guys would like this ... because this truck stands at about 7 foot 6" with top on I actually had to rebuild my garage door to an 8 footer to fit this this thing in when she's done. Now waiting for the guys to come and instal the door

IMG_8607 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

That's dedication..... Great build, cant wait to see more.

 

[Billabong]

Just had to run out and measure my garage door height - 8’ - wonder if this means something...

 

[Sheck44]

LMAO ...
R2.8 is going to be over 7 feet as well

Steve

 

[Sheck44]

Again all in the details ....

IMG_8698 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


Knotchead clamps ... amazing to work with

IMG_8697 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


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Engine pretty much complete

IMG_8712 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


Since trim rings dont come with stereos anymore and you cant actually buy one for this stereo I had my buddies machine shop water jet me one

IMG_8702 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Body goes on today and we start electrical and assembly

Cheers
Steve

 

[Sheck44]

weather protected rear LED lighting

IMG_8786 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

IMG_8793 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


Custom pedals

IMG_8791 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

IMG_8754 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


Rear panels to be covered to match. These attach again using earth magnets
Everything bonded using 3M 2 part panel bond

IMG_8784 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

IMG_8792 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


Had to take the battery box and cut it down to size (too long) and now just prefect

IMG_8772 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

 

[Sheck44]

IMG_8842 2 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

IMG_8843 2 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

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[Sheck44]

IMG_8818 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

 

[LuckyDog]

Looking good. I hope mine is at least 10% as nice as yours one day....

Cool switches. Can you share the source?

 

[Sheck44]

Absolutely, here you go
These guys are great to deal with, and you can fully customize your own

https://rockerswitchpros.com

Cheers
Steve

 

[Tennessee80]

Really freaking amazing build. Another level...