Project LandROC (1 Viewer)

[miker]

Thanks guys for all the support.

@*miker, regarding the painting of the fasteners. Well I tried to paint everything as close to factory as possible. Some things were just too large to be fully assembled and painted for my booth. In long run it worked out that all the hex heads were painted and all the Philips heads were not (the Philips heads were all stainless steel).

Makes sense, thanks.

 

[Mcgyver24]

Days 110 $ 111

Went back to my bumper project and I used a magnetic drill to drill some guidance holes. The guidance will guide my cuts for the tail lights and frame holes for the front and rear bumpers.

 

[TEQ]

Can you explain what a magnetic drill is and how/why you use it?

 

[Cdaniel]

Can you explain what a magnetic drill is and how/why you use it?

Very cool and spendy tool. "portable drill press" best describes it for making square/straight holes in steel.

Magnetic base sticks to anything ferric.

 

[TEQ]

Very cool and spendy tool. "portable drill press" best describes it for making square/straight holes in steel.

Magnetic base sticks to anything ferric.

Holy s***. That's rad. I lust for now.

 

[Mcgyver24]

Days 112 & 113

I finally got some extra time. I ended up finishing up fabrication on the front bumper. Not to bad for my first bumper project, I love it when a plan comes together.

 

[Gavlad]

Nice job - are we going to see it on soon

 

[Mcgyver24]

Days 113 & 114

Started fabrication on the rear bumper / tire carrier. Everything is constructed out of 0.25” or thicker mild steel, kind of over kill but well worth it. I call them (F & R bumpers) Civic crushers, because if a Honda Civic hits them, well its self explanatory.

 

[Mcgyver24]

Day 115 & 116

I cut all the pieces for the tire carrier, mocked them into place and laid down a few beads. I’m glad I ordered the 1500 lb spindle because this thing weight at least 75 lbs by its self.

 

[Mcgyver24]

Days 117 & 118

I fabricated some fog light mounts for the front bumper. Next I added some wire mesh and a trailer lights plug mount to the back side of the rear bumper. Finally I assembled the completed rear bumper with tire carrier.

 

[miker]

Nice work. They look very heavy duty and I think you are right that any small car would not like getting hit by either one.

What type of tail lights are you using in the rear bumper? Are these the type they use on some Frito-Lay or UPS trucks?

 

[UZJ40]

Great quality build! I love seeing build threads I haven't seen before because I get to see the start -> finish all at once! I was bummed to get to the last page to see that you're still working on it! I want to see it done!

I really like how much attention to detail you put in to the body work. That will make all the difference.

 

[soup]

I finally got some extra time. I ended up finishing up fabrication on the front bumper. Not to bad for my first bumper project, I love it when a plan comes together.

Can I ask a noob Q - what is the purpose of the press? I'm assuming its because the cylindrical piece is a tight fit? If so why so tight? (sorry, dont know how to quote to include the original pics)

 

[Mcgyver24]

Update

Hi fellow Muders, thank you for all the support. I finally got some free time and I have been putting in the hours. I can’t wait untill it’s completed.

@ Miker, the lights I’m going to use are in the picture below. They are both clear, one is a reverse light set and the other park / stop / blink combo set. I’m not sure what kind of truck they are for but I purchased them from a tow truck parts company.

@ Soup, you are right it was a really tight fit. I used a hole saw to cut the holes and the OD on the tube was the same size as my bit. I didn’t want to spend a long time grinding the hole so it would fit easier. I just decided to press them in.

 

[Mcgyver24]

Day 119

Finally got around to fabricating a grill out of some heavy duty wire mesh and two pieces of solid round stock. Next I cut off the clutch pedal assembly from the brake pedal assembly. Not need for a clutch with a 700R4.

 

[Mcgyver24]

Days 120 & 121

Next I built a seat support for the factory seats that bolts to the factory locations. I plan on adding an amp rack and subwoofers supports next, stay tuned.

 

[Mcgyver24]

Day 122

I added the amp rack and subwoofers supports.

 

[thecrazygreek]

Nice work...

Does your seat frame support a tuffy like center console option?

 

[duffontap]

Just found this thread . . . REDONKULOUS!!! Thanks to you, I now have an inferiority complex.

I'm selling my FJ40 and buying a minivan. JD

 

[Mcgyver24]

Q & A

@ thecrazygreek, thanks for all the support. Yes the frame supports a center console. I bought a Smittybilt P/N 31815 w/ stereo locking section along with cup holders. See picture below.

@duffontap, Thank you for your kind words, its keeps me motivated to continue / finish.