Builds Project Lockjaw-1973 Fj40 on Tons (11 Viewers)

[bluehawk]

Ryan, sweet booster. Much small than the original 40 booster. I was just looking at options for my build. Are you planning on running the Tacoma steering wheel. I’m been looking a PRP wheel.

Yes I plan on using the complete steering column along with the steering wheel, wiper switch, and the turn signal/headlight switch. Planning on using the ignition also

 

[bluehawk]

got inspiration from this build: @2fpower
Do I have your attention.... I call it VERA.

 

[Paul]

I just ordered a brake booster and master cylinder from my wreaking yard. Copied you on the 07 Tacoma

 

[2fpower]

got inspiration from this build: @2fpower
Do I have your attention.... I call it VERA.

you have gone way past where I am headed. Nice work.

 

[Paul]

Hey Ryan, Any updates. I need some inspiration.

 

[bluehawk]

Hey Ryan, Any updates. I need some inspiration.

Not much going on Paul. Spent a good amount of time welding up a Coastal Off-road 80 series bumper.

 

[bluehawk]

I did take about an hour and relocate my brake booster. Moved it over to the drivers side as far as I could. Then moved it down. Now I can work on the steering column

 

[Paul]

Interested in how you will mount your acceleration pedal. My 5.3 is a DBW. I’m not there yet but soon. I have the stock pedal and a c10 pedal from PSI.

 

[Paul]

Not much going on Paul. Spent a good amount of time welding up a Coastal Off-road 80 series bumper. View attachment 3163824View attachment 3163825View attachment 3163826View attachment 3163827View attachment 3163828

Looks good. Your 80?

 

[bluehawk]

lol

 

[bluehawk]

Looks good. Your 80?

No the 80 belongs to my friends daughter

 

[bluehawk]

Doing a little fab work today. Mocking up the Tundra steering column. I think that I am a the same angle as a factory 40 column (35*). Anyone know if I’m right on that?

 

[Paul]

I will measure mine Tomorrow and let you know.

 

[40Wanted]

Doing a little fab work today. Mocking up the Tundra steering column. I think that I am a the same angle as a factory 40 column (35*). Anyone know if I’m right on that?

Stock steering column on my 1976 is 33.5*

 

[Paul]

My 78 stock is at 30 degrees.

 

[bluehawk]

@Paul and @40Wanted thanks for the measurements on the columns

 

[bluehawk]

Finally got my bending dies in. Messed around the other day and got it bolted to the floor. Made a small 90* template. Guess it’s time to design a roll cage. Tubing is 1.750x.120”

 

[Mike Shull]

Finally got my bending dies in. Messed around the other day and got it bolted to the floor. Made a small 90* template. Guess it’s time to design a roll cage. Tubing is 1.750x.120”View attachment 3177147

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Very nice looking bend!

 

[Paul]

Hey Ryan, did you fab up the stand or was that included with the JDS bender?

 

[bluehawk]

Hey Ryan, did you fab up the stand or was that included with the JDS bender?

You can buy a stand with the bender. I just went ahead and made one. It’s overkill but I wanted to make sure it was strong enough. The base is 1/2” plate and the upright is 2” DOM that has 1/4” wall thickness