Project Lockjaw - aka Stretch Arm Strong

[bluehawk]

Builds - Project Lockjaw-1973 Fj40 on Tons

This is the start of a slow build. I've spent time in the Fj60's and a two year build there. Now I want a 40 to wheel in. It's a field find 40, 1973 model.

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[bluehawk]

The build has started.

 

[bluehawk]

1973 Fj40
Dana 60 front axle
Sterling full float rear axle
5.3L Vortex engine
4L80e transmission
Atlas t-case
4 link rear
3 link front

 

[bluehawk]

Got the transmission up on the stand and started cleaning on it.

Went with the 4L60. Its shorter and has a lower first gear in it.

 

[bluehawk]

This is the look I'm going for. 12" stretch

 

[bluehawk]

Got my Barnes4wd axle truss today

 

[SliderJack]

AWESOME!!!

 

[bluehawk]

At least there are two guys who still get on here from time to time. I think its gonna start coming together pretty quick.

 

[jynx]

Lol, yeah, the mid TN clubhouse is pretty dead as well. I been following the main thread. Looking good so far.

Speaking of, how did the frame chop go?

 

[bluehawk]

Lol, yeah, the mid TN clubhouse is pretty dead as well. I been following the main thread. Looking good so far.

Speaking of, how did the frame chop go?

Haven't started it just yet. Going to get on it this coming week.

 

[bluehawk]

Got the 4L60E back from Dustless Blasting.
Before pictures and last one with some high temperature primer on it.

 

[bluehawk]

Got some good used Toyo tires from my buddy Mark Redden in Virginia.

 

[bluehawk]

Started the frame stretch process today. Gonna be a lot of work but well worth it in the end.

The plasma cutter makes short work of the brackets. Love using it.

 

[bluehawk]

Took a break on the frame. Decided to take a peak in the engine. This was a junkyard motor I got from a friend and oh my goodness. Please change your oil on a regular basis.

 

[bluehawk]

Good thing is: rockers, valves, cam, pistons, and mains look really good. The only thing that needs changed is the timing chain. Time to clean it all up.

 

[bluehawk]

Worked on the frame today. She is 12" longer now

 

[bluehawk]

Had a little visitor show up in the garage to see what was going on. Released back to the outdoors

 

[jynx]

Nope, I'm out on the snakes. Otherwise, excellent work

 

[bluehawk]

Engine is going back together. New intake gaskets and valve cover gaskets so far. Waiting on timing chain gear set and oil pan gasket.

 

[bluehawk]

Time to rebuild the trans