Project "Snowflake" a 45 extra cab

[RLMS]

I have decided to post up a build we have been working on for months, and I feel it deserves to be shared with cruiser nerds. I must warn you , it is not a OEM 45, so don't get all crazy on us
We started with a full boxed Aqualu frame and body.
-Ram jet
-NV4500
-Orion
-arb air lockers
-Discs all around
-OME 2.5 lift

This build started with us receiving it in a rolling form with the motor and trans in it. A bare body that needed everything, so here goes.

Just a little side note, this won't be a super detailed build thread, but you'll get the point!!

 

[Sno bored]

Was this at the Rising sun rally?

 

[RLMS]

Was this at the Rising sun rally?

Yes sir, it was at the Rising sun Rally!



Justin

 

[FJ40 MATT]

Can't wait to see more pictures

 

[cult45]

Yeah where da pics at? Tease.

 

[RLMS]

The truck is going to look great on the ranch with this logo on the door.

 

[D'Animal]

More Pics?

 

[RLMS]

here is a shot of the body on with the blank removable fiberglass hard top, and the windshield wiper gear assembly in the aluminum frame. We tried to use a factory frame but that wont even come close to working with the aluminum cowl. The reason we tried to use a factory frame was due to curiosity and the sealing surface from the bottom of the frame to the cowl. We really wanted to use a factory rubber in that area, but due to the design of the aluminum cowl, that was a no go!
For the seal from the hard top to the cowl and the the seal between the top section to the window section, we used reproduction $OR 45 rubber and cut them to length, drilled holes in the top and rear section of the cowl, for steel riv nuts to capture 6x1.0 stainless bolts!

Justin

 

[tornadoalleycruiser]

Are u making the fiberglass roofs? If so more details would be great.

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[Deny]

Aqualu is, however not much more detail about them on their web site, as I am curious if you can seperate the top from the back part of the top?

 

[RLMS]

yes the top does come off of the back section. There are no holes for mounting them together or window cuts so all that has to be done. I used SOR reproduction 45 top rubber in that section and the section between the rear rub to the window section.

Justin

 

[RLMS]

Ok, so the thought or theme for the interior is to have a modern/elegant but retro interior. So we are going to build a full center section, with the A/C and heat behind the seats. the unit will be mounted to the floor with a full upper cargo section above it. The fuse box and all the wiring will be on the drivers side behind the seats as well. This will enable a clean engine bay and a uncluttered dash area. The seats are from a 06 4 runner, full electric seats with heaters. As for the interior finish we have thoughts of tan leather, tan carpet and some mahogany trim.

Justin

 

[RLMS]

Cardboard interior mock up!

Justin

 

[alberta mac]

Nicde work did you chop the body or was that Aqua lu ?

 

[landcruisnman]

Where did you get that steering column ? Me likey.....

 

[RLMS]

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Where did you get that steering column ? Me likey.....

It is a IDIDIT steering column! they sell them at jegs, summit racing ect!!!

Justin

 

[Tennessee80]

Nice, a 45 with center console and cup holders...

I'm driving down the road with the hot tea doing a balancing act... Pretty old school.

Nice work so far!

 

[RLMS]

dew and coffee anyone? You can also see the AC conversion in the rear section of the extended cab

Justin

 

[RLMS]

We cut out the dash for the ac and heating vents, gauges as well as the Kenwwod nav unit!

Justin

 

[RLMS]

Brand new Ram jet...these puppies run

Justin