Project Ugly Duckling

[CycloSteve]

Engine, trans and t-case are in place and getting their mounts. It is definitely a tight fit, and Don is using his industrial shoe-horn to make it all fit.



Steve

 

[RPskater]

Lookin good Stevo!

 

[whitey45]

Rp , how bout some troopy love!!, steve, 45 build is in good hands, how bout a shout out for Marky!!cheers m8! Killer 45 build!

 

[CycloSteve]

Rp , how bout some troopy love!!, steve, 45 build is in good hands, how bout a shout out for Marky!!cheers m8! Killer 45 build!

Ya mean this guy? I am sure that Don and Georg are keeping him busy with my rig and a few others...multitasking for sure. One thing I know is that he definitely changes after a few beers.



Steve

 

[67azcruizr]

That's hilarious!!


Mark is a great guy, very funny too.

 

[47coeman]

Get busy and get us some pics, we have bee waiting patiently...

 

[CycloSteve]

Looks a bit like we left the truck overnight at the Oakland Colosseum, and the wheels went on a walkabout. The latest is that Don is working on the bellypan/trans/tcase setup.



Steve

 

[CycloSteve]

One word, Stout!



Steve

 

[Deny]

Nice, I like the way this build is going, keep up the good work.
Cheers,
Deny

 

[CycloSteve]

Marlin Gussets on the front axle. Doing my best to keep US Steel in business.



Steve

 

[CycloSteve]

More FC Fabs shots of the reinforcements. If I have any issues with the axles or mounts, I am truly up a creek.



Steve

 

[RPskater]

Your rig is going to be AMAIZING!

 

[CycloSteve]

The business-end bolted back on.



Steve

 

[CycloSteve]

Ford (gasp) shock towers are in, as is the 4 row aluminum radiator.



Steve

 

[1tontoy]

This 45 is going to be rediculously awesome. 1HD-FT! Droooooool!

 

[Owyhee Jackass]

I like the shock towers, did you notch them out? If so, how? Torch?

I had to space the driver's side off the frame so it wouldn't interfere with my steering shaft.

 

[47coeman]

Steve

Really like the shock towers, where can I source a set for my build and what radiator did you end up picking...

 

[Poser]

Steve

Really like the shock towers, where can I source a set for my build ...

From a Ford dealer, if they are still available.

Just quoted 13.20 each, they had 3 on hand.



E5TZ-18183-A

 

[CycloSteve]

Ford towers, cut by FC Fabs to spec. A number of threads in the 40 forum and on Pirate.

The radiator is from Ledfoot Racing / Champion.

http://www.championradiators.com/Toyota-Land-cruiser-radiator

Georg has been using these for some time and had good experience with the cooling and quality.

Steve

 

[47coeman]

TNX Poser you are always a great help. Skip