Builds Resto-mod on my 55 has begun (4 Viewers)

[landcruisnman]

Welding.....

Cage is now being welded in completely. It will be one with the body
Got my 2009 5.3 SBC coming with only 34K on it. Gauges are in.....
Need to make dash panel soon. Will be working on a design and posting some pics soon....

 

[lenross1]

Does the GPS speedo run off of GPS satellites or is that just the name brand of the speedo?

Great find on thr sbc ! That is some low miles!

 

[landcruisnman]

It comes with antenna and uses satellite ...,.

 

[LC_Hamma]

What % of that top A pillar is welded to the downbar? Looks like the roof is preventing you from fully welding around it. I designed mine to have a full halo to prevent that. Are those B pillars tied to the frame underneath where you have them terminate at the floor? I like the cage nice & tight to the body but it takes a lot of planning to make sure you can get full welds around all connections

 

[landcruisnman]

The A pillar is welded at the dash and will have a support from crossbar above front row seats to the A pillar corners with a large gusset on top....
I'll post more pics soon..,

 

[xtiaan2000]

great thread

Thanks

 

[xtiaan2000]

new motor?

What you gonna do with that engine you are replacing?

 

[landcruisnman]

I'll probably sell it.....don't have another project..??

 

[TOBASH]

What kind of Toyota top is that, or is it a custom job?

 

[landcruisnman]

It's definitely not stock..

 

[landcruisnman]

Motor has arrived....

Well, my heart transplant is here. I ended up getting a 2009 5.3 with only 20K or so..AA bell housing fits nicely...need to pull out the H55 and put all these together with a new coat a paint. Excitement is building...

 

[scrapdaddy]

Looks good, just like mine. Question, what throw out arm, are you useing. I've got everything new, except the arm. What clutch and pressure plate, did you go with.

 

[landcruisnman]

I haven't got that far yet. Not sure if I can find one or have to make one. Not sure on the clutch and PP yet either. Just doing fit up right now...

 

[scrapdaddy]

I got my clutch stuff from Georg, at Valley Hybrids. Centerline products. I beleive you use the toyota arm, but I'm not sure if you need one from a 4 speed or if they are all the same.

Years ago, I put a chevy in my 40 and used the Toy. arm. I guess we'll find out soon enough.

 

[landcruisnman]

Front Heater

I've decided to use this RARE Denso Clamshell heater for the front. It's from a 63 FJ40. I've taken it apart and the motor and everything works. I'll clean it up, powdercoat it and throw in in the front. I think that'll look sweet and unique...... Might not have a rear heater, but I will want A/C. Hoping to get back at it in August. Heading to Maui for 3 weeks....

 

[PabloCruise]

WTH, I hae never seen a heater like that!

Too cool...

 

[landcruisnman]

HI!!! Been thinking about the cruiser, just missing the time. Maybe Xmas break...... Love watching all the other piggys though...

 

[scrapdaddy]

Hey Landcruisnman,

I was wondering what happened. Hoping you got your motor in, so I could get some more ideas, before I attempted it. Good hearing from you and look forward to your build.

 

[landcruisnman]

Time......

Well, I got the old motor out and the new motor bolted to the Trans/Trnsfr and mocked up. Next we'll build new motor and trans mounts. ......stay tuned...

 

[landcruisnman]

Couple more shots...

New setup in...mocked.