Builds SLOW 71 (2 Viewers)

[scrapdaddy]

Just a test

 

[scrapdaddy]

Another test

 

[bogus one]

You have NO idea how much I dislike you



Looks great

 

[scrapdaddy]

https://forum.ih8mud.com/vehicles-trailers-sale-wanted/501296-1971-fj55-body-chasis-vermont.html,

I brought Gary's project home to Mo. and started taking it back down to the frame. It had at least three sets of old motor mounts and holes on it, so I cleaned it up abit.

 

[scrapdaddy]

The frame had so many extra holes in it, I went ahead and fish plated it inside and out. I welded in DOM tubing for the power steering and had to modify the Ford shock mounts. I haven't decided which engine to put in yet, it will have the H55 5 speed with a split case transferand a PTO running the winch.

 

[bogus one]

You really know how to make people hate you

Keep it coming

 

[scrapdaddy]

Here's some of the power steering set up.

 

[scrapdaddy]

I wanted to clean up the firewall, also, so started filling in the holes. I'm going with a vintage air system, so I closed in the blower holes and starting over.

 

[bobm]

Ron, nice work keep us posted. Did you build the rottissere yourself?

Thanks Bob.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Thanks Bob,

Yes I build it, getting too old to lay under it and work. It's so much nicer, to be able to stand and scrape! The out side of the body was repainted years ago, but the bottom wasn't touched. I figured while it was all apart, might as well get at it.

 

[osagecruiser]

very nice scrap!....keep the pictures coming

osagecruiser

 

[bobm]

Ron, in the same boat, tired of laying in the Dirt but No choice No garage. Someday.

Thanks Bob.

 

[scrapdaddy]

I'm working on cleaning up the underside now, alot sand and old undercoating to get off.

 

[PabloCruise]

You passed the test!

Looks good! Can't wait to see more.

 

[nuclearlemon]

you definitely suck cause you really haven't put up enough pics yet

 

[bobm]

Ron, How the H double E Hockey sticks did you get a body that clean from Vermont?

Thanks Bob.

 

[scrapdaddy]

You passed the test!

Looks good! Can't wait to see more.

Thanks, that's about where I'm at right now, I work slow. Once, I get the bottom finished, I'll start on the axles. They're FJ60's with 3.70's in them. I want to rebuild with 4.11's and some sort of locker. I don't have alot of parts yet and not even sure what all I need. One step at a time.
Everybody here, has been a great help, just by me reading all the old posts. I'll have alot of questions in the future, so get ready for some dumb ones!
Thanks Everybody, Ron

 

[scrapdaddy]

Here's another link to Gary's build, which stalled. https://forum.ih8mud.com/fj55-iron-pig-preservation-society/118755-pigster-buildup.html I bought it from him as a body and frame, with a bunch of parts. The body was painted around 6 years ago. It has some nicks and dents, from just sitting in his shop. It started out as an almost rust free body from Arizona. I'm no good at body work, so I cheated alittle.

 

[clmat]

WOW ramp up the jealosy

Scrapdaddy, you have no idea how cool that all looks. I dream of being able to do some of that work! Thanks for sharing and giving ideas.

 

[StevenS]

How much for the rotisserie when you're done with the project?