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Techster’s 1973 FJ55 buildup...
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Got the right side of the cage welded down today after having to cut it loose last week because it was about 3/4 of an inch too far back. 
Got the front bars burned in good too.
Got the shifter mounted and the front locker shifter built and mounted. I have to build a new top for the console and mount the console into place, but that's really easy. Mounted the seat frame and the seats. Messed around with the winch mount. Got the parts cut for the mount, but I still have to tub the hole where it will sit and build the mount itself.
Got the panels in the rear finally and painted them. Still need the shock hoop tabs fabbed and the hoop installed, I'm thinking of boxing in the fuel cell rather than just putting straps on it. I'm thinking of an internal roll bar for additional melon protection and harness mounts. It will help support the extruded steel rack that will go above the fuel cell and shock hoop.
Got the front bars burned in good too.
Got the shifter mounted and the front locker shifter built and mounted. I have to build a new top for the console and mount the console into place, but that's really easy. Mounted the seat frame and the seats. Messed around with the winch mount. Got the parts cut for the mount, but I still have to tub the hole where it will sit and build the mount itself.
Got the panels in the rear finally and painted them. Still need the shock hoop tabs fabbed and the hoop installed, I'm thinking of boxing in the fuel cell rather than just putting straps on it. I'm thinking of an internal roll bar for additional melon protection and harness mounts. It will help support the extruded steel rack that will go above the fuel cell and shock hoop.
My son just pointed out that your 55 is about 6" taller then the other. He is dissapointed in me...
You need to get a pic with the other cruiser in the shot. Two oddball 55's and a 45lv. Doesn't get any cooler then that!
Stay focussed on the project. If you are going to be ready to wheel soon, I will make a mission of getting my 40 from wherever the hell it is and make a trip. What's the real date I should be shooting for now considering your are really almost done.
By the way, I see that you might need a stereo...I have something in my shop that might fit but John would murder us both!!!!
You need to get a pic with the other cruiser in the shot. Two oddball 55's and a 45lv. Doesn't get any cooler then that!
Stay focussed on the project. If you are going to be ready to wheel soon, I will make a mission of getting my 40 from wherever the hell it is and make a trip. What's the real date I should be shooting for now considering your are really almost done.
By the way, I see that you might need a stereo...I have something in my shop that might fit but John would murder us both!!!!
I saw the height thing too, but it's all cage and perspective. My rockers are lower than yours.
It's the piglet!!!!!
LukeZero
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Todd,
If you work late any evenings, let me know. I think I can get to the shop and help out if you need me expertise! I'd love to help with the finishing details if you want. I am stuck working durring the day but might be able to escape once in a while.
E
If you work late any evenings, let me know. I think I can get to the shop and help out if you need me expertise! I'd love to help with the finishing details if you want. I am stuck working durring the day but might be able to escape once in a while.
E
LukeZero
Deeply Confused
Very nice door sill sticker. Do any of your Auto Shop students know what it means?
How long did you work to translate that into Latin?
How long did you work to translate that into Latin?
Oh come on man, it's the information age! It took me 5 seconds to translate that into english
Incredibly cool!!
LukeZero
Deeply Confused
Oh come on man, it's the information age! It took me 5 seconds to translate that into english
Incredibly cool!!
Great- now that education I'm still paying for can be replicated by Google. I knew studying the Classics was a waste of time. I can't even impress a bunch of Cruiserheads on the Interweb with my useless knowledge
Dante wrote it in Italian, but I liked Latin better. I got the translation off of the interwebs.
Usually when the students ask, (none of them know Latin) I tell them without telling them the source. Some get it, some don't.
Most folks that have ridden on that side don't really need to be told.
Usually when the students ask, (none of them know Latin) I tell them without telling them the source. Some get it, some don't.
Most folks that have ridden on that side don't really need to be told.
I typically work until about 6:00. I'm usually in at least one of the days over the weekend too. Once school ends I have a lot more flexibility about working late because I don't have to be here at 7, but I sure hope to have you all done well before that.
Wasn't worried about my crap, more interested in helping with your pig. But sounds like eve's are out cause you are at work prior to me getting out of bed in the am.
Mine can wait, yours needs to get done so we can wheel this summer.
Mine can wait, yours needs to get done so we can wheel this summer.
Looks like a FJ-43 is gonna come by on Sunday for a pinion seal. If we can get Woody to stop by with the HZJ-70 we'll really start to have a nice collection.
Not a bad collection at the shop today. Got all the real cars out and filled the shop with the good stuff.
73 FJ50
71 UZJ55
77 FJ43
64 FJ45LV
69 Camaro RS
46 Pontiac coupe
73 FJ50
71 UZJ55
77 FJ43
64 FJ45LV
69 Camaro RS
46 Pontiac coupe
It's getting so a good day of progress doesn't yield much in the way of pictures.
Captured the rear springs.
Re-installed the limit strap.
Installed the 5150s in the rear on the axle, but couldn't do the top because I broke my last band saw blade. making tabs is a lot easier with a good band saw.
Ran some fuel lines.
Got the rear window working.
Welded in the cage on the left side so it's all the way in now.
Fixed the front bars and burned them in.
Made some 2" spacers for under the front springs. They clear the steering arms better and it sits level again. I still have to box them. I know it'll work now.
Installed the longer e-brake cable. I haven't had an e-brake in years. Works good now.
During the week last week I built in interior hoop. I needed a place to mount the seat belt harness straps so I just built a interior hoop. I don't trust exos to a good roll over. No cross bracing. It'll also give me a place to support the front of the extruded metal shelf that'll go above the fuel cell and shock hoop. it'll be big enough to mount a spare if I do the Rubicon and easy to get to tools and coolers for the rest of the time.
Captured the rear springs.
Re-installed the limit strap.
Installed the 5150s in the rear on the axle, but couldn't do the top because I broke my last band saw blade. making tabs is a lot easier with a good band saw.
Ran some fuel lines.
Got the rear window working.
Welded in the cage on the left side so it's all the way in now.
Fixed the front bars and burned them in.
Made some 2" spacers for under the front springs. They clear the steering arms better and it sits level again. I still have to box them. I know it'll work now.
Installed the longer e-brake cable. I haven't had an e-brake in years. Works good now.
During the week last week I built in interior hoop. I needed a place to mount the seat belt harness straps so I just built a interior hoop. I don't trust exos to a good roll over. No cross bracing. It'll also give me a place to support the front of the extruded metal shelf that'll go above the fuel cell and shock hoop. it'll be big enough to mount a spare if I do the Rubicon and easy to get to tools and coolers for the rest of the time.
Hey Todd,
Thanks again for all the help yesterday. I'm sure you didn't need more work getting in your way ! Quick update - Pinion seal still leaks a drop or two during a day AND a radiator hose burst when I got in the driveway ! Luckily auto zone had a replacement and I am up and running again (for now).
My offer still stands to help out whenever you need it - I ow ya.
P.S. All the cruisers in the shop looked great ! My 43 was in good company, as was I.
Rod
Thanks again for all the help yesterday. I'm sure you didn't need more work getting in your way ! Quick update - Pinion seal still leaks a drop or two during a day AND a radiator hose burst when I got in the driveway ! Luckily auto zone had a replacement and I am up and running again (for now).
My offer still stands to help out whenever you need it - I ow ya.
P.S. All the cruisers in the shop looked great ! My 43 was in good company, as was I.
Rod
Been busy there! Looks like the shrt list is getting shorter for your project. I've been looking for the rear reflectors and the two clear lights below but having no luck yet. I'll keep looking. Let me know what else you need to search for and I'll add it to my list.
Cool pictures by the way!
Hurry up and get that thing trail ready. Thinking this year we are going to get you and John to McCaslin for the first time. I know it is far but it is worth the trip. I have a friend who has a friend who has a friend that has a killer pad up near there that we can crash in. John can camp cause he likes it so much, we can stay in the cabin. Woody will join us most likely. There are rocks to play on and some darn good fishing. Let's get a date when your 50 is ready and make a plan.
Goebs
Cool pictures by the way!
Hurry up and get that thing trail ready. Thinking this year we are going to get you and John to McCaslin for the first time. I know it is far but it is worth the trip. I have a friend who has a friend who has a friend that has a killer pad up near there that we can crash in. John can camp cause he likes it so much, we can stay in the cabin. Woody will join us most likely. There are rocks to play on and some darn good fishing. Let's get a date when your 50 is ready and make a plan.
Goebs
