Builds The Architect's '77 FJ40

[GA Architect]

Johnny - The cardboard box is rather small, compared to the FJ40 itself. Yes, it does have a tow strap, an 80' - 3/8" galvanized tow strap that is....However, that rather small brown package does weigh over a hundred pounds.

Mike - I'm letting the chassis paint dry for 7 days and then will put the pieces back together. My rigs new front configuration happens this weekend, and will post some pic's afterwards. It's going to be a cross between "Old School" OEM parts along with "New Technology" pieces.

 

[davegonz]

8274

 

[CreeperSleeper]

IIRC an 8274 should have 125' of cable, not 80'... M12000?

 

[JohnnyC]

M12000 using an oem roller fairlead?

 

[GA Architect]

8274

Like this?

 

[Cmatt1605]

Read your whole thread from start to finish and you are doing a great job! My cruiser is in as great shape as yours, but everything you have done so far is very inspiring! I don't feel like I have to start cutting and replacing rust right away any more. Keep up the great work!

 

[emac]

Like this?

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I like it! I want one.

 

[GA Architect]

The new OEM front bumper test fit went well. Here, have a look.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

OE bumper looks good Rick..

 

[GA Architect]

I like the look of the Toyota bumper.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

I like the look of the Toyota bumper.

Has a certain Je ne sais quoi...

 

[gcrump01]

Are you planning to cut a nice big hole in that pretty bumper to route the winch? Like this? Or do you have another plan?

 

[GA Architect]

Are you planning to cut a nice big hole in that pretty bumper to route the winch? Like this? Or do you have another plan?

Holy-moly, not only did you cut a big frigging hole, right smack-dab in the middle of a perfectly good OEM Toyota Land Cruiser bumper, you welded on it TOO?!?!?!......Yea, that was option number 1, but.....

 

[gcrump01]

Well, to be honest, I started with a free, dented bumper with about 20 extra holes drilled in it. Welded all of that up & then the 3/8" plate. Powder coated to match the other silver on my truck - not OEM, but darn close.

 

[cooney]

Are you planning to cut a nice big hole in that pretty bumper to route the winch? Like this? Or do you have another plan?

OEM or not, that mount looks awesome! And beautifully done.


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[Chungas Revenge]

I started with a free, dented bumper

The perfect "price" by any standard. Well done on the fab work, looks like something Toyota should have taken note of....

That is a tall order Rick. Looking forward to your solution.

 

[GA Architect]

Well, to be honest, I started with a free, dented bumper with about 20 extra holes drilled in it. Welded all of that up & then the 3/8" plate. Powder coated to match the other silver on my truck - not OEM, but darn close.

Great job! Looks like you will be spooling synthetic on your winch drum?

 

[gcrump01]

Yeah, synthetic is the plan.

 

[joyRidaz]

I'm really looking forward to this bumper "build", I have long term plans to do something very similar.

I'm confused by the new winch, what winch did you have previously hidden under the Warn weather cover?

This is going to turn out great, but your getting close to not having any projects left to do! When your run out, give me a ring cause I can't see the light at the end of my tunnel....

Btw what's the apx cost of a new oem bumper these days? I'm torn between "refurbbing" like @gcrump01 or just buying new. Seems wasteful for me to buy new when I have an old one but certainly would be much easier

 

[GA Architect]

I'm really looking forward to this bumper "build", I have long term plans to do something very similar.

I'm confused by the new winch, what winch did you have previously hidden under the Warn weather cover?

This is going to turn out great, but your getting close to not having any projects left to do! When your run out, give me a ring cause I can't see the light at the end of my tunnel....

Btw what's the apx cost of a new oem bumper these days? I'm torn between "refurbbing" like @gcrump01 or just buying new. Seems wasteful for me to buy new when I have an old one but certainly would be much easier

The new Toyota 52111-60030 OEM bumper, list for $204. I bought mine for $137.

Update on my front end work: