Build Tilda Bogue Service Station - Blue Norther 40

[wngrog]

 

[cbmontgo]

That is pretty interesting. Probably a much smoother ride and I bet it cuts 150 pounds of weight too.

 

[wngrog]

The stickers are gone. F a sticker.

 

[megolfer]

Are you buying the entire jt outfitters rear disk kit or just the brackets.

 

[wngrog]

Are you buying the entire jt outfitters rear disk kit or just the brackets.

Whole kit. Ain't got time to hunt all that s*** down

 

[wngrog]

Stripped the motor of all of the stuff I wanted to powdercoat this week.

Looking great with the Yokos.

 

[wngrog]

This 2F was rebuilt. For some reason the builder painted it red. Maybe that's a signature of his shop. @kcsmithson ... how many miles do you think are on this motor rebuild?

 

[kcsmithson]

This 2F was rebuilt. For some reason the builder painted it red. Maybe that's a signature of his shop. @kcsmithson ... how many miles do you think are on this motor rebuild?

It was rebuilt before I bought it. I mailed all the paperwork that came with the cruiser when I sent the title, so there is probably something in there that would help determine for sure. If I was guessing, I would say under 5000 miles. Mike Dadja in North Richland Hills is the mechanic who did most of the work for the previous owner.

 

[wngrog]

While I'm waiting for parts to arrive for the engine bay I'm going to inventory all of these parts to put the hard top together.

Chad even purchased new OEM glass for this thing all around.

Crazy.

The rear is empty. Now to tackle all of the boxes. Stand by

 

[wngrog]

Anyone that has ever followed my builds know that the first thing I usually do is s*** can the stock tire carrier and install a 4Plus swingout. I've never had any luck getting the slop out of these things. Well, this one is the tightest thing ever. In fact, I bet it's better than a new one

Another cool thing is this OEM tailgate that he added as a static piece that does not require new holes drilled into the tub. Looks perfect.

 

[cbmontgo]

Chad always did everything first class.

 

[wngrog]

If there was any question of this truck was rust free these hard top sides are perfect top and bottom. You can't fix these this nice if there was rust.

There are a couple of scratches on them I might have to get fixed after being moved around but overall these parts are painted really really good.

Chad sold me this cool Toyota sign. I need to hook up the lights.

 

[cbmontgo]

Stumbled across a pic when Chad and I were camp neighbors at Katemcy (my old HJ47), 10 years ago next month.

 

[cruisermatt]

That’s the 81-84 tire carrier, they’re the best

 

[wngrog]

That’s the 81-84 tire carrier, they’re the best

What's the upgrade from the 75-80 that I so quickly toss?

 

[sadovnik]

There is a third vertical post on the 81 to 84 but I don't think that's what's on there. I only see two.

 

[wngrog]

Putting all the guts into the ambulance doors using Metric Overland hardware.

Toyota still makes this latch which is also a early right hand door latch.

I figured out the rear latch after a few tries. I was using too long screws to hold the plungers and every time I tightened everything up the springs stopped working. Finally figured that out.

Anyone know what kind of pin you use to attach the handle?

The plate was scratched so I took it up to PowderKeg.

Also the bezel they did for me was bright white and not cignus so I had to take it back.

 

[Jdc1]

That roll pin might be one of the crazy things you ca get oem.

Or take it up to an old school hardware store and they’ll get you fixed up.

Or JB weld it and let the next guy figure it out….

 

[wngrog]

Got most of the parts back from powder. Time to rock and roll

 

[wngrog]

This truck had my GO TO headlights from my buddy Bruce Wade aka Roundeye on it. They are out in favor of some fresh Koito H4s and a Cignus bezel