Vortec/Aqualu build

[SSCR]

Here are some more shots of the fabrication. The Saginaw steering brackets needs quite a bit alteration to put the correct spacers in and sleeve the holes through the frame for the bottom bolts, came out very nice and should be sound and secure now.

 

[SSCR]

Here is the new PSC steering box installed with the correct spacers and such...


Also a couple of shots of the steering linkage and the cool column bracket fabbed by Don.

 

[SSCR]

Another thing Don did for me was modify a stock bib hinge for this build. The Aqualu frame unfortunately does not work with a stock bib hinge, but I still wanted to incorporate the hinge somehow.


I really like the little touches like that Toyota engineers came up with to make a Land Cruiser a Land Cruiser.


All in all, kudus to Georg and Don for all their work so far!

 

[PixelWrangler]

The rig is looking great Don! This will be an awesome ride. I really like the work that Georg & Don do. I'm thinking that when I get more Cruiser bucks in the bank I'll send mine up to have them "make 'er right".

 

[SSCR]

Thanks Pixel! Also big thanks for all your work on the emblem!!!

 

[PixelWrangler]

Your welcome, happy to give back to the Cruiser Community in anyway I can! Looking forward to seeing this project come together. If it's half as nice as your other one, it'll be a thing of beauty.

 

[cruisernerd]

Stunning!

 

[SSCR]

Thanks guys, got some 4plus bumpers coming from our own Lcwizard in the next couple weeks which is very exciting! I talked to Dave "Lcwizard" and could not of hoped to talk to a cooler guy!

Dave will be altering his rear tire carrier slightly for me to hold a single jerry can as well as a cooler basket.

Dave if you think of it, post a couple photos of my bumpers under construction if you have a mind to.

 

[lcwizard]

Thanks guys, got some 4plus bumpers coming from our own Lcwizard in the next couple weeks which is very exciting! I talked to Dave "Lcwizard" and could not of hoped to talk to a cooler guy!

Dave will be altering his rear tire carrier slightly for me to hold a single jerry can as well as a cooler basket.

Dave if you think of it, post a couple photos of my bumpers under construction if you have a mind to.

Sorry, They're already off the jigs and on on the pallet. Georg won't be back to receive them until next week so they can't ship til next week

 

[SSCR]

No problem, thanks Dave!

 

[KY Longhunter]

Subscribed. Cool stuff!

 

[tls3601]

Liking this build too!!!!! Icon better watch out.............SSCR, do you still have the gorgeous mustard '77?

 

[UZJ40]

Any updates?

 

[orangefj45]

Some major changes going on with this build. It's gonna be even better than originally planned!!!

I'll let Don elaborate.



Georg @ Valley Hybrids

 

[Jdc1]

Just saw the classifieds. This thing will be sweet.

 

[SSCR]

Thanks Georg, yeah decided to go with coil-overs, linked suspension and custom axles by Ruff Stuff. The axles have to be welded on and I didn't want to mar the beautiful powder coated ones Georg built for me.

Wife is going to kill me

 

[Jdc1]

After 10 years of marriage, sometimes the doghouse isn't so bad.

 

[Diesel Cruiserman]

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[UZJ40]

Awesome choice with Ruff Stuff. I was drooling over their booth at King of the Hammers a couple weeks ago. I don't think you can go wrong with their products

 

[kling-on]

Very nice ... Keep
It coming