Chip's FJ40

[slowngreen]

Looking good during mock up for sure.

 

[chip cross]

Thanks SNG.

 

[abadk9420]

That is going to look so sweet when you get it all done Chip!!

 

[flm_savage]

looks awesome. which one do i get for christmas?

 

[chip cross]

Frame was lengthened about 1 1/2 inches and the body mounts are bolted on.

MMMMMMM, spare parts that were cut off :twisted:

The SCX-10 just did not go with this body sssssooooooo I picked up some RC4WD Toyota axles. I know these axles will help tie everything together.

Another thing this project needed is a MSD Quicksand winch. I think it will be right at home on this project.

Just a few pictures of the transmission cross member

And yes the top of the t case clears the bottom of the body.

 

[abadk9420]

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Just a few pictures of the transmission cross member

And yes the top of the t case clears the bottom of the body.[/quote]

But just barely LOL!!!! this thing is looking sick Chip, I love the axles and winch you are using, gonna give it a very scale look for sure.

 

[slowngreen]

Looking good Chip. Right axles for the job for sure.

 

[chip cross]

Just a few pictures of the transmission cross member

And yes the top of the t case clears the bottom of the body.[/quote]

But just barely LOL!!!! this thing is looking sick Chip, I love the axles and winch you are using, gonna give it a very scale look for sure.[/QUOTE]

Looking good Chip. Right axles for the job for sure.

Thanks Guys, I can't wait till it is finished.

 

[grumpy1jr]

looks good and like the fj body

 

[flm_savage]

one of the best mediocre builds around.













when you gonna meet carson?

 

[chip cross]

Getting a little more done on the FJ 40

Got the wheel base all worked out and the new spring hangers and shackles in place.

And yes the front of the frame will be cut down, just need to make sure there was enough to mount the MSD Quicksand winch.

Shot from the front, I am soooooo glad I went with the Yota axles.

Up skirt shot of the chassis and body with the new hangers in place.

Looks like the rear wheel well arch will need to be opened a little to get it just right.

 

[WoodiE]

Chip I always enjoy your builds - very cool looking.

 

[chip cross]

Chip I always enjoy your builds - very cool looking.

Thank You Sir !!!

 

[chip cross]

Well we're finally getting around to the front bumper. I want this truck to have an old school look so everything is going to be very simple, no fancy tube bumpers and such.

The bumper started out as 1/2 x 1/2 square tubing that was split down the middle and then a filler plate as made. The bumper is taped for 3 mm and the bumper brackets were bolted to the bumper and the brazed in place for more strength.

The bumper filler plate was then brazed on the back of the bumper to close it up and mounted up the Quicksand winch. The fairlead that comes with the winch has some very nice engraving work so that has to be show off. "thumbsup"

 

[flm_savage]

Most excellent

 

[chip cross]

Most excellent

Thanks bro.

 

[slowngreen]

What brazing rod did you use? and do you just do it with a mapp bottle torch or what? Looks good Chip, this rig and Ralph's hummer would look good together on a shelf imo.

 

[chip cross]

What brazing rod did you use? and do you just do it with a mapp bottle torch or what? Looks good Chip, this rig and Ralph's hummer would look good together on a shelf imo.

Safety silv 45 and Mapp gas torch.

Looks good Chip, this rig and Ralph's hummer would look good together on a shelf imo.

Hater.

And this for some of the work.

http://www.esslinger.com/gentecsmalltorchkitwithregulators.aspx

 

[slowngreen]

Ok thanks.

 

[chip cross]

Got the front bumper back on whatcha think ?