Kate 6.0 Buildup Thread

wngrog · 06-12-2005, 10:14 PM

Here is the teardown thread

Now, here is the buildup information.

All the custom tube work is being done by www.jkcustoms.com in Austin Texas.

Jason has jumping into this process with both feet.

I got an email from him saying that my frame is broken and bent so bad, he cannot find a straight point to make his measurements off of.

Wonder why?

wngrog · 06-12-2005, 10:16 PM

The truck is all DOM this time. .120 and .095 mostly. 1.75", 1.5" and 1" stuff. The sliders/boat sides are some thick crap since I trashed the .120 stuff I had before. The boat sides are to be lined with .5" black cutting board stuff.

wngrog · 06-12-2005, 10:18 PM

Another short-man's rig. I kept it low since I am a 5'8" runt and I don't give a shit if you tall guys whack your head on my cage

wngrog · 06-12-2005, 10:20 PM

The vertical supports under the cowl are just there to keep it upright and level. The boat sides flare out only 1.5" per side wider than the side of the cowl. That is mainly for looks. We did not want it as wide as a Cruiser flares, but also did not want it board straight.

wngrog · 06-12-2005, 10:21 PM

:d

wngrog · 06-12-2005, 10:22 PM

wngrog · 06-12-2005, 10:37 PM

Here is the A pillar, halo and the rear main support. Wheelbase and overall length will still be 110" and the rear is now going to be 35" wide instead of 30" wide.

I am going to a 10 gallon fuel cell so I can mount my powertank next to it in the rear behind the kid seats.

wngrog · 06-12-2005, 10:38 PM

From ground level..................JK is moving FAST!!!

76 TOY · 06-12-2005, 10:45 PM

Damn. Jason's not wasting any time at all.
Looking good so far. Cant wait to see the finish product.
It will be bad ass (again) when he is done.

Chris

Drunk Monkey · 06-12-2005, 10:47 PM

The frame was cracked, still a little twisted, and about a 1/4 inch Higher on the rear Passanger side. The truck also leans to that side too. This makes it hard to get a starting point...

Side rails are a .134 wall DOM.

76 TOY · 06-12-2005, 10:50 PM

The pass side sits higher because there is usually no one on that side of the truck. Its safer to watch him than ride with sometimes...

What up Nolen???

Chris

ranger · 06-12-2005, 10:50 PM

Is JK Customs the place that did the chopped top on a FJ55?
If so, the work they do looks most excellent!

wngrog · 06-12-2005, 10:52 PM

You mean this FJ55?

wngrog · 06-12-2005, 10:55 PM

Damn, looks like it is going 100 mph sitting still

wngrog · 06-12-2005, 10:58 PM

wngrog · 06-12-2005, 11:01 PM

Last for the night...............

rockthedog · 06-12-2005, 11:17 PM

dang, at the rate your going you must already be dreading when you have to cut this one up after it's done.

looks good.........i like the profile of the new tube

TheRipper · 06-12-2005, 11:21 PM

Can't wait to see it done.Jason does some real good looking work.

ROCK HUGGER · 06-12-2005, 11:36 PM

Its looking good

Now can't wait to see the Kate 7.0 buildup

4x4Poet · 06-13-2005, 01:27 AM

I like the cage design. I think I missed your plans mentioned before. Do you intend on installing a Cruiser FJ40 tub, however altered, or are you going to have sheet metal built around the cage, to include a floor that mates with the cowl section? Looks like the answer is obviously the latter, but I wanted to hear the specifics from you.

I remember that you plan on attending Rubithon next year. Is 10 gals enough fuel for such thru trails? And what about a families's worth of camping gear storage space. Just curious how you plan to handle wheeling without a base camp to return to each day. No need to address this stuff. I'm just a trail rig kinda wheeler.

Rat70FJ · 06-13-2005, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4Poet

I remember that you plan on attending Rubithon next year. Is 10 gals enough fuel for such thru trails? And what about a families's worth of camping gear storage space. Just curious how you plan to handle wheeling without a base camp to return to each day. No need to address this stuff. I'm just a trail rig kinda wheeler.

Range will be addressed in "Kate 7.0", Walt

Scott39 · 06-13-2005, 05:57 AM

Where did you get those mog 9`s ?
And can someone post some pics of the 55 pig here or in another thread, or send me some?

I would like to put a FJ55 body (shortened) on one of the newer 1 ton diesel trucks(ford,dodge,chevy, shortened) and make it my DD and my tow rig.
Thanks

wngrog · 06-13-2005, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4Poet

I like the cage design. I think I missed your plans mentioned before. Do you intend on installing a Cruiser FJ40 tub, however altered, or are you going to have sheet metal built around the cage, to include a floor that mates with the cowl section? Looks like the answer is obviously the latter, but I wanted to hear the specifics from you.

I remember that you plan on attending Rubithon next year. Is 10 gals enough fuel for such thru trails? And what about a families's worth of camping gear storage space. Just curious how you plan to handle wheeling without a base camp to return to each day. No need to address this stuff. I'm just a trail rig kinda wheeler.

It will be all sheet metal skins. Floor will be aluminum in the interior.

It will be less and less Cruiser unfortunately. I am just too hard on sheet metal that cannot be replaced. I am down to the top curve of the cowl and the dash. My goal is to have a rig that can take lots of rolls and still be able to be cleaned up nicely.

Rubithon. No sweat. First off, this is the new Family Crawler, and there will be MUCH more room in it than with the 45 tub. Same wheelbase, just a better design for room. If I were to go on a Rubithon type run, I would use the roof, which is going to have a full aluminum top and if the kids did not come, the kid seat is going to be removable and lots and lots of gear will fit where those two seats go.

As for gas, I ran my rig hard for 3 1/2 days in Johnson Valley on 15 gallons. I ran out of gas on the way back from the last trail. The LT-1 gets excellent fuel economy. As for around here, 10 gallons is more than enough, since there is no where I wheel away from the trailer overnight.

wngrog · 06-13-2005, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott39

Where did you get those mog 9`s ?
And can someone post some pics of the 55 pig here or in another thread, or send me some?

I would like to put a FJ55 body (shortened) on one of the newer 1 ton diesel trucks(ford,dodge,chevy, shortened) and make it my DD and my tow rig.
Thanks

Click here for MOG9 info

Go to www.jkcustoms.com for the info on the chopped Pig......

wngrog · 06-13-2005, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROCK HUGGER

Now can't wait to see the Kate 7.0 buildup

I can go through a few more versions, 6.1-6.9 but going to another generation? There is nothing left to cut off at this point

06-12-2005, 10:14 PM	#1
wngrog Moderating Midget Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1154 Location: Canton, MS Posts: 19,098 Blog Entries: 2	Kate 6.0 Buildup Thread Here is the teardown thread Now, here is the buildup information. All the custom tube work is being done by www.jkcustoms.com in Austin Texas. Jason has jumping into this process with both feet. I got an email from him saying that my frame is broken and bent so bad, he cannot find a straight point to make his measurements off of. Wonder why? Attached Images __________________ Nolen Grogan CottonLand Cruisers www.rockmidgetphotography.com blacksheep4x4.com USAF Veteran 1988-1998 GOD Bless America

06-12-2005, 10:16 PM	#2
wngrog Moderating Midget Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1154 Location: Canton, MS Posts: 19,098 Blog Entries: 2	The truck is all DOM this time. .120 and .095 mostly. 1.75", 1.5" and 1" stuff. The sliders/boat sides are some thick crap since I trashed the .120 stuff I had before. The boat sides are to be lined with .5" black cutting board stuff. Attached Images __________________ Nolen Grogan CottonLand Cruisers www.rockmidgetphotography.com blacksheep4x4.com USAF Veteran 1988-1998 GOD Bless America

06-12-2005, 10:18 PM	#3
wngrog Moderating Midget Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1154 Location: Canton, MS Posts: 19,098 Blog Entries: 2	Another short-man's rig. I kept it low since I am a 5'8" runt and I don't give a shit if you tall guys whack your head on my cage Attached Images __________________ Nolen Grogan CottonLand Cruisers www.rockmidgetphotography.com blacksheep4x4.com USAF Veteran 1988-1998 GOD Bless America

06-12-2005, 10:20 PM	#4
wngrog Moderating Midget Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1154 Location: Canton, MS Posts: 19,098 Blog Entries: 2	The vertical supports under the cowl are just there to keep it upright and level. The boat sides flare out only 1.5" per side wider than the side of the cowl. That is mainly for looks. We did not want it as wide as a Cruiser flares, but also did not want it board straight. Attached Images __________________ Nolen Grogan CottonLand Cruisers www.rockmidgetphotography.com blacksheep4x4.com USAF Veteran 1988-1998 GOD Bless America

06-12-2005, 10:21 PM	#5
wngrog Moderating Midget Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1154 Location: Canton, MS Posts: 19,098 Blog Entries: 2	:d Attached Images __________________ Nolen Grogan CottonLand Cruisers www.rockmidgetphotography.com blacksheep4x4.com USAF Veteran 1988-1998 GOD Bless America

06-12-2005, 10:22 PM	#6
wngrog Moderating Midget Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1154 Location: Canton, MS Posts: 19,098 Blog Entries: 2	Attached Images __________________ Nolen Grogan CottonLand Cruisers www.rockmidgetphotography.com blacksheep4x4.com USAF Veteran 1988-1998 GOD Bless America

06-12-2005, 10:37 PM	#7
wngrog Moderating Midget Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1154 Location: Canton, MS Posts: 19,098 Blog Entries: 2	Here is the A pillar, halo and the rear main support. Wheelbase and overall length will still be 110" and the rear is now going to be 35" wide instead of 30" wide. I am going to a 10 gallon fuel cell so I can mount my powertank next to it in the rear behind the kid seats. Attached Images __________________ Nolen Grogan CottonLand Cruisers www.rockmidgetphotography.com blacksheep4x4.com USAF Veteran 1988-1998 GOD Bless America

06-12-2005, 10:38 PM	#8
wngrog Moderating Midget Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1154 Location: Canton, MS Posts: 19,098 Blog Entries: 2	From ground level..................JK is moving FAST!!! Attached Images __________________ Nolen Grogan CottonLand Cruisers www.rockmidgetphotography.com blacksheep4x4.com USAF Veteran 1988-1998 GOD Bless America

06-12-2005, 10:45 PM	#9
76 TOY Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 19138 Location: suburb of St. Louis Posts: 92	Damn. Jason's not wasting any time at all. Looking good so far. Cant wait to see the finish product. It will be bad ass (again) when he is done. Chris __________________ Chris Bailey TLCA# 12951 '76 FJ40-350, SOA, sm420, 35" BFG's, 4 wheel discs, and more. '78 FJ40 Resto Project '06 F250 PSD 4X4, 6" lift on 18's w/35 XTerrains I'll try not to cause to much trouble while I'm here...

06-12-2005, 10:47 PM	#10
Drunk Monkey Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Member # 16895 Location: Round Rock TX Posts: 146	The frame was cracked, still a little twisted, and about a 1/4 inch Higher on the rear Passanger side. The truck also leans to that side too. This makes it hard to get a starting point... Side rails are a .134 wall DOM. __________________ 71 Fj40 w/big block and lots of other crap Round Rock Texas

06-12-2005, 10:50 PM	#11
76 TOY Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 19138 Location: suburb of St. Louis Posts: 92	The pass side sits higher because there is usually no one on that side of the truck. Its safer to watch him than ride with sometimes... What up Nolen??? Chris __________________ Chris Bailey TLCA# 12951 '76 FJ40-350, SOA, sm420, 35" BFG's, 4 wheel discs, and more. '78 FJ40 Resto Project '06 F250 PSD 4X4, 6" lift on 18's w/35 XTerrains I'll try not to cause to much trouble while I'm here...

06-12-2005, 10:50 PM	#12
ranger Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jul 2000 Member # 1282 Location: Mt. Home Idaho Posts: 4,821	Is JK Customs the place that did the chopped top on a FJ55? If so, the work they do looks most excellent!

06-12-2005, 10:52 PM	#13
wngrog Moderating Midget Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1154 Location: Canton, MS Posts: 19,098 Blog Entries: 2	You mean this FJ55? Attached Images __________________ Nolen Grogan CottonLand Cruisers www.rockmidgetphotography.com blacksheep4x4.com USAF Veteran 1988-1998 GOD Bless America

06-12-2005, 10:55 PM	#14
wngrog Moderating Midget Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1154 Location: Canton, MS Posts: 19,098 Blog Entries: 2	Damn, looks like it is going 100 mph sitting still Attached Images __________________ Nolen Grogan CottonLand Cruisers www.rockmidgetphotography.com blacksheep4x4.com USAF Veteran 1988-1998 GOD Bless America

06-12-2005, 10:58 PM	#15
wngrog Moderating Midget Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1154 Location: Canton, MS Posts: 19,098 Blog Entries: 2	Attached Images __________________ Nolen Grogan CottonLand Cruisers www.rockmidgetphotography.com blacksheep4x4.com USAF Veteran 1988-1998 GOD Bless America

06-12-2005, 11:01 PM	#16
wngrog Moderating Midget Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1154 Location: Canton, MS Posts: 19,098 Blog Entries: 2	Last for the night............... Attached Images __________________ Nolen Grogan CottonLand Cruisers www.rockmidgetphotography.com blacksheep4x4.com USAF Veteran 1988-1998 GOD Bless America

06-12-2005, 11:17 PM	#17
rockthedog Rock God Join Date: May 2003 Member # 19510 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 2,337	dang, at the rate your going you must already be dreading when you have to cut this one up after it's done. looks good.........i like the profile of the new tube __________________ 77fj40, 1 TON www.wfoconcepts.com 530-268-9494 tlca# 12281 semi_budget 1ton build http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=530636

06-12-2005, 11:21 PM	#18
TheRipper Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22721 Location: FORT WORTH,TX Posts: 2,243	Can't wait to see it done.Jason does some real good looking work. __________________ [SIZE="5"][COLOR="Blue"]www.rockjunkie.net[/COLOR][/SIZE] [URL="http://www.crackslinger.com/login.php"]http://www.crackslinger.com/login.php[/URL] [URL=http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=313836]Link's to rockwell question's and info...[/URL] [URL="http://www.ouversonengineering.com/"][SIZE="5"]http://www.ouversonengineering.com/[/SIZE][/URL]

06-12-2005, 11:36 PM	#19
ROCK HUGGER Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4329 Location: Jackson CA Posts: 2,191	Its looking good Now can't wait to see the Kate 7.0 buildup

06-13-2005, 01:27 AM	#20
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34756 Posts: 1,428	I like the cage design. I think I missed your plans mentioned before. Do you intend on installing a Cruiser FJ40 tub, however altered, or are you going to have sheet metal built around the cage, to include a floor that mates with the cowl section? Looks like the answer is obviously the latter, but I wanted to hear the specifics from you. I remember that you plan on attending Rubithon next year. Is 10 gals enough fuel for such thru trails? And what about a families's worth of camping gear storage space. Just curious how you plan to handle wheeling without a base camp to return to each day. No need to address this stuff. I'm just a trail rig kinda wheeler. __________________ <>< Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

06-13-2005, 05:57 AM	#22
Scott39 Wheeler Join Date: Feb 2004 Member # 27501 Location: Denver,CO. Posts: 374	Where did you get those mog 9`s ? And can someone post some pics of the 55 pig here or in another thread, or send me some? I would like to put a FJ55 body (shortened) on one of the newer 1 ton diesel trucks(ford,dodge,chevy, shortened) and make it my DD and my tow rig. Thanks __________________ OBAMA = One Big Ass Mistake America McCain=The other big ass Mistake <>< JC rules 95' Dodge Cummins, 5spd, 35s SUPPORT81 Last edited by Scott39; 06-13-2005 at 05:58 AM.

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