finally building my 55! - Page 9

KrustyKruiser · 12-28-2007, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fgr55

Those guys are everywhere! I heard there's even one in North Carolina!

Happy Holidays fellow Rock Dogs!!

Josh

Hell yeah, man, they're everywhere

I qualify as a Rock Dog due to the amount of non-running Cruiser junk in my yard

Most people in Danville think the logo is the Devil's Postpile or something like that

orangefj45 · 12-28-2007, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fgr55

Those guys are everywhere! I heard there's even one in North Carolina!

Happy Holidays fellow Rock Dogs!!

Josh

spalding · 12-29-2007, 11:21 AM

yep, that is my wife in the passenger seat.

big stinky is for sale. the current owner has changed the 55 front clip to a 40 front. funny thing is though, they keep it in an old barn that most people would not even see. if you look closely you can see it in there. it looks like some kinda mad max farm implement.... which it is.

keep going don, it is looking good.
nick

KrustyKruiser · 12-29-2007, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spalding

yep, that is my wife in the passenger seat.

big stinky is for sale. the current owner has changed the 55 front clip to a 40 front.

nick

Just out of curiosity, any idea on the price?

Andy

peesalot · 12-29-2007, 03:21 PM

2 pages , no new tech, comon Don.

fc187 · 12-29-2007, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spalding

yep, that is my wife in the passenger seat.

big stinky is for sale. the current owner has changed the 55 front clip to a 40 front. funny thing is though, they keep it in an old barn that most people would not even see. if you look closely you can see it in there. it looks like some kinda mad max farm implement.... which it is.

keep going don, it is looking good.
nick

Thanks Nick!

when ya gonna bring that beast in for that rear bumper?

fc187 · 12-29-2007, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peesalot

2 pages , no new tech, comon Don.

awe maaaaan! pg 8 (4 days ago) I got the spring hangers on the front and got it rollin!. geesh! tough crowd!

started on the doubler thursday night.

just waiting on a bearing. (Thanks to Mudrak & the hippie)

fc187 · 12-30-2007, 12:22 AM

got to work on it a little more tonight. nothin much. just added a fill plug to the 203 inspection cover.

check out the blown 203 chain!

spalding · 12-30-2007, 02:21 AM

andy, i think the price is $16K to $17.5. not sure, but i will find out this next week. the rig is in sonoma.

don, i still have some work ahead of me to get the truck on the road. diesel is in, 70 series axles are done and in, suspension is done. i still have to do wiring, brake lines, steering, and paint. maybe end of feb.

nick

fc187 · 12-30-2007, 10:19 AM

WOW! sounds BITCHEN!

Toyoland66 · 01-01-2008, 12:19 AM

I really like the quality of your work. Can't wait to see how it progresses.

Radd Cruisers · 01-14-2008, 10:20 PM

Okay whats happening with this build........

You would think the guy is running a bussiness or something and has no time, like I know what thats like.

fc187 · 01-15-2008, 08:16 AM

got the BBC stuck in it over the weekend. just gotta gusset the mounts and start on the belly pan.

after bely pan, Im gonna get going on the floor and rockers.

and when the floor is done,..... then its time to have fun

freds40 · 01-15-2008, 12:36 PM

Any idea on what Rad you're going to run? -I'm contemplating BBC and haven't settled on a readiator yet.

fc187 · 01-16-2008, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freds40

Any idea on what Rad you're going to run? -I'm contemplating BBC and haven't settled on a readiator yet.

got a MONSTER picked out. howe, double pass, a hair wider than the frame and 20 inches tall and three inches thick!

and plenty of room for a 19" fan

DHONDAGOD · 01-16-2008, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fc187

got a MONSTER picked out. howe, double pass, a hair wider than the frame and 20 inches tall and three inches thick!

and planty of room for a 19" fan

Thats an intercooler Don, now put down the crack pipe and pick up the RADIATOR catalogue.

Chris

fc187 · 01-26-2008, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DHONDAGOD

Thats an intercooler Don, now put down the crack pipe and pick up the RADIATOR catalogue.

Chris

no shit! LOL!

fc187 · 01-26-2008, 05:47 PM

put a few more hours on it today. had a handfull of scrap metal from under my bench, and a couple pieces of cardboard and 3 cups of coffee,......

inner rails are scabed with 3/16, 1-3/4 .120 tubes, bushing tube 2" .250 (steel puck inst for mock up), 1/8" HR for gussets.

fj40forlife · 01-26-2008, 05:54 PM

You mine me taking some ideas on the motor mounts. does things are badass

Rat70FJ · 01-26-2008, 06:44 PM

Damn Donnie, looks like you expect a little torque twist outta that Rat!

Kavik · 01-26-2008, 07:02 PM

Absolutely bitchin'! Awesome work.

71fj40 · 01-26-2008, 10:27 PM

Nice touch on the sleaved speed holes! Damn, you have patience.

ranger · 01-27-2008, 09:48 PM

Looks sweet!
Only thing I don't like about the mounts that run under the engine is if one day you need to pull the pan for a gasket leak or investigative purposes it can be a real PITA.

fc187 · 01-28-2008, 08:10 AM

I can certainly see where that tube would be a minor inconvenience.,...... but I would gladly sacrifice convinience for strength ANYDAY.

Rat70FJ · 01-28-2008, 08:34 AM

I was scratching my head the other day, hoping I never have to pull my fuel tank!

12-29-2007, 03:21 PM	#205
peesalot stub expert Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 24859 Location: Where ever my wife says Posts: 4,100	2 pages , no new tech, comon Don. __________________ MELLONHEAD

12-30-2007, 12:22 AM	#208
fc187 Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1525 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 3,853	got to work on it a little more tonight. nothin much. just added a fill plug to the 203 inspection cover. check out the blown 203 chain! Attached Images __________________ FCFabrication MY SPACE PAGE NCRD

12-30-2007, 10:19 AM	#210
fc187 Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1525 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 3,853	WOW! sounds BITCHEN! __________________ FCFabrication MY SPACE PAGE NCRD

01-01-2008, 12:19 AM	#211
Toyoland66 Bootyfab Technician Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 35163 Location: Colorado Posts: 286	I really like the quality of your work. Can't wait to see how it progresses. __________________ 1979 FJ40

01-14-2008, 10:20 PM	#212
Radd Cruisers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14670 Location: Nanaimo BC(Island) Posts: 990	Okay whats happening with this build........ You would think the guy is running a bussiness or something and has no time, like I know what thats like. __________________ Ride it like you stole it.

12-29-2007, 11:21 AM	#203
spalding Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8432 Location: next to danny noonan Posts: 162	yep, that is my wife in the passenger seat. big stinky is for sale. the current owner has changed the 55 front clip to a 40 front. funny thing is though, they keep it in an old barn that most people would not even see. if you look closely you can see it in there. it looks like some kinda mad max farm implement.... which it is. keep going don, it is looking good. nick

12-30-2007, 02:21 AM	#209
spalding Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8432 Location: next to danny noonan Posts: 162	andy, i think the price is $16K to $17.5. not sure, but i will find out this next week. the rig is in sonoma. don, i still have some work ahead of me to get the truck on the road. diesel is in, 70 series axles are done and in, suspension is done. i still have to do wiring, brake lines, steering, and paint. maybe end of feb. nick

01-15-2008, 08:16 AM	#213
fc187 Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1525 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 3,853	got the BBC stuck in it over the weekend. just gotta gusset the mounts and start on the belly pan. after bely pan, Im gonna get going on the floor and rockers. and when the floor is done,..... then its time to have fun __________________ FCFabrication MY SPACE PAGE NCRD

01-15-2008, 12:36 PM	#214
freds40 Rock God Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14437 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 2,499	Any idea on what Rad you're going to run? -I'm contemplating BBC and haven't settled on a readiator yet. __________________ '64 Cruiser Build thread: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=471271 http://http://www.4x4him.com/

01-26-2008, 05:47 PM	#218
fc187 Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1525 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 3,853	put a few more hours on it today. had a handfull of scrap metal from under my bench, and a couple pieces of cardboard and 3 cups of coffee,...... inner rails are scabed with 3/16, 1-3/4 .120 tubes, bushing tube 2" .250 (steel puck inst for mock up), 1/8" HR for gussets. Attached Images __________________ FCFabrication MY SPACE PAGE NCRD

01-26-2008, 05:54 PM	#219
fj40forlife Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Member # 67882 Posts: 2,303	You mine me taking some ideas on the motor mounts. does things are badass __________________ What is rock crawing? 2 Fj40 on 60s

01-26-2008, 06:44 PM	#220
Rat70FJ Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22408 Location: Rescue, CA Posts: 3,145	Damn Donnie, looks like you expect a little torque twist outta that Rat!

01-26-2008, 07:02 PM	#221
Kavik Wheeler Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 25090 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 194	Absolutely bitchin'! Awesome work. __________________ "paging Captain Obvious"

01-26-2008, 10:27 PM	#222
71fj40 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Member # 10704 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 734	Nice touch on the sleaved speed holes! Damn, you have patience. __________________ SAW/3LINK/37MTR/ARB/4.88/30Longs/350tbi/th400/Orion

01-27-2008, 09:48 PM	#223
ranger Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jul 2000 Member # 1282 Location: Mt. Home Idaho Posts: 4,821	Looks sweet! Only thing I don't like about the mounts that run under the engine is if one day you need to pull the pan for a gasket leak or investigative purposes it can be a real PITA.

01-28-2008, 08:10 AM	#224
fc187 Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1525 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 3,853	I can certainly see where that tube would be a minor inconvenience.,...... but I would gladly sacrifice convinience for strength ANYDAY. __________________ FCFabrication MY SPACE PAGE NCRD

01-28-2008, 08:34 AM	#225
Rat70FJ Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22408 Location: Rescue, CA Posts: 3,145	I was scratching my head the other day, hoping I never have to pull my fuel tank!

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