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fc187 · 03-15-2012, 06:44 AM

rugburn · 03-15-2012, 06:53 AM

In.....

nocal40 · 03-15-2012, 07:23 AM

Thats my favorite tool...

jedrattle · 03-15-2012, 07:32 AM

Another one bites the dust!!

Flatty · 03-15-2012, 09:04 AM

And yet one more gets delivered to michaelangelo so that he can work his magic.

lildave · 03-15-2012, 09:27 AM

pics or it didnt happen

Wilson · 03-15-2012, 11:39 AM

Liar! Is that what the text I got Monday is for?

bkcruiser · 03-15-2012, 01:49 PM

Should be interesting

PJohnson · 03-15-2012, 03:52 PM

Anyone want to start a pool on the total weight removed?

Is there a pic of the victim anywhere?

Phil

fc187 · 03-15-2012, 05:21 PM

the plan..... cut the thing into the shortest "pick up" cab we can. This means not moving the stock tailgate and widow forward, (due to shape and angle) but fabing from scratch, a flat, near verticle back with a flat window and sm 1/4 windows..... but not before stuffing a cage in it

eventually, it will have an enclosed door/drawer system flatbed and a rooftop tent,
fridge and all of Bretts gear should fit flat within the doors/drawers and NOT exceed the stock frames length. The tube work that supports the tent will follow the back corners of the cab, so the "boxed" look of the cap wont look to bad at all once its all done....

if my rambling dosent make sence, or you just have no imagination..... Brett has it all sketched out on a napkin! maby he can post it

fc187 · 03-15-2012, 05:22 PM

fuel system still intact so she still drives...

fc187 · 03-15-2012, 05:24 PM

brett dropped off a couple cherry doors for skins...

LukeZero · 03-15-2012, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nocal40

Thats my favorite tool...

It's my second favorite.

Rat70FJ · 03-15-2012, 08:18 PM

Glad to see you got your sawzall fix Don, that close to stock 40 must've been driving you crazy.

lildave · 03-15-2012, 09:34 PM

wasn't there one done on here in 02?? think it was yellow.

SLOonTheGo · 03-15-2012, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rat70FJ

Glad to see you got your sawzall fix Don, that close to stock 40 must've been driving you crazy.

He will get to cut on it more in the future.

Nice to see this one going, maybe cutting up this wagon will keep yours in one piece for a bit longer. Looking forward to the build.

EnginerdFJ · 03-16-2012, 04:44 AM

Always excited to see what new things you come up with Don. Sub'd

rugburn · 03-16-2012, 06:48 AM

Looks strikingly similar and bashed in the same areas....

brokenparts · 03-16-2012, 08:45 AM

dammit... this is going to be bad for me.

Lil'John · 03-16-2012, 08:59 AM

Don's favorite part of a build... cutting it apart

It is pictures like the above that make my piggy scared of a needed return trip. Go in for a new crossmember, leave missing half the sheetmetal

DIESELBIGOT · 03-16-2012, 09:04 AM

Guys...I will post up my napkin sketch as soon as I can get to a scanner. Pretty excited about the project...the idea is to almost copy Mudraks 45 but with a 62 front end. Cant wait to see that cage!!

Whitey45 · 03-16-2012, 10:41 AM

I have a complete rear 45 short wheelbase fixed cab rear panel if you really want it to look like mudraks! Complete with dual sliding windows! This would be very cool,let me know I can bring it to the stockton swap meet!

DIESELBIGOT · 03-18-2012, 05:01 PM

Ok...I will post this but nobody can make fun of my shitty art skills :-)

As I said, copying Mudraks design, but with some tweeks. I'm leaning towards building a box out of aluminum then having Don build a frame to mount the box and my tent. Here is the list of shit that will fit in a 5'2" x 5'2" x 18" box; (yes, I have laid everything out and it'll fit)

ARB 32 quart fridge on a slide
2 gal LPG tank
Husqvarna chainsaw box
2 large action packers
22" Partner cook stove
Solaire grill
Drifta (car back model) kitchen that will slide out
2 camp chairs, table, shower enclosure etc

All that stuff will fit tight in there, so with the drop-down sides up and closed everything has a home and I won't have to tie anything down.

On top of the box I can strap down my EZ up awning (which happens to be 5'2" long) and
Soft bags

On top of it all is the Maggiolina tent (same one Gary has, but longer) and two 4' ARB awnings (one per side)
Under the tent I also want to mount some LED lights and speakers

Under the main frame and box:
ExtremeAire compressor and 2lb tank
Slide out drawer w/ HD slides for tools and spares

Also doing a Helton heat exchanger for endless hot H20

That's about it for phase one. Phase two will be to do something about the tired old 3FE under the hood....thinking a 1HZ diesel would sound really nice in there....accepting donations now :-)

MCMAIN0121 · 03-18-2012, 06:57 PM

Subscribing! This should be pretty sweet, cant wait to see it!

E WHEELER · 03-18-2012, 07:55 PM

The idea is

The result will be

with FC doing the fab work. Love everything that comes out of his shop.

03-15-2012, 06:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
fc187 Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1525 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 4,631	Brett's FJ31?.... Attached Images __________________ NCRD

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rugburn 45 Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 45 Location: close to my girls Posts: 2,567	In..... __________________ John Runberg

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Flatty Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 29 Location: Belmont, CA Posts: 6,389	And yet one more gets delivered to michaelangelo so that he can work his magic. __________________ 1974 FJ40 in the works 2006 F250 crew cab longbed powerstroke for towing duties

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lildave Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Member # 103518 Location: Redwood City Posts: 389	pics or it didnt happen __________________ 69 FJ40,fi350,400,STAK,tons,40s. 04 F450 crewcab 4x4, 12 ft flatbed toy hauler

03-15-2012, 07:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
nocal40 Wheeler Join Date: Dec 2009 Member # 147864 Location: Ripon ca Posts: 300	Thats my favorite tool...

03-15-2012, 11:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
Wilson Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 7233 Location: Paradise, CA Posts: 17,082	Liar! Is that what the text I got Monday is for? __________________ [COLOR=Red][SIZE=4]ECV 7-11[/SIZE][/COLOR] Serving up a Tsunami of Swagger

03-15-2012, 03:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
PJohnson Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 263 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,325	Anyone want to start a pool on the total weight removed? Is there a pic of the victim anywhere? Phil __________________ 1966 FJ45 LPB-1973 FJ40- KR6AWL MTA 4x4 - San Jose, CA

03-15-2012, 05:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
fc187 Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1525 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 4,631	the plan..... cut the thing into the shortest "pick up" cab we can. This means not moving the stock tailgate and widow forward, (due to shape and angle) but fabing from scratch, a flat, near verticle back with a flat window and sm 1/4 windows..... but not before stuffing a cage in it eventually, it will have an enclosed door/drawer system flatbed and a rooftop tent, fridge and all of Bretts gear should fit flat within the doors/drawers and NOT exceed the stock frames length. The tube work that supports the tent will follow the back corners of the cab, so the "boxed" look of the cap wont look to bad at all once its all done.... if my rambling dosent make sence, or you just have no imagination..... Brett has it all sketched out on a napkin! maby he can post it Attached Images __________________ NCRD

03-15-2012, 05:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
fc187 Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1525 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 4,631	fuel system still intact so she still drives... Attached Images __________________ NCRD

03-15-2012, 05:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
fc187 Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1525 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 4,631	brett dropped off a couple cherry doors for skins... Attached Images __________________ NCRD

03-15-2012, 08:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
Rat70FJ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22408 Location: Rescue, CA Posts: 3,420	Glad to see you got your sawzall fix Don, that close to stock 40 must've been driving you crazy. __________________ KI6ZGH

03-15-2012, 09:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
lildave Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Member # 103518 Location: Redwood City Posts: 389	wasn't there one done on here in 02?? think it was yellow. __________________ 69 FJ40,fi350,400,STAK,tons,40s. 04 F450 crewcab 4x4, 12 ft flatbed toy hauler

03-16-2012, 04:44 AM	#17 (permalink)
EnginerdFJ Hack Join Date: Dec 2010 Member # 178404 Location: cRochester, NY Posts: 258	Always excited to see what new things you come up with Don. Sub'd __________________ 1978 FJ40... in many pieces

03-16-2012, 06:48 AM	#18 (permalink)
rugburn 45 Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 45 Location: close to my girls Posts: 2,567	Looks strikingly similar and bashed in the same areas.... Attached Images __________________ John Runberg

03-16-2012, 08:45 AM	#19 (permalink)
brokenparts Rock God Join Date: Apr 2006 Member # 71152 Location: Hillsboro,OR Posts: 1,720 Blog Entries: 1	dammit... this is going to be bad for me. __________________ I am offended by reality all the time. My 1 ton fj60 build: /forum/toyota-land-cruiser/708363-fj60-build.html

03-16-2012, 08:59 AM	#20 (permalink)
Lil'John Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 278 Location: Under a N. CA carport wrenching on my FJ55 Posts: 4,565	Don's favorite part of a build... cutting it apart It is pictures like the above that make my piggy scared of a needed return trip. Go in for a new crossmember, leave missing half the sheetmetal __________________ -1971 FJ55: 6.0L-NV4500-doubler, SOA, D60s, ARB'd... and cupholders Last edited by Lil'John; 03-16-2012 at 09:00 AM.

03-16-2012, 09:04 AM	#21 (permalink)
DIESELBIGOT Wheeler Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13853 Location: EDH, CA Posts: 432	Sketch Guys...I will post up my napkin sketch as soon as I can get to a scanner. Pretty excited about the project...the idea is to almost copy Mudraks 45 but with a 62 front end. Cant wait to see that cage!! __________________ FJ31 by FC187 No kids to send to college

03-16-2012, 10:41 AM	#22 (permalink)
Whitey45 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29044 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 83	I have a complete rear 45 short wheelbase fixed cab rear panel if you really want it to look like mudraks! Complete with dual sliding windows! This would be very cool,let me know I can bring it to the stockton swap meet!

03-18-2012, 05:01 PM	#23 (permalink)
DIESELBIGOT Wheeler Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13853 Location: EDH, CA Posts: 432	The Plan Ok...I will post this but nobody can make fun of my shitty art skills :-) As I said, copying Mudraks design, but with some tweeks. I'm leaning towards building a box out of aluminum then having Don build a frame to mount the box and my tent. Here is the list of shit that will fit in a 5'2" x 5'2" x 18" box; (yes, I have laid everything out and it'll fit) ARB 32 quart fridge on a slide 2 gal LPG tank Husqvarna chainsaw box 2 large action packers 22" Partner cook stove Solaire grill Drifta (car back model) kitchen that will slide out 2 camp chairs, table, shower enclosure etc All that stuff will fit tight in there, so with the drop-down sides up and closed everything has a home and I won't have to tie anything down. On top of the box I can strap down my EZ up awning (which happens to be 5'2" long) and Soft bags On top of it all is the Maggiolina tent (same one Gary has, but longer) and two 4' ARB awnings (one per side) Under the tent I also want to mount some LED lights and speakers Under the main frame and box: ExtremeAire compressor and 2lb tank Slide out drawer w/ HD slides for tools and spares Also doing a Helton heat exchanger for endless hot H20 That's about it for phase one. Phase two will be to do something about the tired old 3FE under the hood....thinking a 1HZ diesel would sound really nice in there....accepting donations now :-) Attached Images __________________ FJ31 by FC187 No kids to send to college

03-18-2012, 06:57 PM	#24 (permalink)
MCMAIN0121 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Member # 82354 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 143	Subscribing! This should be pretty sweet, cant wait to see it!

03-18-2012, 07:55 PM	#25 (permalink)
E WHEELER Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 85813 Posts: 363	The idea is The result will be with FC doing the fab work. Love everything that comes out of his shop.

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