dbash's fj40 is finally done - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

dbash · 01-03-2007, 10:28 PM

Thanks to Nightcrawlerfj40 and Campy and way too much $$ I finally have a cruiser worthy of the trail!

Against T's advice I took it out and got it muddy on its first outing.... here are some pics if I uploaded them right.

when is the snow trip?

XJ618 · 01-03-2007, 11:42 PM

looks good, how come your windsheild bars are tilted forward and/or straight as apppose to laid back a bit?

numtel · 01-04-2007, 12:25 AM

Looks sweet! Something is upside down though...

What's the wheelbase and how is the rear shackle mounted?

93chico4by · 01-04-2007, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by numtel

Looks sweet! Something is upside down though...

What's the wheelbase and how is the rear shackle mounted?

BEZEL POLICE!!!

Very sick rig. got any more detailed specs on it?

Tydes · 01-04-2007, 01:42 AM

Dude thats fawking rad!

Campy · 01-04-2007, 07:01 AM

Bout' time you post that "bling thing" up. Snow trip can't be soon enough. Too bad I'm still out of commision, otherwise I'd smoke those 42's w/ my 35's

, not

Post up alllll the specs

orangefj45 · 01-04-2007, 09:00 AM

yup, specs please!

DHONDAGOD · 01-04-2007, 11:22 AM

Chris

RockinFJ · 01-04-2007, 12:00 PM

Sweet Curzer. Specs????

Campy · 01-04-2007, 01:01 PM

Yeah, what are the specs on that thing behind the cruiser on the trailer

?

ranger · 01-04-2007, 01:36 PM

Nicely done!

Rat70FJ · 01-04-2007, 04:21 PM

So how'd the build go? Wasn't it suposed to be a two week build fo $20K or something like that?? Your old windshield looks real nice on my '70!

yzftaco · 01-04-2007, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Campy

Yeah, what are the specs on that thing behind the cruiser on the trailer

?

I was wondering the same thing.. hehe

That's a NICE ride.. damn! Soo is flat towing it by the d-rings a good idea?

OnTheSpot · 01-04-2007, 06:29 PM

Your cage looks silly, but as long as you like it, who cares. Everything else looks kick ass. Enjoy it!

Rat70FJ · 01-04-2007, 06:37 PM

It does look like the A hoop was put in backwards!

nightcrawlerfj40 · 01-04-2007, 08:16 PM

Ya i think we were drinking to much when we built that cage

dbash · 01-05-2007, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XJ618

looks good, how come your windsheild bars are tilted forward and/or straight as apppose to laid back a bit?

I wanted the forward slant to the cage from the get go, I think straight up and down looks gay........ sorry campy :-) and im not too concerned with areodynamics at this point so I went with the forward stance because I think it looks agressive and im totally cool with different, never have been one to do something "just because everyone else did it that way"

dbash · 01-05-2007, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by numtel

Looks sweet! Something is upside down though...

What's the wheelbase and how is the rear shackle mounted?

Thanks, Ill be sure and take a picture someday when it's right side up!

The wheel base is 108" I've posted a pic of the rear for you.

dbash · 01-05-2007, 12:59 AM

The powerhouse is a spankin' new fuel injected LS1 Corvett Motor.
Transmission is a used, rebuilt LSM 460. Transfer is an Atlas and the gear ratio is 176 to 1. Custom stainless exhaust. Custom stainless 28 gallon fuel cell underneath the racing seats and roll cage. Custom Dash. Custom Tranny hump. Rebuilt Dana 60's front and rear chromallied inners and outers. On Board air. ARB on the front axle rear is locked. 42" super spampers with beadlocks. Old Man Emu leaf springs. Custom 1/4" steel skid plate under entire motor tranny and transfer. Rear wheel wells were removed and replaced with welded in 1/8" diamond plate to allow the tub to be cut so high and still be rigid. Hydrolic Steering. 9.5ti warn winch with rope rather then cable. The Frame was extended 20 inches overall. The frame was sandblasted and is powder coated flat black, The cage is powder coated semi gloss black, the tub (whats left of it) was sandblasted and is powder coated primer black. The DOM tube used for the rocker and around lights still needs paint, Im struggeling with what color to paint the tub so it may be primer black for a season while I think about it. Im leaving stuff out but everything on this rig is brand new other then the tub, frame, tranny, axles and master cylinder.
If you want to see a pic of anything else let me know.

I know the hood clips look like shit I still have to install the side panels under the hood. what you see there is temporary until I get time to put them on.

dbash · 01-05-2007, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Campy

Bout' time you post that "bling thing" up. Snow trip can't be soon enough. Too bad I'm still out of commision, otherwise I'd smoke those 42's w/ my 35's

, not

Post up alllll the specs

That's ok Campy, you can smoke my 6" in the meantime.........

dbash · 01-05-2007, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Campy

Yeah, what are the specs on that thing behind the cruiser on the trailer

?

That is one of my gear bags, I got it at Central 4 Wheel Drive it has a tree saver, block and tackle, 20' tow strap and my winch controler in it..... no campy you cannot sell it

dbash · 01-05-2007, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rat70FJ

So how'd the build go? Wasn't it suposed to be a two week build fo $20K or something like that?? Your old windshield looks real nice on my '70!

Glad the windshield worked for you! I sure was missing it the first time I drove this rig it was 29 degrees and I was "hauling the mail" in high gear and freezing my ass off

The build? SLOWLY! but I must give Mike at Predator Off Road props! Im so happy with the end result that I have forgotton he crammed two weeks into 9 months

I must also say that I am as much to blame for the delays as anyone because all the custom stuff and the powder coating was not part of the original plan the parts and pieces were hauled all over hell and back, put together and taken apart a few times to get to where it is now. Worth every minute to me.

The 20K? lets just say it went over budget and leave it at that.......

dbash · 01-05-2007, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnTheSpot

Your cage looks silly, but as long as you like it, who cares. Everything else looks kick ass. Enjoy it!

Your right "who cares" I love it like that! Look at it this way guys you will all know when you see me on the trail beyond any shadow of a doubt, that alone makes me like it even more! Thanks and give me a shout when the time comes.

here is a full on side view of it for all of you to make fun of and me to enjoy

dbash · 01-05-2007, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightcrawlerfj40

Ya i think we were drinking to much when we built that cage

HA! maybe so but how many Coronas have you put away building your new one? I have to admit I like it so far though it's going to be the shiat! just hurry up! WOW I really enjoyed saying that

I did not know how cool it would feel to have a running, complete rig sitting at the reddy....... oops sorry again Campy I dont mean to clown on you it just keeps happening....

Again T and Campy thanks for all your help, no way I would have done this without your knowladge and inspiration.

orangefj45 · 01-05-2007, 07:59 AM

dig it, especially the fuel cell.

but enough with the friggen poser shots already!

01-03-2007, 10:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
dbash Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 70477 Location: Orangevale, CA Posts: 26	dbash's fj40 is finally done Thanks to Nightcrawlerfj40 and Campy and way too much $$ I finally have a cruiser worthy of the trail! Against T's advice I took it out and got it muddy on its first outing.... here are some pics if I uploaded them right. when is the snow trip? Attached Images __________________ Excited about finally having my fj40 built out. Somebody please tell me how f-d I am with a mentor like nightcrawler???

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01-04-2007, 07:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
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orangefj45 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6816 Location: Fawk if I know Posts: 15,276	yup, specs please! __________________ Maybe you outta stick to legos!

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RockinFJ Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Member # 50163 Location: Running Springs, Ca Posts: 226	Sweet Curzer. Specs????

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ranger Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Member # 1282 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 4,819	Nicely done!

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Rat70FJ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22408 Location: Rescue, CA Posts: 3,419	So how'd the build go? Wasn't it suposed to be a two week build fo $20K or something like that?? Your old windshield looks real nice on my '70!

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OnTheSpot Rock God Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34900 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,934	Your cage looks silly, but as long as you like it, who cares. Everything else looks kick ass. Enjoy it! __________________ Applying the Beef Treatment

01-04-2007, 06:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
Rat70FJ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22408 Location: Rescue, CA Posts: 3,419	It does look like the A hoop was put in backwards!

01-04-2007, 08:16 PM	#16 (permalink)
nightcrawlerfj40 Wheeler Join Date: Oct 2005 Member # 55638 Location: green valley&starbucks Posts: 127	Ya i think we were drinking to much when we built that cage __________________ TIRED OF FEELING DEPRESSED' ALONE' UNMOTIVATED AND DOWN. TRY 40'S! SIDE AFFECTS ARE CAMPING LONGER AND MORE OFTEN. SHOWING OFF IN FRONT OF FRIENDS.SPENDING A RIDICULOUS AMOUNT OF TIME STARING AT YOUR CRUISER AND DIARRHEA OF THE MOUTH.

01-05-2007, 12:59 AM	#19 (permalink)
dbash Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 70477 Location: Orangevale, CA Posts: 26	Specs The powerhouse is a spankin' new fuel injected LS1 Corvett Motor. Transmission is a used, rebuilt LSM 460. Transfer is an Atlas and the gear ratio is 176 to 1. Custom stainless exhaust. Custom stainless 28 gallon fuel cell underneath the racing seats and roll cage. Custom Dash. Custom Tranny hump. Rebuilt Dana 60's front and rear chromallied inners and outers. On Board air. ARB on the front axle rear is locked. 42" super spampers with beadlocks. Old Man Emu leaf springs. Custom 1/4" steel skid plate under entire motor tranny and transfer. Rear wheel wells were removed and replaced with welded in 1/8" diamond plate to allow the tub to be cut so high and still be rigid. Hydrolic Steering. 9.5ti warn winch with rope rather then cable. The Frame was extended 20 inches overall. The frame was sandblasted and is powder coated flat black, The cage is powder coated semi gloss black, the tub (whats left of it) was sandblasted and is powder coated primer black. The DOM tube used for the rocker and around lights still needs paint, Im struggeling with what color to paint the tub so it may be primer black for a season while I think about it. Im leaving stuff out but everything on this rig is brand new other then the tub, frame, tranny, axles and master cylinder. If you want to see a pic of anything else let me know. I know the hood clips look like shit I still have to install the side panels under the hood. what you see there is temporary until I get time to put them on. Attached Images __________________ Excited about finally having my fj40 built out. Somebody please tell me how f-d I am with a mentor like nightcrawler??? Last edited by dbash; 01-05-2007 at 12:45 PM.

01-05-2007, 07:59 AM	#25 (permalink)
orangefj45 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6816 Location: Fawk if I know Posts: 15,276	dig it, especially the fuel cell. but enough with the friggen poser shots already! __________________ Maybe you outta stick to legos!

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