Thanks guys !!
Yup ... getting pretty excited about this one as she comes together

Cheers
Steve

What are you doing for side steps? Stock pieces?



Jeff-

steps
 

Hey Jeff, was just thinking about you this morning and wondering how yours is coming ... still trapped at interior ???

Ok so using stock side runners (Aqualu steps) But its very high ... Likely going to use some custom drop down steps like Amp Research Bedstep2 so the boss can get up more easily

http://www.amp-research.com/products...ies/bedstep2™/

Steve

We are down to door panels, the final step. I've seen his design render and signed off on it, just need to gitterdunn...

Really like those steps!! I guess I missed those when I was trying to figure out mine. Went with a tubular setup and added an extra stirrup for the boss.
Your idea is a lot cleaner!!!!

http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL26.../413306514.jpg

Jeff-

Update pics
 

Fabbed up some kick panel speaker mounts, completely held on by earth magnets

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/943/4...4028a6f6_h.jpgIMG_8362 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


over 10 hours to build this bad boy cage !!

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/963/2...480ab63e_h.jpgIMG_8416 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


A little trial fitting ...

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/964/2...7677f16c_h.jpgIMG_8413 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


Made up some new step brackets

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/969/4...c8e0c90f_h.jpgIMG_8453 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/944/4...9a555d9f_h.jpgIMG_8448 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


Trial fit new soft soft top / frame ... VERY happy with the fit and finish

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/980/4...d4897788_h.jpgIMG_8454 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/912/2...5b16f04c_h.jpgIMG_8456 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


And here is a peak of final colour combo .... overlayed my top over borrowed Nardo grey 40

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/955/4...04d440a0_h.jpgScreen Shot 2018-05-13 at 5.48.00 AM by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Man I love this thing but when are you going to build the bike rack ??

On a side note now you have me considering the Amp Research side steps for my 4Runner as my factory’s nerf bars are rusting.


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Marty ... we just got a 4Runner (2016) a few months ago, favourite SUV we've ever had ... wife LOVES it

Cheers
Steve

Way to ‘Keep Canada Rollin’ Steve!


:D

hey no back dating, that one pic says October , we're going to need a massive update from then until yesterday lol

thanks
 

Thanks ya'll ... and sorry for the confusion, the lower half of the picture (grey 40) I cut and pasted under my new grey top to get a good ides of the colour combo

So everyone is up to date, BUT I believe she is going for paint this week to be painted Nardo grey

Cheers
Steve

Nice!! Hope its a quick turnaround..

paint
 

Dropped off at the paint shop today ... cant wait !!
Looks like 2 weeks max


https://farm1.staticflickr.com/945/4...a16d7699_h.jpgIMG_8513 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/969/2...7a550f20_h.jpgIMG_8517 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/873/4...818d50f5_h.jpgIMG_8522 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Same guys who did the camaro ?

paint
 

Ryan ... ah, no
This truck actually has a budget LOL

Steve

B-u-d-g-e-t... I'm not sure I understand this terminology ?? :G-Dub:




Jeff-

My wife keeps saying that word:EmoteClueless:

Budget
 

Ok LMAO ... lets not kid ourselves by budget I mean I have a 'target' that I had, and already cruised by !!

Oh ... and I couldn't help myself when I saw one of these ... For the Cummins diesel FJ, just gotta figure out if Im going to dash mount it or mount it in the custom console that I am making for this one

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/873/4...5c2173f9_b.jpgilxf309-1 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1752/...2b5ed6e7_b.jpgilxf309 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

What is the model number for that Alpine...I've been wanting to find a single DIN that would be adjustable enough to handle my sloped dash.

thanks!

It looks like Alpine Halo9 iLX-F309
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_500ILX...9.html?tp=5684

Halo 9
 

Yes Rick is correct ... NOT cheap, and best price can be found on eBay/Sonic Electronix best offer accepted at $800.00

Cheers
Steve

Roller finished
 

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1722/...1e630c27_h.jpgIMG_8526 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Very Nice!!

Paint
 

We have paint !!!!
Came out amazing, Clay is one hell of a painter

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1807/...790562b2_h.jpgIMG_8646 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/900/4...759e4aee_h.jpgIMG_8641 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1770/...e652cdaf_h.jpgIMG_8650 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1806/...30f48b2e_h.jpgIMG_8654 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


and as you can see the soft top is going to match perfectly (thank god !! )

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1823/...2b6d4fa8_h.jpgIMG_8657 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Man, that was fast! Very nicely done...

Is it put back together yet? :D

So confused ... is this the diesel one or the ls powered one

Looking Good!!

The paint looks great, I like the color. With all the floor and underside coated this thing will be indestructible.

LOL .. nice, thanks Lance
You gotta give me at least a week !!

Yessir, so this paint is a special single stage 'aerospace' paint that is tough as 'heck' so yes this truck is gonna be a grocery gettin' brut

Cheers
Steve

WOW! That is very nice:excited:
Wish my car had paint that nice.......hahaha

What's the paint?

Paint
 

Ok .. I promised that I wouldn't give away the 'secret' paint but for you guys no problem !! Anyway, hardly anyone watches this link anyway ... besides Wayne & Jeff that is LOL


Here you go ... this stuff is truly awesome
Remember, single stage only, so no metallic

https://www.tempo-aerospace.com/about/

New door
 

https://live.staticflickr.com/840/43...27534823_k.jpgIMG_8697 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Update pics
 

Again all in the details ....

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1823/...0102d85d_h.jpgIMG_8698 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Knotchead clamps ... amazing to work with

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/840/4...a2e35616_h.jpgIMG_8697 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1787/...1cc23bb3_h.jpgIMG_8706 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/844/4...bd245262_h.jpgIMG_8707 by Steve Heck, on Flickr
Engine pretty much complete

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1770/...f73fb40e_h.jpgIMG_8712 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


Since trim rings dont come with stereos anymore and you cant actually buy one for this stereo I had my buddies machine shop water jet me one

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/845/4...c6114282_h.jpgIMG_8702 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Body goes on today and we start electrical and assembly

Cheers
Steve

14,000 views... Ima say folks are watching :goggles:

I was out in the attached house garage the other day doing some measuring... the wife comes out and asks whats up? "I think I might be able to put a four post over here so we can stack a couple cars and make more room for vehicles..." she took the tape measure away and went back in the house... :bitchslap:


Jeff-

Thought you guys would have a laugh over this .... So, because the truck is going to come in at around 7 foot 6" with the top on I had to install a NEW 8 foot door

That's OK in similar fashion I put an 8' door on my garage and park a Pro-touring style Camaro in there. Sort of the same but backwards lol
This FJ is going to be too pretty to use in the rain. Very Nice.

to funny
 

Too funny Jeff !! ... we 'all' have issues with vehicles, as I told my wife ... 'it could be worse I could be addicted to drugs or gambling' ... although now that I think of it drugs and gambling may be cheaper .. LOL

Wayne, did you end up putting in a 'hi-lift' door for your car hoist ??

Power washed, and ready for the body

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/921/4...6877a739_h.jpgIMG_2955 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


Body on for the LAST time (I hope ...)

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/836/2...ab380f48_h.jpgIMG_8728 by Steve Heck, on Flickr



Anyone recognize the sweet gas cap !!

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1826/...ac09152d_h.jpgIMG_8733 by Steve Heck, on FlickrSteve

**Drool**

Thanks Lance ...

Some more cool pics, with LOTS of modifications

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1769/...f221dfed_h.jpgIMG_8786 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/833/4...24db73c8_h.jpgIMG_8793 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/837/4...ab63d0a8_h.jpgIMG_8792 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/917/4...5181fad8_h.jpgIMG_8784 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1789/...c643a6bd_h.jpgIMG_8754 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/835/4...442650ff_h.jpgIMG_8772 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

More pics ....
 

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/844/2...e1d1d4f8_h.jpgIMG_8842 2 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1781/...0439d4e4_h.jpgIMG_8843 2 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1782/...662c3682_h.jpgIMG_8860 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/923/4...d546485d_h.jpgIMG_8864 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1786/...9e6a841d_h.jpgIMG_8873 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/922/4...3d5ba2b0_h.jpgIMG_8874 by Steve Heck, on Flickr