I have to agree with you there, Steve. It is definitely going to be a SICK build!

Still enjoying it, she's put several thousand miles on it... and I think it's even dirty right now from a pop-up shower! :eek:


Jeff-

Jeff, thats EXACTLY what I want to hear ... I tell you I miss my FJ's but glad I sold them to build the 55'

Steve

Again, BIG thank you
Cheers
Steve

Morning guys ... so some updates

Motor and trans in with body on temporarily
No major clearance issues ... Check !
New rear bumper with swing out arms getting installed

Marty ... we can get LOTS of bikes in this one buddy !!!

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...aec1c1a_3k.jpgIMG_7508 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...68a64db_3k.jpg68798404571__18DE6596-CDFD-4A10-8D41-557363E8249C by Steve Heck, on Flickr

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Some updates guys .... definitely getting there
Stainless exhaust parts coming next
Custom fab on front/rear sway bars ... waiting on parts
Engine SET in position now as far back as we can
Rear bumper almost done
Front bumper extensions under way
Sorting out the exact position of the twin sticks


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This thing is rad. Love watching it come together since it's so different than what I am accustomed to.

Hey Trey, yes it is in the TO area and most certainly next time you are here I'll take you up to see it. This thing is insane, the complexity of the front end to get the suspension correct and make sure there are no clearance issues is crazy ... there must be 60-80 hours just in planning, trial fitting and then welding.

Hardest part is coming up now, fitting/threading the 1" sway bar through all the moving parts and then making sure nothing hits on full articulation ...

And I love bringing this stuff to you and the rest of the members as well.

Let me know buddy !

Cheers
Steve

Are there any plans to gusset the shock towers in front and rear or are they not needed? Asking because I don't know. :thankyou:

Any new developments on this Steve?