BHR custom FJ40 w/ Hi-9's build-up...

[wizziecutter]

Yeah, with plenty of other projects taking up our time, the Cruiser has been getting a bit neglected. However, with a few more projects recently out of the way, we're gonna focus alot more time on it, then we can hand it off to Jack.

I hope so. I can't wait for the paint. I thought that it had 5.13 gears? No?

 

[wizziecutter]

More pics

Here are a few more recent photos.

The scout is ok, but this is gonna be pretty cool.....

 

[Vonski]

Here are a few more recent photos...

Thanks for posting up more recent pics! I had a bunch to share, but hadn't had time to resize and post 'em yet.

 

[Rusted]

I dropped by again today to pick up some parts. The tear down has started, and with it up on the rack I got some better photos and saw details I missed before.

There has to be many hours of work into making these axles so beefy. They look much better in person than in photos







Better shot of the battery boxes. When I move to dual batteries I want to use this for ideas.

 

[Rusted]

Just walked around and tried to take photos to show some of the work and details

This is under the passengers feet area. Everything is new, and every weld has a very finished apperance.


Passenger side under the wheel well


Engine, radiator, tube work, etc




Cool work to hold the bump stops in place


Just a sample of one of the other brackets

 

[Rusted]

That is where there rear bumper attaches and the rear cage ties in. L





With more suspension movement one of the tub supports was notched and reinforced to allow the driveline to pass. Very clean and well finished work.




Photo makes me dizzy looking at it. But this was a cut out on the tailgate. I assume for a fuel filler. It was finished off really well. Just a sample of the details, and the hours that have gone into this.

 

[Rusted]

I hope so. I can't wait for the paint. I thought that it had 5.13 gears? No?

Hey wizziecutter what do you know about this FJ??

Welcome to RME!

 

[Herzog]

That work is unbelievable. Nice job BHR!

 

[Greg]

That work is unbelievable. Nice job BHR!

No kidding, that fab work just blows me away. :chris::bow:

 

[Vonski]

Well, the FJ40 is in lots of different pieces right now, as the tear down is in full-swing. Cage is out, body is off, and the frame/chassis has been pulled out from under the hoist.

I'll post pics of the teardown ASAP!

 

[wizziecutter]

Hey wizziecutter what do you know about this FJ??

Welcome to RME!

Well


I own it and I am very excited to see that it is on its way to getting done. They do really great work. I am very happy with all the fab work. It is top notch....

 

[Tacoma]

Cool! It's gonna hurt when you scratch it.

Only for a second though. I am really very curious to see how your brakes hold up.

 

[Rusted]

Well


I own it and I am very excited to see that it is on its way to getting done. They do really great work. I am very happy with all the fab work. It is top notch....

That is what Von told me when I was there today. So what is the story behind this one? Have you owned it for years, and just wanted to own the ultimate trail rig? You are from Wyoming? Will this be street legal up there? What are the plans for it?

I am very jealous, I can't wait to see it come back from paint and be assembled again.

 

[CJ Matt]

I always like to walk around the shop and look at the different builds. I hope this one is still around when I bring my CJ back down for a little work.

 

[Meat_]

Puuuurdy

 

[wizziecutter]

Street Legal?

That is what Von told me when I was there today. So what is the story behind this one? Have you owned it for years, and just wanted to own the ultimate trail rig? You are from Wyoming? Will this be street legal up there? What are the plans for it?

I don't really worry about scratching it. Thats what it is for. I bought it about 10 months prior to sending down to BHR. At first it was just going to be axles and suspension and sort of tumbled into a total rebuild. I am glad that we went all out. Wyoming doesn't have any emission laws and the only thing that could possibly get me are the bead locks, but I have seen other rigs with them around and they drive them on the street. With both Detroits, I don't think it will be a lot of fun to just drive around town. There are much better venues to take it out to. I just plan to have fun with it.

 

[Tacoma]

Well that's cool. You should invite all of us up to these northern venues.

 

[Bart]

Very nice build for sure. Congrats. What part of Wyoming are you from?

 

[wizziecutter]

Casper, Just east of the Middle- where it is very windy all winter long.......

 

[Vonski]

OK, here are the latest tear-down and misc. fab/prep pics.

We dropped the tub off this morning to have the interior, firewall, and underside lined. :greg: