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Tomy 11-08-2010 01:38 PM

Toyota FJ40 Rock Crawler III
 
Started a "new" (I'm stuck on FJ40's) project to have something to do over the winter. This is where I'm at now:

Side view

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...ideos/toy2.jpg


This is about max flex. The shocks are RC4WD 100mm scale shocks. I might switch over to the 110mm ones to get a bit more flex.

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...ideos/toy3.jpg

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...ideos/toy4.jpg


The front. I left a little bit of the fender. I think it looks a little better than completely cut away.

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...ideos/toy5.jpg


I'll try to fit a proper size battery under the seats. I'm opting for a 2200mAh 3S or 2x 800mAh 3S. I think the height of the seats is still ok like this. What do you think?

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...ideos/toy1.jpg

Wild trial 11-08-2010 02:39 PM

Great start Tomy,,,, I'm sure it's gonna be a sick build. "thumbsup"

STANG KILLA SS 11-08-2010 02:51 PM

nice!

Robbob 11-08-2010 03:01 PM

nice tube so far ........ "thumbsup"


inspiration?
http://www.proffittscruisers.com/ima...kle/cream1.jpg

HotRod2507 11-08-2010 06:18 PM

nice build so far was wondering what the wheelbase on the body alone is , I've been trying to figure it out for awhile and no one seems to know..Let me know when you can...thanks"thumbsup"

Tomy 11-08-2010 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wild trial (Post 2730431)
Great start Tomy,,,, I'm sure it's gonna be a sick build. "thumbsup"

Quote:

Originally Posted by STANG KILLA SS (Post 2730451)
nice!

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbob (Post 2730461)
nice tube so far ........ "thumbsup"


inspiration?
http://www.proffittscruisers.com/ima...kle/cream1.jpg

I haven't chosen a single truck as inspiration this time, Robbob, but you are right, I've spent a lot of time on the Proffitt's Cruisers website. :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by HotRod2507 (Post 2730786)
nice build so far was wondering what the wheelbase on the body alone is , I've been trying to figure it out for awhile and no one seems to know..Let me know when you can...thanks"thumbsup"

The wheelbase of my build as it is now is 32,5cm/12.8in. I think I'll shorten it just a bit in the rear and will most probably end up close to 12,5in. The wheelbase of the Tamiya Landcruiser 40 body is shorter, around 26-28cm/10.2-11in, depending on how you position the front wheels.

Tomy 11-09-2010 01:06 PM

An alternative to the RokLox's:

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...ideos/toy7.jpg


I think the Two Face tire looks nicer. I like the fat look. If only RC4WD made a tire with these dimensions but with a more aggressive thread pattern.

A comparison between the two:

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...ideos/toy4.jpg

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...ideos/toy6.jpg

Blackvelvet 11-09-2010 04:38 PM

Off to a great start.
Yeah, I gotta soft spot for the ol FJ40's too, mine will be around for a while yet.

CruiserHead 11-09-2010 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackvelvet (Post 2732568)
Off to a great start.
Yeah, I gotta soft spot for the ol FJ40's too, mine will be around for a while yet.


x3! Only reason I would build something else would be to get a longer wheelbase.

Watching this one for sure! Nice work on the cage!

CH

canadianbacon 11-09-2010 05:45 PM

I like the look of the Two Face's on it. The Rok Lox will probably work a bit better but you see them on almost every rig on here.

Tomy 11-15-2010 01:15 PM

Started a bit on the cab interior. I needed a break from the tube work.

Here's the dash taking form.

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...deos/toyt4.jpg


The seats got an own tube frame.

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...deos/toyt3.jpg


The battery is located under the seats and the tube frame is held in place with small magnets, which makes it easy to remove when it's time to change battery. The battery box will get its own cover, also held in place by magnets.

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...deos/toyt2.jpg

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...deos/toyt1.jpg

Tremelle 11-15-2010 02:44 PM

I really like the way this FJ is shaping up. I like the seat tubing also.

Tomy 11-23-2010 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tremelle (Post 2743369)
I really like the way this FJ is shaping up. I like the seat tubing also.

Thanks, Tremelle!

Painted some of the interior:

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q.../toyota2-1.jpg

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q.../toyota1-1.jpg

Tomy 11-23-2010 12:19 PM

A few body-on shots:

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...os/toyota3.jpg

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...os/toyota4.jpg

LR3 11-23-2010 02:00 PM

awesome start! The two face tires look alot better then the rok lox on that body"thumbsup"

ped453 11-23-2010 02:03 PM

I vote two face, they look Badass and great job so far"thumbsup"

Tremelle 11-23-2010 06:34 PM

I like the diamond plate flooring.

Tomy 11-27-2010 02:51 PM

Got the cage done today. :)

I just cut out the rest of the panels and did a quick test fit. Everything seems ok. The cage will be off for powder coating next week.

A few pics:

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...eos/toy5-1.jpg

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...eos/toy3-1.jpg

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...eos/toy4-1.jpg

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...eos/toy2-1.jpg

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/q...eos/toy1-1.jpg

fvrr 11-27-2010 04:05 PM

Nice work, I like the magnets and battery box. Good job! "thumbsup"

Siccmade 11-27-2010 04:59 PM

Looks good nice work


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