Project 1.9 Overhaul :Weekend FJ40 Cruiser

[doublej]

Sucks something BAD - ill give ya 2 dimes and lollipop.

[Desert Rc]

[Hoosierdady]

Very nice chassis work!. Looks great.

[Desert Rc]

Thanks big dawg!

[Desert Rc]

Dash installed.
Tough to get good pics of it with the phone.

[bmuzz1]

Originally Posted by Desert Rc

New Yotas bolted up. I can say enough on how impressed I am with the panhard/cms/3link setup. Beautifully done.

Thanks for the compliment!

When I got the rig it had the rc4wd cms kit and was four linked...I knew that had to go.

Glad you're enjoying the fj it is a killer rig!

[Rodamis]

Looking good , I like that chassis alot I have seen it in a few hands now
Those toy diffs look awesome under it . Nice and low profile 3link in the axle makes it look really clean . Hope you get it running soon .

[Desert Rc]

Yes she is a little rock ho....she has been passed a few times. Thanks, I think it shouldn't be too tough to get done. I have been focusing on my JK and selling items lately but I will get back to this. All I really need to do is complete the interior and reassemble with some electrics.

[Desert Rc]

I also have a different set of wheels I will be running. and tires it was too much white for my liking.

[Highmark]

This thing is looking great! Glad to see that you got your hands on it - those three link mounts are super clean. Can't wait to see how you finish it!

[Desert Rc]

Originally Posted by Highmark

This thing is looking great! Glad to see that you got your hands on it - those three link mounts are super clean. Can't wait to see how you finish it!

I'm happy to work on it. I may have to sell her to get a rig I have my eye on of yours....yes that's still on my mind. I'm hoping to get it off you once you take it to Utah. You are going right?

Anyway I have the interior nearing completion. Everything fits tight as a Swiss watch up in this thing. I dunno if I'm using that box in the rear or not. We will see. I have a tf2 tank too maybe that will find a home back there, both will be useful as a electric box.

The rear will get diamond plate and black or tan paint. I just need some details, a little glue, bolts, diamond plate, paint, scale assesories, ect and then I will bolt back in the tranny and get her full roller status.

Where the seats are red will be tan eventually.

Under the interior in front is just enough room for slim lipos, the skids are steel so they will be protected.

Oh I have a special something for the wheels.....

[Desert Rc]

Thanks. Looking to get her finished up tonight.

[Desert Rc]

Playing around with the FJs

[Desert Rc]

Got the panels on interior painted black. progress.

[Desert Rc]

Okay here it is getting close...and peep the new wheels. Lots of thought and a little work went into this combo. Actual Cruiser Wheels! Painted gold with scale Acorns from Locked up....thx Patrick! perfect tire for hiegt and tuckability.....is that a word...it is now.

Please give your opinion on the seats...I left red part just to see. I can paint tan....is the Red just obnoxious or just a touch to round everything out.

Plus first real peep on the sick a$$ rear tire carrier that is completely removable for comps. Damn Shon you did a great job on this chassis. It would be a build nightmare for me with all the detail in the bar work.....your is sooo friggin square its stupid clean. You really have to see this in person to appreciate all its subtleties.

Now for pics.

[Desert Rc]

LMK seats kept with red or redo the red to Fabric Tan color?

[H2Micr0]

Actually, I think the seat inserts should go a gold colour to tie in with the wheels.

Cheers
H2Micr0

[CHEVOTA]

Nicely Done! The new tires and painted wheels really set it off! It looks really good. I would definitely paint the seats.

[Desert Rc]

I got a can of paint that is a gold tone but lighter and less brilliant so I will paint the seats and diamond plate throughout the interior that color. Those accent pieces have yet to be made. It will compliment nicely I think. We will see.

I need to install tyranny, no biggie. Bolt interior in and a few zip ties. Last paint seats and diamond plate accents.

I'll be honest I never dug the red in the seats. They were originally Raccoro cell phone seat that I have been putting in and out of builds since way before anyone even had a decent scale seat....except for Reign Labs. Always hated the red bc it reminded me of my ricer Honda days. Too much, but I thought if I toned them down with the black wings....well nevertheless still poo poo.

Thanks for the feedback more to come. I've been bouncing around on a few builds so check it out.

Paul

[Desert Rc]

Scale diamond plate on rear...yup only one so far. Took a little over an hour to get right. I didn't want to do it twice and I wanted the diamonds to be straight.