FJ40 I call Shipwreck

[SuperBuickGuy]

So you're the guy.... dang it Bob, and just when I started to think Santa Claus was cool again.

[silver_bullet]

at least underhood, it doesnt cause glare to distract the driver!

[SuperBuickGuy]

time to modify the tank for efi


I really need to get my dies for my brake - I should be able to do 1/2" bends... but alas, no




edges trimmed


test 1


and drilled for the fittings


hopefully finished tomorrow

[DanStokes]

Nice work! Wish my sheet metal fab skills were up to that standard (I'm noticing the limited warpage and pretty consistent welds).

Dan

[silver_bullet]

I am truly impressed! I too got to use some old school fabricating techniques today at work, forming a new junction box cover of stainless...

[SuperBuickGuy]

mostly finished with the pickup/tank













there it is.... whole system


once I got it in place, I had to bend the float over to clear... no biggie, it works


did I ever mention I never got the keys with this vehicle?


there it is, I still need to seal the access then pressure test the tank to be sure there's no holes...


I still don't know what I'm going to do about the holes but I do need to make inner fenders and this is step one

[Deaf Bob]

Unfortunately to run the mud/snow...inner fenders are required.
Of course you could hose it off every run.. That becomes a pain..
Hate to hide the pretty guts..

[JOES66FURY]

I like the color combo more as it falls into place....killer rig.

[SuperBuickGuy]

for the inner fenders, it's more likely that I'll use rubber

[Deaf Bob]

for the inner fenders, it's more likely that I'll use rubber

Paper mill conveyor belts?

[SuperBuickGuy]

heh, no, I think I'll go a bit more upscale - semi mud flaps that I find beside the highway ;)

[DanStokes]

Classy!

Dan

[silver_bullet]

rather than rubber, this would be my idea...http://www.rhinohydeproducts.com/pro...ethane-sheets/

[SuperBuickGuy]

interesting stuff - how expensive is it?

[silver_bullet]

It ain't cheap, but it is stiffer than rubber, and holds it's shape better... we used to use it on conveyor liners at my former employer...