My 76 fj40 ExPo build up...

[Rezarf <><]

Howdy-

I have been very excited to discover this site and realize that lots of folks like to the kind of exploring/wheeling that I like to do. I love to explore the back country here in Colorado and Utah with my wife in our 76 fj40 named Maude.

I am going to be revamping her with another round of mods these coming months and I am really excited to post up the progress as I go here.

Currently as she sits:

1976 FJ40 4x4
Original Smurf blue paint.
85 fj60 motor
Electronic ignition
4 core radiator for desert travel
Red top Optima
ARB Safari Snorkel
4" TPI Lift
35" MTRs
Mini Truck P/S
Mini Truck Brake booster
Homemade swing out tire carrier
Warn 8270 winch
Car top Tent
Headers and 2.5 exhaust
Jim C. carb
CO2 System

For comfort and DD I have added:
Alpine CD and Speakers
Cobra CB with weather
Saab 93 Leather Seats
Tuffy Console
Dome lights
Carpet
Tachometer

Future build mods:
Rear disk brakes (for trailer)
Aux. Fuel tank (need to install)
Hella lamps (need to install)
Rock Lights (need to install)
Sliders
New front bumper with gaurd
Aux. fuse/relay panel

I will post up progress of the revamp for ExPo, any comments are always appreciated.

Rezarf <><

[Rezarf <><]

Here are a few pics to wet the appetite. Winter and Summer trim :D

[dieselcruiserhead]

That's killer.. Where in Colorado are you David? A

[Rezarf <><]

David? Drew :D

I am outside of Boulder in Louisville, less than an hour to the Rocky Mountain National Park from my doorstep... gotta love Colorado.

Rezarf <><

[bh4rnnr]

Drew, look forward to the progress. Will it be ready for the Outlaws Run this year:D .

[gjackson]

Drew,

Hey! Cool to see someone else from Louisville. Nice looking cruiser!

cheers

[AxleIke]

I have to interject, because Drew is just too modest a guy.

For those who don't know him, he is probably one of the best men i've ever known.

His cruiser is truely AWESOME. He talks about it like it's nothing special, but up close, it is BAD. (thats a good bad, for you old timers who don't speak the new slang). It looks killer, and runs even better, since Drew keeps it clean and with ultra regular maintenance.

Sorry to butt in, but had to set the scene for those who think maybe this is just another guy. I hope all of you get a chance to meet him sometime, you'll be happy you did.

Back to the build up....

[datrupr]

Welcome to ExPo, Drew!!!:beer: Nice looking 40 there too. Can't wait to see more of the mods and a few more action shots.

[Rezarf <><]

Drew,

Hey! Cool to see someone else from Louisville. Nice looking cruiser!

cheers


Do you drive the white 110 with the propane bottle on the rear rack? There aren't that many out there.

If so, I drool over your rig everytime I see it. :)

Drew

[Rezarf <><]

I have to interject, because Drew is just too modest a guy.

For those who don't know him, he is probably one of the best men i've ever known.

His cruiser is truely AWESOME. He talks about it like it's nothing special, but up close, it is BAD. (thats a good bad, for you old timers who don't speak the new slang). It looks killer, and runs even better, since Drew keeps it clean and with ultra regular maintenance.

Sorry to butt in, but had to set the scene for those who think maybe this is just another guy. I hope all of you get a chance to meet him sometime, you'll be happy you did.

Back to the build up....

Thanks for the nice words Ike!

Drew

[Rezarf <><]

Drew, look forward to the progress. Will it be ready for the Outlaws Run this year:D .

Perry-

I am really hoping to make the triple bypass and the outlaws this year. I would love to do the GTR again, but I am traveling when it goes down.

Drew

[AxleIke]

Welcome to ExPo, Drew!!!:beer: Nice looking 40 there too. Can't wait to see more of the mods and a few more action shots.


here you go :victory:

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[kcowyo]

Nice shots of a nice looking 40 in effect.

:REOutArchery02:

[vengeful]

Wow...beautiful 40, and beautiful scenery, too! I'm insanely jealous of you guys out west. :088:

[Desertdude]

Very nice FJ40 :bowdown: - there is no better feeling, like the top off/Bikini on while driving...

[Rezarf <><]

Thanks for all the nice words guys. THanks for posting a few more shots Ike!

Yes, wheeling in the West is about as good as it gets... in my humble experience so far. Utah is unmatched in my eyes.

Desertdude, thanks! Your cruiser's setup is something to shoot for!

And yes, top off, bikini top on, with red canyon walls on either side and dust in your teeth... PRICELESS!

:sunny: :victory:

More with the mods later.

Rezarf <><

[riverfever]

Definitely a nice looking 40 Rezarf.

[Rezarf <><]

Took a break today from building my trailer and decided to give my old fj40 some new love. :D

My lovely wife gave me some Hella 4000's for Christmas, and today I gave them a new home. I started with a bumper I had laying around in the garage for years, cut off the ends, welded them shut, added a hoop and recovery points and Whoa-LA!

I have the long version (http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/197893-bumper-build-101-a.html) and detailed build up, over on mud.

[Sloan]

Which aux. tank are you going to be running? I ask because I am trying to find someone that is running the 28 gal. MAF tank that goes under both seats, seems like a good way to keep the extra gas low and centered in the vehicle.

[Rezarf <><]

I have the old Con-Ferr Style 22 gallons under the bed.

:wings:

[nickw]

Nice rig, I dig the new bumper-

[Rezarf <><]

Nice rig, I dig the new bumper-

Thanks!

I am looking forward to coating it here soon and mounting up my new Hella's!

:wings:

[Rezarf <><]

Back from powder coat...

:wings:

Cool thing is I have a friend with access to an industrial powder coating setup through his school, soooooo, he coated it for me for free! :eek:

Now to mount up the winch, fairlead, and my new Hella 4000's

[IZZYDUSIT]

sick!!!!!!!!!
beautiful set up Drew- keep up the great work!
great to have friends at the right places!

[Rezarf <><]

sick!!!!!!!!!
beautiful set up Drew- keep up the great work!
great to have friends at the right places!

Thanks bro, just trying to keep place with your trailer build man! :D

[Rezarf <><]

Got around to mounting it up on the 40 this morning... :wings:

[IZZYDUSIT]

oh what an awsome rig!!
the bumper looks so good on her!
I got those Hella's on my cruiser- turn night into day!
what's next?

[Rezarf <><]

oh what an awsome rig!!
the bumper looks so good on her!
I got those Hella's on my cruiser- turn night into day!
what's next?

Trying to get the following done before Cruise Moab 08:

Finish my trailer! :D
Build some sliders.
Add a cooler rack to my tire carrier.
Hi-lift jack mount on spare carrier.
Install my 22gal aux tank.
Cargo/wheelin' box for the back of the 40. Hard mount my fridge.

So much to do, so few saturdays! :D

[p1michaud]

Got around to mounting it up on the 40 this morning... :wings:

Looking great. I'm sure the added protection and light will be welcome.
Cheers,
P

[IZZYDUSIT]

So much to do, so few saturdays! :D

I feel your pain man, just do what I did- wiggle your nose and voila..the trailer is done!

[ChuckB]

Looking good!