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LJ 2 door project

Started by _Machine_ , Sep 15 2018 05:45 PM

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#26 _Machine_

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Posted 28 November 2018 - 09:17 PM

Rear 1/4

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Metaled 10.jpg 126.41K 9 downloads

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#27 _Machine_

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Posted 28 November 2018 - 09:21 PM

It may not look rough but has had more punches around the ring than Jeff Fenech.

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Rear holes 12.jpg 106.36K 7 downloads

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#28 _Machine_

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Posted 28 November 2018 - 09:28 PM

DS door skin; tiny bit of bog.

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#29 _Machine_

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Posted 28 November 2018 - 09:33 PM

Dent i talked about from the snow. Tried to get it out but thought it best and easiest to v=cut it out and straighten it off the car. Right decision i think; got it near perfect.

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Big dent 15.jpg 126.89K 6 downloads
Big dent repair 16.jpg 80.51K 6 downloads
Big dent cut out 17.jpg 108.72K 7 downloads

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#30 _Machine_

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Posted 28 November 2018 - 09:36 PM

Sill DS; some tin worm I cut out and an old repair. Good a place as any to also state it has the usual rust around the wiper cowl; PS sill etc etc just so you won't think I'm spoiled

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#31 _Machine_

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Posted 28 November 2018 - 09:42 PM

Can see the bend in rail towards the shed wall; dodgy bro's repairs. Did it work? No! Almost pulled the shed down; I had to put a small cut in with a disc and boing snapped back straight. Shoulda just done that from the start but live and learn.

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Dash metaled 20.jpg 145.83K 12 downloads

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#32 _Machine_

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Posted 28 November 2018 - 09:47 PM

Engine bay all metaled; shed clean; great shed my 1st; Disclaimer: not always this clean

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Metaled bay 21.jpg 164.41K 11 downloads
clean shed 22.jpg 162.98K 12 downloads

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#33 _Machine_

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Posted 28 November 2018 - 09:58 PM

Boot work and removal; fitting a drop tank and then rust, the old dodge repair on the left hand side and mini tubs so decided it was just easier to remove the entire boot floor and will fab a new one.

Oh, and since no wheel will fit in the spare wheel well i decided to also delete that. Also gives a clean balance to the boot as i DO have a touch of OCD unfortunately. Momma always sed I wuz speshel!

Last pic - shaping the tubs.

Damn that was a lot of work. Hope you enjoy and feel my pain!

I have 2 FJ ute's waiting in worse condition - if i live that long.

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Boot 24.jpg 157.43K 8 downloads
Boot floor removal 25.jpg 127.64K 11 downloads
Wheel well 26.jpg 124.85K 9 downloads
After dodgy repair removal 27.jpg 150.76K 9 downloads
Tub 28.jpg 101.08K 10 downloads

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#34 _Machine_

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Posted 28 November 2018 - 10:00 PM

I pulled the remaining boot floor off the rails today; will hopefully have the remainder where the diff hump (if that's what it's called) off tomorrow.

Cheers, Mark.

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#35 gtrboyy

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Posted 29 November 2018 - 11:45 AM

Nice work dude!

Maybe one day will get my gtr back on road...had a nice efi 304/getrag/3.9 b/w lsd,mini-tubs & big brakes...fun cruiser.

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#36 _Machine_

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Posted 29 November 2018 - 11:56 AM

Nice work dude!

Maybe one day will get my gtr back on road...had a nice efi 304/getrag/3.9 b/w lsd,mini-tubs & big brakes...fun cruiser.

Cheers mate; dismantling is the easy bit

Get stuck into it. More Torries on the road the better. :driving:

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#37 _Machine_

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Posted 29 November 2018 - 02:05 PM

Got the rest of the boot floor cut out today; ordered a new floor $45.00 cut to fit (obviously I'll have to do some mods but wont be too much). They'll even step it up for me to give clearance for the diff. BARGAIN!!!

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#38 _LONA-CK_

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Posted 30 November 2018 - 05:33 AM

Looks like a pretty good starting point mate. I love the tractor seat stool you have.

Cheers gong

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#39 _Machine_

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Posted 30 November 2018 - 08:13 AM

Looks like a pretty good starting point mate. I love the tractor seat stool you have.

Cheers gong

Cheers. Got 3 of em; the good wife bought em for me as a birthday present.

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#40 _Machine_

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Posted 30 November 2018 - 04:15 PM

Fitting mini tubs is hard; even the pre fabbed McDonald Bros ones. Bloody twisty windy chassis. If the rails were straight I'd be finished.

Making good use of cardboard templates and clamps. Hopefully have one side ready to weld up tomorrow.

Boot floor will be ready to pick up wed.

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#41 _Machine_

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Posted 09 December 2018 - 02:32 PM

Cleco's arrived; good bit of kit got tomorrow off so plan to use em.

Here's an interesting pic of a 4cyl lc from overseas.

I am posting it because I have considered almost exactly the same bonnet scoops and full length chin spoiler.

Adding to that I also want to fab a custom grill and boot spoiler.

I will also be hitting you lot up for some ideas on striping. I really like the LC GTR stripes but mine's an LJ so might be abit how ya goin. + I am thinking something that possibly extends back a bit further and maybe flares out a bit more ala E49 Charger (but not exactly of course).

I will be putting XU-2 stickers on it (most prob) and possibly GTR badges (but maybe not ha ha).

So fire away; i'd appreciate comments.

I dislike the flares on this one so will not be going flares.

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#42 madtoranajzedded

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Posted 10 December 2018 - 01:12 AM

Your getting into her...good stuff..

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#43 _Machine_

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Posted 10 December 2018 - 07:10 AM

Your getting into her...good stuff..

Yep; totally motivated and going to get it done!

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#44 Heath

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Posted 10 December 2018 - 09:24 AM

Great thread. Thanks for sharing and keep up the nice metalwork.

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#45 _Machine_

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Posted 10 December 2018 - 08:43 PM

Picked up the boot floor today; need to trim it etc of course; gonna make a template from card 1st. Cost $105.

Got the Unimig ready to go if i can get 5 mins without the kids; look behind the welder

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Welder and Ethan.jpg 116.37K 12 downloads

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#46 _duggan208_

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Posted 11 December 2018 - 12:41 AM

Yeah come up with your own strips, I am, have already, but I'm respraying and because mine is really just an S. I can make it my own GTR fake / S whatever, will be different.

regards

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#47 _Machine_

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Posted 11 December 2018 - 07:22 AM

Yeah come up with your own strips, I am, have already, but I'm respraying and because mine is really just an S. I can make it my own GTR fake / S whatever, will be different.

regards

Yeah that's why I am really glad to have an S. Love to see pics when finished of what you settle on stripe wise.

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#48 gtrboyy

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Posted 12 December 2018 - 08:28 PM

Started with genuine lc gtr...been modded since new anyway lol

Your car so do what ya want.

What engineer are you using?

Edited by gtrboyy, 12 December 2018 - 08:29 PM.

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#49 _Machine_

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Posted 23 January 2019 - 10:09 AM

Been welding up pinholes; making small patch panels, shaped the boot floor to fit and just ordered $2400 worth of panels. Need some of these bits before i weld the floor and tubs in. Plenty of other stuff to keep me going though. :rockon: Still at it.