Yotaleigheehoo

Looks broths. Keep the pics coming!

stovtop

more pics coming computer crapped out ive built it all off measurements of the existing frame even though it rusted out its still a pretty good base mark as for weight ive no real concerns about that just have to add more ponies and shed weight elsewhere thanks for the support and compliments ill post where im at later in the week


chow

HighLux

Like where this is going. A man could start a nice side business, or even full time business making frames for these trucks.

Hell...I'd pay couple grand for a brand new frame for my trekker.

You are a toyota pioneer my freind.

stovtop

soo here is some more pics finally
first is a pic of typical frame gusseting on the splices

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here is the rear shackle of the front suspension tacked in

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this is front suspension hanger tacked in place

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front suspension test fit prior to welding

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front and back rear suspension brackets tacked in place

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rear test fit

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due to my choice to go straight at the front some mods had to be done to make the steering box work
had to plasma out an arch to clear the pitman arm so I bent a plate to fit the arch inside and welded a "sharkfin" gusset to keep strength up

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gusset in place and sleeves through holes drilled into frame tubing

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made upper clip for third bolt and all test fits look good

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front suspension , steering box , rear suspension fully welded and gusseted

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ive got the cab and box mounts done also but for got pics so heres the first cab test fit till next time ill show cab and box mounts

cabs very rusted need new one or many hours of body work

wyoming9

iTrader: (1)

looks good

building the first of anything is always so very time consuming

Do you have any idea of the time you have in??

Toyota~Boy

iTrader: (2)

This is insane bud. I built a frame from the cab back when I was in high school. I used tubing for it too. Mine was a 2wd and just for getting me to and from school. It's awesome seeing someone do something like this. I do know one thing. I would pay you for a set of blueprints and a material list of you would be interested in it. I'm sure there's others out here that would love to have the same ya know. I'm subbed so keep up the work and show off the pics

stovtop

thanks for the comments guys theyre greatly appreciated im about 150 hours in and still only bout halfway there as for drawings ive been keeping track of everything in my own special way so when im done I can lead you folks in the right direction but with something like this one guys preference may be anothers disaster so everything should be treated as a guideline

wyoming9

iTrader: (1)

Good Job !!

At least your ideas give who ever a starting point

skoti89

Looks great man. I wish i had the time and skills to do something like this. A frame up build would be sweet for my dinged up old 4runner!

The Tick

Oh my gosh, you are a magic man. That takes skills. +1