1967 Toyota (o---o) FJ40

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machine (machine) 2012-01-25 16:28:06 +0500 #141

@Reezvaan - Let the finish product come out. All joints and welds are yet temporary. Dont worry it can carry 1/2 Ton of weight - Guaranteed.

@Capset - Thank you for your feed back bro - Pls wait till installation of trolly connector and completion of project.
However you are right that ideally it must have mechanical brakes, which can be considered later, rest of everything will be there Inshallah.

machine (machine) 2012-01-25 17:23:48 +0500 #142

Development till night - Bumper installed and back lights location marked. Stock J40 rear lights will be used :)

machine (machine) 2012-01-26 08:57:15 +0500 #143

Some details of trolley lid and lock system

machine (machine) 2012-01-26 09:17:17 +0500 #144

Model Design:

Fabrication:

machine (machine) 2012-01-28 16:21:12 +0500 #145

fouadhafeez (fouadhafeez) 2012-01-28 17:09:20 +0500 #146

Nicely done, brother!

Coming along wonderfully.

hsumbal1 (hsumbal1) 2012-01-29 04:33:12 +0500 #147

Good job on the ceter console
How accurate are the guages?
What is the weight of the trailer. Did you concider fiber glass in place of metal sheet for the inlays? Coz it seems heavy.
But very welldone.

baburawan (Babur Awan) 2012-01-29 07:03:20 +0500 #148

Very good job done.. clean finish..

machine (machine) 2012-01-29 12:12:40 +0500 #149

Thanks bro - all gauges must be accurate except fuel gauge i guess as yet i have not calibrated it with tank unit, rest of all are simple electronic guagues while i hope speed meter should also be accurate as the tyre diameter is not abnormally increased

Trailer is tough by not very heavy because we have used pipes and iron u channels in its frame. One person can pull it with a little effort on a straight road. I think pulling power depends alot on wheels placement / position alignment between the tub which is more important.

Fiber sheet is not recommended in trailer tub as its very fragile, however one can use it in trailer lid but again if you are thinking to place a camping tool on top then its also not recommended.

Regards,

machine (machine) 2012-01-29 12:42:52 +0500 #150

ehsankiani (ehsankiani) 2012-01-29 16:34:17 +0500 #151

Thank you sir for posting the pics here.. The Trailer project is inspirational indeed.. Would love to know some details on the axle and the leaf springs. What is the weight of the trailer?
Thank you
Ehsan

machine (machine) 2012-02-01 16:18:07 +0500 #152

Thank you for your interest and appreciation sir - Exact weight of trailer is yet unknown as yet few jobs like trailer stand, fenders, pulling hook etc are pending which will certainly add some more weight on it , so I'll be able to share its exact weight after its completion.

Leaf springs and shackles are taken from suzuki mehran, while the axle is simple and made from a solid iron bar and the hubs are also customized and have been produced through lath machine which are accommodating ball bearings and wheel studs. Pls note that the trailer does not have a brake system yet.

We might need to install suzuki mehran's dampers in its suspension.

Regards,

machine (machine) 2012-02-01 16:30:27 +0500 #153

machine (machine) 2012-02-01 16:45:51 +0500 #154

Next project is fabrication of customized snorkel.

Model Design:

tareen (Tareen) 2012-02-02 00:24:40 +0500 #155

Amazing upgrades & craftsmanship are going on there Sir! Every time I see a very logical & crucial addition in the vehicle.

After seeing your snorkel specs & finish (which u'r fabricator is fully capable of reproducing & surpassing), I want to throw away the plastic / rubber stuff I have gathered for mine...

Lets keep Sunday for another test-meet.

machine (machine) 2012-02-02 11:51:15 +0500 #156

Installed hood latch and lock today with its opening mechanism from interior of the jeep.

machine (machine) 2012-02-02 11:57:29 +0500 #157

machine (machine) 2012-02-02 11:59:14 +0500 #158

Little change in snorkel design - The new snorkel will somehow look like this:

machine (machine) 2012-02-02 12:07:36 +0500 #159

Almost completed.

machine (machine) 2012-02-02 16:34:38 +0500 #160

Dont worry sir, if successfully done - we can get another fabricated for trail cruiser as well

So far Sunday Funday is confirmed - but only if you promise to upload videos too