BHR custom FJ40 w/ Hi-9's build-up...

[cruiseroutfit]

:-\ sorry, I'm easily distracted

I'm sure the Scout deserves its own thread, that way you and the other 2 scout enthusiasts can check it out

Wait a second I happen to know your a Cruiserhead deep down. Long hair and all

 

[Vonski]

Whats the plan from here? Paint or is the customer handling that?

The plan is to soon finish it entirely (running, driving, etc.), then it is currently scheduled to go to Jack Kesler Customs for teardown, paint, and reassembly. However, he may need our involvement during that whole process.

Anywho, I've got more progress pics to post up later today or tomorrow. Stay tuned...

Sorry about the encouragement of the "Scout guys". I'll try to keep things focused on the Cruiser. After all, we don't want to go down 'that' road.

 

[Tacoma]

Damn right we don't. This isn't "RockyMountainExtremeTractors".

 

[ChestonScout]

Damn right we don't. This isn't "RockyMountainExtremeTractors".

Well it should be!!!


There I finally said it

 

[fjsomething]

That Scout was a frame-off, long-term build for a customer, and will actually be wrapped up in a few days from now.

Here's a quick run down:

GM performance Ram Jet 350
Turbo 400 trans.
Atlas tcase
3-link front w/ coilovers
4-link rear with coilovers
bumpers, sliders, rollcage w/ frame tie-ins
PRP seats and rear bench
custom dash and center console
and tons of other stuff, but you get the idea...

Oh, and the bulk of the body and paint work was done by Jack Kesler Customs, a supporting member of RME.

Are those the specs on the cruiser or scout?

 

[OREGON85]

I really like the stockish style of the rock slider/step. Nice touch.

 

[Vonski]

Are those the specs on the cruiser or scout?

That was in response to the Scout, sorry 'bout that...

 

[fjsomething]

Thanks for the clairification. Have you decided what the cruiser will get?

 

[Vonski]

Thanks for the clairification. Have you decided what the cruiser will get?

Yeah, that has already been predetermined (and you can see some of the parts in the pics posted).

The Cruiser has the following drive & powertrain components:

- GM LS3 6.0 motor that has been stroked w/ est. 450 HP
- ArtCarr built 700r4 transmission
- Atlas II 4.3 tcase
- Hi-9 3rd members in Spidertrax housings front and rear w/ 4.88 gears and Detroits.
- Longfield D60 300M birfields/shafts

 

[Greg]

The Cruiser has the following drive & powertrain components:

- GM LS3 6.0 motor that has been stroked w/ est. 450 HP
- ArtCarr built 700r4 transmission
- Atlas II 4.3 tcase
- Hi-9 3rd members in Spidertrax housings front and rear w/ 4.88 gears and Detroits.
- Longfield D60 300M birfields/shafts

 

[Tacoma]

here's the pics I took last Friday

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The motor sweetness, Vroooooom!



Another look at the sweet battery tray



Awesomeness in the form of superfast radiator support



Hot sex, if it were an axle and some bracketry



The supercool slider/step that every FJ40 on the trail should have

 

[Tacoma]

Here's some more, of the sexy Jeep thing with 80's front and rear:

Clickable planets:

Quarter for reference



My miniature but angry fist for reference



Check out those brackets, they're fast! and sweet, like momma's apple pie



I really liked this setup, clean as a whistle and totally functional
(also notice: That is the correct way to do a comp-cut.)

 

[Vonski]

Apparently, Tacoma chooses to visit the shop on days that I'm not here. I see how it is...

 

[I Lean]

Apparently, Tacoma chooses to visit the shop on days that I'm not here. I see how it is...

[Napoleon]
Luckyyyyy.....
[/Napoleon]

 

[Tacoma]

I was sad without you, Von.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

[Napoleon]
Luckyyyyy.....
[/Napoleon]

Diiiiitttttooo.....

Sorry Tacoma

 

[Tacoma]

Liar!!!







Now go look at the Hi-9 again, it's sweet.

 

[Rusted]

Word on the street is that Ben Hanks Racing is going to get real busy on this and get it down to Jack Kesler Customs to have this beast torn down and finished! The end is getting near!

 

[Vonski]

Word on the street is that Ben Hanks Racing is going to get real busy on this and get it down to Jack Kesler Customs to have this beast torn down and finished! The end is getting near!

Yeah, with plenty of other projects taking up our time, the Cruiser has been getting a bit neglected. However, with a few more projects recently out of the way, we're gonna focus alot more time on it, then we can hand it off to Jack.

 

[spencevans]

This Cruiser and that orange tractor thingy cost me about $3-4000 smackers. Everytime I would go into the shop I would look at these rigs and get new ideas for my truck. Well atleast it was money put to good use.