BAXTERS BJ BUILD

[TheCookieMonster]

very nice build  ... i wish i had the patience to make everything as nice as you do. good job, keep it up

[baxter650]

Got the top pieces fitted better so they are now tacked in.
I will have to find another wreck to fill in the missing pieces to complete.
A few more pics to show ya how it will look.

[fj-rankenstein]

very cool work.. definitelly one of my favorite 60 series trucks so far..   

[baxter650]

Got some paint on the quarters and am messin with the flares again, they are mini truck flares a pair to make each side.
Shortened up the straps and installed the fuel tank.
Haven't felt like welding so i have done little with the window frame.

[46&2]

Coming along nicely!!

[chim]

You need to roll this outside and get some more pics up.. looks amazing!

[baxter650]

A little easier than it sounds, it has to be pulled out on the jack only after the shackle bolts are pulled.
Kind of like building an airplane in the basement.

[chim]

That sounds like a pain!.. Ok then.. carry on

[wanabecruisen]

Just found this - Dude's got sick skills! Really nice work!

[89DLX]

This rig is sweet, I can't wait to see more.

[Dooner]

Yeah, it looks close to hitting on top, can you get it out by letting some air out of the tires? The shackle + jack deal sounds like a lot of work..

[baxter650]

Nope, it has to go right down to the rotors to get through the door.

[zembalayan]

Absolutely love this build！ Excellent job, Baxter!

[Dooner]

Dang, you'd really have to have a good reason to drag it out to go through all of that! I wonder if you could use a pair of come a longs and chains to draw down and secure the suspension?

How are you welding your sheet metal, I've always had problems burning through with mig

[muddytaco]

this thing is amazing, i love the emblem in the tailgate, ive got a 65 model tailgate skin im gonna put on my taco

[baxter650]

Miller mig welder, just keep on spot welding until it's done.

[Dooner]

Ya I'll give the spot weld deal a try, Ive always tried to keep a bead going. If my cruiser ends up with a bunch of blast holes in in I'll just blame it on a Klingon attack!

Kind of trips me out that the donor truck had it's roof replaced. Kudos for using factory parts to reconstruct the roof pillars instead of cobbng it together with angle iron or something. I thnk this is what I like most about your rig, it looks like it came from the factory this way.
I'd love to see the dealer option window sticker on this one!

[baxter650]

That was a shock, i had been wanting to remove the rear door/s for a long time but knew the roll up window frame had to go.
Until i had a plan to make it look factory i was not going to do it.
The outside framing is done but the inside i will have to make forms and shape the metal to finish it.
DOONER, i also have a chunk of brass that i place behind the area i am welding when possible, this absorbs some of the heat helping with the burn through issue.
Vince

[baxter650]

Finished up welding on the outside of the window frame so i moved to making the inside frame.
First pics are of the B pillar.


These are of the C pillar.

[Mattness]

Hi Baxter,

love your work,you have another treat with the same build and more pics somewhere?


Thanks from Norway

[baxter650]

Yes, it is also on ih8mud.com in the 60 series section under "SOME PICS FROM TONIGHT"

[Mattness]

Yes, it is also on ih8mud.com in the 60 series section under "SOME PICS FROM TONIGHT"

Yes,
thats some awesome stuff, you delivered me some really good informations, example: spindel cutting/lathe.
Help me a lot.
Thanks, hope that you will show some more good ideas.

Matt

[baxter650]

No more progress but i did pick up a ToyBox and some other stuff.

[Dooner]

Gotts to agree with your cat, that Toybox looks tasty!

[THK Matt]

MY favorite Toyota build..... PERIOD!

At a loss for words Sir, I want your bank account? LOL!!!
AMAZING WORK.

[poor boy pulling]

MY favorite Toyota build..... PERIOD!

At a loss for words Sir, I want your bank account? LOL!!!
AMAZING WORK.

X2 amazing work!

[46&2]

MY favorite Toyota build..... PERIOD!

At a loss for words Sir, I want your bank account? LOL!!!
AMAZING WORK.

Yup. I am definitely taking notes on this build for a future FJ60 project. Awesome work Baxter.

[chunkybutfunky934]

awesome!!

[Dooner]

Updates Man, Updates!!

[canadian bum]

Awesome build! I have never been a real fan of the 60 series they kind of look like a station wagon to me but with all the work you have done to your body it looks awesome. Nice work keep it up. What you planning on running for boost on the engine? Intercooler?