petefj40's build/mods

[safaripete]

hell mod?? is that 4140 solid shaft going in??

Nup. Wait n see.

COILS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[petefj40]

hell mod?? is that 4140 solid shaft going in??

Nup. Wait n see.

COILS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WAY WAY cheaper than fitting coils all round mate.

The track bar ain't gunna break again. That's for real. I'll throw up pix of the new bar tomorrow.

If I was going to build a competition FJ40 truck. I'd have coils all round, no question. But my truck is a shiny that does the old track now and then.

[petefj40]

When Adam was off roading last here was disappointed at how hard his steering was to turn. So today, was the first step in making space for a power steering pump.
The old balance tube point was moved further down the system and room was made for a pump on the left side.
This is the old balance pipe work.



New pipe work made and installed. This is where the old balance point was.



Plenty of room for a power steer pump now.



Corey and Adam hard at work.



The new balance tube position.

[Fakey]

Do those pipes put out much heat? Im guessing theyll be heat wrapped but still being so close to the rad looks odd

[petefj40]

Do those pipes put out much heat? Im guessing theyll be heat wrapped but still being so close to the rad looks odd

You may laugh.
But yep. They are heat wrapped.
He's getting more vents or louvers in the hood as well as more flow into the engine bay.
Heat has been an issue.
He went with those headers as they came with the motor. Originally made for a twin turbo system in a Torana.

[petefj40]

Bro just had his bonnet modified. Still some more mods to be done on the intake of the bonnet to help cooling.

[petefj40]

Me track bar is almost done.
Top side is going to be boxed to stop dirt getting in. That will also add extra strength.
This one AIN'T gunna break!!

[Shane]

Bro just had his bonnet modified. Still some more mods to be done on the intake of the bonnet to help cooling.

Who punches the vents in the bonnet?

Does it cost much?

Cheers Shane

[MNC]

Bro just had his bonnet modified. Still some more mods to be done on the intake of the bonnet to help cooling.

Who punches the vents in the bonnet?

Does it cost much?

Cheers Shane

Looks like they've been cut out of another bonnet and welded into this one - notice the long vent starts again in the middle

Hope it was an old rusty bonnet you guys cut up Pete...

[ClassicCruiserSpares]

Who punches the vents in the bonnet?

Does it cost much?

Cheers Shane

The vents are very easy to punch into steel, most resto panel beaters have got the tooling to punch those vents, but these ones look like they have been cut from another bonnet and welded in?

Thats a beefy brace pete, hopefully you dont break that one

[petefj40]

Who punches the vents in the bonnet?

Does it cost much?

Cheers Shane

The vents are very easy to punch into steel, most resto panel beaters have got the tooling to punch those vents, but these ones look like they have been cut from another bonnet and welded in?

Thats a beefy brace pete, hopefully you dont break that one

Cheers.
It's the same brace, just had some steel plates laser cut then welded to each side of it. It'll be ready to install by tomorrow.

The extra bonnet louvers in Adams 40 are cut from the spare 40 in the back paddock.

[petefj40]

Just got the track bar back.

Overkill but like I said. It AIN'T gunna break ever again!



Cost. Yes I know I could of had it done cheaper.
But I like HRN's work and attention to detail as well as his support after the work is done.

Labour 5hrs @ $65 = $325
Material $85 in steel.
GST $51
Total = $460

I'm still stoked at the end result.

Now it's going to get a scuff up and a coat of paint before it goes back in.

[niblik]

inline sheer strength on that thing will be immense!

[petefj40]

Bros 40 is in at Rick's getting a power steer pump installed.



The original steering box mount was removed to make way for the new power steer bracket brought from Peter Monroe's.
Royce Clive Engineering build them then get them crack tested for cert.
I know that the one installed in mine (brought from the same place) had the same issue as this new one. (Royce Clive and Munroe don't see it as an issue) I thought they may have fixed it.





If you look carefully you'll see both plates aren't at the same angle. This means that the steering shaft that meets the unit isn't central through the fire wall. Just because the power steer unit isn't straight or parallel with the chassis. The picture below shows this (the way mine first was). I adjusted that plate on the fire wall to it's limit trying to help it not to rub. But it still rubbed
In the end, I had the mount re fabricated straight or parallel to the chassis so the steering shaft was central through the fire wall.

[petefj40]

What's the bet he throws a 5 speed in it this year!

I'm getting a price on new pistons/rings and a Kelford cam this week.
Bout time the LS1 got a freshen up. Bros sounds to cool with that cam in his 350.
With any luck. That will be going ahead in the next few weeks.

[ClassicCruiserSpares]

Ive replaced heaps of those brackets that people have brought from them because of the crap fitment, and put in my own ones that i custom make, those just look poorly made also, square edges on the top plate etc.

[petefj40]

Ive replaced heaps of those brackets that people have brought from them because of the crap fitment, and put in my own ones that i custom make, those just look poorly made also, square edges on the top plate etc.

Interesting.

Do you sell your brackets with documentation proof, that it's passed a crack test?
Apparently, for the power steering modification. The bracket has to come with documentation that it's passed a crack test. That's the only way it will pass a cert. (according to Wayne martin here in Chch).

[ClassicCruiserSpares]

It comes down to who you know not what you know never had any problems with geting my brakets certed before and none of them have ever been crack tested lol.

[petefj40]

It comes down to who you know not what you know never had any problems with geting my brakets certed before and none of them have ever been crack tested lol.

From what I've heard. The rules on Certifying modified 4X4's and cars have changed recently. They never seem to stop changing.

I think no one would have a problem with it not being crack tested if the vehicle was never involved in an insurance claim. But if it was. An insurance company will use anything as an out NOT to pay out.

[ClassicCruiserSpares]

Yea the rules are changing all the time, If the vehicle was in an accident and they tryed to blame the brackets its the certifier that would wear it for puting a cert on it, Also its an interesting topic because im a qualified panelbeater in smash repair and you dont have to be a ticketed welder to weld in new chassis rails or sections in cars or 4wds.
Sorry dont want to get off topic here.

[Engineer]

whats a crack test going to show? especially on that mount

generally on vehicles your only welding mild steel or 1040. if theyre going to get anal they should be getting the welds checked with distructive and non distructive testing so effectively a 4711 welding test. obviously u cant put the welds on the truck through these tests so you should be a ticketed welder preferrably in all positions.

[petefj40]

I'll throw up a pic of the crack test document for the part tomorrow.

[petefj40]

whats a crack test going to show? especially on that mount

Here's the crack test paper for the part that 'Wayne Martin' NEEDS to gain a cert. Without it. No cert. It's as simple as that. That's the law.

[Fakey]

So how is it that I can weld crush tubes into the front of my chassis an plate it to get a cert without the need for crack testing? sounds like a lot of farkin round when you could just use a later 70 or 60 box an convert to crossover steering?

[ClassicCruiserSpares]

Its Wayne Martin who does all my certs and never had to do that.

[petefj40]

So how is it that I can weld crush tubes into the front of my chassis an plate it to get a cert without the need for crack testing? sounds like a lot of farkin round when you could just use a later 70 or 60 box an convert to crossover steering?

I hear what you're saying! But I don't make the rules Fakey.
If you want to know the answers you're best to talk to Wayne Martin here in Chch. 03-365-4777 He's the certification and compliance fella.

I'm not just making this stuff up.
You can see the document for your own eyes.
Ask Rick at 4WD Accessories. 03-365-1909. He's the one that was instructed by Wayne Martin.

[petefj40]

Its Wayne Martin who does all my certs and never had to do that.

Like you said yourself. The rules change all the time..

Well I wouldn't go to that fella down main south road.
Wayne is the only fella I'll deal with.

Hey mate. Like I said. I'm not making this up.
If you don't believe what you see give him a ring and ask about Peter Turner's brother, Adam, and his new power steering unit being installed. He knows all about it. He's the one following the rules.
Leave me out of it.
I'm just telling you how it is....

[ClassicCruiserSpares]

Well I wouldn't go to that fella down main south road.
Wayne is the only fella I'll deal with.
(I wouldnt deal with the other fulla he hates 4wds)


Hey mate. Like I said. I'm not making this up.
If you don't believe what you see give him a ring and ask about Peter Turner's brother, Adam, and his new power steering unit being installed. He knows all about it. He's the one following the rules.
Leave me out of it.
I'm just telling you how it is.... :

I didnt say you were making it up, i know what your saying and i also know what the rules are too. That piece of paper is piece of mind and also covers peoples arses if something goes wrong.

[petefj40]

Well I wouldn't go to that fella down main south road.
Wayne is the only fella I'll deal with.
(I wouldnt deal with the other fulla he hates 4wds)


Hey mate. Like I said. I'm not making this up.
If you don't believe what you see give him a ring and ask about Peter Turner's brother, Adam, and his new power steering unit being installed. He knows all about it. He's the one following the rules.
Leave me out of it.
I'm just telling you how it is.... :

I didnt say you were making it up, i know what your saying and i also know what the rules are too. That piece of paper is piece of mind and also covers peoples arses if something goes wrong.

To be honest. I think a lot of the rules Wayne sticks to are bullshit. Even HE thinks they are as well. But he's instructed by the powers that be.
I like Wayne. He's a good bugga. He's doing a frustrating job and he deals with a lot of idiots. It wouldn't be an easy job.

[pruggerdore]

sounds to me like he is very cautious and covers his own arse well which is fair enough but maybe It would be easier to find another certifier.