68' M715 AKA "Smokey", 8.1 engine on links, coils and 40's

Steering coolers and mounts...

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Trophy Trucks run ONE of these coolers so naturally the 715 needed two. Probably gross overkill

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Tucked up safely above the crossmember but they’ll still get plenty of airflow

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FFPulley77 said:
Wonder whatever happened to this rig... I really wanted to see it finished.
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Well, it’s not finished and the project isn’t washed up……yet.

I had a child several months ago who passed away due to complications from his birth. That pushed the reset button on a lot of stuff. I’m slowly getting back into it now after being off work for several months.

I’m also juggling the summer wheeling season in my FJ40, along with work full time and construction of a 40x60 shop.

For now, the 715 has been safely tucked away and it’s patient. It knows more good stuff is coming.
 
Sorry to hear that. I lost a 15 month old nephew a couple years ago. No part of that is easy. Hope you get some time to get the FJ out on the trails and clear your head.
 
Rock40 said:
I had a child several months ago who passed away due to complications from his birth. That pushed the reset button on a lot of stuff. I’m slowly getting back into it now after being off work for several months.
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So sorry to hear this.
 
Sorry to hear of your loss. Yup climb in that fj and keep your head right. No thats not an easy thing to happen.
 
Rock40 said:
Well, it’s not finished and the project isn’t washed up……yet.

I had a child several months ago who passed away due to complications from his birth. That pushed the reset button on a lot of stuff. I’m slowly getting back into it now after being off work for several months.

I’m also juggling the summer wheeling season in my FJ40, along with work full time and construction of a 40x60 shop.

For now, the 715 has been safely tucked away and it’s patient. It knows more good stuff is coming.
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I’m sorry for your loss. This project doesn’t compare to that. I wish you the best of luck in pulling through.
 
Wish there were some magical phrase to make things better but I wish you the best. There is another angel in heaven now to watch over you
 
Ok, it’s about time to get back after this….

Started cutting up the driver side fender to clear the coils and the tubing

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Found this inscription in the upper portion of the fender. Looks like it was hand carved while the brass wasn’t watching, ha!

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Need to find a place for this 3 quart Accumulator and the engine bay is rapidly running short on room!

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The only place is next to the radiator standing upright. However the inner fender is in the way….so cut this chunk out

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Looking downward prior to making the cut. This is where the Accusump will go

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