Cutting And Wedging The Bed On The FJ45 Ultimate Rock Crawler!
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
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Today's episode might pain some of you out there! I'm sure some of you were hoping Paul would just restore this old FJ45, but he's going to put a little of his own touches on it and it's going to look awesome when it's done. Trust us!
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"YOTA" is just "A TOY" backwards so you have it both ways. Looks cool.
Having it spell "ATOY" in the letters would be super cool tho...
@@Patrick.Weightman Very good idea too and it would fit it perfectly!
They're stamped letters. Look at it from inside the bed.
@@delandbrooks3291 I know that as I worked as An Apprentice Mechanic for Toyota & did Many PDI's on the Land Cruisers, FJ40's, FJ55's FJ45's. There was 1 more that never came where I live & it was the BJ40, a Diesel Engine was in it. I still have all the update sheets on then.
@@delandbrooks3291 Just cut and weld it back. Like he said, it's metal - you can do whatever you want. It's all getting sanded and painted eventually.
"I'm your teacher today". Good stuff sir! I found this page thanks to Matt's Off Road Recovery, two great families and two fantastic pages!
As a professional Toyota mechanic I love the YOTA and it looks great, I like how you kept the bed "original" looking while modifying it.
Love the “YOTA” I wasn’t sure about all the cutting, but it looks great 👍🏻. Love the content. You guys rock.
We don't think before we cut around here we just got for it
Love it leave it be
Three quarters of an inch? That'll be 19 millimeters, 19,05mm if you're picky. Yota suits it!
Agreed🤘🇨🇦
If someone was paying you to build this, you'd still get negative comments from certain individuals.
I think it's turning out awesome!
The very 1st vehicles to ever hit the road were modified to suit the owner's needs at that time, whether it was being used on a farm, out in the desert or up in snow country.
I think "YOTA" is perfect.
Agreed, and there are plenty of unmodified LC pickups in Africa, Australia..... I think it'll turn out great!..
@@leskobrandon538 Sure, there are lots of parts out there... half way around the world! 😉
It's just one opinion of many... there are bunches of "Toy" abbreviations running around but the "Yota" is much less common. When you get all the welding finished and a little paint on it, it's going to look great banging around the hillside with Matt and his crew. One fun aspect will be that you're just giving the next creative person out there, a starting place. Who knows what they'll come up with??? 👍
Everyone is here for Ed's LJ20. Get trolled with the "YOTA" and no mention of the LJ20 that sits untouched in the background. Did not realize Fab Rats was that kind of channel.
@@nevergiveup6350
I think they're actively searching for a donor LJ20, before they can start cutting and repairing Ed's.
Pretty rare vehicle in the U.S.
The first vehicles actually sold to people were all custom jobs, built to the buyers specs. Up until the Ford Model T standard practice was for the builder to make a chassis with engine and then the buyer bought the body from a different company, a coachbuilder, who then mated the two together. Sometimes buyers just bought a chassis and would then get their own body and mount it up themselves.
Some bare chassis still exist today that never did get any bodywork. In those days all the needed parts were fastened to the frame and the body was only for the comfort of the passengers. I assume that those buyers were going to put a body on someday, but just never got around to it. Meanwhile, they could drive it around bare... even though it couldn't have been too pleasant!
I have been looking for the video of what all you did to the bed, and I finally found it!! I don’t know how I missed this one back then. Far as I’m concerned, Paul, everything turned out great and that model FJ has always been my favorite out of all of them!! From what I see you are doing an outstanding job!
your not building everyone's yota, your building yours. Full send Paul, i think it looks Rad. you got a color picked?
I think his preferred color is rust
Yoda green?
I'm digging the junkyard patina
@@wyattshelton2080 That's what I'm sayin
@@JOB1925pk tough coat the important stuff, paint the other stuff that needs protection, but match the look
Clean rough, and functional for years
YOTA works just fine. So glad to see you taking time with the young man.
As a person from Illinois my 1st thought was "Don't chop the crap out of it!!!" But I've never rock crawled. You are making it into a purpose built machine. So I shut up, watched the video and was entertained as always. And gotta go with Yota. That is what we all call them.
Love the skinny rear end, no “fat bottoms” in that garage and most differently YOTA. I vote for leaving the rust and just clear coating it.
I think just the way you've already done everything is perfect, including "YOTA". The wedge on the bed is sweet!
Love everything you’ve done to this Crawler since you started with it. People need to realize they don’t just sell Rock Crawlers in stores, you have to start with something as a base and build with it… starting with a classic FJ is bad ass and will garner tons of respect amongst rock crawling enthusiasts. The Yota tailgate is awesome btw.
What kinda troll gives these videos a thumb down vote? I enjoy the content...the family interactions, the sharing that y'all do of yourselves, and the craft of building from scratch. Also thanks for showing what does not work on your projects (showing mistakes & redesigns). I believe it is an art...to be able to picture in your head how you want something to function and then build it / make it happen. Thank you for sharing your craft!
81 Trolls Today !!!
It's a julius thing! sad not to be rotten dont you know? there's a place for them just not here.
"OH no its metal you can do whatever you want with it...the letters are still good." Classic
I’ve watched this series many times along with the Taco series. Really love all your ideas and solutions! Y O T A is perfect!!!
Ok ,my vote is for Yota. Watching you two teach,interact,and communicate with the kids,parents,grandparents,e all. Gives me hope for our country. We need more Fab Ratts,Matts OffRoad,etc. and a lot less Political families on TV. People like us are the future and watching you guys with your families is much more than just watching videos. thanks 🇺🇸❤️
Excellent comment!
For the year or so I've been watching, I think this is the first time I've heard Paul say "Reading a tape measure is important stuff!"...it's usually the trusty eye-chrometer to get him through 😁
I am loving it. Keep going just like you are, it’s going to turn out great. As a RUclips creator with 150,000 subscribers, I know you can never please everyone. By the way, I found you because of Matt and I live just over the border here in Colorado, in Grand Junction. I
Gotta get a Milwaukee portable bandsaw! Make some of those cuts much easier!
Definitely YOTA 👍 I think what you're doing with this project is badass 😎 Thanks for explaining why you wedged the box. As someone with no rock crawling experience I was scratching my head as to its practical purpose. Now I know 👍😊
It is so wonderful to see you involving your son, kids need that interaction with parents, it will make a world of difference when he is an adult, big thumbs up, I bet your father involved you when you were growing up. It warms my heart that is why I love this channel
Its so important, many of my fondest memories as a kid were in the shop or the driveway with my dad wrenching on old junk
Reading a tape IS important stuff! Also, being able to pop a chalk line by yourself is one of the truest signs of an experienced framer! 👍😉
I can't stand seeing ppl tell others what they can and can't do with their own projects. You do you and what makes you happy. I personally would've done "TOY" because that's actually what it will be for you but "YOTA" is great too. They only thing I would do different from you is I'd leave the patina and not paint it but that's just me. It'll look bad a$$ any way you do it. Looking forward to the Sunday video. Great work Paul & Michelle!
Yep totally agree with it is 100% up to Paul.
So to but it does say a toy backwards
I like the patina also, but paint will save the body.
You took the words right out of my mouth. Well said!
@Fab Rats
I try to appreciate all the work and talent that goes into projects. Even when they don't fit my style, like low-riders with the hydraulics and chrome and whatnot. The shear amount of work that goes into them has to be admired.
I really like how this FJ45 is turning out, and while I'm a fan of patina and the history the faded paint tells, I can't wait to see the finished project. I'm sure it will be awesome!
Having had 3 Tacoma's in my day I like the Yota. As far as the build, the purists will just have to kick back and watch the genius that is Paul. Keep up the good work, pleasure watching you create.
we've got 1 million+ miles on toyotas in our house, and definitely vote for Yota.
I'd wager Kiichiro himself would approve ;)
Found your channel from Matt's Off Road Recovery, so glad I did! This is such a great build, can't wait to see it all finished and I am excited to follow the build. YOTA for the win!
I wish my boys would have come out to the garage more often. My grandson on the other hand is in the garage helping with a 70 El Camino all the time. You're a great Dad and Teacher. You have a unique project and YOTA be proud he is.
All children belong in the shop! Even if they dont use those skills later in life, it gives them the confidence to tackle jobs out of their comfort zones.
YOTA is perfect! I’m looking forward to seeing the reaction of the gentleman you bought this from! He seemed pretty enthusiastic and encouraging.
Like the infamous John “Hannibal” Smith used to say I love it when a plan comes together. Love the look and the name of the FJ. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there.
Your talents and creativity are truly amazing, along with your humble demeanour. Never mind about what others think. It only matters what you think is awesome for you. I think you were right. The bed did need shortening, but I didnt expect the bed narrowing at the tailgate. It is very very cool. Great job!!!
You can save yourself a ton of time and hassle by using a magnetic copper plate for welding sheet metal. I have one made by Eastwood and it works great. Best thing is that it really helps with warping.
YOTA is perfect for that build. Keep up the great work. Really want to see how this turns out.
A PIECE OF ALUMINUM WORKS AMAZING AS WELL. IT DISPERSES HEAT REALY FAST AND PULLS THE HEAT FROM THE SHEET METAL THE BEST BUT THERE IS NO MAGNETIC PROPERTIES WITH IT. LOL
Even the Horror Fright store has the copper welding plate
@@Bonecrazy1990 aluminum would work almost as well as copper but why wouldn’t you want it to be magnetic? Also why all caps?
I love the fact that Paul has this passion & is so willing to pass it on to others, especially any of you all's kids that might have the bug.
You made the right call doing "Yota". I love everything about this.
The wedge and the “YOTA” look amazing. You are so talented. Keep up the good work.
Can't wait to see Yota crawling around. Great choices. I am a purist (mostly vintage Suzuki lover), but i love when function meets creativity. And when a person like you needs EXTREME functionality that's what happens: a Toyota must be reborn into a YOTA. Evolution. Love it. You nailed it!
Everybody has a ‘Toy’, you’ve built an incredible machine! Great name...great look! I’m impressed!
Took my comment. Sooo, ditto!
Looks great, also love the way you are teaching your son to do real world, practical use for the math he may or may not learn in school. Thats a piece that is often missing for folks because they aren’t given the opportunity to use it at home. Way to go Paul, your doing it ALL right. Love the Yota.
"YOTA" is great! Project is really coming together nicely! It's great to see you take the time to teach your son how read a tape measure, I can't tell you how many guys I've hired that don't know how to read one. Keep up the great work! 👍🏻
Can't go wrong with YOTA, she's lookin great. I'm bettin it'll be a rock crawlin monster. You sir do amazing work, can't wait to see the finished product in action.
Thanks again for the video folks. I love how the family is involved so often, they'll remember that as long as they live, especially now that it's recorded. While some purists get fired up about folks who modify anything older, I'm of the opinion it's your rig to build how you like. Thanks for taking us along on the builds and all the best to you all down south.
Paul,
Your skillset is becoming legendary! And as a Toyota loyalist too, I prefer “Yota”. I see your work as the preservation mixed with the forward thinking and innovation of Mr. Toyoda himself! Always evolving and always improving.
Love watching the build, love “Yota”, and cannot wait to see it in action!👍👍👍👍👍😎
I love it when the real boss shows up in the shop! She definitely is one cool wifey. Your way of teaching the kids is awesome lots of us learned from our fathers this way its very warming to see! This is how you read a tape measure today you learned a valuable thing. From a FJ 2007 guy YOTA is great btw! Epic build !
Paul always kills it dudes a amazing Fabricator 💪
Holy cow, look at that number of subscribers go! We all knew this was coming. The road to your FIRST million is fun to watch. Go Cox family!!!
It makes me happy that you edited the part where Graydon was jumping out of you FJ45 build. Gotta watch out for others as you go through life and editing of your video is proof that you honestly do care. Michelle you do good work for your part in Fab Rats.
Yeah I was oh know don't jump
Probably my favorite build on RUclips to date.
That bed looks fantastic. I've always wondered how these custom beds are built. Thanks for showing us!
I gotta say. Your channel has quickly become my favorite. Great content with genuine people is rare these days. Just bought a shirt too. Take that FJ to this years RattFink reunion in Manti and I’ll see you there!
This man is so nonchalant about everything as his creation takes form. Very cool build!
Love the way you were thinking ahead by drilling and tapping those rear mounts, not easy to get to.. 👍🏼
And Yota for the win 🏆
When you work on things that others have built, (even at a factory), you understand about things like access. Build it like you are the one that will need to work on it at a later date.
As long as it pleases you, thats what counts! Negativity has no place from others when it is your project. I think it looks great!
Awesome build, and don't worry about making the FJ45 purest mad, it's your truck do what you want with it and the purest can pound sand and go buy their own. Nice build!
Lol! Michelle welding in flip flops is recipe for disaster!! Your project looks amazing Paul!! This is for YOU and the FAMILY, not for a customer so you do what you want and dont worry what everyone else cares about. So looking forward to seeing what it looks like when its finished! You really do great work and it totally shows!
I'm looking forward to a little friendly competition between you and Matt when your project is all buttoned up
Great looking Yota! Enjoy watching you create and making things work!
Friends,
What fun it is to see Paul’s vision of this build forming.
Thank you,
It’s your rig man do it the way you want and not worry about everyone else’s feelings.
Thank you for bringing us, the viewers, into your shop and families life. I love to see the work you do, and how you handle things that arise, but also here to see how you interact with your family, friends and others. Cool to see "Grayders" in the shop watching and helping Dad, but then stopping and taking the time to teach a skill, like reading a tape measure, is amazing.
*** Just keep being the Cox family and doing what you do. ***
YOTA - good call. I couldn't figure out how you were going to make it work, but you "NAILED IT!"
Absolutely LOVE yours and Matt’s channels. Subscribed to Matt way back when he was at 50K subscribers and your channel not much later. My wife surprised me with one of your hoodies and I love it! Good weight for New Mexico. Regarding “Toy” or “Yota”, I’m 51 now with American made vehicles but all I had in my youth were Toyota’s. I’ve had ‘76, ‘86 & ‘89 trucks and an ‘83 Corolla Tercel. Loved them all and my vote would be for the FULL Toyota. Soooo refreshing to watch NON-POLITICAL videos so keep doing what you’re doing and I’ll keep watching. LOVE the channel and the content.
I've seen many TOY's so definitely YOTA. I just got onto seeing your channel and have been binge watching for a week now. I was president of a 4X4 club in Canada some many years ago so love what you're doing.
That was a very well done show, great content, dialogue and filming.
And…that rig is going to be sweet.
Love Utah !
I love the family involvement in your projects. Memories you kids will have forever! The look is like if Toyota built a CJ8 scrambler. Awesome build!
Love the Yota and can't wait to see its finished look! Camera men have to go through a apprenticeship before they get paid don't they? 😆😀 Just joking he did a very fine job and also got some tape measure training. The biggest thing was he got awesome quality time with dad. This is such a great channel to watch. Thank you Paul and Michelle for letting me hang out with you all now three times a week.
As a Land Cruiser J40 series enthusiast, I love what you've done with the rig. I'm a purist when it comes to classic cars but when it comes to off road vehicles, I'd take a modified one rather than a stock.
One of my beliefs is that "Off-Road vehicles are meant to be modified. Because off-road vehicles are toy cars in full size."
This thing is coming out siiiiick !! 🤘 Can't wait to see it finished, and the yota is a perfect touch 👌
This looks great Paul. Forget the purists. It's your truck to do what you want and it's all about making it into something you can have fun with. Keep the YOTA, but also keep the TO around for potential future uses.
Watching you do the cutoffs made me think of a recent video that Fireball Tools did showing that doing plunge cuts makes the disc wear out a LOT faster. He instead showed that doing a few shallow cuts to get through the metal makes the discs last 10x longer. But, it does take 2x longer, so that's something to consider.
A true craftsman. Let those that want a pure FJ45 watch another channel. You are making a great crawler. I can't wait to see it in action. Well through the youtube lens. Maybe one day I can make it out to Utah again and drop by and see ya. I was representing team fab rats on our overlanding trip the first of October. I even have a picture of me with my red fabrats shirt on. Love this channel.
Keep the “T O” portion of the tailgate around. If you ever change you mind about just using the Y O T A part. Obviously you can shorten the spacing of the lettering to fit them all.
I would love to see a small Yoda character peaking out of the O, swinging from or sitting on top of the T.
Yea, you can put the YOTA character on the back side of the bed!!
You know what we say to ppl who don't like what ya do "down here in Australia" Farrrrk Off & get your own. Love the build I cant wait to see it done.
Couldn't help to feel a bit sorry for this bed which was still in great condition but I'm sure whatever you do to this truck will end up great looking and super functional. You do YOUR things and will end up with YOUR truck. That's the nicest part about a project like this one, it's unique, it's personal and those are the main reasons why you'll cherish it. Thanks for sharing this build.
“Yota” suits it build it the way you wanna build it if it’s your own project you only need to worry about it if you’re building someone else’s love how you angled the back of the bed in
Amazing, and looks awesome. This talent you have for Fabricating is off the charts. And I agree with the comments, it’s your build, do it your way. I grew up in my family with a FJ40. My brother still has the 1966 FJ40 Dad bought brand new. He has modified it some but it’s still a Toyota. Biggest change was putting a Chevy 327 in it.
In Ireland watching you guys Michelle and Paul I've been watching a while now I feel like I know you both your channel is great I've the banter between you guys I think you have a new subscriber like Paul I love working on anything with an engine again thank you for many hours of great videos
I love the trouble shooting when doing custom fabrication. It’s awesome to see Paul’s thought process and his ability to change up the plan when necessary. That bed turned out awesome. I am so freaking excited to see this thing on the trail.
I’m certain that this thing is going to hold up for a serious amount of time. I can see it in a museum in about 300 years as a testament to the spirit of America . 😉💯
Love the YOTA! It's amazing to watch you work. Your vision and foresight being several steps ahead saves so much time and eliminates a lot of trial and error. I can't wait to see the YOTA finished and watch you on the trails. I'm hoping to make a trip to Utah to meet you, Matt, Casey and all the gang.
It looks great! And the “YOTA” is the way to go!
I love the Yota! Also, 100% on board with all the cutting. Don't do the "TOY", I think that's kind of lame and that's stuff people always did in the 80s when I was a kid, along with body lift made from hockey pucks and 15 chrome shocks per wheel.
love the fact u teach your kids the way i learned practical knowledge as a kid working on projects with my dad
Love what you're doing with this build. Definatly your best yet.
Looking good, and “YOTA” definitely works! Only question- are you going to have clearance on the leading edge of the rear fender well when flexed out ?? Can’t wait to see the end result 👍
What a cool truck! Great idea tucking in the rear corners. It sure is going to sling mud and snow!
It is amazing how you use your "eyecrometer" to center YOTA in the tailgate. Then taper the sides to match it exactly. THEN tell all of us you did it just so the fenders wouldn't get damaged while rock crawling.
Anyone watching you wearing the new welding jacket could think this is your FIRST day on the job. Until they observe you in action. All this and you are a teacher too.
I am anxious to see how you design these fender wells and rear bumper. Will they be flat fenders, like Papa Dars, with the bumper flared like you did on your son's ride?
It's got to be "Yota". That should be what you call it. love what you're doing with it, I cant wait to see it finished.
Ya know i would've loved to see it completely restored because of it's rarity. But it's going to look cool all modded up when you get done with it. As you said it's yours and this is what you want to do with it.
I am jealous of your imagination, talent, and skill. I do so enjoy watching your vids!
Happy Crawlin!
Wife protection: “don’t hate him, he is a pretty nice guy!”
Definitely love the yota I can't wait to see this thing perform.
I've seen a million Toys but never a Yota. Your work is brilliant. That's the reason why guys watch you build. Follow your jam. I didn't get the angle on the bed till you explained it. Again brilliant. If you were in southern California Netflix would be offering you a deal with suits telling you about ratings and what you should be doing. But your in southern Utah and you can't beat what you have going on with your family, friends and day job. Now if you want a tip, put a lawnmower engine in that Suzuki you dragged out of the bush and call it a day.
YOTA is perfect. And all the cutting and wedging is great too!. Your truck, your build, your choices. Its not like you are cutting up the 1907 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost or some other historically significant car. This is "just" another Yota ... no different than all the modded and reworked 60's & 70's muscle cars out there.
Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦
well, it wasn't, but it is now! 😄
Hey Paul, Greetings from the great white north, I've been watching your channel since you started hanging with Matt, I absolutely love the work you do, you have a mind somewhat like my own, that is to say you see it in your mind and make it happen, I love the YOTA tailgate, very ingenious. keep it up my friend
Yes, Peter, Paul is not one that needs detailed plans to make something. If he can think it------------he can build it!!!
Reading a tape measure is important stuff. Love it!
Your KILLING IT!! Love how it’s turning out!! And yes to “ YOTA “ !! ❤️🤙🏼🤙🏼
"YOTA" works great. And thanks for clearing up "wedging". All I had to go on was bad memories from highschool.
Dude, you are an Artist!
( Double Underscore!! )
I can't wait to see Ed's ride come back to life too! 👍👍
I hope he doesn't have a heart attack. I've an idea that this just might be the best thing that has ever happened to him! Rock On!
Coming together nicely, I’m liking the “Yota”
Keep it YOTA, cause that's what you like by the sounds of it! Then enjoy what you make of the parts you put together to do the job you intend it to do. ( Definitely paint the rig)
Like it, it's getting there. It's your truck and you can make it like you want, I just like watching it.
Lemme buy the “To” from you! As a sheet metal fabricator, I respect every bit of this build!
“YOTA” for sure boss! Winter jamboree sounds awesome……. I’ll have to make it down one of these days let the WJ of mine Eat😂👍
Awesome content enjoy every episode
Terrific family🇺🇸
Yota! Yota! Yota! Yota! Yota!... It looks really really cool with the wedged bed. Cant wait to see the finished truck.
Your idea “Yota” is a perfect idea, I like it