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04-03-08, 11:20 PM
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dr_claw's FJ45 build up, from rusty to well let's find out....
hey all.
This project has been about 5 years in the making. I wanted a daily driver 45 since i sold my 40 years ago.
It started with buying just a 45 tub from another guy and friend off of the board.
Over the last 5 years, i have bought, parted, sold, and traded various 40's and parts to get to where I am today.
So here it goes....
THE PLAN:
Frame:
I built the 45 frame last spring from a 40 series frame, similiar to Medusa's.
f150 rear springs, bj70 rears up front. About 103" WB
(frame pics posted tomorrow or the next day...they are at work)
Drivetrain:
Rebuilt 350 fuel injected, rebuilt th400, rebuilt 3 speed tcase.
Totally rebuilt axles with new birfs, brakes, thirds etc.
Body:
Hopefully no rust, and a LWB bobbed box.
Lots of pics and info to come. Enjoy!
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04-03-08, 11:26 PM
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first set of pics!
Last edited by dr_claw; 04-03-08 at 11:34 PM.
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04-03-08, 11:35 PM
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more inners
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04-03-08, 11:46 PM
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cut up cab...
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04-03-08, 11:48 PM
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rear section started yesterday too.....
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04-04-08, 08:06 AM
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Looks like a good start!
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04-04-08, 09:24 AM
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Doesn't look like your afraid to tackle rust. Nope. Looking forward to the progress!
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04-04-08, 02:04 PM
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Holy cow that looks familiar. Very, very familiar. I look forward to watching your progress.
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04-04-08, 10:21 PM
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I'd be  to have a 45 tub like that to start with. Good time to practice those body skillz. Daily driver eh?  Dump the 400 it's way overkill - you're prolly gonna need an O.D. tranny w/ the 4.10's. What size tires you runnin? Any chance there's gonna be some tubework on this DD'er? 
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04-04-08, 10:31 PM
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the start of the frame came from an abandon 40, but it will live on.......
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04-04-08, 10:32 PM
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more.....
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04-04-08, 10:38 PM
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stripped, wire wheeled and cut behind the tcase cross member......
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04-04-08, 10:41 PM
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more.....
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04-04-08, 11:01 PM
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3 bolt sag box
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04-04-08, 11:03 PM
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more pics later....
I will be running (cause i already have them) 33"x12.5" yoko geolander at's.
We will see how far I get with the body next week......
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04-04-08, 11:58 PM
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frame looks good, but if you need an LV frame let me know, It think it will take out any guesswork and I have one laying around.
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04-05-08, 06:25 AM
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Please tell us you are the teacher at school and not a 16y/o student cutting and modifying an FJ45.
Either way, Great progress.
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04-05-08, 12:39 PM
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LOL! 
I get called a student more than not. I teach metalwork, but most of my students look older than me. I can barely grow a patchy beard to separate my self.
Don't worry, I am 26 
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04-07-08, 07:16 PM
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Floor almost finished. When I buy new rockers, I will cut new pieces.
Just need to patch a couple little holes.
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04-25-08, 11:16 AM
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got some panels made and tacked in. My work has 8' a 60,000 lbs press brake. Was easy to whip these up.
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04-25-08, 10:28 PM
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dammit harmon, I told you........dont show people pics of your welding  Tub is lookin good man. Im soo glad you convinced me to sell it to you for 50 bucks 
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04-26-08, 12:33 AM
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Where were you when I was in school?
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1980 HJ45 Imported from Oz...
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04-26-08, 06:09 PM
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I can remember paying more than $50, but not that much more
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04-28-08, 10:09 AM
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I just went through Rhinoliners thread again,
It is like looking in a rusty mirror
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04-28-08, 12:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dr_claw
I just went through Rhinoliners thread again,
It is like looking in a rusty mirror |
Tell me about it. I feel like I am looking at my own pictures when I look at your thread. 
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05-06-08, 03:14 PM
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i painted the inside of the box section with SEM weldable primer. Clamped and ready to be welded!
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05-08-08, 07:32 PM
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I wish I had a brake in my shop. :(
Looks like some good progress there!
Dan
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05-22-08, 09:35 PM
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Getting lots done!
I finished welding the back cab section. Now I have to make the rear cab body mounts. I am trying to decide if I should make the original "X" style mounts or just run square ones. I may even make a hybrid of the both. I don't care if it looks original, but I do want strength and function.
I ordered the rockers with the factory lip for the doors. Then I can stitch in the floor and new cowl section. Yay!
here are some shots of the rear.....
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05-22-08, 09:36 PM
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more.....
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06-02-08, 08:59 PM
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made the rear tub body mount "x's" today.
Pics tomorrow
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