63 FJ45 SWB Restoration - Mint "Spring" Green (1 Viewer)

[jschmi71]

Well I guess I should probably start a resto thread before I get all the way done. This is a 63 FJ45 Short Bed from Arizona that spent its last three years in Montana and Colorado before I started the project.

Mostly original with a re-arch and full length add-a-leaf2 1/2 inch lift. Added power steering, disc brake conversion, F155 and 3-speed on the floor. All nuts and bolts are factory, tanked and zinc plated with a few exceptions to some exterior bolts which were replace with new grade 8.8 bolts.

Factory color, re-upholstered seats with the proper seams and frame color. Original bug-catcher vents windows with new seals.

I had Bob with Metric Offroad do all of the body and paint and Mike of Metric Offroad help me with parts resourcing and mechanical. Thanks again Mike, for letting me use Bob for this project! Bob has got to be the best body and paint guy around for LCs cause he knows these body lines and placement better than anyone. If you guys get a chance you should stop by Metric Offroad and check out Mike's shop and all of his Toyotas. If you are not close enough to swing by, check out Mike's website: http://metricoffroad.com/

I will keep posting updates and more pics.

 

[jschmi71]

More pics

 

[RustyNailJustin]

Hey John, Mike threw me a bone and texted a few pics of this project. Looks great dude. I love the attention to detail, anodized bolts and bellhousing vent. You do a nice job my friend.
You guys have any leads on bugcatcher rubber? I know you and mike know people
I need a set bad to finish my 63 FJ45. Steve from this board and I are looking at having a production run done.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/fj45-owners-club/746635-yet-another-vent-window-question.html


And incase you are interested... Look at the last page to see the latest. But our 63's look similar.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/toyota-land-cruiser/648758-baja-fj45-buildup-thread.html

 

[daniel.watters]

Looks great.

 

[daniel.watters]

Hey John, Mike threw me a bone and texted a few pics of this project. Looks great dude. I love the attention to detail, anodized bolts and bellhousing vent. You do a nice job my friend.
You guys have any leads on bugcatcher rubber? I know you and mike know people
I need a set bad to finish my 63 FJ45. Steve from this board and I are looking at having a production run done.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/fj45-owners-club/746635-yet-another-vent-window-question.html


And incase you are interested... Look at the last page to see the latest. But our 63's look similar.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/toyota-land-cruiser/648758-baja-fj45-buildup-thread.html

Wow. Amazing setup Justin.

 

[jschmi71]

Thanks Justin! Your brother sent me a pic of your and it looks sweet! I have a little of the material left over from my bug catchers, but only enough for one Windows's vent side (none left from the henge side. I got mine from Dallas Maddox a while ago and I'm not sure where he had it produced. I can check with him and get back to you with that info.

Next time you come in town, lets get together from some local brews!

 

[jschmi71]

Looks great.

Thanks Daniel! Did you ever find a good 45 for yourself?

 

[jschmi71]

More pics

Getting so close to completion. Drove it around last night with Mike for the first time

 

[daniel.watters]

Thanks Daniel! Did you ever find a good 45 for yourself?

Not yet... well maybe a non removable swb. I'd love a removable. I'm confident that the 45 guys on here will come through me.

 

[daniel.watters]

I should not have sold my 67 lpb.... but clemsoncruiser is doing her justice.

 

[daniel.watters]

Your deal was absolutely fair.... being in GA was impossible for that package deal.

 

[Gumby]

Needs to be on the list.

 

[jschmi71]

More pics

 

[jschmi71]

Needs to be on the list.

What list are you speaking of?

 

[daniel.watters]

...man that looks great! Love the seats!

 

[2fpower]

At the top of the FJ45 section is a thread that says FJ45 Register

Plug in your numbers.

 

[tornadoalleycruiser]

No rear window?

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[Gumby]

At the top of the FJ45 section is a thread that says FJ45 Register

Plug in your numbers.

No. Not that one.

At the top of the 45 section there is a list for fixed hard top 45s specifically.

 

[jschmi71]

No rear window?

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I don't have rear windows installed yet, but should have them in this week. I have the sliders, but no rubber for the sliders, so I think I am just going to affix the rear Windows's.

 

[jschmi71]

I'll check out that list and put it there. Thanks Gumby!