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    FJ45 conversion - reality check and advice sought

    Thanks in advance for bearing with me. Here is the short version of a long story: I bought an FJ45 off of BaT in 2017 link here . Needed some stuff done, got a case of while-your-in-there and 50k later, it's a great truck, but doesn't fit my family's need (married 4 kids) and I would like to...
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    SOLD  Southern California package deal - 97 4runner 68k miles and restored 64 FJ45

    Hi, looking to sell as a package deal. I am asking $80k. If you are still interested, read on: 1997 4Runner 5-speed Anthracite metallic, SR5, Locking rear Diff 68k miles. No rust. I am the 3rd owner, for almost 2 years. I've put 3k miles on it. Originally from CO, then San Diego for a few...
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    For Sale  So Cal. - 1964 FJ45 SWB

    Our FJ45 didn't sell on BaT in November, but we are still interested in selling/trading and moving into something for family friendly (we are 6 now). All the information I could think of is in the BaT ad linked here , but if anyone has more specific questions that weren't there, I can dig them...
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    Wiper blade help

    I feel like such a dunce. I am trying to change the wiper blade on my FJ45 (1963 build - still has the old style blades) and I can't get the hook on the blade over the slot on the wiper arm. Theres just not enough clearance. Is there a trick to this that I am missing? Thanks.
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    MUDShip  Salt Lake City to Los Angles area

    If anyone is heading this way, i am hoping to buy a bumper/brush guard for my old Trooper and have it find its way to LA. Thanks.
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    Wanted  31x10.5x15 tires- set of 4 (or 5) in Ventura Co/SFV area

    Looking for a set of tires for my ‘90 Isuzu Trooper, finally found a set of stock wheels. Thanks.
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    Diagnosing a charging issue

    Hello all. Trying to diagnose a charging issue with our 64 FJ45. F engine, original (looking) alternator, newer looking voltage regulator. Newer (within the last year) interstate battery. Haven’t had a problem with the truck until one day I went out to take my older son to karate and it...
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    Wanted  Selectro hub body for FJ - coarse spline

    Anyone out there have old Selectro parts, I’m looking for the hub body, but if you have the whole shebang I’ll just use what I need and store the rest. This is going on a 1963 SWB FJ45, so coarse spline. Thanks, shipping is to 93065.
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    Need some good counsel

    Good morning Braintrust. I have a dilemma. This is my truck. I have had it for 2 years, haven’t driven it a ton as I had some brake issues and eventually a bad head gasket. Will be looking for a new caretaker soon...1964 FJ45 Well, got a call today and the head is cracked in all cylinders. My...
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    Will be looking for a new caretaker soon...1964 FJ45

    Hello hello. We bought her 2 years ago from a member here via BaT when we were a small family, but with twins coming in February and poor compression in 1 cylinder, it's time to move on to something bigger. This is not an official for sale ad or anything, I just wanted to let you guys here know...
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    Any value in stock wheels?

    Hello all. I am trying to budget for my disc brake conversion for my '63 build FJ45, and I am fairly certain I am not going to be able to fit my current wheels with the new assemblies. Whats the going rate for these as a set of 5 with the tires? These are the best pictures I have of he wheels...
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    (yet another) Drum Brake question

    Hello gents (and ladies). First time posting in this forum, but I've posted before in the 45 forum, and in other various vehicle forums. I am having a brake issue that I am hoping someone can shed some light on: 1964 (1963 build date) FJ45 with drums front and rear. Dual circuit I am fairly...
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    Thin oil?

    Well, finally got the brakes mostly sorted out. Now starting to go through the engine and figure out why I seem to have a pretty good oil leak, especially when running. The one 20 minute drive I took her on, she was pissing water from either the bottom of the radiator or a hose by the end, and...
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    How do I remove/adjust these brake drums?

    i have the wheels off and I am at a loss here. Please help!
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    Further brake issues...

    So in another thread I sought help in finding a rear brake tube for my 63 FJ45 swb, which I was able to make happen. Now that I replaced the tube, I bench bled the master cylinder (didn't have to pump it very much. Got a rise in fluid level when I pumped, a fall when I let go, and no signs of...
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    Rear brake line help

    Hello there. Sourced my brake issue to a broken hard line, the one that connects the left rear drum and follows the rear axle, over the diff, and into a valve/manifold of some sort. Picked up what I thought was the correct replacement from SOR, and its close, but where it threads into the left...
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    New member hello!

    Hello hello! New member here from Simi Valley, California! Picked up (or rather, it's getting dropped off) a '64 FJ45 SWB from Oregon. Been sitting for a few years, but it's in good shape with no rust. Looking forward to becoming a part of the community! First steps are to install seat belts...
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