BIKERSO,
I think thats the path I am going to go. I just dont want to waste all the time and materials I have spent and :confused:accummulated. Or maybe wait for a for sale FJ45 frame to come up? (I know fat chance)!
:bang:Reading everybodys reply doesnt give me anything concrete to based my project. Seems like "catch 22", I see everyones concern. I just dont want to go ahead and labour, spend some $ on this project and find out later I would not pass roadworthiness.
I have a 1977 fj45 frame I am working on at the moment, the front section is rusty. I was thinking of cutting the front section and replacing it with a much solid 1978 Fj40 with disc brake. Can this be done? has anyone?, is it safe? would it pass safety inspection?. Thanks.:o
my fj45 story
:beer: Hi,
It took me four years of hard research and constant checking of local and far away classified adds to find my 77fj45lwb. Tried bidding on ebay (unsuccessful I might add) and some close sales but no cigar. I found my fj45 by accident lying on a farmers field; just last...
shackels lifts?
Hi,
Not to hijack the previous post but. On your fitting the 255-85-16 tires, did you use an extended shackels? if so, did you have to shims the axles?
Thanks AllenV:)
2. Could you simplify the question?
Thanks, Matt
How long do you wait between coats of 1) primers?, 2) body color?, 3)drying time of any paints before sanding?
Thanks.
Hi Matt,
1) On post #303 you work on securing the front Xmember of the frame by using carrriage bolts, did you use high tensile strenght or regular grade carriage bolts
2) On painting between coats of primers what is the best drying time retention before spraying the next coat?./ On final...
Hi Matt, I have a 77fj45 with a bed missing. I too would like it to restore to original. I was wondering if you would sell me your other bed? thanks.
Allen