Builds 1963 FJ45LP Project (3 Viewers)

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Picked this truck up in Montana. Its been a couple weeks, but tearing it apart pretty quick so thought I would start this build.

My Dad and I drove his 6.4l Hemi Ram from WI to Helena MT to get this rig. Drove through Yellowstone on way home. What a great park!

Truck is mostly complete. Rear bed needs work so that's where I’m going to start.

Cab in pretty good shape. Needs rocker repairs and some box work behind main floor.

Metal roof dented and gas some oil canning, but not rusted through.

Engine is not original, but same era. Compressions are approx 130 psi. Filled up big window, cleaned points, and motor fire up and idles good.

Truck came with non original 3-speed column shift. I think it originally had a side shift tranny.

Frame was full of mud , but seems solid. Front bumper Left side has some PO mods that need repair.

Not a fan of color or wheels so don't worry about that!

Ordered city racer split window seals once I got truck.

Not sure where Im going with this yet. I have a disc front axle. I like the column shift also.

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That bed is actually very solid, most are too far gone to restore! Im going to guess, you are under 6 ft, or you dont plan on driving!! Love these early fixed top 45’s but 6’2” doesn’t work too well!!
 
Congrats. Looks pretty complete. Where’s the ford?
 
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Sweet early ‘63! I’m stoked someone here got it so we can follow along! She’s really complete!!! I wish mine had been more complete when I got it.

It looks like the tailgate might have got swapped at some point with a FST tailgate(?) due to the footman loops.

Can you tell what type of material was surrounding the rear windows? Is it that fiberboard material? Mine didn’t have it when I got the truck.

Can you please snap a closeup pic of the rear window latch? Another piece missing from mine.

Andy sells the bug catcher window knob. For Sale - Bug Catcher Wing Window Knob Kit - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/bug-catcher-wing-window-knob-kit.1222398/

I don’t know if you’re missing them or already took them off?
 
Very nice, congratulations on a great truck. Loads of fun headed your way. Enjoy it.
 
you've done more to this rig in 2 weeks than I did in 12+ years.
might change the title to LP not PL
a couple pics when you left my place

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