Build 1963 💩 FJ45LP SWB

[KT40]

I agree, 63 front bib.

Same here. 63 with stamped bezel. Then you can sell me the 25 bib. You beat me to it!

 

[HelloKitty65]

OEM, except add the split windshield. Do it, do it, do it!

Save the original windshield, maybe even paint it to match the new truck color for a future owner. It will be plug and play.

 

[Unimogguy]

OEM, except add the split windshield. Do it, do it, do it!

Save the original windshield, maybe even paint it to match the new truck color for a future owner. It will be plug and play.

Split window was installed back in VA before I drug her out here. I’m just waiting on you to get one so we can compare notes. Due to a lack of defroster hole(s) on the later model split windows I won’t be driving it much in the winter in CO. They also use sodium chloride brine to pretreat the roads which is a hard NO. Although I do have a clamshell heater for it since I was never able to find a front cover for the Eaton heater that it came with.

Several years ago I purchased the window gaskets for the split windows from @andybudge.

Yes steering wheel police….yes I know the steering wheel is upside down. The cab was packed full of parts when I brought it out here. At the time that was the only way to install the steering wheel without unloading everything. But I needed to be able to steer it off the trailer.

 

[whitey45]

Perfect application for a split window! Being a fixed top, it will allow some airflow!! Now a double split window!!

 

[3_puppies]

Perfect application for a split window! Being a fixed top, it will allow some airflow!! Now a double split window!!

it's a double double

 

[Unimogguy]

Perfect application for a split window! Being a fixed top, it will allow some airflow!! Now a double split window!!

I’m hopeful the flow from the front windows thru the cab and out the back is enough? Time will tell…

Todays project get the engine out of the bed of the truck and truck spun around and maybe just maybe set the engine in the frame rails.

I have a love/hate relationship with governmental and institutional budgets. Love when I get something for a smoking deal (engine lift) thanks CU Boulder! But I find it absolutely ridiculous and wasteful to replace things before you normally would due to not using all your budget and then not being allocated it the following year.

 

[HelloKitty65]

I bought some of @andybudge's window gaskets too. Way too soon to install yet. Here's a test fit.

 

[middlecalf]

Wait a minute! That reverse steering wheel mount might be the way to get a little more room in my SWB FT .

 

[Unimogguy]

I took sometime yesterday to finally organize the 45 parts lot I purchased a couple years ago. I also got the 45 spun around using the Outback as a tow vehicle. Just a VA import trying to raise the white trash element in my CO neighborhood. I’m sure the neighbors out here love me too…

The old V-8 engine mounts are now mostly cut off. Now I’m in the process of stabbing the transmission. I bent the front bezel down to hopefully help ease the installation process.

I recently scored a complete set of hinges for the early 40 FST tailgate that I had picked up previously and got them installed. It’ll either be saved for another 40 project I have or it’ll go into the purge bin once I’ve got both 45’s on the road. As I don’t want to horde parts unnecessarily when they could go on someone else’s truck and get it back on the road! We’ll see…
I needed to see some sort of progress and decided to press the easy button and get some instant gratification so I installed the Vader light and switch.

Any of you guys have a preference on the running the Warn Barrel hubs or the Sears hubs? I have both available. Just curious if the Warn hubs are worth the effort swapping them out?

Looks like I need a throw out bearing for the 3 speed transmission. Anyone recommend a source?

 

[jfz80]

I’m hopeful the flow from the front windows thru the cab and out the back is enough? Time will tell…

Todays project get the engine out of the bed of the truck and truck spun around and maybe just maybe set the engine in the frame rails.

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I have a love/hate relationship with governmental and institutional budgets. Love when I get something for a smoking deal (engine lift) thanks CU Boulder! But I find it absolutely ridiculous and wasteful to replace things before you normally would due to not using all your budget and then not being allocated it the following year.

Spring time push! That will be a nice benchmark to get that motor sitting in the chassis.

That hoist looks like it needs its own motor! Only 7 ton? Hawse!

Also… this morning I grabbed a sixer and a separate single like my old man taught me but the parking lot eye candy options were kinda meh

 

[Unimogguy]

I hope to have the engine in by the end of summer. Unfortunately, I just started CFI phase of flight training so progress just got severely delayed.

I really wanted it for the bumper lift. It’s the poor man’s 2 post.

Nice! I’m sure the Yoder family appreciates the support! I really appreciate you stopping by! Now…what did you actually think of the donut?

 

[jfz80]

Nice! I’m sure the Yoder family appreciates the support! I really appreciate you stopping by! Now…what did you actually think of the donut?

Hmm. Wonder if related to Yoder construction?

They were a big hit for the contractor crew I met with. Glad I got that extra one. Both the fried and cake donuts were on the drier side but still tasty. Ill admit I prefer yours

Had really wanted the old fashion/sour cream donut or chocolate with coconut but those went first. Had the maple glazed with bacon and stopped on the way home for a blueberry cake w/ icing. Both glazes were excellent. Good to see two other patrons in the store at both 8:30 and 2:30.

 

[Unimogguy]

Can anyone tell me what was torched off here?

 

[3_puppies]

Can anyone tell me what was torched off here?

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radiator cradle mounts
looks like a PO cut them off and welded tabs lower to mount the setup onto.

 

[Unimogguy]

Alright guys I need some help/info…

Is there a way to manually override the vacuum transfer case engagement system on the ‘67 FJ45?

Could we use air pressure to actuate the valve inside or does it have to be vacuum?

Or can someone tell me which line you apply vacuum to for it to engage the transfer case?

 

[wngrog]

You can pull the pod off and manually do it

 

[3_puppies]

X2 remove the side cover and manually move the rod for engagement

 

[Unimogguy]

Alright guys I need some help/info…

Is there a way to manually override the vacuum transfer case engagement system on the ‘67 FJ45?

Could we use air pressure to actuate the valve inside or does it have to be vacuum?

Or can someone tell me which line you apply vacuum to for it to engage the transfer case?

You can use a shop vac and it will pressurize the system and allow it to shift. We’ve put the transfer case in low and high, locked the hubs and engaged the 4 wheel drive using a home made adapter and shop vac. For those of you wondering it’s the hose closest to the firewall that engages the four wheel drive. We know this worked as the front driveshaft locked up. I’m just a redneck from SWVA.

 

[Unimogguy]

Progress…

I finally got the Safari window back from Blue Crush Auto Glass with glass installed and I’m working on getting the gasket from @andybudge installed. Which I mistakenly thought was for the actual glass window however its for the window frame.

Terry from Blue Crush stopped by to drop off the Safari front window and took a look at the rear sliding windows and City Racer LLC gaskets. He’s going to cut the glass for it. I love that City Racer LLC gaskets have the drain hole in the gasket which as you can see in the last pic lines up perfectly with the cab drain hole.

I’m going to try and get the engine/transmission and transfer case installed this afternoon. As we’ve been 100°+ in Denver the past several days working on the truck outside has been out of the question.

 

[wngrog]

alert!