Builds 1965 FJ40, What Have I Gotten Myself Into?

[KY Longhunter]

Nice work!

 

[Krondor]

Onto the front axle.

Look at that nice orange and blue mess leaking out. It didn't smell as bad as it looks....

Spindle off.

Look at that nice mess...

 

[Krondor]

New bearings make the wheels go round.

Only the finest name brand Dong Guan batteries for Flora Jean!

 

[Krondor]

Skipping ahead a bit. I sand blasted, painted, and rebuild the knuckles. 3.96 lbs of force is just right.

Lube 'er up.

Nice and shiny.

 

[Krondor]

Test fitting for clearance.

Looks nice with 31's.... would look better with 33's...

needs some stopping power if i put 33's on her...

As an added bonus, I found out I have a lock right installed in the back!

 

[Krondor]

On to the Carb rebuild...

Before:

 

[Krondor]

After Glass bead blasting and rebuild kit.

Needs a glass window... I wonder who will be able to reproduce those...

 

[Krondor]

Time to remove the JB weld.

Not the correct glass window. This is just temporary.

 

[Krondor]

And Here I am up to a few weeks ago. I will post a few more pictures of the brake booster installation, clutch master installation, radiator install, and body panels install. Its pretty amazing how Martyt was able to guess what was going to happen next....

 

[Krondor]

Test fitting the tailgate. Everything is working out pretty nicely.

With my custom made tailgate bolts installed!

 

[KY Longhunter]

Looking good. What is your final color choice?

 

[Krondor]

I believe that I am going to go with Judson Green. It'll probably be a couple months before I get it into paint. Might drive around for a little bit in primer. Its been over a year in the making now.

 

[Martyt]

Man, super speedy (and good) work!!!

 

[Trollhole]

Looking good!

 

[kevos37]

Just caught your thread, nice work!

 

[Krondor]

Figured I would give you guys a couple updates. I got it running and driving. After being stranded, I got the timing corrected. Next up getting the front lights and tail lights to work. Then getting the seats upholstered.

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[Krondor]

New shoes!

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[Krondor]

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[Krondor]

Well it is slow runnings now. I wired up my head lights and have ordered my tail lights, blinkers, and running lights. Will be posting pictures shortly.

 

[Krondor]

New lights!

And they even work!