Here I go again. Another 45 build. This one will get a 5.3 with 4L60E. I think I’m gonna try and sand and polish this patina. I really don’t want to paint another one...for now that is.
1965 FJ45 resto
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Looks great, what did you use on the frame?
No paint for the body!
No paint for the body!
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It was already blasted and coated with POR 15 when I got it. Same with the axles. I'll try and post some pictures of the bed and other parts tomorrow when there is some light out.
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Here’s some more pics of the body panels
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Yes, and yes. I found it here on Mud from StuChing in Oxnard, CA. He had a good start to it, but lost interest along the way. So, I stepped in and I'm going to do my best to finish it up. It came with a 350, but then I did a compression test and it didn't test out very well....and since I did a 5.3 on my 40 I figured why not do that to this one. The body is in great shape so I figure why mess with the patina. I guess you could call this a restorat...part restomod, part rat rod.....lol.
Definitely Keep the patina, great 45 to build, can’t believe it was for sale for more than a day!
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I agree....I had to keep asking him if it were still there all the while believing someone else would get it before I could!
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There are a couple of things I'm going to change, but nothing cosmetically that is.
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A buddy of mine lent me his LS mick up block. Talk about a handy item!
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I had an annoying hole to fill. I can’t figure out for the life of me why someone would put one there...smh
What welder are you using for that sheet metal? Thanks.
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It's a Lincoln Power Mig 210. Nice unit that'll run on either 115V or 230V. I'll get a better picture once I grind down the stitch welds and make it look pretty.
Loooks like a nice head start with the cleaned up frame, axels and body panels in good shape.
Mock up block also looks really handy, I've been moving around and mocking up a 2F on a frame in my garage and could see the benefits of something lighter.
Mock up block also looks really handy, I've been moving around and mocking up a 2F on a frame in my garage and could see the benefits of something lighter.
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What's nice besides the weight of it is that you can bolt parts to it.
Looking great Craig. I can't wait to see it in person.... Hoping to come by for that 5 speed real soon.
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Thanx Nick! It's ready for you and I'm sure you're anxious to get some progress on your build as well!