1965 FJ45LV #2

[JackA]

I hooked up some new fuel line and filter then ran it to a gas can. I got it to run. It sounds decent and didn't smoke much.

Next is to wire in the ignition switch, get a battery, tie down the fuel can, bleed the brakes, and take it for a spin

 

[JackA]

Wired up an ignition switch and ran the motor alittle longer last night. It ran fine then suddenly died like I turned the switch off. Then it would not fire back up. I think the switch or the coil went bad. Gotta check tonite.

 

[captcruiser]

That sucks , sounds like my luck

 

[jc71fj40]

That bumper is hilarious

 

[Tancruiser]

I just have to know whats the big knob on the left side of the dash board for ?

 

[whitey45]

Pto knob!

 

[RustyNailJustin]

Nice find Jack! Always fun chasing leads then finding a jackpot.

 

[2fpower]

Sounds like points stuck.

 

[JackA]

Sounds like points stuck.

Possibly this. I tinkered alittle bit. The switch and coil are good. Need to check out the distributor and do something about the carb.

 

[JackA]

Took off the Ramsey PTO and removed all the nasty, bubbling, and faded window tint. Looks alot better.

 

[JackA]

Ground off more ugly stuff. I plan to repair the frame and make a quickie bumper.

 

[gmayer]

Some of those pieces are factory, you probably know that. Just thought I would mention. Fun project. I like some of those 4plus bumpers. You could do something like that .

 

[JackA]

1 out of 4 of those factory parts is still good. The rest suffered from hacking and bad welding. Personally I think those parts make the bumper stick out too far. I have an extra set that could go with this wagon though.
I got the frame all patched up.

 

[JackA]

Still does not run but is alot cleaner then before.

 

[JackA]

Made a quickie temporary front bumper that bolts into some stock holes. Then added a tow hook.

 

[daniel.watters]

That works! . Did you ever figure out the motor? Does it not stay running? Theories?

 

[JackA]

Never really figured out the motor. It kind of fires but won't run, I think it's got a timing issue. It needs to be TDCed and then check everything. I am done playing with it and have listed it for sale over on Ebay.

 

[KT40]

Buyer get cold feet or what?

 

[JackA]

Winning bidder did not send deposit or respond to my messages. So, here we go again:

Toyota: Land Cruiser FJ45LV

 

[daniel.watters]

Wow...... eBay. Sorry to here that.