1965 LPB - Been A Long Time Coming
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I think this is what I need. For $10, I'm giving it a go!
early-1972 FJ40 inner steering column bushing
Want to help tighten up that side to side end play in your pre-1972 FJ40 steering wheel? Probably about time to replace that ancient plastic bushing/bearing at the end of the steering column! The Cruiser Cult is proud to offer this long NLA part. Give it a good coat of grease on install and...
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That is just the plastic bushing that goes inside the rubber bushing.I think this is what I need. For $10, I'm giving it a go!
early-1972 FJ40 inner steering column bushing
Want to help tighten up that side to side end play in your pre-1972 FJ40 steering wheel? Probably about time to replace that ancient plastic bushing/bearing at the end of the steering column! The Cruiser Cult is proud to offer this long NLA part. Give it a good coat of grease on install and...cruiser-cult.myshopify.com
I think Cruiser Cult is trying to make the rubber bushing/horn contact available.
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Was able to make some progress on the 45 over the weekend. I would’ve had it on all fours but I messed up and didn't order the correct rear spring hanger bushings, shackles or pins. @cruiseroutfit to the rescue and parts are inbound. Got all of the front suspension complete and all but one TRE…it’s being very stubborn. I’ll keep a steady PB and heat soak process going.
In the meantime, I was finally able to remove the last column shift bits from the steering column which also allowed for prep of @Cruiser Cult new rubber isolator bushing prototype. All parts are inbound so now just need to get this pesky TRE separated from the rod
CB
In the meantime, I was finally able to remove the last column shift bits from the steering column which also allowed for prep of @Cruiser Cult new rubber isolator bushing prototype. All parts are inbound so now just need to get this pesky TRE separated from the rod
CB
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Lookn' great!
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Been while. I suck at updating, but the 45 is under the knife. I've decided to do a 3FE swap, disc brakes and power steering conversion. Here's what's been going on since February 2025.
Finished @Cruiser Cult steering column bushing for early 40 series. Perfect fit, high quality goods!
Finished @Cruiser Cult steering column bushing for early 40 series. Perfect fit, high quality goods!
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After a floor shift conversion and new TRE, off to the exhaust shop. Super happy with the way the 33x10.50 Kenda Klevers came out on the stock steelies. Acorn hub caps for the cherry on top.
That’s a great picture of the 40 through the diff housing. You might consider framing that one.
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So that brings us to present day. Up until this point, I've been driving the 45 on the weekends, to meet ups/car shows and the occasional run to Home Depot. I used to have a cammed out 1966 Chevy II Nova with a 383 stroker and it would always get compliments and thumbs up from the randos, but nothing compares to the 45. No matter where or when I drive it, someone will always chat me up. Out all the Cruisers I've owned through the years, this is by far and away my favorite. We all have favorites, right? Couple pics of the old girl putting in the work.
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Friend of a friend was selling this 3FE from a 1992 FJ80 with 131k miles on it. I 3FE swapped a 1975 FJ40 and was really happy with the engine with a manual behind it. As soon as I got the 45, I knew I wanted power steering, disc brakes and AC in the future. I bought a 1987 2F with intentions of swapping that in but when this 3FE popped up, I had to jump on it. The seller sent me these pics and it was all over after that. Cross hatching and compression all look good and the engine is really clean. Even has the distributor rubber cover. This engine was pulled for a LS swap
Very nice. Post some pics of the engine bay. I've got power front discs, PS, and a rebuilt 2f in my 45 and the thing runs so smooth down the road. So loud it hurts my ears, but it runs great!
Saginaw PS and front axle from a 40 or 55 (I forget) with 60 series outers.
Yes, a 60 booster and MC. Having the adapter to get booster off the firewall rib with the booster and MC didn’t play well with the carb. Hopefully you won’t have that issue with the 3fe intake. I can get you measurements off my 45 if interested so you’ll know distance from the firewall.