Build 1965 Seminole Red FJ45 SWB

[thatcabledude]

I’m betting on the one that’s not on rolling on swampers

 

[jomelo]

I’m betting on the one that’s not on rolling on swampers

The swampers are even better in person. They sound so good going down the road.

 

[thatcabledude]

The swampers are even better in person. They sound so good going down the road.

Totally!

 

[jomelo]

Tough decision.

 

[thatcabledude]

Tough decision.

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I just passed you around the Chipley exit on 10. Check out this awesome pic

 

[jomelo]

I drove the truck to lunch today. The 4 speed is perfect for this setup and where I live. Very enjoyable.

 

[FloridaPhillip]

I just passed you around the Chipley exit on 10. Check out this awesome pic

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Bigfoot in the background, too

 

[wngrog]

I just passed you around the Chipley exit on 10. Check out this awesome pic

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Haven’t you caught me on I10 more than once?

 

[thatcabledude]

Haven’t you caught me on I10 more than once?

Yeah, I sure have. Passed you hauling the red one west around the same time of day about 20 miles further east of where I saw you this time. Hard to miss!

 

[tarheel40]

I found the rattle. The hole I had for the transmission was not large enough so when you torqued the motor it was hitting.

Fixed.

Added a matching pair of shackles on the front. The ones on there were stock length. These are the 4.8”‘that Man A Fre sells.

I measured caster before. With the 4* shims it was 3* positive. Now it’s 1* positive which is back to stock. Took it for a drive and it tracks perfectly.

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I like it.

Flexed it up. Nothing hits. Rear is close though. View attachment 3530626
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Do you know if these shackles will work with Old Man Emu springs? I’d like to lift the front of my 40 an inch or so, I realize I’d could upgrade to heavy springs but this seems like an easier solution. I’ve got 4 degree shims also so caster should be fine.

 

[locklaw]

Yep, aftermarket shackles and pins work perfectly fine with Emu springs, just make sure you get the correct pin diameter shackles for your year/application. Factory bushes don't work on Emu springs in earlier applications.

Do you know if these shackles will work with Old Man Emu springs? I’d like to lift the front of my 40 an inch or so, I realize I’d could upgrade to heavy springs but this seems like an easier solution. I’ve got 4 degree shims also so caster should be fine.

 

[tarheel40]

Yep, aftermarket shackles and pins work perfectly fine with Emu springs, just make sure you get the correct pin diameter shackles for your year/application. Factory bushes don't work on Emu springs in earlier applications.

Awesome, that’s what I’d figured but thanks for confirming! My OME shackles are a little under 3” so the 4.8” Man a Fre’s should net me an inch of lift.

 

[jomelo]

Out to lunch.

 

[jomelo]

This truck has not moved much since April. I had some things stored in this barn while my other barn was going up and that made things difficult for getting certain trucks out. But she fired right up today and enjoyed some Sunday bbq with a buddy in Thomasville.

 

[85roktoy]

Those TSL’s are

 

[jomelo]

Those TSL’s are

They are great. I was a little concerned I would not like them. But this truck has not moved since April and the tires were fine by the time I made it to pavement.

 

[wngrog]

6 months. Shame on you.

 

[jomelo]

Florida is wild.

 

[wngrog]

Bump. Prepping this one for sale. Not sure how best to market this one. We took nearly a 6 figure bath on its twin brother 45 when it sold so I'll be glad to hear some opinions.

More info coming soon

 

[Lifelong40Fan]

Wait. Prices are depressed right now. Roll the dice that the stock market will continue to improve, interest rates will fall and stimulate the economy and see where things are in April of next year at the earliest. Seems like possibly avoiding a 6 figure bath would be well worth the wait. Dang, that's rough.