1966 SWB RT (pics)

[bull]

Found a 1966 FJ45 SWB on craigslist the other day. Went to look at it today and did some horse trading. Viola I now own a SWB RT The kicker is that it was originally spring green!!! Love that color...

Previous owner bought it in Montana in 96. That is all the History I have for it.

It is definately a project and has a good base to start with. I have a enough rigs and parts now that I can probably get it restored back to better than new. Anyone want the nissan turbo diesel? I'm going to need a floor panel and patience.

 

[bull]

 

[treerootCO]

Nice score!! now flip that bezel

someone had to say it

 

[AZkick-n40]

Congrats Bull. I am starting to think that the upside down bezel is a WA thing - Bull and Mike.

Brian

 

[bull]

But the rig was from Montana and still has Montana plates

 

[kellyo]

Congrats. Looks to be a sweet project. Good luck.

 

[cruiserdan]

After-market parking brake...........

 

[krzyabncanuck]

Thats not aftermarket, its the redneck way.

 

[3_puppies]

from the license plate, it was last registered in Butte MT

 

[tucker74]

What's the deal on the stinky - compression good? When did it run last? Might be interested -

Tucker

 

[SteveH]

Nice find!

I'd take a hard look at the Nissan TD before you ditch it, unless it's thrown a rod or something. In turbo form, it was an acceptable motor in the Scouts (assuming this is a 1980 TD Nissan engine from a Scout). The non-turbos were 80 hp, and were hopeless, but that engine may have some potential. The factory turbo setup didn't provide much boost, but presumably you could turn up the wick a bit. I think they were ~105-115 hp in stock trim.

If you're die-hard on making it all Toyota, then do what you want, but that engine isn't the worst choice for what they might have put under the hood.

Steve

 

[treerootCO]

Diesel is all about the torque but since you are talking HP, stock 6 gas is the mighty F135 (135 HP)

 

[Landpimp]

nice find.......I am also happy to see someone else has the Costco car ports

 

[warrior_1515]

nice find.......I am also happy to see someone else has the Costco car ports

A car port? I thought it was a paint booth.

 

[bull]

I think he has two car/paint booths on his property

 

[beaufort-fj60]

is that Arthur Ashe's ghost?

 

[warrior_1515]

is that Arthur Ashe's ghost?

Thanks, now I not going to be able to sleep tonight.

 

[65swb45]

Bull, there's a hole in your windshield frame just inboard of the left side windshield hook. I have the EXACT SAME HOLE on my lwb45. What's on the front side of the windshield frame?

 

[IDave]

Bull, there's a hole in your windshield frame just inboard of the left side windshield hook. I have the EXACT SAME HOLE on my lwb45. What's on the front side of the windshield frame?

exit wound?

 

[bull]

Not sure what it is. I will take a closer pic of it for you soon