Build 1967 FJ45 LPBlue - Tilda Bogue Service Station

[deliverance]

Just when I thought @jomelo 70 series truck was my favorite build right now (which it still is), you started this one. Something about this truck and color that is perfect. Can’t wait to see this one finished and I envy your energy.

 

[megolfer]

Looking good. I wish I would have knew it was back up for sale. This is a true survivor. Is was a total mess when I got it.

 

[wngrog]

Looking good. I wish I would have knew it was back up for sale. This is a true survivor. Is was a total mess when I got it.

Sure was. You cleaned it up nicely.

What’s amazing is after putting it up on the rack today to start taking it apart the underside shows no signs of abuse like the body does.

 

[wngrog]

First time I’ve ever successfully removed a PTO where nothing was seized up.

The frame bracket had a ear broken off and one of the Ujoints is toast but best I’ve seen

Also this is the first time I’ve taken the effort to remove all the linkage without a sawzall.

This transmission hump is going to be fun.

 

[wngrog]

 

[wngrog]

Today I hate the person that put the caulk under this hump

 

[cims1970fj40]

Today I hate the person that put the caulk under this hump

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Sorry I didn’t know better at the time. Plus SOR wanted to much for there gasket kit.

 

[wngrog]

Another good productive day. Turd removal has begun.

Hello.

The radiator took a whack at some point. Crazy

This is as far as I’ll get today.

The goop came up with a scraper and heat gun.

 

[wngrog]

Check out this vintage gold that came with this Cruiser


Snake Bite Outfit

Brilliant.

 

[Pura Vida]

Check out this vintage gold that came with this Cruiser


Snake Bite Outfit

Brilliant.

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That has got to be the coolest Land Cruiser accessory I’ve seen ever. Even though it’s not Toyota, it’s epic

 

[wngrog]

More vintage cool.

The 70s era plastic Stihl wedge is pretty pimp

Looks like the speedometer died and he kept tabulating his fuel for quite a while.

 

[OPMACHINE]

I cant wait to see this build come together!! What a cool truck

 

[MDH33]

Is the plan to put a 2F and 4 speed in this one? What will you do with the the old F, 3 speed, tc, pto, etc?

 

[wngrog]

Is the plan to put a 2F and 4 speed in this one? What will you do with the the old F, 3 speed, tc, pto, etc?

Not sure yet. We have a matching 1967 FJ40 that may need some of these parts.

 

[wngrog]

The other blue 45 in my life

 

[wngrog]

I’ll be excavating California from this one starting on Sunday

 

[V8FJ4078]

I’ll be excavating California from this one starting on Sunday

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Any gold?

 

[wngrog]

Any gold?

I’ll be sure to sift it out of my shop vac

 

[clrussell]

The other blue 45 in my life

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That 45 is unreal in person. Jason is doing a phenomenal job on it.

 

[wngrog]

That 45 is unreal in person. Jason is doing a phenomenal job on it.

Done did.