Build 1967 FJ45 LPBlue - Tilda Bogue Service Station

[wngrog]

I had to tow LP Blue out to work on the SWB so I took the opportunity to grab a family photo

Just mind boggling these two LPBs are on the same property still.

 

[Spike Strip]

Now this is a Calendar shot if I ever saw one ....

 

[V8FJ4078]

Now this is a Calendar shot if I ever saw one ....

I still like the SWB the best! My father has a '64.

 

[Shoppy]

@Shoppy look where Perrys old roll back went. LOLOLOL Goodbye California laws.

Love watching the patina master at work this should be another fun one to watch.

That’s classic! I did a lot of work to that old thing over the years

 

[wngrog]

Out with the old and then begin removing California.

I might get taxes on this much California dirt…..

 

[wngrog]

With the frame all blown out I started in on the engine bay clean

Check out the smoke from cutting brake lines

Working my way around the bay with CLR and a scotchbrite.

 

[Garrissey]

*watch the master at work.*

 

[sterling]

"picking a highlight from such an embarrassment of riches is hard"

 

[wngrog]

Got a late start today.

This turned out great. I’ll gladly add a clean motor to this hole now


Before/After

 

[OGBeno]

*watch the master at work.*

What do you think his wife has him do around the house? He’s the cleaner, fooo shu-ah

 

[wngrog]

What do you think his wife has him do around the house? He’s the cleaner, fooo shu-ah

I do whatever Red says. I’m not dumb.

 

[wngrog]

The first thing to get bolted back on is the Aisin clutch master

Cleaned up the elephant horns

Cleaning up the grill to add some H4 Koito

 

[megolfer]

Did thebold clutch master still work. I rebuild it just wonder if it held up

 

[wngrog]

Did thebold clutch master still work. I rebuild it just wonder if it held up

Im not sure what worked and what didn’t after it sat up for 4+ years. The project is pretty huge as it is and I did not want to spend any time (labor $$) getting the old stuff working just to yank it out.

It did have fluid in it. Brake master did not.

 

[wngrog]

 

[Pura Vida]

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Have you given the Kenda Klever 33x9.5x15 a try? And if you have, how do you like them compared to BFG or Yokohama tires, and do you think it’s worth getting a wider tire but a better brand, since BFG or Yokohama don’t offer a similar size?

 

[wngrog]

Have you given the Kenda Klever 33x9.5x15 a try? And if you have, how do you like them compared to BFG or Yokohama tires, and do you think it’s worth getting a wider tire but a better brand, since BFG or Yokohama don’t offer a similar size?

Yes, I’ve done 3 builds with that tire. All the owners love them.

If I had disc brake Steelies on this truck I may have considered them but we had to buy wheels.

With current price of Toyota Steelies plus $100 each to powdercoat them the City Racer wheels are not a really big splurge.

Here is a couple of the ones with the Kenda. Perfect choice for OEM chrome and 40 hubcap wheels.

They are just a hair shorter than the Yoko 255/85-16

 

[wngrog]

A mega hoarder allowed us to dip into his stash of LPB tail lights for this project.

Not only was that a huge win but the fact that the PO actually only butchered the lower portion of the valence to install the little round light and welded on guards.

I was able to massage the metal back enough to get the lights in place.

These were the two toned yellow/red version but @cruiseroutfit supplies the proper red/red lenses.

Once we get the @OPMACHINE bumper in place these jewels will be forever protected

 

[OGBeno]

Smoooooooth.

 

[MDH33]

Those tail lights are beautiful. I would be trying my damn hardest to hammer that rear valance out straighter though!