Builds 1967 FJ45 LPBlue - Tilda Bogue Service Station (1 Viewer)

[WoodsmanNC]

One Cat Power

Have you figured out the mystery what attracts cats to old land cruisers? Our Tabby/main coon mix loves to sit/lay on my FJ40 and FJ60. Every time you post these pics it makes me laugh and think of our cat. Nice progress on the build. Have you said to yourself “are we there yet?”

 

[Roastchestnuts]

Have you figured out the mystery what attracts cats to old land cruisers? Our Tabby/main coon mix loves to sit/lay on my FJ40 and FJ60. Every time you post these pics it makes me laugh and think of our cat. Nice progress on the build. Have you said to yourself “are we there yet?”

Our cats do the same thing. They love sitting on the tires in the front of mine.

 

[wngrog]

Made it back and got the motor unloaded between massive rain storms and then I got the call that pallet arrived.

I unwrapped the motor and it looks good. @RocketCityCrzrs did a great job.

The pallet has the H42/case…turned flywheel…2 x 3.70 thirds with new seals and flanges to install….rear disc brakes….front calipers…rotors…

Lots of work in my future.

I even got the rare shop visit from Red. That’s a good way to end a long day. Front axle build is on the books for tomorrow.

 

[wngrog]

Got the 3rd stabbed and resealed

Pressed all the races in for both sides then started in on the short side.

Good pull at spec. Bout to get greasy

 

[wngrog]

One down

 

[wngrog]

Trying to get this thing on all 4s today. It’s a maybe. The used 3.70 was missing spider gears so I gotta go get some in the parts stash.

 

[wngrog]

Red ditched me for Pickle Ball so it’s going down.

 

[wngrog]

And done. Headed to Florida with the Rotunda 45 SWB in the morning. I love having a legit stopping point

 

[tahoe40/45]

How do you like that TMR alignment tool?

 

[wngrog]

How do you like that TMR alignment tool?

It’s superb

 

[whitey45]

Knock down that right rear bed impaler before someone gets hurt!!! Nice work as always Grogan!!

 

[wngrog]

Knock down that right rear bed impaler before someone gets hurt!!! Nice work as always Grogan!!

Easier said than done without painters and welders getting involved. This steel is work hardened.

 

[Bripars40]

Easier said than done without painters and welders getting involved. This steel is work hardened.

I think he’s meaning use a BFH

 

[wngrog]

I think he’s meaning use a BFH

Y’all can’t imagine how tough this metal is. I have pried and pulled and winched it.

Every body panel tells me a story of this things life.

 

[jomelo]

Y’all can’t imagine how tough this metal is. I have pried and pulled and winched it.

Every body panel tells me a story of this things life.

Quit posting while you are hauling my truck!

 

[wngrog]

Quit posting while you are hauling my truck!

I had to stop and get more beer

 

[wngrog]

Long day gathering all the parts to bolt onto this FJ60 2F to bolt it into a 1967 FJ45.

Early Motor mounts. Non cooler oil filter holder. Early oil pressure gauge. Alternator bracket.

Moving the engine into the main shop.

Did an oil galley plug delete. Swapped out the valve cover from the vapor blasted one to the powdered one to match the intake.

Red and Berkley were here working on a project so it was nice to see the girls some

I went ahead and ordered a non oil cooler Aisin water pump. The rubber plug for the bypass makes me nervous.

 

[wngrog]

I ran errands this morning and had some bad Mexican food then got busy

 

[pjohnson]

had some bad Mexican food then got busy

I pictured something different with his statement

 

[Oregon LC]

I ran errands this morning and had some bad Mexican food then got busy

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What's the spec's on this engine, stock build or big pistons/valves combo?