Hello all, Thought I'd post to get myself motivated to start working and of course ask some advice. A couple years ago I found an old FJ45 in a farmers field. It was "one of those" stories. It hadn't been registered for over 20 years and that would support the odometer reading of less than 24k miles. We were able to get it running and driving and more recently I have spent even more time on it. We've done the basic tune up stuff and have also carb kitted it. Here is a couple pics of it. I dont have any recent ones but not much has changed...
So the basic plan isn't to agressive. I want to tear id down and clean everything up. Address any big issues like leaks and creaks. Fix the body work which isn't to bad for its age. The box needs on support underneath but otherwise it very solid. The tailgate is bent a touch but not bad. I think I'll buy new fenders since they have the typical rust. Bib and cowl are good. Winshiled frame need some work. Rood has some dents but they should come out.
The interior will also take some work. The seat is shot...dash cracked. Other than that not to bad.
Truck is running like a top. It has an exhaust leak but doesn't seem to use much oil. I havn't put many miles on it yet but am hoping to soon before I rip it apart.
As I mentioned before my build isn't to crazy
-Reseal motor
-Get rid of points ignition
-Install Header and new exhasut
-Get room for 33" tires
-Check seals on tranny and xfer
-Get all brakes functioning
-Protect all undercarrige with some sort of paint
-Derust as much as I can and protect.
Essentially I want this to be a daily driveable 45 that true to its heritage. I might throw a rear locker in just for fun. It won't be wheeled much but may see a little use. For now I have a couple basic questions. I've been searching and I know its my firend.
1. What are the best upgrades I can do to a 45 of this age
2. Whats the best way for rust removal? electrolysis, Sand blast, wire wheel.
3. Once I strip anything I want to protect it...epoxy primer is the best i here. Is there a spray bomb version or do I need to do larger batches.
4. If I leave the truck overnight I need to crank it for 1-2mins to start it. No fuel in the bowl. Where do I look to fix that?
I think that will be all for now. I do have some stuff done. Winch bumper, rear bumper, disc conversion up front, and a new fuel pump.
Thnaks,
So the basic plan isn't to agressive. I want to tear id down and clean everything up. Address any big issues like leaks and creaks. Fix the body work which isn't to bad for its age. The box needs on support underneath but otherwise it very solid. The tailgate is bent a touch but not bad. I think I'll buy new fenders since they have the typical rust. Bib and cowl are good. Winshiled frame need some work. Rood has some dents but they should come out.
The interior will also take some work. The seat is shot...dash cracked. Other than that not to bad.
Truck is running like a top. It has an exhaust leak but doesn't seem to use much oil. I havn't put many miles on it yet but am hoping to soon before I rip it apart.
As I mentioned before my build isn't to crazy
-Reseal motor
-Get rid of points ignition
-Install Header and new exhasut
-Get room for 33" tires
-Check seals on tranny and xfer
-Get all brakes functioning
-Protect all undercarrige with some sort of paint
-Derust as much as I can and protect.
Essentially I want this to be a daily driveable 45 that true to its heritage. I might throw a rear locker in just for fun. It won't be wheeled much but may see a little use. For now I have a couple basic questions. I've been searching and I know its my firend.
1. What are the best upgrades I can do to a 45 of this age
2. Whats the best way for rust removal? electrolysis, Sand blast, wire wheel.
3. Once I strip anything I want to protect it...epoxy primer is the best i here. Is there a spray bomb version or do I need to do larger batches.
4. If I leave the truck overnight I need to crank it for 1-2mins to start it. No fuel in the bowl. Where do I look to fix that?
I think that will be all for now. I do have some stuff done. Winch bumper, rear bumper, disc conversion up front, and a new fuel pump.
Thnaks,
