40 to 45 build thread?
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It was advertised in the classified section last fall. He may have had a link to his build thread in the ad.
I think that was @taterhead rig, fully dressed for the ACT with @HENDOG riding shotgun.
Yes, it was mine. Started as a 77 fj40. Cut at the seam behind the doors and extended it about 12 inches to create the cab. Frame was extended around 32 inches and shortened a j45 bed that was rotted out. we used the rear quarters from the fj40 and used them for the rear of the bed. Added a 5.3, th400 and atlas. Built the top bows out of conduit and had a local shop cover the top. Rear suspension was a quarter elliptical set up, Toyota axles with 5.29's and ARB f/r. Everything worked well on our ACT trip. Sold the truck to a guy in Texas. I imported a 4door Bandeirante that sits in my garage....One day I'll trick it out as well. Thanks for the Interest.
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Thanks so much for the response. I saw the ad right after it sold needless to say I was heart broken. This is the nicest looking "45ish rig I have seen. I will build one soon. Thanks again
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That's sick. How about some more close up pics?
Dang, that's a sick build, @taterhead !!!
Amazing work! Love it
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Fricken awesome!
Here are a few more. The rack was pretty tall on the ACT trip, but we had a good bit offer. Once I got it home I cut the top level off so the rtf was close to the same height as the soft top. OH yeah, the top came off as one unit.. frame and material. Second pic was in Alaska, bottomless moss pit. and the last pic was how all vehicles were taken to Alaska. Thanks to Roger Theurer.
Couple more, Wish I had some of the build. Thanks to my brother for setting up the suspension, cutting and turning of the axle and four like the rear. Truck would drive down the road 70 mph without a problem. Also racing on the Denali Hwy. And last pic is of my friend @HENDOG napping while on our trip to the glacier.
Also, I shipped truck to pismo beach for the 10th annual SNT. Did not have the 5.3 conversion at the time but still had a blast.
Also, I shipped truck to pismo beach for the 10th annual SNT. Did not have the 5.3 conversion at the time but still had a blast.
^^^ Having fun is hard work!!!
FJ 45 Extended Cab Custom Vehicle Build Finally Begins
One of my favourites... started life as a 60.
One of my favourites... started life as a 60.
Great looking truck! I think making another one from this 77 FJ40LV-KCJA donor is my next project!
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