If you were going to restore a 45 truck, would you go stock or the route of the 6” cab extension that Aqualu sells? Opinions?
Aqualu 6” cab extension for FJ45 truck (3 Viewers)
- Thread starter Fedtime
- Start date
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.
Depends what you want of the truck and what ‘restore’ means to you.
- Thread starter
- #3
Fair enough. My main focuses are 1. Preservation; 2. Reliability; 3. Value; 4. Practicality; 5. Use as a truck.
I guess my main questions are 1. Whether the 6” extension helps or hurts value (I usually restore, drive for a year or two, then sell, and find another) 2. Does the 6” extension overly complicate the build? I can’t imagine it does, but I’ve never done one. For example, does the fuel tank get moved? Do you stick with the stock tank or swap in one from, say, a Tundra and put it under the bed?
The extra 6” can only add to the usability and if done right isn’t noticeable. IMHO Aqualu doesn’t scream restoration so any mods if done clean and well planned can’t hurt.If you were going to restore a 45 truck, would you go stock or the route of the 6” cab extension that Aqualu sells? Opinions?
cruiserkev
3 decades in the same FJ40
I have seen some very tall guys behind the wheel of a 45. Many years ago Ron Null delivered a transmission to me in his FJ45 and I couldn't believe he was remotely comfortable in there driving up and down the West Coast. I don't believe you will have any problems selling, it may make it more desirable to a taller buyer actually. Good luck!
You could start with a fj40 and use a stretched 45 cab and stretched 45 frame from aqualu to turn the fj40 into a 45. But then you'll need a bed. Which I think topnault and aqualu sell. A worn out fj45 is worth a fair penny, a worn out fj40 isnt worth as much. As far as end value, a aqualu body cruiser can sell for a lot if its a clean job.
Last edited:
