Army Tires (2 Viewers)

[Cruiser_Nerd]

I painted the bib black, actually black primer, probably that way for the whole time I owned it.

 

[mbradshaw]

These are 700-15 Firestone Military NDCC from Universal Vintage Tire Inc. on 15" stock rims.

Universal Vintage Tire

 

[My wife said no FJ!]

Wow...very nice rig!!! You'll need to post more pictures of this one!!!

Nice tires, how do you like them? Many have complained about their wet handling abilities, which is pushing me away from getting a set myself.

 

[Joseph Siri]

are you running tubes?

the site says:

SKU: U587117
Construction: Tube Type 6 Ply Nylon
Load Capacity: 1720 @ 50 psi
Overall Diameter: 29.50"
Size: 700-15

 

[JohnnyC]

WOW is right...Dean they look really GREAT dont they.

It doesnt look like it has tubes in the pic....but...you can run tubes in non split rims

interesting stock look isnt it

 

[a.greenspan]

WOW
a)is right...Dean they look really GREAT dont they.

b)It doesnt look like it has tubes in the pic....but...you can run tubes in non split rims

interesting stock look isnt it

a) that`s correct ( more pics please)
looks GREAT
b) think he runs tubes,
I run tubes in my 7,50 x 16`s too
Cheers
Peter

 

[mbradshaw]

Here are a couple of different views. I cant say how they do off road as we just finished a complete frame-off resto and I cant bring myself to give it a go yet.

I am running tubes.

Thanks, Mike

 

[a.greenspan]

Uuuuuuuh what a clean rig
thanks 4 the pics Mike
Cheers
Peter

 

[wesintl]

wow.. nice
(cept for those black jump seat straps )

 

[JohnnyC]

Dean you may want to reconsider using the army tires...they do look really good...are you really going to take it out in the rain anyway?

Also

Mike do you have a closer pic of your taillight bracket?

 

[Gold Boy]

just purchased a set of toyo m-55s and to me they seem to have military look ...

 

[JohnnyC]

just purchased a set of toyo m-55s and to me they seem to have military look ...

you'll enjoy them...Ive had m55's for quite awhile....and....LOVE them

 

[67azcruizr]

aren't these jump seats in on the wrong sides-L/R?

I thought that the taper in the early style was to allow the jump seats to be posted up-right without having to tilt the front seats?

just a thought, mine weren't installed when I purchased my vehicles.

 

[My wife said no FJ!]

Dean you may want to reconsider using the army tires...they do look really good...are you really going to take it out in the rain anyway?

I know...I always liked the "look", and this will not be a trail rig...more of a Sunday driver type rig once completed, (no snow, no rain, no mud) so I am really reconsidering my options...sure wish I could find a set of RK3's...then it would be a no brain er.

Nice job Mike...really nice job
I noticed the dual windows in the bi-fold...was that your mod, or did you find it that way...and more importantly, how do you like it from the driver's seat? What did you use for seals on the Bi-Fold and Bug Catchers?

You have more picts of the engine bay?

 

[mbradshaw]

I had to fabricate the tail light brackets as the originals had been replaced with some military type lights. They should be bolted on the back of the bumper I guess, but did'nt want to refabricate as my spacing was off a bit and the lights hit the body. The other photo is the stock bracket and light on my '69.

I think the 14mm lens I used to photograph the back seats distorted the seats showing them tapered a bit. Heres a straight on shot.

The bi-fold rear door is original. I was able to recondition the original weather stripping on the bug catcher and rear door.

I'll post a thread with more photos of the resto.

Thanks, Mike

 

[mbradshaw]

One more thing... with those skinny tires it drives as though it has power steering.

Mike

 

[Cruiser_Nerd]

I'll post a thread with more photos of the resto.

Mike, if you want I can do that for you, that work deserves it's own thread.

One more thing... with those skinny tires it drives as though it has power steering.

That's the truth there. Not that there's anything wrong with going big, but once you go that route it's like a snowball effect, all starting with the tires....................

 

[Dedtruk]

Wow, that rig is so clean it even smells new! How about a rebuild thread?

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[JohnnyC]

rebuild thread:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/fj25-owners-group/254663-1962-fj40-resto.html

 

[My wife said no FJ!]

Well...I sat down with my daughter (remember, we are restoring this thing together) and we went back and forth on it, but she finally decided on the Primex tires that Jim C got, mainly because we do want to use the truck, and who knows where we'll be, when ever the weather might turn...besides, this will be her Cruiser, and I really want her to enjoy it!

So, do I get the rims powder coated black, or do I get them painted black?