For Sale Canton MS-1965 FJ45 SWB Removable Top $125,000

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Year
1965
Vehicle Model
  1. 45 Series
Location
Canton, Mississippi 39046 United States
Mileage
350
Color
Red
Seminole Red, frame off restoration. 2F, Holley Sniper, Mosley Cop +P motor

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1965 FJ45 SWB Removable Hard Top



Arguably the rarest of all Land Cruisers imported into the US.



This model was only imported into the North American market for one year.



This model shares the same larger cab as the long wheelbase model and the short bed and wheelbase of the fixed top models.



This Land Cruiser was given a frame off restoration by JP Virgo at Preservation Land Cruisers in North Augusta South Carolina.



Subsequent modifications were done at Tilda Bogue Service Station in Canton Mississippi.



1965 FJ45 Short Wheelbase with removable hard top



Frame off restoration



Mosley Motors Cop Plus P 2F

  • Carrillo Pistons
  • Custom ground cam
  • Custom Head with LS valves
  • Holley Sniper
  • Holley HyperSpark
  • 2 piece headers
  • OEM power steering 3F pump
  • Custom Aluminum radiator with Spal fan
  • Custom Stainess exhaust
Valley Hybrids rebuilt H42 4 speed

New OEM "split" transfer case

New Tom Woods Driveshafts

Fully rebuilt axles with 4.11 gears

Rear Auburn Limited Slip

4 wheel disc brakes

EStopp Electric emergency brake

Dakota Digital RTX dash



Dobinsons IMS suspension

4Plus Products Ubolt flip kit

4Plus Products Tire Carrier

34x10.50-15 Super Swamper TSL

City Racer 16" Steelies



70th anniversary Warn 8274

OP Machine Front Bumper

Period Correct Tool Roll
 
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This is the extensive build thread with lots of history on this particular truck.

Keep in mind, this truck went through JPs shop and mine twice so it's a pretty long read

jomelo

Build Thread '1965 Seminole Red FJ45 SWB'

This thread is going to be a little different than my other threads. Specifically, I almost never buy trucks that are this nice. I ended up with this truck from @navydivedoc early last year after a slight engine noise was discovered and Steve decided he was over project trucks for a while. I had been following along with the restoration that was done by @ClemsonCruiser and instantly jumped at the chance to buy the truck. A few days later it was sitting in my barn.

I just want to say that @ClemsonCruiser builds a really nice 40/45 series. I have admired his work from afar...
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Pretty much anything JP has restored is pure gold. I'd take one of his Cruisers over any I have seen.
 
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