Builds Chef's FJ45LWB-PU (1 Viewer)

[theSherpa]

Early cruiser arcanery:

 

[Chef]

Who know what this is, and what’s special about it (no, not him, what he’s holding ... only his mom knows why he’s special)?
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im not sure but maybe that’s the original manual steeringbox mount.

 

[tornadoalleycruiser]

Correct it is the original steering box mount but what is unique about it?

 

[whitey45]

Connecting rod cap!!!

 

[Chef]

For those who care about such things;
Driveline is a 1978 2F; non-usa H41, mated to an early transfer case, 1978 axles, with four wheel disc brakes...

 

[tornadoalleycruiser]

Wanted to buy.. Thought i would post here first. Looking for PN 46453-60010 and 90480-30001
Ebrake cable grommet retainer and Ebrake cable grommet. Both NLA
Sits next to the gas pedal in the cab.
I will goto Classified wanted section next.
@Texican or @pardion or @3_puppies Anyone have one in their parts pile? Gladly pay. I have some rare parts to trade. Can trade an OEM Rear cab FJ45 J hook?

 

[Texican]

[QUOTE="tornadoalleycruiser, post: 13393642, member: 3961"
@Texican or @pardion or @3_puppies Anyone have one in their parts pile? Gladly pay. I have some rare parts to trade. Can trade an OEM Rear cab FJ45 J hook?

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Do you know what years this appeared?

 

[tornadoalleycruiser]

I want to say 73-78

 

[trainrech]

The PM and another happy customer:
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Great picture.

 

[2fpower]

pretty sure I saw one when I organized a few weeks back....

 

[tornadoalleycruiser]

@2fpower for the win!. Thank you sir. This is a team effort.

 

[Chef]

thanks Kelly ;--)

 

[2fpower]

Glad that I can contribute to this epic build.... excited to get my hands dirty as well.


k

 

[trainrech]

As am I. Pulling parts next week.

 

[tornadoalleycruiser]

Wheels blasted, getting checked for straight and true before paint. Doors blasted going into epoxy. Battery tray issue figured out. The older 64 battery tray holder wouldn't clear the new fenders but a 78 battery tray holder fits. Glad we have an extensive parts pile.

 

[tornadoalleycruiser]

Another day of progress. Doesn't appear as productive as most but it is all in the details now. Dropped a batch of unobtanium at the platers Fri. Found a 1f air cleaner in my stash we hope should work. If not a 2f aircleaner will suffice but not get the old school vibe we're going for. The boss brought lunch again! Front marker lights, new rag joint, new dash plaque, new shifter ball. Noodles on exhaust options. Measured for driveshafts. Figured out vacuum 4wd mechanism. Figured out pinion flanges and noticed that apparently Chef and I build a rear disk brake axle and did not notice the pinion has horrible preload and bearing wear. Booster and proportion valve mocked up.

 

[tornadoalleycruiser]

Getting there! Doors should be in paint this week. Thought I could leave with a short list but it seems to be the longest list of stuff to find yet!

 

[tornadoalleycruiser]

Doors getting a bit of a massage from the Metal guru..

 

[Chef]

wood blocks are always good to have around

 

[tornadoalleycruiser]

Tasked body shop guru with reproducing a missing piece of the puzzle. He never disappoints! One is my original left for a template, one is a reproduction. Dash vent located at bottom of windshield frame, inside to direct defrost to the desired area.. You can see my original stacked under the reproduction. The flat one is prior to shaping.