FJ 45 build up/restoration

[canadian bum]

OK latest news is i picked up a complete 80 series and am taking the 1HD-T engine out and putting it in this truck. I'll get some pics up soon. Also if anyone is interested in a 2F engine let me know.

 

[DanS HJ-45]

Dear Lord a 45 with a !HD-T!!!!!

Wicked cool.

Dan

 

[canadian bum]

Here are the pics of the donor.

 

[canadian bum]

here are some more

 

[merbesfield]

Looks like it would be easier to fix the 80 than swap a motor

 

[canadian bum]

Thats not the point. It would be awsome to have an old 45 with a turbo charged diesel. I'm not a big fan of the 80. To soccer momish for me.

 

[merbesfield]

I agree, just pulling your chain. Any 45 is better than the nicest 80 out there.

 

[canadian bum]

Yeah i got my work cut out for me though. I have to go through the engine it makes a funny noise i think one of the bottom end bearings might have kicked the bucket so hopefully it hasn't caused to much damage. I'll have to find out when i pull the engine out and get it on the stand.

 

[Awl_TEQ]

Just keep the thread updated and the pics coming

 

[island45]

That's gonna be a really cool swap. Keep us posted.

 

[canadian bum]

Well the engine and tranny are out now. Got to check the engine over before it gets mounted in the frame. Here are a few pics.

 

[dmaddox]

Awesome!

 

[73fj]

Where did you find a smashed RHD 80 in Alberta? I must be looking in the wrong junkyards . Cool project.

 

[canadian bum]

I actually drove to North Battleford Saskatchewan to get it. I'm pretty excited about it. Could I intrest you in a 2F haha. I'm most likely parting out the rest of the 80 if you need anything.

 

[73fj]

I actually drove to North Battleford Saskatchewan to get it. I'm pretty excited about it. Could I intrest you in a 2F haha. I'm most likely parting out the rest of the 80 if you need anything.

Is the rear axle a FF? I might be interested in that.

 

[canadian bum]

I'll have to check the rims on it have center caps so i can't tell i know it has disc brakes and a limited slip.

 

[Radd Cruisers]

Yep, FF.


Hey Canadian Bum, those eighty series axles would be nice under the FJ45, although about 6 inches wider?

 

[73fj]

Canadian bum, PM me what you think that rear axle is worth.

 

[canadian bum]

I'll check for sure. Does the rear axle have the same center section as the old land cruiser axles? The 45 has a full float rear and discs on the front but i have been thinking about swapping the rear axle into the rear of my BJ40. 73FJ I will let you know what i decide to do. But I do have another toyota full float axle with drums so if your interested I will inform you first on which one i decide to keep.

 

[73fj]

Sounds good.