SOLD FJ45-FJ80 Chassis Project

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Limited time offer. I have a complete 2uz drivetrain for sale here for 3k
forum.ih8mud.com/threads/complete-swap-2uz-4speed-auto-t-case-set-up.1067205/
I will sell it with this project for 500.00. So that is you buy the project and drivetrain for 6500.

I have the engine listed separately and have had some interest. If it is still available this deal is an option.

So not sure where to post this so it May end up getting posted in the 80 section too.
I am selling my FJ45ish on FJ80 chassis project.

What I have for sale is a 1993 FZJ80 Chassis that has been stretched 7 inched at the long rear control arm Mounts. The frame is sleeved with 14 inch 3/16 inch inserts on each side that were roset welded and then welded around the circumference of the offset cut. I had this welding done by a professional, I believe it is stronger than it was with the inserts in place. The frame has a clean new Mexico title and comes with the data plates. It is sitting on stock 80 series axles, 16:steel tundra rims

The tub is an original 65ish Australian FJ45 removable top tub. I have removed the original dash to replace it with another left hand drive early ribbed dash. The dash needs welded in and so does the brake booster section on the firewall to complete the left hand drive conversion. This tub is in really good condition and the best of 5 tubes I had the opportunity to pick from for this project. Tub comes with the latches on the back.

Tub can come with your pick of Windshield frame, options are early 40 soft top frame or early 40 hard top frame. Both windshield frames have the vent under the window.

The fenders are original 40 fender that have been widened 3 inches by Classic Cruiser in Salida CO. The extra three inch width gives the fender comes out right to the edge of the tires, 37x12.50r17.

The bib and aprons are early 40

The hood is a 9.5 out od 10 condition Split hood. very nice.

The Box on the back is from a late 40s - early 50s telephone service truck. I lengthened the frame to fit the rear tires in the factory wheel wells.

The picture here is not entirely accurate as it sits now. I will get some current photos that show what is for sale.

I also have a Supercharge 2uzfe with 5 speed auto that could go with this. The drivetrain is listed in another article.

For the body and chassis I am going to ask 6,000 starting out. This price can change depending on what parts the buyer wants. It is located in Northern New Mexico.

I am sure I left something out so please ask any questions you might have.

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Is the rear axle location now where it would need to be for a stock LWB 45 bed?
 
Is the rear axle location now where it would need to be for a stock LWB 45 bed?

The wheelbase on this is stretched to 119 inches. The Fj45 LWB wheelbase is 116.1 inches. So this would be a little longer. Might look cool if you center the wheel wells on a LWB bed.
 
Any pics of the frame /splice section ?

So in this pic, the cab must be set fairly far rearward to achieve the front fender/axle location.

I do have pictures of the splice if you want to send me you cell number in a pm I will send them to you. Same for anyone else.
 
Any pics of the frame /splice section ?

So in this pic, the cab must be set fairly far rearward to achieve the front fender/axle location.

I set the cab back enough so the front axle centerline was about 1 inch plus of the center of the fenderwell, from what I remeber.
 
Somebody buy this thing so it stops tempting me.
 
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Limited time offer. I have a complete 2uz drivetrain for sale here for 3k
forum.ih8mud.com/threads/complete-swap-2uz-4speed-auto-t-case-set-up.1067205/
I will sell it with this project for 500.00. So that is you buy the project and drivetrain for 6500.

I have the engine listed separately and have had some interest. If it is still available this deal is an option.
 
I'm your huckleberry!

Very excited
 
I plan to start building it pretty quick, fit perfectly into my plans to start a similar project this fall, so I am excited to start a build thread and to be able to finally post on the 45 section of this forum. Been trolling for way too long.
 
I plan to start building it pretty quick, fit perfectly into my plans to start a similar project this fall, so I am excited to start a build thread and to be able to finally post on the 45 section of this forum. Been trolling for way too long.


IF and i know its not likely, you ever decide to part ways with it, let me know first!! Hopefully at that point ill have a garage again.
 
I plan for an epic build here... so pretty sure this one will be in my will.
 

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