Fj45 lwb lpb list (1 Viewer)

[Wadesters]

Well, I have waited until it was actually in my possession to list. I flew out and bought it on the side of a mountain in Arizona. I am not really a "patina" guy but going to be hard to change any of the body (except for getting rid of and patching radio and speaker holes). I will be asking lots of advice but plan on a 2F, 4speed, disc brakes.

Lots of additional pictures here: 1965 FJ45 Arizona / Montana - Chris Wade - https://chriswade.smugmug.com/FJ45

Please sign me up for the club! @whitey45

Year-1965
Vin#- FJ45-22354
Brass Tag- T-66
Chris Wade
Newnan, GA
Frame#- FJ45-22354
44,042 original documented with receipts miles

 

[Owyhee Jackass]

Sweet plate. I wouldn't change a thing...just drive it and enjoy it.

 

[Wadesters]

I registered it in Georgia with the same numbers on plate

 

[76FJ40]

She's a creampuff.

 

[DomSmith]

Saweeeet!!!!!

 

[Unimogguy]

@Wadesters did all the factory literature come with it? Microfiche too? I bet that old guy has some stories to tell?!?! Was he the original owner? She’s a crème puff!

 

[shmukster]

Awesome!!!!!

 

[EWheeler]

Well, I have waited until it was actually in my possession to list. I flew out and bought it on the side of a mountain in Arizona. I am not really a "patina" guy but going to be hard to change any of the body (except for getting rid of and patching radio and speaker holes). I will be asking lots of advice but plan on a 2F, 4speed, disc brakes.

Lots of additional pictures here: 1965 FJ45 Arizona / Montana - Chris Wade - https://chriswade.smugmug.com/FJ45

Please sign me up for the club! @whitey45

Year-1965
Vin#- FJ45-22354
Brass Tag- T-66
Chris Wade
Newnan, GA
Frame#- FJ45-22354
44,042 original documented with receipts miles

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What a treasure. Went to a deserving new home, thats for sure!

Are you going to share the story on how you found it? Catching an FJ45 like this is like trying to fish for salmon with your bare hands while the vultures are sitting on your shoulders clawing into you!

 

[Michael B]

Nice find Wade! Great condition and I like that rear bumper a lot.

 

[whitey45]

Just a headache rack away from perfection!

 

[Wadesters]

All ready have a headache rack sourced. I just need to find a way to have it transported from Indiana to Georgia.

 

[Wadesters]

Out of all the FJ40's and few FJ45's I have had really never had a build thread. This FJ45 has a lot of history and I hope to add to it so I guess a Build thread is warranted. I will start one soon.

 

[KT40]

Great find!! Was the previous owner on Mud? Poor old guy looked sad seeing it go.

 

[Wadesters]

Previous owner was a recluse didn’t like being around people. He definitely lived “off the grid”. No phone cell or home. Only way to get to his place was google map, gps would not find it.
No internet so most definitely not a mud member.
We did up having a good connection. The FJ45 was his baby but sadly, his health is failing and did not want his daughter to have to contend with everything when he is gone.

 

[Indygbd]

Add another to the list.
Built August 1966
1967-FJ4528139
It doesn’t look as nice as Wadesters right now, however by Christmas you won’t recognize this one. I have big plans for it.

 

[76FJ40]

She looks solid, good luck with your build. Let me know if you need a windshield frame.

 

[Lifelong40Fan]

I just bought FJ4521055. It's titled as a '66, but the number looks like it might be a '65???? It's on it's way to TN now. More pics coming tomorrow. Please add me to the list of owners.

Cheers,

Mike

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

Congrats that’s a great looking 45! I agree the diagonal fresh air intake and lower windshield vent all point to a ‘65 build date.

What are the plans?

 

[Lifelong40Fan]

Love her the way she is.

 

[wngrog]

Look for a brass tag on that one.


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