Builds FJ45SWB R/T from the Land of Enchantment

[emac]

Beautiful!

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

Awesome! I love all the attention to detail! Those plated parts... drooool.
Where did you order your brake parts kit from? I need to do redo the brakes in my 64/65 Fj40.
Thanks!

I know that both SOR and Cruiser Corps sell the full hard line kits. I went with CC as it was A fair bit cheaper. Overall it was a good kit with some tweaking needed here and there. Biggest issue was the rear axle lines will have to be reworked where the lines attach to the union with the soft line. Nothing major but you will need a brake line flaring tool. Hope that Helps.

 

[middlecalf]

I need to turn my home-made battery tray shims 90-deg, I have them cross-oriented, thanks for the pic.

Those are serious spring packs in the rear. A lot more to them than the originals (at least on mine).

Did you consider Rainmain? He was great working with my early oddball rear banjo brake fittings that are V shaped rather than L shaped.

 

[JackA]

Everything is looking great. Keep up the good work.

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

Thanks for the kind words fellas!

I need to turn my home-made battery tray shims 90-deg, I have them cross-oriented, thanks for the pic.

Those are serious spring packs in the rear. A lot more to them than the originals (at least on mine).

Did you consider Rainmain? He was great working with my early oddball rear banjo brake fittings that are V shaped rather than L shaped.

You’re right Paul these OME 2.5” spring packs are very stout, I’ll probaly remove a spring from the rear pack as others have done to see if it will settle the rear.

As for Rainman, I’m embarrassed to say I forgot about his brake lines. I’ll make sure to check in with him next time.

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

Thanks for all the kind words guys.

I worked on putting in Coolerman wiring harness today which is a work of art!

NOS flasher

 

[Tank5]

It looks really good! I enjoy watching it come together.

 

[Krondor]

wow. Just wow. Incredible work!

 

[imyahucklbrry]

Always impressed with the skill set some of you guys possess.... fine looking work you’ve done - especially that pretty red/black color combo! That truck would look GREAT touring around Athens

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

Always impressed with the skill set some of you guys possess.... fine looking work you’ve done - especially that pretty red/black color combo! That truck would look GREAT touring around Athens

Funny enough way back in the day I sold a Seminole Red 40 to a young guy in Athens exactly for that reason. He said it was going to be his game day vehicle

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

This is the part where I start getting excited...

 

[imyahucklbrry]

Funny enough way back in the day I sold a Seminole Red 40 to a young guy in Athens exactly for that reason. He said it was going to be his game day vehicle

I coached high school football in GA most of my adult life....... went to a spring drills coaching clinic in I think ‘89 at Clemson. We were standing around on day one waiting for drills to start but the head man hadn’t shown up yet....... Heard one of the assistants mumble: “Here he comes finally!” Coach Ford rode out on the practice field in his work truck (had cow manure/mud all over it) jumped out in work clothes/boots and got things hoppin! Got to hear Frank Howard tell some good stories/jokes at a bar-b-que/beer dinner that evening... I HATE to admit it but this was my favorite teaching clinic of all that I attended over the years!

 

[HENDOG]

Wow, hadn't checked this build in a while. Must say it's look'n gooood!

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

This build is finally finished had a few little details that took forever to wrap up but it’s DONE!! I did a photo shoot this evening in a neighbors field. Still have to download all the pictures off my camera but here is a sneak peak with a few pictures I took with my phone. Really love how rich this Seminole Red looks in the sunlight. I’ve been looking at it for months in the shop but it takes on a whole new dimension outside.

I’ll upload more photos in a few days.

 

[red66toy]

Oh my word.

 

[Casey E]

Amazing work.... I'm not sure I could have stomached pulling her into a field after all the work.

 

[WB8LBZ]

This is FJ45 Porn at its best.

Larry in El Paso

 

[navydivedoc]

That is gorgeous.

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

Thanks guys! It's definitely my favorite restoration I've done so far.... LOVE that Seminole Red!

You're right Casey it was a little concerning and did get a little dusty but the reward was worth it with the contrast of the 45's red against that green grass

 

[Vincenzo]

Beautiful rig, I'd be too scared to take it anywhere for fear of it getting scratched/dirty etc....