Found a FJ45

[nspctr1]

While driving through East Texas this weekend I saw a 45 buried in some brush and trees. The bed, fenders and other parts were missing but the cab appeared complete with a bunch of parts inside of it. I couldn't find out who it belonged to so ended up leaving, Also had my wife with me and she said I wasn't dragging that heap home!!! Anyway, If your near or familiar with East Texas, It is in Jacksonville off of 747 about a mile and a half on the right. It's smurf blue, had most of the engine in tact that I could see. Maybe someone can be luckier than me and rescue it. Just thought someone would be intrested!!!!!!

 

[Quazii]

Do you live in East Texas or just passing through? I live about an hour from Jacksonville. That's also where I bought my FJ40 (my first cruiser ). Wife won't let me consider it either the 40 and 80 make enough projects.

 

[nspctr1]

just passing thru. I live in san antonio and my wife wanted to go to Canton. What a nitemare, that place is huge!!!

 

[IDave]

Is it a wagon, 1 ton pickup, or a mini-pickup?

 

[nuclearlemon]

since the bed's gone, i'd say pickup. mini pickup? are you not thinking of land cruisers?

 

[Quazii]

You are right about Canton. So much stuff in one place. As for the 45, we may have to drive down and take a look. Maybe we can rescue it.

 

[IDave]

since the bed's gone, i'd say pickup. mini pickup? are you not thinking of land cruisers?

OK, I should have said SWB. But since it wasn't specified to begin with, I wasn't sure that the nomenclature would be easily picked up.

 

[nspctr1]

It was kinda tough to see all that was there due to the amount of brush surrounding the poor thing. However, I did not see any sign of a bed or fenders nearby but, wasnt going to rummage thru someone elses yard in East TX. You know how these cruiser people can be. ha. I have to admit I am not very wise to the 45's but it appeared to be a early 70 or late 60 because there was no fuel door on it. Again, they may all be that way, I am just pulling from what I know about the 40's. Wish I had a camera with me. It would make a excellent chopped cab cruiser with a mini bed tho.

 

[Ethan]

hmm Since we are on the topic of cruiser spotings I know of a fj45 wagon in northern cali. I bet that someone could show up and take it for free or cheap if they had a truck to haul it off with. I think its cool and would fix it up but I don't have that kinda money I just like to see cruisers live not die and rust.

 

[Quazii]

Anyway, If your near or familiar with East Texas, It is in Jacksonville off of 747 about a mile and a half on the right.

Just wondering--is this north of 79 on 747 or south? We are going to look at it this afternoon.

 

[nspctr1]

Just wondering--is this north of 79 on 747 or south? We are going to look at it this afternoon.

It's towards the lake, about a mile or two up on the right hand side.

 

[Quazii]

PICS of the 45

I finally got a chance to go look at the FJ45. It is a truck (owner says a 3/4 ton). More of a project than I want. So here is the info

'66 FJ45
Owner Donnie Driver
Price $550
Phone 903-586-1735

 

[Quazii]

More PICS

It does have the fenders but no bed. Sorry the pics aren't better but it was getting late and my voltage regulator called it quits

 

[Quazii]

Last 2 PICS

Here is the roof. It's there but has some holes.
If you're intrested

Chris

 

[TJDIV]

that might be as far gone as "far gone" gets...


but I'll be damned.....

 

[DocB]

Looks like a good parts rig, but too much work/parts needed to make it a viable restoration project.

 

[Landpimp]

yeah she's seen better days, but there is some stuff there......if someone needed it. Shame

prolly a 65 not 66

they were rated at 1 ton, even the 45 SWB and wagon

looks like someone treid to pop the front window out?

 

[redrustbucket]

def. a parts truck,yowza, cool pics tho

 

[tobydog]

Is that the floorboard rusted out where the manifold is in the picture.

 

[Quazii]

Is that the floorboard rusted out where the manifold is in the picture.

Yeah. thats where the gas tank goes. The seats actually looked decent from what I could see. I didn't have time to pull everything out and have a good look though.