Build Goat. A 1967 survivor FJ-45 LWB

[cppilot]

Looking forward to seeing the inside of the bed when your done.

 

[wngrog]

Got the old Goat a new set of shoes.

700-15 Bias Ply

Truly nothing makes a Cruiser look better than the proper wheel and tire combo. I borrowed some crusty hubcaps off Patina for the shot.

 

[wngrog]

Tomorrow I finalize packing for a Overland trip so this project is in bed for a week or so.

The fuel tank repair was a success and I got it all back installed. I didn’t break anything so I’m happy. I even got the sending unit fixed.

I also dropped the seats off with the local guy, picked out a gray I liked, printed a picture of the OEM stitching and asked for firm foam. He told me to come back a week from Friday. $400

Parts are ordered from @Racer65 @Cruiser Corps and of course @beno

Looking forward to my pile of boxes upon return.

 

[CMD82]

Hot damn that's a sweet truck!

 

[cppilot]

Nolan, those tires look great. I also got a set of the 700-15 Bias Ply. As close to original as we can get these days...

 

[middlecalf]

Love the shoes!

Power Kings are what I’ve been running on my 40, top candidate for the 45 when it gets to be shoe time for it. But I’ll have to dig up some acorns.

 

[Doctor do Little]

Tomorrow I finalize packing for a Overland trip so this project is in bed for a week or so.

Enjoy your trip & give my regards to Tom and Huckleberry if you meet them

Cheers Peter

 

[under_psi]

this thing really is cool.

so many things that most people would have jacked up by now, as still in place......

 

[PabloVTA]

damn...
"it's the big one LaMont!"

 

[kunzma]

CruiserOutfitters has reproduction red/red taillight lenses. Keep the PoPos happy. Great find!

 

[middlecalf]

Also, Paul non of the FJ45 LPB's had under the seat tool boxes as far as know. Just tool rolls and a strap to hold it.

Hey Mark - isn't my '63 an LPB? (SWB fix top)

 

[cppilot]

Paul, I'm pretty sure the FJ45L-PB didn't come out until 1965 (Long wheel base) units that is. My 63 and 64 parts manual says FJ45 P or LP for left hand drive like yours. Also not sure if the unit designation for the removable top vs non- removable top is different.

I'll double check for you when I get home.


Someone else with way more experience may want to chime in.

 

[megolfer]

Do u just spray the rust converter on. Is it clear and if there is rust it turns black. Are you going to spray everything.

 

[wngrog]

I did just spray Converter on it. It does not turn black just darker.

I’m going to do the frame and bed first and if I like the looks I may do the entire truck. I have slowly been doing parts of my 68 exterior and I like it. I think clearcoating would change the look and also sandwich in the rust that’s not totally killed.

 

[wngrog]

I picked up the seats after lunch and ran home and installed the. Holy s***. I’m so happy. $425 new foam and vinyl

 

[DomSmith]

Looks great! Thighs might be a little close to the steering wheel until they settle in a bit.

 

[daniel.watters]

Great deal and they look great!

 

[wngrog]

Looks great! Thighs might be a little close to the steering wheel until they settle in a bit.

Lucky I’m short or this truck would be a non player.

 

[cruiserjunktion]

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I picked up the seats after lunch and ran home and installed the. Holy s***. I’m so happy. $425 new foam and vinyl

Comfy!

 

[Doctor do Little]

Grey color looks great in your truck & the price is fair.
Cheers Peter