Jacks 40 to fake 45 build (3 Viewers)

[JackA]

I moved the 68 FST over to my parents garage so I could start this.........................my 40 to fake 45 build. I have been accumulating parts over the years and finally have the right combo to get started. I got a couple of 40s that were basically cut in half already. The 1971, gray, is mostly complete with a ton of new pieces. The other pile is an early 60's 40 in rough shape. The 71 will be the basis for the build.
Here we go.........

 

[JackA]

Some of the pieces of the 60 pile......

 

[cruisermatt]

sweet, I'm in the beginning phases of a fake FJ45 lwb project for myself. Subscribed

 

[JackA]

I removed some crap from the donor frame. Then cut out my sections to lengthen the other frame.

and thanks to @KingBeeIII and @Honger I have a hard top that will be shortened to fit my needs.

 

[JackA]

I moved the 1971 into the garage and started the head scratching......lol

Chopped off the horrible rear bumper.

and removed the sweet Rod Hall signature Ranchos

 

[JackA]

I removed the front frame horns / bumper mounts as I plan to build something custom up there. Also swapped on my worn 33 x 1050 rollers.

 

[JackA]

The loose plan is the extend the frame to match the factory LWB pickup at 116''. Build a 45 cab with top that will be about 4ish inches longer than stock. Then build a SWB style bed that fits the rest.
I am building this for my own fun and games. Mostly to use for a day trip wheeler, cause I like hauling rocks, wood, desert treasures home and I just cant put that crap in the back of the LX470....lol.
Drive train is not yet decided. My start with junk I have or end up with a Chevy 5.3 to Cruiser 5 speed and so on. It will have 40 axles and 33's to start. Upgrades will happen as time, money, and necessity dictate.

 

[Michael B]

Hey Jack, what’s up with the numbers over the garage door (23,24,26,28)?

 

[JackA]

Hey Jack, what’s up with the numbers over the garage door (23,24,26,28)?

Those are race course markers from one of the King of the Hammers events I raced in.

 

[Michael B]

Cool?

 

[whitey45]

This should be a fun one to watch!

 

[jim land]

Will you ditch those "sport" front fender and use the blue set from the 60 ?

 

[JackA]

Will you ditch those "sport" front fender and use the blue set from the 60 ?

Yes. No cut fenders for me. Will also use the aprons to retain the side marker lamp. For some reason on the gray one, the po filled the hole for the lamp but left the mounting holes.

 

[47coeman]

Yes. No cut fenders for me. Will also use the aprons to retain the side marker lamp. For some reason on the gray one, the po filled the hole for the lamp but left the mounting holes.

This will be a fun build, I have one in process to almost the same specs, will be a follower for sure.

 

[JackA]

Torn the 71 apart. The PO body work and sheet metal work is not too good but it's mostly solid. The floor is basically flat without any oem style ribs. I am not planning to change all that. Going forward I will try and make stuff look as factory as I can........

 

[greenbeasty]

Looking forward to following along.

 

[airon23]

Sub'd
This looks like a fun project!

You should go ahead and make a quad cab while you're at it to allow for more seating. lol Kidding but also not.
Sounds like you have the plans set so good luck with that, and we'll all be watching.

 

[JackA]

Chop chop

 

[47coeman]

Chop chop

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Now comes the fun part, it is going fast.

 

[middlecalf]

Are you going to stay with the 40 springs or go with some heavier 45’s?