Build Jacks 40 to fake 45 build

[Vandal FJ]

Got a new toy.....I mean tool......rivet nut installer. Wasted no time and tested it out. I installed 4 nuts into the sill for the tire carrier catch. It turned out great and holds the carrier tight.

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My next purchase!!

 

[Vandal FJ]

Plus getting distracted and buying another 40 doesn't help.......lol

Pick this 75 40 up last night.

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I have always loved the white flares on a 40! I know that makes me the minority, but on my list for mine someday.

 

[JackA]

I have always loved the white flares on a 40! I know that makes me the minority, but on my list for mine someday.

I have an extra set of flares from SOR that came with this 40. They are new in the box. I can sell them to you for a low price if you're interested.

 

[Vandal FJ]

I have an extra set of flares from SOR that came with this 40. They are new in the box. I can sell them to you for a low price if you're interested.

That sounds great! I can Pm you

 

[Living in the Past]

Always bothers me when a PO cuts the posts on the hard top side. The top gets a long of it's strength the those posts when it goes thru top and bottom holes in the tub. With the factory soft top bows your can stand on the running board and rock the cruiser side to side and the bows do not flex. Never seen a jeep you could do that too. Never had interest in a soft top for my first FJ40 until I bought my first FST. Tie rods I believe will fit inside the tube and can be used to get the strength back in the hard top sides

 

[JackA]

I think one of those posts just rusted off.

Going to try and fix the starter situation tonight.

 

[Malleus]

I think one of those posts just rusted off.

Going to try and fix the starter situation tonight.

You are a perpetual inspiration.

 

[Garrissey]

You're going to replace that ungodly motor with a proper 2F, right???????

 

[JackA]

You're going to replace that ungodly motor with a proper 2F, right???????

Nope. Just trying to get it going as is. Good running F or 2Fs are hard to come by these days.

 

[Garrissey]

Nope. Just trying to get it going as is. Good running F or 2Fs are hard to come by these days.

Very sad to hear that, but I know the 2F market is pretty thin. Did you try to buy the other 40 that guy was selling, the one with the 2F?

 

[MOTOV8R]

Don’t get too sidetracked, I am enjoying this build! The speed of your progress is inspiring.

 

[JackA]

Very sad to hear that, but I know the 2F market is pretty thin. Did you try to buy the other 40 that guy was selling, the one with the 2F?

No, that one was gone already.

 

[Living in the Past]

No, that one was gone already.

Were these local? No interested in buying but what things sell for.

 

[JackA]

Were these local? No interested in buying but what things sell for.

In Marana

 

[Living in the Past]

In Marana

Just random or a well know local who is know for selling parts?

 

[JackA]

Random.....not Tim

 

[JackA]

Got a few hours in today on the fake 45. All the exterior welding on the bed is mostly done. Still need to remove the floor and weld the inner structure and flip it and weld the bottom which will hold the floor in.

 

[whitey45]

Lots of grinding dust boogers!

 

[bikersmurf]

I think one of those posts just rusted off.

Going to try and fix the starter situation tonight.

Too bad you're not closer by... I've got a couple spare starters. I'd always recommend the starters with the longer armature (further from the nose cone). If needed, early Corvettes (I believe) with a four speed came with a cast iron nose cone that'll fit in many places that the regular aluminum one's fit.

 

[JackA]

Chopped up the leftover tub that became part of the fake 45. Then chopped up the pipe cage that I removed from the distraction 75 40. All is headed to the scrap yard this week. Gotta keep the backyard nice and tidy.