Build Jacks 40 to fake 45 build

[Tank5]

Thanks guys. I was lazy today and pretty much did not work on the fake 45. Bought some more supplies and ordered more stuff for the upcoming vacation build week.

Almost makes you seem more human. Your blazing progress is impressive. I have definitely taken more lazy days on my 45 build.

 

[47coeman]

Thanks guys. I was lazy today and pretty much did not work on the fake 45. Bought some more supplies and ordered more stuff for the upcoming vacation build week.

Yes it is ok to be a lazy butt once in awhile.

 

[JackA]

I touched up the light spots in the bed. I will eventually do some type of bedliner on the floor. Next I will touch up the frame that caught some blue over spray.
Then it's suspension, axles, and brakes. Going all disc this time.

 

[JackA]

All body bolts and bushing are in place and snug. Might need to adjust later.
Started bolting on some easy pieces. The more I bolt on, the less parts in the house or on the floor.....lol

 

[47coeman]

All body bolts and bushing are in place and snug. Might need to adjust later.
Started bolting on some easy pieces. The more I bolt on, the less parts in the house or on the floor.....lol

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Looking good!!!

 

[JackA]

Bolted on more easy stuff. Kind of getting ahead of myself, but it keeps the build moving forward.

 

[JackA]

I am on vacation thru June 5. Trying to get as much done on this build as possible. I got all the new stuff for the axles and brakes. Today has been a parts round up. Then cleaning and painting all these items. Hoarding Cruiser parts for the last 15 years really pays off.

 

[JackA]

Started bolting more things on the truck. I am liking this blue more and more. The contrast with the new parts and repainted items really pops.
Also got the windshield glass installed today. My local glass shop does a great job at good prices.

 

[JackA]

More stuff installed.....

 

[JackA]

Kick vents with new gaskets in place. Installed the repainted ash tray and glove box door as well. Not sure on the transmission choice yet, so no shift instructions.

 

[JackA]

Pressed the bottom spring plates back into shape. Then cleaned and painted all the shackles, pins, and plates.
Got the oem springs cleaned up and ready for paint.......since I am trying to do this build on somewhat of a budget. I can always upgrade sometime down the road.

 

[JackA]

Springs are painted. Gas tank is now blue.

 

[JackA]

Last pic for today. Got the windshield frame all ready to install.

 

[HouCav]

Last pic for today. Got the windshield frame all ready to install.

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The blue really does look great. Congrats on getting so much checked off

 

[wngrog]

Go boy

 

[JackA]

Springs are in place. Gas tank paint job turned out okay.....at least the parts you can see look decent.
Now it's axle tear down time. Luckily I am swapping to disc all round, so only need to clean the housings and 3rds.

 

[JackA]

Rear axle is torn down. Starting on the front. Working on the side of the house is not so good mid-day.......no shade. Making progress though.

 

[JackA]

Took yesterday off. I went wheeling. Good times.
Back to it today. Front axle tore down. Now it's decrease, clean, and paint axle parts time.

 

[Vandal FJ]

Painted the tailgate and the upper door roof pieces. Seam sealed the back of the tub and made a mess. It will get covered with Lizard Skin so it will hide the imperfections. Arms are tired from sanding......lol

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Look like you used nutserts for the seat brackets to bolt to. I have been wondering if that is strong enough, because it would solve some seat mounting issues I have had!

 

[JackA]

I figure the main force is pushing down due to driver or passengers physical weight. So the nut inserts should be fine. In a roll or collision, there maybe be other forces at work. The seat belts have significant anchors and those should take the main forces in that case.
In short, good enough for me.

Rear housing is painted.