Builds My 1965 FJ45 LWB (1 Viewer)

[kunzma]

Poser has mocked up a bolt in transmission frame support. He put a slight slant towards the rear that allows the transmission to clear the floor of the cab. No modifications to the floor needed.

 

[Rustic76]

Poser fitted the 2F engine and H55 transmission. The shifter needs to be straightened and the twin sticks need to be bent to the left. Looks like a tight fit but will work without a body lift.

Awesome. I have major H55 envy!

 

[Bear]

You're fortunate to have Poser in your neck of the woods !

 

[catskinner]

Nice work, keen too see how the 3speed trans hump fits over the h55 if you're reusing it ?

 

[daniel.watters]

Where did you, or anybody else get their rear lens gaskets?

 

[kunzma]

I made my rear lenses gaskets by cutting down a set from the newer three color lenses. Pics of the process are earlier in this thread. They will work until somebody makes a reproduction.

 

[daniel.watters]

I made my rear lenses gaskets by cutting down a set from the newer three color lenses. Pics of the process are earlier in this thread. They will work until somebody can make some reproductions.

That's so funny... I was leaning to do the exact same thing.... Thanks!

 

[kunzma]

Got the doors done. Just need the bug catcher hardware and door stops to come back from the plater.
Using Overland Metric's new stainless steel fasteners. Rubber is from Cruiser Outfitters. Very pleased with both!

 

[kunzma]

Beautiful day on Friday so I cleaned the garage and rolled the bed out for some photos.

 

[kunzma]

Sent off a bunch of parts to Colorado Cad for plating. Just a small amount shown here. Will post the results here in a couple weeks.

 

[cppilot]

That bed is a work of art. Maybe you don't put it on and you use it as shop "art work". I really like that color and I never get tired of looking at it. Keep up the outstanding work.

Mark

 

[kunzma]

That bed is a work of art. Maybe you don't put it on and you use it as shop "art work". I really like that color and I never get tired of looking at it. Keep up the outstanding work.

Mark

I agree, 100%!

 

[cppilot]

Mathew, are you going to paint the rear letters on the tailgate?

Mark

 

[kunzma]

Mark,
I haven't decided. Been looking at other trucks for inspiration. May go with some vinyl letters.

 

[cppilot]

I thought about the vinyl letters as well but went with paint. A little blue tape and some patience and your there.

 

[whitey45]

I used the vinyl with good results!

 

[Michael B]

I went with paint so it is an exact match to the Cygnus white of the bezel and roof. I have used lettering kits on other trucks before and was dissapointed in the relatively short life span of the letters.

 

[kunzma]

Paint it is. Thanks for the input.

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

I like the tailgate letters body color personally plus I believe that's how they came in '65. Think they started painting them in 66?

Regardless beautiful job you're doing!

 

[cppilot]

Mathew, maybe your painter has some of the white paint left over. White roof, bezel and tailgate letters...........just look cool on a Land Cruiser.

Mark