Builds My 66 FJ45 Build Up (2 Viewers)

[middlecalf]

What bolts you using (from where) for the top trim piece?

 

[Mightymes]

I haven’t decided on that yet. Probably something with a flat head on it.

 

[tacocat]

Cool truck. Do you have a build on your 40? I like your blend of modern and vintage.

 

[merbesfield]

What size are those wheels? I like the stance.

 

[Rainman]

Question on the running boards. My 45 has the originals inlay boards in good shape. What material will you be using for the inlay? I have perfect late model boards I may use since they look better for more years. But if there is s sturdy option, I may keep the early original ones.

 

[Mightymes]

Cool truck. Do you have a build on your 40? I like your blend of modern and vintage.

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[Mightymes]

What size are those wheels? I like the stance.

17 x 8

 

[Mightymes]

Question on the running boards. My 45 has the originals inlay boards in good shape. What material will you be using for the inlay? I have perfect late model boards I may use since they look better for more years. But if there is s sturdy option, I may keep the early original ones.

The inlay I got with the boards from Simon. It's a reproduction of the OEM ones from what he said. I'm in the middle of my 65 FJ45 build and haven't worked on those steps in a awhile. I have to paint them and need to get more paint so that's why I halted on those for now.

 

[mtquivr]

What did you have to do with the center cap hole?

 

[Mightymes]

What did you have to do with the center cap hole?

I cut it with a hole saw to the closest size that would allow the hub to fit through. I don't remember what size it was.

 

[mtquivr]

17 x 8

Don't see that on their site. 16x8 or 17x9.5?

 

[Mightymes]

Don't see that on their site. 16x8 or 17x9.5?

Oops, 17x 9.5. Sorry about that.

 

[mtquivr]

Thanks, I REALLY like those wheels.

 

[Mightymes]

Thanks, I REALLY like those wheels.

Thanx!

 

[KellyC]

Good luck on the BaT sale! Amazing rig! So much want...

What headlights did you use?

 

[Mightymes]

Good luck on the BaT sale! Amazing rig! So much want...

Thanx!
Those are some LED ones I got off of Amazon. I'm not sure of the brand, but they're a pretty common style I've seen used on quite a few different cars/trucks lately. I have them on my 40 and other 45....super bright.

 

[KellyC]

They look great! If you come across the brand or style name, I’d love to know! Thanks!

Were they plug & play with the stock wiring?

 

[Mightymes]

They look great! If you come across the brand or style name, I’d love to know! Thanks!

Were they plug & play with the stock wiring?

Actually, I put a new wiring harness on the truck. Wiring it was pretty simple though.

 

[Mightymes]

Olive Oil is off to a new home in South Carolina. It was sad to see her go, but the new owner will have a great time with it.

 

[Tommy Shumpert]

I was finally able to make a little progress today. Weather is better and I made room in the garage. I got the sag box tacked in and mocked up part of the steering column.

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You have a part# for that PS? Great Build.