Build My 78' Barn find FJ45

[Michael B]

Tom it probably would have worked with the RHD harness but it will be cleaner with the LHD unit.
Sorry about the tub mate, it's already bolted down.

 

[Michael B]

I was able to get bib the assembled this weekend. It took a lot longer than expected. I had purchased the headlamp mounting rings and buckets earlier. When I started to assemble everything I found that the rings won't fit (they appear to be for a 60 series) and one of the buckets were rusted through. So I salvaged parts from my wall art. But with temperatures in the 47 degrees F range it made painting a slow process.

 

[Michael B]

I was also able to get a couple of other items mounted this weekend while I was waiting for paint to dry.

 

[cult45]

Take that bib and tho' that sumbitch in ayer. Looks mint!

 

[roma042987]

Looking pretty slick. We are putting Tucker's bib together tomorrow It seems we're pretty much working on the same things.

 

[Michael B]

Cult I'm not quite ready to install it just yet. There's still a lot to be done before that happens.

 

[Michael B]

Roma you and Tucker are much further down the road than I am.

 

[Pauciflora]

Keep plugging away. It seems to be coming on very nicely. Did you do the bezel in cygnus white - it looks very sharp? Cheers, Ben

 

[Michael B]

@Pauciflora that is Cygnus white to match the roof and tailgate lettering.

 

[cult45]

Cult I'm not quite ready to install it just yet. There's still a lot to be done before that happens.

Fair enough, am just excited for you. Canadian excited

 

[Michael B]

So I got a little mud luv from @davework this week. He sent me the three screws in stainless for the fuel filler neck. I like 'em!

 

[Michael B]

I received my front harness from @Coolerman this week. Now I have a lot of work to do!

That's the rear harness on the left. The front harness with DDD integrated on the right along with switches, modules and new voltage regulator on the far right.

 

[Varty Yo]

Ewe wiring....

Hahaha i hate electrical

 

[Michael B]

I'm right there with you Brett. But Mark has done the hard part. I just have to figure out where all of the connectors go.

 

[JackA]

Looking good

 

[Michael B]

Thank you @JackA !

 

[Michael B]

I have been waiting 2 years to in stall these badges! I guess you know you have OFFICIAL Toyota parts when there's Jenglish is on the label. I also got to install some more NOS goodness today. Thanks @Racer65 ! (Sorry about the picture rotation guys)

 

[Dagha Boy]

Looking seriously good. What have you done about the rubber seals around the hinges? Do you know where to get.
I have been looking out for replacements but it seems none such available from anywhere. It seems that the only fix is to buy new hinges.
I am thinking of making a batch.

 

[Pauciflora]

Looking seriously good. What have you done about the rubber seals around the hinges? Do you know where to get.
I have been looking out for replacements but it seems none such available from anywhere. It seems that the only fix is to buy new hinges.
I am thinking of making a batch.

I concur........it looks superb.

 

[Michael B]

Thanks mates! I do not know of any place to obtain those seals. I had the body man seal them when he installed them.