Build My 78' Barn find FJ45

[ufg8r]

Been awhile since I looked at your thread Michael, you are getting close! Can't wait to see Sampson moving under his own power. Looking really good.

 

[Michael B]

Thanks Chris!

 

[Michael B]

Well guys n gals it has been a minute since I have updated the thread. I haven't been holding out on you, I've been under the weather a bit lately. But I started showing improvement today. So I headed to the garage after supper tonight and made a little more progress.

 

[chappohj47]

Beautiful mate

 

[Michael B]

Thanks Chappo!

 

[Pauciflora]

G'day Michael. Wow.......that is a very fine looking truck. You should feel very proud of your efforts. Cheers, Ben

 

[Michael B]

Thank you very much Ben!

 

[Michael B]

Well today was the day! It's been 13 months and 4 days since I have driven my Cruiser.

Sorry I don't have a video of the ride around the block. My videographer had to go to work.

No significant issues to report! All in all pretty great day!

 

[Bear]

Congrats to you !

 

[Michael B]

Thanks Bear!

 

[PG45er]

What..... your videographer didn't stay home for the event....... Oh ya, I guess somebody has to pay for 45 parts
Any way,congrats, the truck looks great!!

 

[alabamatacomaguy]

Hope you got a good ride in before the weather hit.
Looks great.

 

[Indestructible 47]

i'm so happy for you mate, cos i know how good a feeling it is. how does the mighty 12h-t go? power steering worth it?

 

[Michael B]

Thanks fellas!

Brian I did get the ride in before the weather hit. It was a pretty nasty little storm. I lost a young maple tree I had planted about 11 years ago and we were without power for a couple of hours.

47 the 12HT pulls like a freight train! The Saginaw steering is just plain smooth. Definitely worth the cost and labor.

 

[Indestructible 47]

nice, you have just completed my dream set up. 12HT in a 45/47. have you driven a 61 to compare how they go?

 

[Michael B]

Roma has a 60 with a 12HT and have driven it. I think 45 is quicker because it weighs less.

 

[troopie]

Very very nice! All that work in a little over a years time. My hat's off to you sir!

 

[Michael B]

Thank you Mark!

 

[Rustic76]

Time to enjoy! The 45 looks outstanding

 

[Michael B]

So on day two of Sampson's brand new life it's back to work doing what he was designed to do.