Builds My 78' Barn find FJ45 (1 Viewer)

[cult45]

Thanks @tlaporte and @76 FJ40 - all wrapped and now cutting a trailer.

I didn't know 12H-T valves were adjustable. Everyday's a school day!

 

[Michael B]

I look forward to the finished product Dan!

Even though it is a solid lifter motor the clearance between the rocker arm and push rod has to adjusted after the break in period.

@cult45

 

[cult45]

Well there ya go..

 

[Indestructible 47]

love this thread, top build. i'm also being schooled on the 12ht

 

[Michael B]

Thanks mate! You're too kind. I'm enjoying your thread as well. Keep up the good work!!

 

[Varty Yo]

With your chev wheels does it rub at full lock at all? or did you go with a small spacer. Got a buddy wanting the same setup for his 45

 

[Michael B]

Brett no rub at full lock. I also ran GM Ralley rims on my 76' 40 with no issues. Both rigs were running 33-12.50's.

 

[Varty Yo]

Ok good to know i didnt know the bs of them

 

[Michael B]

I stopped by a local airport for a photo opp with my favorite truck and my favorite WWII bomber. The bomber is a B17.

 

[Michael B]

Then I was photo bombed by a 1932 Oldsmobile. What a day!

 

[ukaviator]

Any pics on how you hooked up the snorkel to the air intake? thx

 

[Michael B]

It's not hooked up yet mate! I'm still searching for the air filter box. But there will be pictures when that job is finished.

 

[cult45]

A piece of American iron photo bombed by a treasonous Japanese pickup truck and then reclaimed by another piece of American iron! The irony!

 

[Michael B]

I thought the bard might have words for the situation.

Touché!

 

[Michael B]

So we took a Sunday afternoon ride through the country side. It was a beautiful fall day and Sampson needed to stretch his legs a little. We managed to log another 85 miles or so finally tripping the odometer passed the 1k mark.

Our first stop was at the base of Grant man at the old Trading Post.

 

[Michael B]

Our second stop was on top of Grant mtn at a scenic overlook. I believe that is Kennemere cove in the distance.

All in all this little shake down run was a success. I think we're ready to venture out of town a little now.

 

[Michael B]

I believe I have forgotten to mention that I had Sampson appraised a few weeks ago for insurance purposes. It was interesting........

 

[cult45]

Ahmmmmm.. wow! I'm shocked that a 45 could go for that! Nice one!

 

[Indestructible 47]

Ahmmmmm.. wow! I'm shocked that a 45 could go for that! Nice one!

in America, crazy stuff happens!

 

[Michael B]

Dan you have consider the scarcity of this rig and the parts incorporated in the build here in the states.