Build My 78' Barn find FJ45

[Michael B]

I upgraded my winch hooking mechanism for safety sake. Here’s a before and after picture.

 

[Michael B]

My powder coater turned the rack around in less than 24 hours. I also had him coat the spare tire let down handle while he was at it.

 

[wngrog]

Isn’t that an engine crank handle?

 

[Michael B]

Not on my truck! It fits the spare tire mech perfectly.

 

[Michael B]

Not on my truck! It fits the spare tire mech perfectly.

 

[middlecalf]

Interesting because that sure looks like an engine crank handle.

 

[Michael B]

I retrieved it from under the back seat of a 55.

 

[Michael B]

Here is the hand crank stowed and the rack waiting to have some padding installed on the side rails to prohibit wear on the bed liner product.

 

[KFJ45]

I have the same crank handle on my 45. Double duty: Engine Crank/Spare Tire Lowering Crank.

 

[Michael B]

I love it when a plan comes together! I can almost smell the camp fire now!!!

 

[Michael B]

I finally installed the RTT. I’m pleased with the way everything fits. Sorry for the indoor pictures but it is raining and cold again. I’ll get better pictures later.

 

[Michael B]

The weather was much more cooperative today than yesterday. So I was able to play with my new toys in the back yard a little while.

First some better pictures of the tent closed.

 

[Michael B]

Now some views of the tent setup.

 

[Michael B]

Last but not least some shots with the annex attached. I’m not certain the annex is setup correctly. The overwhelming lack of instructions for this unit is appalling! But I’m pleased with the tent itself.

 

[Michael B]

Here’s a shot of the inside.

 

[Michael B]

I also installed some functional eye candy thanks to Mark @cppilot !

 

[wngrog]

Oem wheels and acorns. Come on.

 

[Michael B]

Sorry Nolen! Now I have you and Roma in stereo. Besides acorns aren’t correct for my year.

 

[wngrog]

Put those mag wheels on that Chebby in the shed

Love the setup. Just flexing my OEM geek on the wheels. Sorry.

 

[Michael B]

The Chebby already has rally’s on it. I’ve been bent like that a long time!