Build My 78' Barn find FJ45

[Michael B]

It would appear that Hot Wheels has finally gotten their act together!

 

[Lifelong40Fan]

Did they use Samson as a model?

 

[Michael B]

Actually I’m not sure. I had contacted Johnny Lightning about it last year, since they were already doing the FJ40 and the FJ45 short bed, and received no response. I do believe that both Hot Wheels and JL are owned by the same company now. I think JL would have done a better job of the model, although the HW unit isn’t bad at all.

 

[Lifelong40Fan]

Nice. Didn't know they had a 45 shortbed. Need to get one and the long bed.

Our fridge is still sporting the RockAuto magnet with your 45 on it!

 

[Michael B]

They have been doing for a couple of years now. You can easily find them on Amazon.

 

[Michael B]

My spring, summer and fall project has finally been completed. So I introduced Samson to his new hideout. I have a thread for my shop build in the “Work shop” forum.

 

[wngrog]

Outstanding

 

[CenTXFJ60]

Time for a lift Michael . Great looking barn.

 

[Michael B]

Thanks Jimmy and Nolen! The lift is on order!!

 

[Rainman]

I'm green...

 

[Michael B]

Samson’s brothers joined him today.

 

[Michael B]

Merry Christmas to all of my Mud brothers and sisters! Blessings to you and your families this happy Christmas morning!!

 

[Greek Cruiserhead]

Merry Christmas Michael B !
Greetings from Low Saxony
Demetrios

 

[timestretcher]

I installed the last 3 knobs this afternoon. I am very pleased with results of the dash refurbishment.

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i finally found it. It looks nice does it have the heater in it and the AC

 

[Michael B]

I’m glad you found it. I am using the stock heater so the Old Air Products unit is only AC.

 

[Michael B]

Samson’s mini-me arrived today. I have waited for this model to be produced a long time! I am not disappointed with the level of detail in this model.

 

[KT40]

Very Cool! Where can one be had?

 

[Michael B]

Very Cool! Where can one be had?

They’re all over the internet now from multiple vendors. I found the best price on EBay.

 

[troopie]

Nice! I'll definately order one.

 

[Michael B]

Nice! I'll definately order one.

Thanks Mark! I think you will be happy with the level of detail in the model. How are you and your family?