Builds My 78' Barn find FJ45 (1 Viewer)

[Pauciflora]

Some more.......

 

[Pauciflora]

And a few more.......

 

[Pauciflora]

This is an old one I picked up a while back. I needed the mounting bracket from it. The original one on Mario was pretty bent up. You are welcome to this one if you want. I can give you weight and dimensions if you interested in getting a quote on shipping. It doesn't have the check valve or the pressure switch. I hope the pics help. Cheers, Ben

 

[Michael B]

Ben thanks for the offer. I have a new unit that Kevin from @Awl_TEQ made. The pictures are a great help!

Thanks again mate!

 

[Pauciflora]

Ben thanks for the offer. I have a new unit that Kevin from @Awl_TEQ made. The pictures are a great help!

Thanks again mate!

It was my pleasure. Is Kevin still manufacturing Toyota beds? I wouldn't mind trying to buy one is his tail gates. That guy and some serious skills and some truly awesome tools.

 

[Michael B]

@Pauciflora Ben he makes items sporadically. You should touch base with him here on mud to see what he has in stock as well as what his production schedule might be. I have one of his tailgates as well as the canister. I really like the tailgate!

 

[CharlestonG8R]

It was my pleasure. Is Kevin still manufacturing Toyota beds? I wouldn't mind trying to buy one is his tail gates. That guy and some serious skills and some truly awesome tools.

If @Awl_TEQ does, I'd be in for another tailgate as well! Don't mean to booger up Mike's build thread. This is one of my favorites!

 

[Michael B]

No worries G8R! We are all just passing time here waiting to work on our rigs.

BTW thanks for the compliment!

 

[Michael B]

I received a few parts this week. I'll be posting pictures of them so others might be able to use the part number at their local Toyota parts counter. I bought the apron cushions from Toyota after 2 attempts with aftermarket units didn't fit. I also found the radiator shims are still available from Toyota and the 12" battery tray, as well as the bushings that fit around the bolt in the parking brake standoff assembly. I apologize for the inverted pictures. They area not that way on my computer, but when I upload them they rotate for some reason.

 

[Michael B]

I did receive one other part this week. It did not come from the Toyota parts counter. I decided to buy a refurbished heater instead of finishing the one I have on the shelf. I also made some progress today in getting a few parts bolted on. @shmukster Gary that old radio you sold me cleaned up very nicely!

 

[sneaky]

Wow that's looking good. I might have to use that colour on a project I'm thinking of.

 

[Michael B]

Thanks Sneaky! I really debated on the color for quite awhile. But I'm very pleased with the Sky Blue. I believe I would have regretted any other choice.

 

[cppilot]

Michael, you are sooooo close, I bet you can taste it. I remember the feeling. Can't wait to see it finished. Not more than you I suppose....

Mark

 

[Michael B]

Mark,
I can't quite taste it yet. But I am beginning to salavate.

 

[Varty Yo]

Yes man rolling along nicely!!!

 

[cult45]

Oh God. So nice..

 

[Pauciflora]

Nice job on the heater box. Did you use a metric TLC kit?

 

[Michael B]

Thanks Brett and Cult.

Ben I'm sure the Metric TLC kit was used but I didn't do the work. I found one already rebuilt and powder coated for a reasonable sum so I bought it.

 

[Michael B]

I didn't make a lot of progress over the weekend, but tonight was a much better night. I installed the refurbished glove box door. Then I worked on my proportioning valve and brake line install.

 

[Michael B]

I also worked on installing the steering column and the sector shaft to the gear box. It's a might bit tight! Maybe too tight. Nothing is touching, but with torque it might. I'm not certain this is the final configuration on this setup. At the motor mount there is about 3mm of clearance.