Builds My 78' Barn find FJ45

[Michael B]

I forgot to mention that the new t shirt order arrived for our club. I tried to get a club shirt in a color to match my paint. I think it's pretty darn close.

 

[Rustic76]

Looking great. Top quality work!

 

[Michael B]

Thank you sir!

 

[cult45]

Box and transfer look mint!!

 

[Vossie]

man i wish i had a big tranny hump like yours...

 

[Michael B]

I thought they were basically the same until 79' when they got really big @Vossie ?

 

[Vossie]

I thought they were basically the same until 79' when they got really big @Vossie ?

not mine.... i got the small one and mine is an 82

but then i also have disc brakes all round and 4.11 gears

 

[daniel.watters]

Where can a fellow Bama native buy that t shirt?

 

[Michael B]

Daniel I can hook you up with a basic white (which is actually cooler in the summer) t shirt for $20.00 plus the ride.

 

[Michael B]

I took a mental health day from work to stay home and work on the truck. With the weather being nice here in the middle of January (70F with no rain) I needed to get some painting done. The machinist that's building my bumper came over for a final test fit. I'm very pleased with the final product.

 

[Varty Yo]

Hmmm interesting hoop. Id prefer more of a sleeker one but its your truck man. looking good

 

[Michael B]

The hoops will be lowered 4" before powder coating. I would have preferred a smaller diameter tube as well.

 

[cult45]

Is that rear bar braced on the inside?

 

[Michael B]

It is braced Cult. The inside framing is actually the equivalent of a Class 4 trailer hitch skinned over for a bumper. Before I install it I'll try to remember to get some pictures of the back side.

 

[cult45]

Nice one! Hate it to fold in and ruin those horizon straight quarters.

 

[Michael B]

Some of the fruit of my labors from the weekend.

 

[Michael B]

I also worked on my seat belt parts in preparation of having them re-webbed.

 

[cult45]

Not even stopping anywhere. Full tilt resto!

 

[Michael B]

I made some pretty good progress today.

 

[cppilot]

Looking fantastic.