Builds My 78' Barn find FJ45

[Michael B]

I didn't make a lot of progress this weekend. I mounted the washer and overflow bottles. Then I was able to start looking for a good place to mount the PS reservoir. I struggled with making a mount for hours with no success. So I moved on to some smaller items that needed blasting and painting.

 

[Michael B]

I did test mount the bib for a bit to help me look for a mounting spot for the reservior.

Just a little taste of what's to come!

 

[cult45]

Gad dahmmm!!!

 

[Michael B]

Easy there big boy!?

 

[cult45]

Then stop providing such provocative imagery

 

[Michael B]

You probably don't want to know what is coming next.

 

[cult45]

Oh God, not the 12H-T intake pipe! Please!

 

[Indestructible 47]

man this rig deserves everything everyone says about it and more!! insane taken to a new level.

Question, are you going to add the Diesel emblem on the grill mesh? it would really set it off.

 

[Michael B]

@Indestructible 47
Thank you for your kind words of encouragement! I' m just trying to do my best not to make a mess of it.

I indeed have an aluminum reproduction of the original "Diesel" badge waiting to be installed. I was hoping to get a "Turbo" badge for the grill. But the fellow who makes them is out of stock with no plan for the next production run.

 

[Indestructible 47]

no worries mate, that'll look great!

if the guy that does the Turbo emblems goes up for another run, please LMK. for when i get a lovely 12H-T!

By the way, your making no mess of nothing. keep it up!

 

[Michael B]

I finished the PS reservoir mount. It took a lot more time than I had anticipated. But I'm pleased with the results. The pictures show it all tacked together for final welding and then installation. I tried to show the clearances after the install.

 

[Michael B]

A couple more pictures of the completed installation.

 

[cult45]

Mmmmmm, custom..

 

[Michael B]

@cult45 what could possibly be about to happen?

 

[Michael B]

On a different note I think I have a resolution to my bib/condenser issue. My condenser will not fit between the radiator support and my stock bib. Some of the possibilities I have looked into for resolution are a thinner condenser, and electric fan/move radiator closer to engine. None of these worked. Using a 79' or newer bib and a shorter condenser seems to be the answer.

 

[Michael B]

Another issue I'm working to resolve is my fuel tank. The original tank has been repaired twice since I've owned the truck. When I pulled the tank out of storage I checked inside the tank and there were more rusty spots on the bottom of it. I'm not a fan of the current sealers on the market. A fellow cruiser head has spent a large sum of money to have his 45 tank opened, blasted, repaired, welded shut and sealed. With a lifetime warranty. It lasted 3 months and started leaking. I've also heard of some sealers coming loose and trashing the fuel system. A risk I'm not willing to take with a Diesel engine.

So I have purchased a new 68-72 FJ40 fuel tank from Toyota. I think it will work with a few modifications. It needs a fuel return line and more vent tubes. But the neck is correct to work in a 45.

 

[73fj]

Full of new tank smell

 

[cult45]

I'm actually stuck! Tell me.

 

[Michael B]

@cult45 patience you must have young padawan

 

[cult45]

Tell me..