New truck and need some info

[KT40]

Great early 45 rmt! It must be a very early rig, as late 64 was the first year toyota offered a removable top and a factory heater!! ( regarding short wheelbase rigs! Vin # will help!!

He posted Vin the “List”.

Post in thread 'SWB Removeable top list'
SWB Removeable top list - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/swb-removeable-top-list.667969/post-14305814

 

[whitey45]

Thats very odd to not have a heater vent as this is a late 65?

 

[Boulder Cruiser]

Thats very odd to not have a heater vent as this is a late 65?

According to SOR build date was between April/May. I would say that’s early 65 or am I reading it wrong?

 

[whitey45]

I like to refer to the registry here, as the sor vin’s are for all 45 lwb, swb, and lv wagon. Your vin is pretty late for a shorty removable top truck. These were the least produced as it was a short window of production. Thus making it the rarest 45 pickup!

 

[Boulder Cruiser]

The original radiator overflow nipple was gone so i had the neck replaced the radiator back flushed and i put in a new Tstat. I ordered new hoses but i think they were for a 2F and didn't work so ill have to send those back. In the mean time i figured id fill her up and take her for spin. I really enjoy driving it, It may be on the top of my list. Also the windshield vent is a game changer, I don't know why they got rid of it.

 

[Boulder Cruiser]

Few more

 

[Lifelong40Fan]

Wow, so nice! If you like driving it, the cab will make you wanna not get big around the belly fer shure!

 

[middlecalf]

Interesting overload spring setup.

 

[KT40]

Interesting overload spring setup.

I thought that same thing. Very interesting.

 

[Unimogguy]

Interesting overload spring setup.

Has anyone seen one of these before? Does anyone know if it was an aftermarket part or farmer/doctor custom addition? It looks to be well designed.

 

[Boulder Cruiser]

Yes very interesting! When I first looked under there I was pretty surprised. It all seems to be well done and thought out.

@Unimogguy if I had to guess I would say the springs and ubolts were a generic kit. The stops welded to the frame are custom.

 

[Boulder Cruiser]

Here’s a few more pics of them. Sorry it’s all dirty.

 

[DomSmith]

Also the windshield vent is a game changer, I don't know why they got rid of it.

They are notorious for leaking. Great for trucks in good climates or never driving in the rain.

 

[middlecalf]

Sorry it’s all dirty.

It’s a truck. If it wasn’t dirty, then you’d need to be sorry .

 

[77HesterSue]

Congrats. Nice looking truck!

 

[Boulder Cruiser]

I think I figured out what the holes are In the bedside. Found a pic of this truck and they are almost an exact match so I assume it had a similar set up. Looks like they bolted through the bed to support the vertical wood post. Funny this truck was for sale on mud in 2013 in Boulder.

 

[SHREG]

Great lookin rig, beautiful. I've not seen a spare mounted like that. I swapped a 2F into mine as the original engine was shot. Out of all our cruisers the pickup is my favorite to drive, especially with the 2F. Congrats on the find.

 

[mmcinnis]

Very interesting with the side bed rails. Check this out!

 

[Boulder Cruiser]

I stole the tires off my 40 to see how they’d fit. I think they’re a hair big, they would be perfect if the truck had a 2.5 lift. I think it still looks/drives great and plan on keeping them on the 45. Ill find a different set for the 40 since I have more size options.

I will likely move the rear axle back an inch. I’ve done some searching on lifts, I know cruiser outfitters sells the OME kit but it’s pricey.
I’ve read that swb and lwb share the same spring size, can anyone confirm this? I also read that fj60 rear springs are very similar in length. I still don’t think I’ve found a situation where someone actually used them.
Can anyone confirm what options I have to bring the back end up?

 

[whitey45]

Rear springs are the same on swb and lwb. Been around 45’s for 30 yesrs, never seen or heard of 60 springs being used..