Waggoner5
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My FZJ45.
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hello all. i posted these pictures in a different thread but realized that i should put it here (i cannot recall if i already introduced myself).
anywho. this is my 1978 fj-45. it says on the vin plate it has a 1.5 ton capacity, which i noticed only because it has full floater axles on the rear and i've seen others without them. it's all stock: the am radio, stock fog lights (still with original bulbs), original upholstery, and everything else. it has some rust on the bed, most likely from the age and the abuse my uncle gave it when he had it.
it was my grandfather's farm truck, but he never used it heavily, mostly for going around town and looking cool. he always took good care of it, servicing it at the dealer. the turn signals need replacing, the rearview mirrors were stolen and replaced (not sure if they're OEM), the transmission shifter boot is missing. other than the repaint and the steel bed my uncle commissioned, it's all there, even the yellow factory jack.
i hope you don't think i'm bragging but these trucks are truly tanks! they whine, are slow but strong, and have great character. more importantly, it has a long family history--i remember growing up alongside it and it. i was thinking of lifting it--spring over--especially because the front springs are sagging but i rather preserve it.
here are some pics.
mario
anywho. this is my 1978 fj-45. it says on the vin plate it has a 1.5 ton capacity, which i noticed only because it has full floater axles on the rear and i've seen others without them. it's all stock: the am radio, stock fog lights (still with original bulbs), original upholstery, and everything else. it has some rust on the bed, most likely from the age and the abuse my uncle gave it when he had it.
it was my grandfather's farm truck, but he never used it heavily, mostly for going around town and looking cool. he always took good care of it, servicing it at the dealer. the turn signals need replacing, the rearview mirrors were stolen and replaced (not sure if they're OEM), the transmission shifter boot is missing. other than the repaint and the steel bed my uncle commissioned, it's all there, even the yellow factory jack.
i hope you don't think i'm bragging but these trucks are truly tanks! they whine, are slow but strong, and have great character. more importantly, it has a long family history--i remember growing up alongside it and it. i was thinking of lifting it--spring over--especially because the front springs are sagging but i rather preserve it.
here are some pics.
mario
merbesfield
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Welcome Mondo. You did not mention where you are located? You are lucky to have such a nice truck with great family history. Never sell it. Good Luck.
you guys have wicked trucks, hopfully ill be joining the club in a year or so...
Howdy
Thought I would say hello. Have had been tinkering with my 40 for last few years and thought it time to show it to y'all. Have a great day
Mr. Baker .. the spare tire and rim worked great!
Thought I would say hello. Have had been tinkering with my 40 for last few years and thought it time to show it to y'all. Have a great day
Mr. Baker .. the spare tire and rim worked great!
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Hello, Landcruiser friends.
Sending you some pictures of my exfiretruck. I ahve a plan to make it more sivil to use it on the road. To mutch attention...and I am not allowed to drive with the bluelight and horns..Thats the rules her in Norway. But I will not do anything with the truck so makes it difficoult to but it back to a firetruck with its original parts. So this summer I have taken of the roof and doors to let the summer in.
Henning
Sending you some pictures of my exfiretruck. I ahve a plan to make it more sivil to use it on the road. To mutch attention...and I am not allowed to drive with the bluelight and horns..Thats the rules her in Norway. But I will not do anything with the truck so makes it difficoult to but it back to a firetruck with its original parts. So this summer I have taken of the roof and doors to let the summer in.
Henning
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all rite my fellow cruiserheads
here is my fj45LV 1967. just got done from proffitts and made it back all the way from colorado to Los Angeles with no problems
i am so proud of it.also what a beautifull drive. thanks to the crew at Proffitts. i will post later the stages of the life of this rig.
here is my fj45LV 1967. just got done from proffitts and made it back all the way from colorado to Los Angeles with no problems
i am so proud of it.also what a beautifull drive. thanks to the crew at Proffitts. i will post later the stages of the life of this rig.
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merbesfield
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congratulations
It looks beautiful. Please do give us more pics and details.
all rite my fellow cruiserheads
here is my fj45LV 1967. just got done from proffitts and made it back all the way from colorado to Los Angeles with no problems
It looks beautiful. Please do give us more pics and details.
merbesfield
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very nice ride nocents
I have seen pics of your truck somewhere before. You don't see many black cruisers. I like it.
I have seen pics of your truck somewhere before. You don't see many black cruisers. I like it.
Here's my 45, just got her home to Alberta, loves the snow.
What's the story on the box? Is that aftermarket, custom, or factory? Never seen one like that before. I like it.
TREEROOT-I still want your green one!!
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Glad to see I'm not the only new guy from pbb;p ;p . Say hi to georg for me
x2;pI love this thread!
Every time I see a new 45, I almost go work on mine
BOY DID I SCREW UP!!! Sold 11 of them about 6 months ago-3 with cutouts- for $100
BTW I think the guy that bought them lived in Grand Junction.
So where were all you Socal guys when I lived down there?? I was happy to see another 40, much less a 45.
Guess you can tell this is my first time on this forum...
