Philippines 45 Build

[medicdave]

Hi guys just posting some progress on my 45 being built in the Philippines. My mechanics answer to every question of how long is one month (hes had the truck about 6 months now). Heres a little progression of the build.

First up is the day I bought her B motor, 4spd tranny, parts from at least 6 years we could identify. Still not that bad looking.

 

[medicdave]

Cab after firewall rebuild to return colomn to stock and 40 some odd years of parts modification (Any vehicle more than 5 years old here has parts from something entirely different because it was cheaper of avalible when needed or both)

 

[medicdave]

Bong the master mechanic/restorer doing some frame repair. An angle grinder and an arc welder are the most advanced tools used during the rebuild, including sheet metal repair! 99% of the work is with basic hand tools.

 

[medicdave]

13bt and h55f with split case installed.

 

[medicdave]

As she sat today, suspention hung, waiting on plumbing, wiring, 4pt cage and seats, and a roof. Bongs answer of how long to complete.......1 more month lmao. The tire at the rear wheel well is a 33 with the rear axle almost on the ground. Looking like I'll be putting it on 37x12.50R17 M/T's

 

[krzyabncanuck]

So, your saying time goes slower over there. It does in most countries like that.

Post some more pics of the build though. Sheet metal looks really straight.

 

[79fj40moneypit]

Looks great!

 

[cult45]

You're gonna love that 13B-T. The power AND the mileage.

 

[medicdave]

You're gonna love that 13B-T. The power AND the mileage.

I better, its a rare bird over here and I had to pay out the a** for it. More pictures in a bit.

 

[medicdave]

Ok more pictures. Handmade tailgate. Not original, but definantly not bad.

 

[medicdave]

the bed after body work and first coat of paint

 

[medicdave]

Fitting the front axle

 

[medicdave]

Hood finished. I'll try and find some more he does alot of work while I'm away at work and doesn't take alot of pictures.

 

[cult45]

What sort of bed is that [with the filler]?

 

[medicdave]

As far as I know it is a shortened 45 bed. The truck came riding on a modified fj40 frame and the filler was a po mod for a frame mounted fuel tank. The cab was also modified to remove the stock filler neck. I really like that mod as it keeps me from sitting on my fuel lol. Not a whole lot original left on the truck but it's being built to suit me and hopefully my grandkids will be driving it one day.

 

[krzyabncanuck]

I see it has a shackle reversal, but what kind of shackles are those on the other end ?

 

[medicdave]

Po supplied anti inversion

 

[Awl_TEQ]

That bed is very not stock but I like it. Hand made wheel humps, front wall from some other vehicle. Actually I think the whole bed is from another vehicle and sides were grafted on that resemble 45 sides. Looks great. I am doing the filler on the side as well. Actually two of them for dual tanks. Now I know what it should look like

 

[medicdave]

Got a deal on 37x12.50r16.5 goodyear wrangler m/t hmmwv tires and a set of rims. Pics tommorow.

 

[medicdave]

That bed is very not stock but I like it. Hand made wheel humps, front wall from some other vehicle. Actually I think the whole bed is from another vehicle and sides were grafted on that resemble 45 sides. Looks great. I am doing the filler on the side as well. Actually two of them for dual tanks. Now I know what it should look like

I'll try and get some better pictures of the filler hole and door next time I'm in cabanatuan. Maybe tommorow if I go drop off the tires.