"Project" Class of 2010 1965-FJ-45lwb

[Ghetto Fireman]

Ok, it's time I get started on my sons 65. He graduates from high school next year and I figure this would make a great graduation gift. I plan on keeping it as stock as possible but will upgrade to a dual master cylinder brake set-up. Here are a few photo's.



Mike

 

[Ghetto Fireman]

65 FJ-45

Removed the top, fenders and hood. Only managed to break off a couple bolts. Drilled and re-tapped. PTO leaks really bad. Are parts and seals hard to find? I guess I'll find out.



Mike

 

[Awl_TEQ]

Deja vu


I see the top rail you were speaking of - got a little bow in it. The side panel looks ok - though its hard to see from that angle.

 

[Ghetto Fireman]

65 lwb

Here is a better photo. Top rail is tweaked. Tailgate is worse, I thinks it's beyond my capabilities.



Mike

 

[65-fj45]

That is a great father son project. My two sons (ages 6 and 10) are fighting of who gets dads 45, Might need to find another one to keep them both happy.

 

[Awl_TEQ]

Here is a better photo. Top rail is tweaked. Tailgate is worse, I thinks it's beyond my capabilities.



Mike

Yup. Definitely kinky. As you are likely aware I have the tailgate parts as well. Is the main letter-stamped panel ok. If you can save the panel and stiffeners the rest I have. I have the panel and stiffeners too but originals will work better together and my panel is blank.

Can't wait for progress reports

Kevin

 

[Ghetto Fireman]

Just a year behind.

OK. go easy on me guys. My 65 is now down to the running gear and frame. Yes, the body is completely off. The original F motor is toast and will need to be rebuilt or I can go with a transplant. I found a 74 F.5 motor that can be rebuilt according to my local engine rebuild shop. He was even able to find a set of .20 over domed pistons for it from a restoration shop he knows of. The trans and tranmission will need to be gone thru. Can I retain my PTO? Going to be doing a complete color change to Spring Green T-1028. Pictures to follow.



Mike

 

[rockcod]

Mike,

Great to see you starting on this one, you have been squirreling it away for sometime now!!! My son and I had a great time working on his 40 together.

Good luck!!

 

[landcrusher909]

Father and Son Projects are the Best Let me know whatever you need, I know we have a few things laying around.

 

[65swb45]

Mike, you most certainly can retain the PTO, and I have a couple of the gaskets and seals for the head unit.

Like I hinted on the phone, I am very glad I didn't have to hunt down the pistons for you!

Let me know what else I can do.

Best

Mark A.

 

[Ghetto Fireman]

Coming along VERY slowly

OK, I know it's been a while but I am moving forward, ok it's a snails pace but here it goes. Chassis completely stripped and frame now mounted on a rotisserie. Frame is in great shape thanks to the Arizona climate. Is that a Toyota part # on the rear springs? Getting ready to blast the frame and repaint with some sort of chassis paint, any suggestions? Freshly rebuilt 74 F 1.5 ready to be transplanted anlong with a 4-speed.


More to follow
Mike

 

[landcrusher909]

Looks Great ! is there going to be another old motor in your driveway in the future LOL Post up anything you might need to keep this project going I really need to clean a few things out

 

[Pics45]

I would use POR-15 semi flat black.......great stuff...............good luck...project looks nice.....

Pete