Project Ugly Duckling

[CycloSteve]

New Mud broke the links, but the photos are still here.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/media/albums/project-ugly-duckling-fj45-lwb-the-beginning.2608/

https://forum.ih8mud.com/media/albums/project-ugly-duckling-fj45-lwb-the-build.2942/

https://forum.ih8mud.com/media/albums/project-ugly-duckling-fj45-lwb-the-build-ii.2994/

https://forum.ih8mud.com/media/albums/project-ugly-duckling-fj45-lwb-the-build-iii.3097/

https://forum.ih8mud.com/media/albums/project-ugly-duckling-fj45-lwb-the-build-iv.3314/

There is also a good thread in the Diesel section which helps with the 1HD-T and 1HD-FT H55F installations into the 40/45 series.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/1hdt-h55-into-a-fj40-some-questions-some-answers.435955/

 

[troopie]

Cool! Thanks for that. The FT looks right at home

 

[CycloSteve]

Had to add this little beauty to my box of goodies...

 

[47coeman]

Now that is a beauty, who has um.

 

[CycloSteve]

Now that is a beauty, who has um.

CruiserCrap. I was originally going to get the standard black shift ball, then Mark came out with this one...glad I had waited so long. Now I just need to get my motor running and the project back on track.

Update on new 5 speed style, should have them next week. Also a teaser shot of matching pull knobs we will be offering.

View attachment 1039840

 

[mmw68]

Glad to see the shift ball arrived safe! Please send me an action shot the install. You bought my last one - but a have fresh batch inbound and should arrive next week. -Mark

 

[CycloSteve]

New plates arrived after two years on order. Retro cool custom.

Now just need to get the motor going and the project back on track. The 80 has had a setback and may have it's engine transplant first. Two cruisers in the family and neither is working at the moment, ugh!

 

[47coeman]

Good to see you back on after a break for awhile. Like the new plate going to give your rig some character.

 

[CycloSteve]

Minor update as the truck has the wheels mounted now, and waiting for my 80 to get out of the shop so time and $$ can be hurled it's direction. Had to steal the motor for my 80, but have another one sitting on the shelf and ready to go. It definitely needs the hulk of the 1HD-FT in the front to bring the springs down to a reasonable stance. Loving how the tire/wheel combo worked out.

 

[KT40]

Looks good! Look better with a clean windshield.
2 years for the plates eh? I ordered a set 4 months ago. Still waiting.I believe the application said 10 to 12 weeks. CA got my money though!

 

[CycloSteve]

Alrighty, the 45 project is back...two recent pics of the 2nd FT motor which is getting closer to being fired-up (thanks Sully).

Guess I need to pay my registration and take the truck out of Non-Op status, LOL.

 

[Owyhee Jackass]

And get an oil filer that says 'New'. And keep 'shredding the rad' I love that sticker.

 

[middlecalf]

gnars used to be shredded. What/where are the rads?

 

[47coeman]

Hey Steve, good to see you are back on it nice set up, you will be a happy boy to get it going.

 

[47coeman]

Any updates to share? Lonesome for some.

 

[47coeman]

Any updates to share? Lonesome for some.

Hi Steve i have seen your project at George’s shop a lot on nice things has been done to it. Break out and get er done so you can enjoy it while you are young.