Builds Purist Step away. Mint 400 2023 FJ45 (6 Viewers)

[landcrusher909]

I love getting accused of not thinking things through LOLOL Or That's never going to work. Today I finished up the air dam. Using strap steel sandwiched between the lower frame horns Now they are drilled out so I can adjust the angle of the air dam from 20 to 35 degrees, Giving us options for better air flow. The 20 degree angle should push the air up over the top of the hood. I can't do anything about the windshield. The 45 goes in for exhaust and alignment Thursday, Its been a lot work I am really happy with the way everything came out. Also finished up the clear front diff cover.

 

[landcrusher909]

Major test drive yesterday went really well The 45 is running fantastic and handles really good. The exhaust came out perfect with the header flange I can swap from the muffler to straight pipe. Its been a long tough build. We will have some bumper options My plan is as we finish our runs make changes and see what works best. Thanks for all the support and comments. This time next week we will be lined up staged on the Bonneville Salt flats.

 

[Ditcherman]

It’s been very cool watching you accomplish your goal, thanks for keeping us updated!
Hopefully you can take a few minutes or a few days and clear your head from build to drive.

Best of luck next week and we’ll be watching.

 

[pardion]

Something else for your sheet metal sponsor to make……

 

[landcrusher909]

And then this happened LOL I needed a break anyway Thank you @rockcod for the text LOLOL Well I always wanted at FJ25. This is a 1959 on a 1971 frame with complete drivetrain. Guess I have something else to do after racing

 

[BMThiker]

And then this happened LOL I needed a break anyway Thank you @rockcod for the text LOLOL Well I always wanted at FJ25. This is a 1959 on a 1971 frame with complete drivetrain. Guess I have something else to do after racing

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Maybe Garrett can give you some pointers

 

[Terrax]

Your timing for being in Bonneville is awesome, there will be a full moon!! Being on the salt flats on a full moon is out of this world. Around 20 years ago my cousin and I were driving cross country and planned to be there on a full moon, a few cervezas and a little smoke and I felt like Neil Armstrong. You’ll love it!!

 

[matzell]

And then this happened LOL I needed a break anyway Thank you @rockcod for the text LOLOL Well I always wanted at FJ25. This is a 1959 on a 1971 frame with complete drivetrain. Guess I have something else to do after racing

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I see you have friends like I do! They are always sending me stuff, so hard to resist....

 

[whitey45]

Friends dont let friends pass up good deals!!

 

[landcrusher909]

Friends dont let friends pass up good deals!!

This is soooooo True @rockcod

 

[whitey45]

Wow! Thats when I loaded it on the trailer!! Duck hunting club in the bay area! Ca!! More than s decade ago!!

 

[Rix 45]

Here is one to beat. Good luck.

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/big-reads/toyotas-230mph-land-cruiser-full-story

 

[Ditcherman]

Here is one to beat. Good luck.

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/big-reads/toyotas-230mph-land-cruiser-full-story

Meh. That’s really cool and all, but our boy is doing more with less, I think.
Also, bring that fancy back out in 50 years!

 

[landcrusher909]

Meh. That’s really cool and all, but our boy is doing more with less, I think.
Also, bring that fancy back out in 50 years!

Haha When I was at Cruiserfest last year it was on display. Its Super cool and definitely has the HP. We are loaded up and pulling out in the morning. Its really starting to sink in. We are going to Bonneville and I am going to blow my own horn for a minute. I built my 45 in my backyard with mostly hand tools. No computers No fancy shop, some Harbor freight grinders a 110 welder with a half broken dial indicator LOL No matter what happens I will be able to walk away knowing I gave it my best shot. We will be the First Toyota FJ45 to run on the Bonneville Salt Flats. Thank you everyone for all the Support. Its my story and as far as I am concerned your all apart of this adventure.

 

[aztoyman]

Have fun, be safe and go FAST!! Nobody's gonna pull you over!

 

[Terrax]

Have fun, be safe and go FAST!! Nobody's gonna pull you over!

Shatter my 45’s previous owner record of 93.2 mph in Dubai.

 

[Pics45]

An amazing build Rob....I love how you jump in on the exciting stuff. Go fast, be safe, but most importantly---Have fun.

 

[landcrusher909]

We are on the Salt and Passed Tech. It's been a Great day

 

[KT40]

That is extremely awesome Rob!! Happy for you and the team! Be safe and have fun! Looking forward to hearing the results!

 

[KT40]

Also,
I still think it would have been appropriate for me to use my LV as the push vehicle to help get you up to speed!
I can say maybe next time but it probably won’t happen. Pretend like the snow is salt!