Scarlet our 1966 FJ45 LPB Restomod

[cppilot]

In place , right where it should be. the truck just didn’t feel right without the stamped bezel.

 

[KT40]

View attachment 3686337View attachment 3686338In place , right where it should be. the truck just didn’t feel right without the stamped bezel.

Killer!

 

[cppilot]

Thanks Ken !

 

[cppilot]

Before and after with the stamped bezel. Took the original off.

 

[cppilot]

A perk with the stamped bezel is no worries from the “Bezel Police”

 

[archie73]

Thanks EWheeler, the old FJ60 perches were taken off and new perches were added. I can get you a picture of that if you need one.

Could you post pics of the 60 axle perches? (Sorry I searched and didn’t find them). I may have a similar situation developing…

 

[cppilot]

Here ya go.

 

[archie73]

Thank you. As I understand it, the the passenger side is to close to the pumpkin for the U bolts to stay in place, so you added a top spring perch to keep it aligned? And this stopped the need to outboard the springs?

Sorry for all the questions, I’m trying to decide what way I’m going with a coming project.

 

[cppilot]

Correct

 

[Pics45]

Envy on the bezels Mark. Rigs look awesome.....

 

[cppilot]

Broke out the Milwaukee Orbital Buffer and some Griot’s products for much need spa treatment on Scarlet.

 

[cppilot]

Few more.

 

[kunzma]

Hey Mark,
Wondering if you could post some pictures showing how and what you used to mount the mudflaps? Truck looks awesome!
Mat

 

[cppilot]

Hi Mat, I’ll get you some shots tomorrow.

 

[cppilot]

Hi Mat, these are the brackets we used on the other FJ45 “Sage”. I think they came from a pre 79 Hilux truck but fit perfectly.

I’ll get some photos of the red truck hopefully tomorrow.

Mark

 

[cppilot]

Here ya go Mat, it’s just a small piece of sheet metal bolted up just ahead of the rear bed mount. It’s functional in that position though. Nothing special by the previous owner 20+ years ago.

 

[kunzma]

That is nice and simple. Not sure I could have come up with that myself. Thanks for the pictures.

 

[cppilot]

Here’s a few shots of the late Doors we put on the 45. They fit great. All new gaskets and hardware. Had to change the striker and modify the early door limiters. Scarlet has some good DNA from early to late years, 1965, 66, 78 and 1981.

 

[Pics45]

Looking good Mark...Gotta love the vertical side vent too.

 

[KT40]

Yes, looks great Mark! Were you able source the correct metric machine screws for the vent?
Those are the odd M9x1.25 size I believe.