Spike. 1965 FJ45 LWB Survivor from an Arizona hill side (1 Viewer)

[Wadesters]

Thanks! Love the Rip sticker!

 

[Lifelong40Fan]

Also, I'd recommend having a professional installing the glass. I paid $100 for the corners to be installed after having a new back glass cut for $109, trying to install it in new rubber and cracking the glass. Wasn't going to chance breaking the corner glass pieces!

 

[wngrog]

I think City Racer has a lot of the gaskets

 

[Wadesters]

No turning back now

 

[Wadesters]

More

 

[aztoyman]

Is the PO still with us? I know he was sick. I'm sure he'd love to see this.

 

[Wadesters]

Is the PO still with us? I know he was sick. I'm sure he'd love to see this.

I sent him a message about a week ago. He is slow to respond but I am getting worried about him

 

[Unimogguy]

Chris,
Are you going to keep the patina or did you change your mind and decide to repaint it?

 

[Wadesters]

Since the engine is being rebuilt, it will be all fresh and nice I did not want to put it on the old looking front part of the frame. So I decided to redo the front of the frame. Then I decided it would look funny to have front of frame looking good and back part original, so I decided to sand blast and powder coat frame. Then since doors will be repaired for speaker holes and front cowl also repaired for radio I could not figure out how to make the repairs look like the rest of the patina. So I decided it is a full restoration. Body will be going to sand blaster soon.

Not a big hurry but have to decide on a paint color. I am leaning toward dune beige.

 

[Lifelong40Fan]

Body will be going to sand blaster soon.

Oh no, I'm sorry to hear this. The number of beautiful 45s is significantly greater than the number of original patina rigs. Body imperfections and speaker and antenna holes just add character.

 

[wngrog]

You do you. Enjoy it.

Just don’t put it all back together with 4 wheel drum brakes

 

[Wadesters]

Well..... It came with all new drum brake parts. I am not that familiar with the change to disc brake procedure. So, my plan for now is back to the drums.

 

[Wadesters]

Holes cut into doors for speakers finally gone. Fixed with original period correct metal from @Denscustom1

Middle of dash stereo cutout next....

 

[wngrog]

Jesus. What in the world?

 

[Wadesters]

In someones infinite wisdom they thought it would be a good idea to cut out the doors and dash for a radio and speakers. Argh... Luckily I have sourced correct metal to make them go away.

 

[1969FJ]

That radio hole opening will be a a real job to look factory. Unless you source another dash , which is possible ?

 

[Wadesters]

I have a donor dash piece

 

[Wadesters]

Removing the rest of parts from frame in preparation for powder coating. Center arm proved to be challenging. Wanted to make sure not to damage as I have herd the shaft is no longer available. Thanks to @tahoe40/45 for the site he sent and especially to @Indygbd for all the help!

 

[wngrog]

Removing the rest of parts from frame in preparation for powder coating. Center arm proved to be challenging. Wanted to make sure not to damage as I have herd the shaft is no longer available. Thanks to @tahoe40/45 for the site he sent and especially to @Indygbd for all the help!

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I bought a new old stock one from @FJ40GURU

 

[Wadesters]

I bought a new old stock one from @FJ40GURU

Do you mean the rebuild kit?