Wadesters
SILVER Star
Finally complete and tested after 18 months. I could not have done it without a lot of people on this board having patience with me and answering all my questions. Honorable mention to: @cppilot; @sofj45; @Indygbd
Parts for this restoration came from trusted vendors and all over the world: Pistons from Pakistan, dome light lens from Indonesia, 4wd switch from Egypt, and the list goes on. OEM Toyota whenever possible.
All parts sand blasted and powder coated, new hardware, painted piece by piece. F engine, 3-speed transmission, transfer case, axles, brakes all rebuilt. Can't forget the beautiful @Birdhead restored steering wheel. I chose to keep it all original except for Old Man Emu suspension, gray seat covers, and Nebula paint, (personal preferences).
Sadly the previous owner who I stayed in contact with, passed away and did not see it completed. However, his daughter kept in touch and said he would be very happy.
I am sure I will keep "tinkering' with it but really cannot find much else to do. I have shown it to most everyone I know so now I am afraid it will just sit. Probably will sell at some point. My motivation is always to find and restore. Once finished I am looking for the next project.
Again, THANKS to everyone!
Chris Wade..
*** before, during, and after pictures here: 1965 FJ45 Arizona / Montana - Chris Wade - https://chriswade.smugmug.com/FJ45
Parts for this restoration came from trusted vendors and all over the world: Pistons from Pakistan, dome light lens from Indonesia, 4wd switch from Egypt, and the list goes on. OEM Toyota whenever possible.
All parts sand blasted and powder coated, new hardware, painted piece by piece. F engine, 3-speed transmission, transfer case, axles, brakes all rebuilt. Can't forget the beautiful @Birdhead restored steering wheel. I chose to keep it all original except for Old Man Emu suspension, gray seat covers, and Nebula paint, (personal preferences).
Sadly the previous owner who I stayed in contact with, passed away and did not see it completed. However, his daughter kept in touch and said he would be very happy.
I am sure I will keep "tinkering' with it but really cannot find much else to do. I have shown it to most everyone I know so now I am afraid it will just sit. Probably will sell at some point. My motivation is always to find and restore. Once finished I am looking for the next project.
Again, THANKS to everyone!
Chris Wade..
*** before, during, and after pictures here: 1965 FJ45 Arizona / Montana - Chris Wade - https://chriswade.smugmug.com/FJ45
