Builds Stepping into the 45 Club - My FZJ45 Resto-Mod

[cruisermatt]

Mall crawler. You’re right on both accounts of course. I guess me logic is... if you’re gonna build it, you might as well overbuild it. You can’t blame me for that Matt, I didn’t really adopt that mindset until I spent an afternoon with you in your garage!

I think if anything I'd do a narrowed 60 rear axle using a 40 shaft to get the self adjusting brakes

 

[CaptClose]

I think if anything I'd do a narrowed 60 rear axle using a 40 shaft to get the self adjusting brakes

That’s an idea too, but I don’t have your fan skills

 

[cruisermatt]

That’s an idea too, but I don’t have your fan skills

You could drop it off at any hot rod shop and they could probably have it done very quickly and easily.

 

[CaptClose]

Continued work on the intake manifold. This time, refreshing the spaghetti with all new OEM vacuum tubing. Well, except for that orange section, I was 4” short (story of my life) and had to use some tubing I had left over from my 60 build. Replacing the valve switches too, but I’m waiting for those to come in still. Expensive SOB’s... I didn’t want to spend a lot on this motor rebuild, but it’s nickel
And diming me to death

Next up is the valve cover refresh. New valve cover gasket, spark plug seals, PCV valve and grommet

And a 1FZ-FE sticker from @NLXTACY for the cherry on top....

 

[xtremeVA]

It's always better to spend the $$ and "do it right" the first time. Nice work!

 

[CaptClose]

Time for an update... I’m just finishing the motor rebuild. This post is probably more interesting to the 80 series guys, but everyone like a clean motor, so enjoy the pics...

 

[CaptClose]

Had the fuel injectors serviced. After almost 200k miles, very little was changed. They have held up well.

 

[dogfishlake]

Time for an update... I’m just finishing the motor rebuild. This post is probably more interesting to the 80 series guys, but everyone like a clean motor, so enjoy the pics...

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My God that is beautiful.

Nice work

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Man! You could eat off that thing. Are you planning a burrito warmer?

 

[cruisermatt]

Better be careful not to get a speeding ticket in this thing

 

[samc2447]

Looks awesome! Sure looks like you know what you're doing!

 

[green73]

Neat-O build.