Build Swan Hill Farm Find - 1964 FJ45

[ozcrusier]

Wow that carb came out great Andy
I love the pics on the rolling chassis mate good to see she still has the bash plates fitted very rare downunder.

 

[andybudge]

Wow that carb came out great Andy
I love the pics on the rolling chassis mate good to see she still has the bash plates fitted very rare downunder.

Bash Plates couldn't save the Shafts etc from the Clowns with the Forklift ( Transport Company ) who bent them!!

 

[cult45]

My, what a big window you have!

Looks good Andy!

 

[ozcrusier]

I would be pissed as well as the ***wit would have tried to lift the truck stuffing the shafts before looking under to see where they should put the blades.
This is going to be epic keep up the good work.

 

[chappohj47]

We had a hj45 delivered out to the farm and just pushed it of the truck it would run for a couple of minutes then have trouble the idiots loaded it with a fork lift and crushed the exhaust pipe closed

 

[ozcrusier]

Chappo you must be getting close to buying your next cruiser. ?

 

[chappohj47]

No mate going to buy a Suzuki drz250 next and save up till the end of next year for a brand new cruiser ute with a tub and paint it 854 sky blue

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

Awesome Andy, I don't check 45 section regularly and completely missed that you bought this gem. I only came across this thread today. Congratulations.

 

[andybudge]

Diff Assemblies rebuilt. Off to Paint.
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[andybudge]

In the quest of trying to keep this Restoration as close to original as is possible; managed to track down the original Springs. Owner had them sitting in a Paddock, fortunately.
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[andybudge]

Needed a small logo Koito Lens.
( Thanks to Brodie for heads up!)
Found this in Cyprus!View media item 55216

 

[ozcrusier]

Great find on the springs and headlights mate I'm looking forward to this one coming together. Please keep posting with plenty of photos.

 

[andybudge]

A sigh of relief!
Tub, Roof and Chassis back from Media Blaster.
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[andybudge]

Overall it looks quite good. Only 3 rust through spots on Cab. Easy fix.
Chassis will need a Cut and Patch near rear Cab Mount.
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[ozcrusier]

She looks great Andy but strange how the inner chassis rail got rust scale especially coming from a property in South Australia. The tub is very clean rust wise so this old girl has plenty of life left in her.

 

[andybudge]

She looks great Andy but strange how the inner chassis rail got rust scale especially coming from a property in South Australia. The tub is very clean rust wise so this old girl has plenty of life left in her.

Thanks Oz.
Yes, strange that it came from Outback Victoria and the Frame rusted, and only in this area.

 

[andybudge]

Diff Housings look great.
( Apologies for average res Photos - Phone)
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[andybudge]

I often think about my 77 FJ45. Sold it 4 yrs ago. Probably shouldn't have?
I was surprised to see it on the Market again!
Still looks amazing!
https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Toyota-Landcruiser-1977/SSE-AD-4724008/?Cr=10

 

[ozcrusier]

Andy
I bet you regret sell her. There pulling good dollars these days that's for sure was it restored or original.

 

[andybudge]

Good condition but I did a fair bit of work on it.