Time to build me a 45

[Reservation Cody]

I just picked up a 67 FJ45 this past weekend. It runs like a top! Excellent sheet metal just a good base to build off of. My plans are to do a SOA,chevy V8,Lc 4speed and t case,Corbeaus,chevy tilt steering column,saginaw conversion,and various newer upgrades. With that said I will be getting rid of the motor,tranny and tcase and various other odds and ends. Here is some pics of the 45 and what i am wanting to transplant into it. All comments and suggestions are welcome!!!

Hope you enjoy

 

[cult45]

Tell me it's not matching numbers..

 

[tornadoalleycruiser]

looks to me like you have a donor.. Luke's hysteer arms, extended shock towers, axles, bilstein shocks, tcase nose cone strengthener, serpentine belts, fuel injection etc. You should be done in a week or so. Sell the old parts to the purist and enjoy your truck. If you managed to keep the firewall out of the old ride you might change out parts to get the boosted brake pedal stuff.

 

[kellyo]

Looks good now, can't wait to see when its finished.

 

[SHREG]

say it aint so......

 

[Reservation Cody]

Im gonna butcher it!

Shes not a matching number truck. Kinda pieced together with some very good parts. I always wanted a hell raising 45 truck. So far this is my third 45 truck and hopefully I will keep it!! Might have a buyer on the stock motor and as soon as it goes I will start the process! My shop is packed now with both of these vehicles in it now! Space is at a premium!

 

[The Red Camel]

Why a chev.......engine,,,,,

 

[Reservation Cody]

Why a chev.......engine,,,,,

Its what I have on hand and why not?

 

[cuteo100]

Can't wait to see your build.

 

[Cirbo]

Its what I have on hand and why not?

You go boy!

 

[Ghetto Fireman]

Should look similar to mine. 4" Alcans, 4-Wheel discs, 350 V8. T400 trans. Ididit tilt column.



Mike

 

[Owyhee Jackass]

Here's mine, SOA, 2F, FJ60 axles, FJ60 front springs (puts the axle forward a bit), FJ60 4spd and transfercase...

What tire are you going to run, those swamper? I ran Q78s for a while, they're great and stuffed inside the wheel well, but developed a death wobble and I had to get radials. I have 37" MTRs now, about the same height as the swampers, but wider and they'll rub every now and then.

Dan

 

[Chamba]

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Should look similar to mine. 4" Alcans, 4-Wheel discs, 350 V8. T400 trans. Ididit tilt column.



Mike

I never get tired of looking at your rig Mike. I sure wish I could fit in an FJ45 pickup. If I could, I'd own one and it would look a helluva lot like yours - except with a white roof.

Josh

 

[Reservation Cody]

Should look similar to mine. 4" Alcans, 4-Wheel discs, 350 V8. T400 trans. Ididit tilt column.


Mine will never look that good! Nice!


Mike

Here's mine, SOA, 2F, FJ60 axles, FJ60 front springs (puts the axle forward a bit), FJ60 4spd and transfercase...

What tire are you going to run, those swamper? I ran Q78s for a while, they're great and stuffed inside the wheel well, but developed a death wobble and I had to get radials. I have 37" MTRs now, about the same height as the swampers, but wider and they'll rub every now and then.

Dan

These swampers are hell when they are cold! I will probably go with an MTR. Bias ply swampers are just rough!

 

[Reservation Cody]

Some progress

Well I have got a little bit done to the 45. The motor and tranny are gone and I started stripping the front frame. Next the cab will come off hopefully tonight. Some pics of progress.

 

[Reservation Cody]

Mo progress

Well I have gotten the motor,transmission and transfer case installed today. Heres a couple pics plus one of the donor vehicle! Planning on getting the front axle installed tomorrow.

 

[Reservation Cody]

45

Got the front axle installed today. Also removed the rear axle,hopefully I will have it installed within the next few days. My goal is to be driving by spring time.!

 

[Reservation Cody]

Progress!

Sorry my build thread sucks! But Here is what I have got done this past couple of weeks. I have got the rear axle mounted, I swapped out the front springs to level the beast out. I have got the cab partially mounted. So here is some pics! Hope you all like it!!! The tires are 38 inch swampers and thats my 16 month old daughter next to it!!!

 

[Reservation Cody]

Mo pics!

Some more pictures for you pic whores!!

 

[fhawk5]

I do have to say I hate to see an antique repurposed with all these mods but at the same time the idea and finished product are something pretty nice also. I guess both have their places.