Teaser pics for my new project.(SWB FJ45!!!)

RustyNailJustin · 07-10-2006, 08:01 PM

Ok this is not the official build thread of my newest project, just a few teaser pics of what I got and what's planed.
Not long ago (couple months) I pretty much finished up my 77 FJ40 ultimate trail rig project, many of you followed along on that build. Well with that one being in the books and my official wheeler done, now I needed something new to keep my mind and hands busy. I tossed around a few Ideas FJ45 restos, FZJ80 diesel conversion, ect, ect. About a month ago I got a phone call from Jeff (dog walker) saying he had bought a 67 LWB 45 and the guy had a 63 SWB 45 for sale as well. I asked him to send me some pics to see if it was something I was interested in. I got the pics and I knew what my next project was going to be

I just picked it up yesterday.

RustyNailJustin · 07-10-2006, 08:03 PM

Big props to Jeff for helping line this up for me and as always for leting me crash at their house. Thanks for the hangovers

RustyNailJustin · 07-10-2006, 08:05 PM

This thing is pretty much rust free, which was one thing I was looking for. Not to mention it runs and drives perfect

RustyNailJustin · 07-10-2006, 08:08 PM

Some of you may be saying, ok cool but whats with the lame flat bed? well I also scored a dam near perfect bed and tailgate

Already bead blasted, just needs a little work and some paint.

RustyNailJustin · 07-10-2006, 08:11 PM

Now some neat stuff

Well I like it.

This 63 has a few parts that Toyota must have had leftover from the FJ25 era. Very cool.
Centered rear diff

RustyNailJustin · 07-10-2006, 08:12 PM

intake manifold

RustyNailJustin · 07-10-2006, 08:14 PM

Cool rear sliders

peterfj40 · 07-10-2006, 08:31 PM

focking DROOOL

that thing is awesome. centered rear diff, slider rear windows, orange color... pleasure overload

orangefj45 · 07-10-2006, 08:32 PM

a little birdie, well actually a big bird, told me about your new score the other day. congrats bro!!!!!

RustyNailJustin · 07-10-2006, 08:38 PM

I promis I will be doing a build thread soon. I need to round up a few parts and get the flat bed off and the SB on. Also July and August are by far my busy months so it may be a bit before you see any major changes, but its pretty much on for this rig

loose plans.
stock clean body
disc brakes
power steering
not sure on the motor yet, you guys can help me decide when I get the build thread rolling. I do want to stay pretty much Toyota but I hate carbarators! So maby 1FZ? I dont know, we will have to see.

LukeZero · 07-10-2006, 08:41 PM

Very nice. Very, very nice!!! So much nicer than the pile of parts I got to start my '64. If you need parts, I have loads, but it looks like you don't need much.

RustyNailJustin · 07-10-2006, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orangefj45

a little birdie, well actually a big bird, told me about your new score the other day. congrats bro!!!!!

Wish I would have been able to come down a day earlyer. I was on my way home from a fire in Utah.

Few lame things to mention.
Someone tried to cut the roof off

the good part is they actually did a pretty clean job and I will be able to fix that no problem with a little time, my welder and a touch of filler

not that big a deal really just somthing added to the list.

RustyNailJustin · 07-10-2006, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LukeZero

Very nice. Very, very nice!!! So much nicer than the pile of parts I got to start my '64. If you need parts, I have loads, but it looks like you don't need much.

Most of it is there. I do need to get some rubber pieces for the doors and such from reproduction place.
Things I can think of.
Heater
blinker for the colum
blinker lights for the dash
Ash tray.

wes8517 · 07-10-2006, 09:21 PM

dude, get a 2UZ-FE and build it as a sweet little DD and can still tow a bit if ya wanted it too. thatd be a sic all yota build. maybe throw in an ARB in the front/rear and can wheel it from time to time too, but make sure you keep it retro looking!!

keep us updated

wes

woooody · 07-10-2006, 09:59 PM

I passed you on the way up I-5 this morning... Looked great.

texican · 07-10-2006, 10:00 PM

Did ya' realize ya' are missing the vertical supports over the fenderwells?
If ya' decide to have some made I am in need of 4 of them myself.....

Hold on, Iggy has no supports over her fenders, so maybe some did not.....
http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=75452

greenfox · 07-10-2006, 10:05 PM

Looks good and another 45 went to a good home

texican · 07-10-2006, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RustyNailJustin

So maby 1FZ? I dont know, we will have to see.

Having driven this rig, it is a hot rod.......however I don't think it will fit under the bonnet with out radiator relocation like Gary did........
http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=34899

RustyNailJustin · 07-10-2006, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texican

Did ya' realize ya' are missing the vertical supports over the fenderwells?
If ya' decide to have some made I am in need of 4 of them myself.....

I think you are right on the some had them some did not. THis one shows no sign of ever having them. Should be an easy part to make though

RustyNailJustin · 07-10-2006, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texican

Having driven this rig, it is a hot rod.......however I don't think it will fit under the bonnet with out radiator relocation like Gary did........
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That thing is just unreal! I watched the build on that and was in love from day one.
There is a guy in my home town of Grand Junction that has a 3.4 Tacoma motor in his 45 thats also an option it fits very nicly. I would love to keep it Toyota but I am not making any promises

RustyNailJustin · 07-10-2006, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woooody

I passed you on the way up I-5 this morning... Looked great.

Did ya wave? I had a lot of lookers

65SWB45 · 07-10-2006, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RustyNailJustin

Most of it is there. I do need to get some rubber pieces for the doors and such from reproduction place.
Things I can think of.
Heater
blinker for the colum
blinker lights for the dash
Ash tray.

That truck looks like it's gonna be FUN!

Like I commented on Jeff's thread, I think it's a good idea to settle on a planned use for the truck first, and build it to fit that niche. Somehow, all my rigs end up evolving into expedition rigs..........except the swb! Don't really need 4 expedition rigs. Just proof of where lack of planning will take you.

Oh yeah, a friendly reminder. There are other options out there besides a "reproduction place." At least one of them is even a Pirate yellow-star vendor.

RustyNailJustin · 07-10-2006, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65SWB45

Oh yeah, a friendly reminder. There are other options out there besides a "reproduction place." At least one of them is even a Pirate yellow-star vendor.

Copy that Mark!

I will try and get a list together and give you a ring. May be a bit We are slamming busy right now.

65SWB45 · 07-10-2006, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RustyNailJustin

May be a bit We are slamming busy right now.

Copy THAT!

How many states have you 'hit' so far this season?

orangefj45 · 07-11-2006, 12:09 AM

looks like i'll be back in colorado within a month so if you locate any parts out west i'll be happy to transport them to you. i will be towing a trailer......

07-10-2006, 08:01 PM	#1
RustyNailJustin TLCA #5305 Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8568 Location: Montrose CO,Delta CO,Fruita CO,K Falls OR Posts: 5,681	Teaser pics for my new project.(SWB FJ45!!!) Ok this is not the official build thread of my newest project, just a few teaser pics of what I got and what's planed. Not long ago (couple months) I pretty much finished up my 77 FJ40 ultimate trail rig project, many of you followed along on that build. Well with that one being in the books and my official wheeler done, now I needed something new to keep my mind and hands busy. I tossed around a few Ideas FJ45 restos, FZJ80 diesel conversion, ect, ect. About a month ago I got a phone call from Jeff (dog walker) saying he had bought a 67 LWB 45 and the guy had a 63 SWB 45 for sale as well. I asked him to send me some pics to see if it was something I was interested in. I got the pics and I knew what my next project was going to be I just picked it up yesterday. Attached Images __________________ 2010 KOH Team CrossedUp Mike Klensin and Justin Reece. Starting 7th 2009 KOH Team 435 Finished 35th. THANKS Moab MS High Angle Crossroads Fitness Maxxis Tires

07-10-2006, 08:03 PM	#2
RustyNailJustin TLCA #5305 Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8568 Location: Montrose CO,Delta CO,Fruita CO,K Falls OR Posts: 5,681	Big props to Jeff for helping line this up for me and as always for leting me crash at their house. Thanks for the hangovers Attached Images __________________ 2010 KOH Team CrossedUp Mike Klensin and Justin Reece. Starting 7th 2009 KOH Team 435 Finished 35th. THANKS Moab MS High Angle Crossroads Fitness Maxxis Tires

07-10-2006, 08:05 PM	#3
RustyNailJustin TLCA #5305 Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8568 Location: Montrose CO,Delta CO,Fruita CO,K Falls OR Posts: 5,681	This thing is pretty much rust free, which was one thing I was looking for. Not to mention it runs and drives perfect Attached Images __________________ 2010 KOH Team CrossedUp Mike Klensin and Justin Reece. Starting 7th 2009 KOH Team 435 Finished 35th. THANKS Moab MS High Angle Crossroads Fitness Maxxis Tires Last edited by RustyNailJustin; 07-10-2006 at 08:06 PM.

07-10-2006, 08:08 PM	#4
RustyNailJustin TLCA #5305 Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8568 Location: Montrose CO,Delta CO,Fruita CO,K Falls OR Posts: 5,681	Some of you may be saying, ok cool but whats with the lame flat bed? well I also scored a dam near perfect bed and tailgate Already bead blasted, just needs a little work and some paint. Attached Images __________________ 2010 KOH Team CrossedUp Mike Klensin and Justin Reece. Starting 7th 2009 KOH Team 435 Finished 35th. THANKS Moab MS High Angle Crossroads Fitness Maxxis Tires

07-10-2006, 08:11 PM	#5
RustyNailJustin TLCA #5305 Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8568 Location: Montrose CO,Delta CO,Fruita CO,K Falls OR Posts: 5,681	Now some neat stuff Well I like it. This 63 has a few parts that Toyota must have had leftover from the FJ25 era. Very cool. Centered rear diff Attached Images __________________ 2010 KOH Team CrossedUp Mike Klensin and Justin Reece. Starting 7th 2009 KOH Team 435 Finished 35th. THANKS Moab MS High Angle Crossroads Fitness Maxxis Tires

07-10-2006, 08:12 PM	#6
RustyNailJustin TLCA #5305 Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8568 Location: Montrose CO,Delta CO,Fruita CO,K Falls OR Posts: 5,681	intake manifold Attached Images __________________ 2010 KOH Team CrossedUp Mike Klensin and Justin Reece. Starting 7th 2009 KOH Team 435 Finished 35th. THANKS Moab MS High Angle Crossroads Fitness Maxxis Tires Last edited by RustyNailJustin; 07-10-2006 at 08:13 PM.

07-10-2006, 08:14 PM	#7
RustyNailJustin TLCA #5305 Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8568 Location: Montrose CO,Delta CO,Fruita CO,K Falls OR Posts: 5,681	Cool rear sliders Attached Images __________________ 2010 KOH Team CrossedUp Mike Klensin and Justin Reece. Starting 7th 2009 KOH Team 435 Finished 35th. THANKS Moab MS High Angle Crossroads Fitness Maxxis Tires Last edited by RustyNailJustin; 07-10-2006 at 08:29 PM.

07-10-2006, 08:31 PM	#8
peterfj40 Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 918 Location: San Jose Posts: 1,528	focking DROOOL that thing is awesome. centered rear diff, slider rear windows, orange color... pleasure overload __________________ '65 fj45

07-10-2006, 08:32 PM	#9
orangefj45 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6816 Location: on thin ice Posts: 14,832	a little birdie, well actually a big bird, told me about your new score the other day. congrats bro!!!!! __________________ looking for Advance Adapter parts? send me a pm!

07-10-2006, 08:38 PM	#10
RustyNailJustin TLCA #5305 Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8568 Location: Montrose CO,Delta CO,Fruita CO,K Falls OR Posts: 5,681	I promis I will be doing a build thread soon. I need to round up a few parts and get the flat bed off and the SB on. Also July and August are by far my busy months so it may be a bit before you see any major changes, but its pretty much on for this rig loose plans. stock clean body disc brakes power steering not sure on the motor yet, you guys can help me decide when I get the build thread rolling. I do want to stay pretty much Toyota but I hate carbarators! So maby 1FZ? I dont know, we will have to see. Attached Images __________________ 2010 KOH Team CrossedUp Mike Klensin and Justin Reece. Starting 7th 2009 KOH Team 435 Finished 35th. THANKS Moab MS High Angle Crossroads Fitness Maxxis Tires

07-10-2006, 08:41 PM	#11
LukeZero Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Member # 12028 Location: Elkhart, Indiana Posts: 748	Very nice. Very, very nice!!! So much nicer than the pile of parts I got to start my '64. If you need parts, I have loads, but it looks like you don't need much. __________________ 1976 FJ40 TBI 2F,SM420,ToyBox,HP60,14bolt,caged,42" IROKs 1964 FJ45,TLCA #14442, Hoosier Cruisers

07-10-2006, 09:21 PM	#14
wes8517 texASShole Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14196 Location: pearland/webster, tx Posts: 1,286	dude, get a 2UZ-FE and build it as a sweet little DD and can still tow a bit if ya wanted it too. thatd be a sic all yota build. maybe throw in an ARB in the front/rear and can wheel it from time to time too, but make sure you keep it retro looking!! keep us updated wes __________________ Nothing worth noting here

07-10-2006, 09:59 PM	#15
woooody Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Member # 1200 Location: Vallejo, Ca Posts: 951	I passed you on the way up I-5 this morning... Looked great. __________________ Ross Woody Vallejo, Ca TLCA #7704 72 FJ40 * "Mudrak Improved"® 07 TRD FJC

07-10-2006, 10:00 PM	#16
texican Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12349 Location: Bonham Texas Posts: 6,220	Did ya' realize ya' are missing the vertical supports over the fenderwells? If ya' decide to have some made I am in need of 4 of them myself..... Hold on, Iggy has no supports over her fenders, so maybe some did not..... http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=75452 __________________ Conflict is inevitable..... Combat is optional.... Tires are like boobs, they always look big until you have played with them for a while, then you just want a bigger set. [URL=http://www.lslc.org/]Lone Star Land Cruisers[/URL] [URL=http://www.khyi.com/]Support Texas Music[/URL]

07-10-2006, 10:05 PM	#17
greenfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 52537 Location: Stockto, ca Posts: 962	Looks good and another 45 went to a good home __________________ "If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 mph you're going to see some serious shit!" 74 fj40 "BMF"cage,soa,36x13.5x17IROK'S,arbf/welded rear Orion t/c & FTW attitude 73 fj40 67 fj45 97 fzj80 83sb chev4x4

07-11-2006, 12:09 AM	#25
orangefj45 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6816 Location: on thin ice Posts: 14,832	looks like i'll be back in colorado within a month so if you locate any parts out west i'll be happy to transport them to you. i will be towing a trailer...... __________________ looking for Advance Adapter parts? send me a pm!

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