Some might HATE me for this!! Tearing apart the Ultimate Rock Crawler FJ45!!
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After getting some other projects completed/almost completed, we finally got the FJ45 in the shop!! First up, the tear down! We gotta tear it down to get it built back up and it's going to be awesome! You Toyota fans are going to absolutely love this build!
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Fellow FJ-45 owner here... build it exactly how YOU want it to be. You'll never be able to please everyone anyway, so make sure you at least please yourself.
A lesser channel wouldn't be up to the challenge of assembling truck cutting footage and a Caddy-lunch-run into such a compelling piece, but Paul & Michelle have done it, great episode, really!
Hot Dang! The FJ is in the shop! A boy and his dream…Paul, haters are gonna hate but I can tell you I’m 110% committed to watching this build to the end. 👍👍👍
Exactly how I feel. So happy for you Paul.
Nobody’s gonna hate. It’s literally a rust bucket that nobody cares about
Me 2
Totally agree, haters are going to hate, they would even hate if you used a new rope to hang them. If they don't like it, tell them to build their own the way they want it, that way someone else can hate on them.
Yep
I must say that one reason I really appreciate your channel is I unexpectedly learned how to get shit done. I was great at making excuses, blaming lack of skills and/ or knowledge, no real father figure, to nervous to make a mistake etc, so I'd never even start... after watching all of videos over the last 12+ months and watching how you just go for it, and don't dwell on the problems. You fought those rivets and didn't lose your temper and start to verbally abuse the vehicle... possibly throwing a hammer or kicking something that shouldn't be kicked.. then you didn't dwell on it once you'd gotten your victory. Not dwelling and just start.. You got me out of my head enough to actually start doing. Like you I've pretty much learned everything I know from hands on experience... over the years and some personal traumas I forgot who I was and what we're capable of as human beings. I wanted to say thank you for sharing the videos.
That’s for the kind words! You’re awesome!
0:01 "some of you are going to hate me....,
Not on your life Paul, I couldn't wait for you to tear into the FJ, this build is going to be epic!!!!
Nooooooooooo!
I really wish you wouldn't hack that thing up. Oh well, your 45.
I'm a Yota man myself, been refurbishing 70's and 90's Toys for a long time. Keep a pair of 97's (Taco ex-cab 5spd 4x4 & 4Runner 4spd Auto 4x4) on hand for my personal enjoyment, both modified of course. I enjoy seeing old Yodas get some love, can't wait to see what you do to her.
I think you should do a week night “LIVE” show, in the shop having fun no editing. Maybe answer our ?s. I think it would be fun if you all would mind live action but NO editing be easier on you all ?? 👍 it up if you agree ☺️😉😁
Live streams while building with q&a is a great way to let us people tip through super chats... would love to see your building in real-time while you converse with us.
Fine idea. BUT, Paul works for a living …. And has a family
Let’s appreciate what they share with us
I do JD, totally understand if they don’t. But I was also pointing out a couple pro’s of not having to edit 😉😉
I would have a viewing party.
As a Land Cruiser enthusiast and owner of a 1978 BJ40, 1989 BJ74 and 1992 HZJ75 I can say that whatever you do with YOUR FJ45 is up to you (like you need to be told that!) and I think it is great. Most of us would never get the thing back on the road. So for you to make it into your rock crawler and it still has the soul of the FJ45. I reckon it will be awesome. Looking forward to seeing it in work and completed.
You guys are definitely "Styling" in that Caddy. One thing for sure, Paul is "Not" allergic to work, best work ethic ever! FJ is going to be awesome no doubt!
This is easily my favorite shop/fabricator channel on all of youtube.
So excited to see this build as it unfolds.
"That's how you learn stuff. Just get on and go. . ."
Life is short. You have the rare pleasure and honor of being the current caretaker of this cool FJ.. Build it like you want to/ need to.
Not everyone of them needs to be saved into an over restored trailer queen.
I know that whatever you build will be awesome.
Just have fun and stay safe.
Edited here to say “save any body pieces” cut off so they can be replaced by the next caretaker if so desired.
No hate, I’m actually in love with the idea. That thing is going to be killer.
Watching you and Matt has taught me that almost anything is possible with a good attitude. You guys are awesome role models for anyone. Thanks for being awesome. Thanks for sharing.
"I got other stuff I need to put in my yard and that needs to go." You sir have nailed the story of my life.
In 72 i was posted to Germany with the RCMP. My second day there I saw a new FJ for sale and fell madly in love and bought her. After my 3 year posting was up the govt. had to pay to ship all my belongings back home and I was so happy to have it there, so many adventures around Alberta and B.C. After my second child came along I mad the worst decision and sold her off, 7 T PTO winch and all. I hope your beast will give you as many hours of pleasure as mine did, don't worry about the critics, it will always be a 45 Cal. BEAST. Look forward to fallowing your adventure, Cheers, Billy in Canada
Caddy's of that era had 3 horns where most other cars only had 2, a high and a mid. Cadillac added a low range to give it that extra "authority". I had a 70 Sedan DeVille for a short time. I cut the low range horn out and kept it. I would wire it into whatever I was driving at the time so my horn was always awesome. Last car it was in was a 67 Fairlane which I wrecked. Forgot to pull the horn before it was hauled off.
And probably a 472 V8 in 57 no?
I added that low range horn to anything I was driving back in the day.
I had to sympathize with Paul’s boy when the horn went off. I was working under the hood in the driveway while my three year old son was cranking back and forth on the wheel, “driving” the car. I was working on something that needed power so the key was on. As I leaned my head down to get a better look at the problem my dear boy found the horn button! I found the bottom side of the hood with the back of my head. ;^) at first he cried when the noise scared him but then he started laughing when he saw the look on my face. He’s nearly 50 now, and still gets a chuckle out of that once in a while.
This FJ builds keeps getting better! The more Paul tells us his plans, the more excited I get.
"Stories with Paul" should be a regular segment. Having grown up out in the country myself, I could only imagine the stories he has to tell! We had to find our own entertainment before the era of electronics and gaming consoles...which usually meant bike/motorcycle/car shenanigans depending on our age at the time! They truly were the "good old days!" Looking forward to watching the FJ evolve!!
Right on brother!!!! Same here!
I just hope the statue of limitations has expired on all of them. ;)
Paul,,did your dad know about the doughnuts?
Same I grew up in the state of ny and it was country and the vehicles we had in the woods wow I wish I could go back in time just to get the woods cars lol
@Edward Martinez l know what you mean Edward, most kids just aren't taught to think for themselves. I'm sure Paul will recreate an excellent Toyota that he can be proud of. Why even worry about negative thinking people.
You know what I like what you did to the FJ, and it is always fun to read what the keyboard experts tell a guy with the skill set of Paul what he should do with his project. Awesome content!!!!
Matt needs to take note: pressure wash BEFORE starting the fab
Exactly!
About as much chance of that happening as there is of Matt not picking up every bit of HOT metal in the shop.
That will never happen Matt half asses everything he does
@@scottwest5013 If thats what it takes to "Full-Ass" the recoveries.
@@scottwest5013 He's not a perfectionist but that's not the same as half assing everything. He isn't building show cars either. He seems to be a hard worker from what I've seen.
Congratulations Paul,
Project FJ is finally in action!
My son is 20yrs old his first car and daily driver is a 1967 Catalina. Thank you for all the great content, Kenny
This is going to be one great build especially with LS power I know it will turn out awesome just like your wonderful family thanks for sharing Paul.
Back in the 60's ; 70's. Many an FJ had a V8 transplant, lift, and bigger tires. One my friends in high school, was embarrassed that their family FJ40 was stock. You are being a loyal Toyota fan after all!!!
Nothing floats like a Cadillac!!
Also love the burnout story! Sounds like something I would of done
This brings back memories of an small incidence that happened back around 1971. My cousin and her husband were living off the grid type of people. In 1969 he purchased a brand new FJ45. We went up to visit them and he took me out to show me his pride and joy and then he said let's go for a ride. He decided since it was a beautiful day that he wanted the top off so we removed it and went off-roading for a couple of hours. We got back around supper time so we went into eat. We sat in the house and talked for an hour or so and then went out to put the top back on. When we got to the truck I have never seen anyone get quite that angry. Seems while we were in the cabin his dozen or so goats had discovered the truck and decided to eat the seats leaving only the frame, some springs, and little bits of foam rubber and fabric. Next day he got a quote from an upholstery shop to redo the seats and it was fairly steep but nowhere near what Toyota wanted for new. We left the truck there and headed back in my car. When we got to the plantation there was another truck parked their. He said it was the vet and as we walked up my cousin came out to explain. Seems the goats were doing rather poorly after we left so she had called the vet and explained what had happened and he told her if the goats were not operated on immediately, they would die since goats can't digest foam rubber. About an hour later my wife and I left for home. The subject has never come up in all these years.......lol
😂 great story!
I liked your point about the FJ, "It's mine and I want it this way." It reminded me of another youTube channel I like. Isaac from "IC Weld" does amazing heavy welding and on most jobs he says, "This isn't necessarily the way to fix this. It is the way I'm fixing it." Great video.
Yes sir that man can weld up stuff that no one else can even think about doing
I think I met that same cop when I was doing the exact same thing in my 64 Chevy. I learned more by that cop letting me go, than if he had arrested me. I'm jazzed about the FJ Paul. Getter Done.
Finally !!! So excited to see this project get started …..
FJ45 project finally begun! Can't wait for it to be completed! Also will wait for FJ45 vs MORRVAIR!
One of my favourite channels to watch, thanks for the great videos
The Fj is going to be a Fj Special Edition, because you are going to work your magic on it an make it the 2021 Edition. I cant wait, I'm going to be here watching every episode, I'm excited to see this one get built. Keep up the great work and God Bless you and your family. 💯💪🏼👍👍🙏🙏✌
Nobody can tell you what to do, it's yours make it what you want, funny story though I was at the dealership picking up my new Taco TRD off-road last month , and there was a fully rebuilt fj40 in the showroom that the dealer had done, made totally stock , had a 130k price on it and they said someone was very interested in buying it, I wonder what what an original us fj45 would be worth in the same condition....
I wonder how much a custom-built fab rat's fj45 would bring ..... I'm betting big
"Just git on and go for it."
truer words never spoken!
tell the kids that all the time.
I’ve been waiting for this day! So stoked for this build!
@Carolus Magnus id have to say so good sir
That is right, it is yours and build it your way. I am so excited to watch the progress. Awesome Content!!!!
Oh I was lucky number 3 to give a thumbs up and maybe lucky number 2 to leave a comment!! Your channel has become my favorite channel to watch because the stuff you do is absolutely the stuff I also love to do also!!!
No no, we love you, that's why we cant wait to see what you come up with next!
Vice grip garage needs those wheel skirts for his latest build.!! He really wants them.
Holy shit! I said the same thing when I saw that caddy! Too funny
Close but 69-70 are what fits Dereks Caddy
@@chrislongbeard wasn't sure what he had brother
@@scottsime5197 no biggie
he just needs the whole car.....parts is parts!
I can’t wait to see what Paul does with this FJ. I’m 64 and my 14 year old grandson wants to do a project with me. I am no Paul at fabrication and I don’t have his mechanical knowledge but we’re going to watch and learn from Paul and have fun trying. Thanks Paul and Michelle for your channel. It’s fun and family friendly and that means a lot these days.
Looking forward to see how this turns out bud and always respect someone building their car or truck the way they want it 40s are gonna be absolutely monstrous on that cool build. Awesome video as always
Definitely excited for this FJ build and Landon's truck as well.
Just got a land yacht myself but its a 95 grand marquis that belonged to my grandparents. Comfy ride for sure
I'm a 55 year old man who my sister tells me I'm like a twelve-year-old I watch your videos all the time as much as I watch Matt's videos I learned a lot on how to set my Jeep up as a rock crawler I appreciate all the information I get from you guys keep up the good work God bless y'all I'm coming to Utah sometime I want to go Wheeling where you guys do have a great day
The FJ build has begun! This will be exciting to see what all you do to it. That vacuum t-case shifter is an engineering nightmare for sure.
Every American family should have to watch a few of these videos every year..
I've been waiting for you to start this build! As soon as one of my other projects sell, ill be buying the cadi. Just can't stay away from them land yachts
Fabrats you inspire alot of us out here. To turn our Dream's that are inside of our Head's into a Reality.
This is going to be fun to watch, thanks for sharing!
I'm all eyes and ears when it comes to making an offroad vehicle. Way cooler than a showroom car that sits for it's whole life. That FJ would've just rot out if you didn't scoop it up. Lookin' good!
"Don't get all worried about it, just get it handled!" -Paul That should be on a shirt or something.
The vacuum line to the tcase engaged the front differential. Mine still works flawlessly and it's all original parts. They don't make em like they used to. I love seeing this.
I build scale models and there is a saying of “build it for you”
So…..It’s your FJ now, build it how you want it and then enjoy it. Love those trucks and looking forward to seeing come together.
The FJ45 was an awesome truck and fast became a mainstay workhorse for farmers on the steep hill country of NZ.
Quickly outpacing the dated and more expensive land rover that Kiwi farmers had previously relied on.
Although the FJ was more prone to rust than the Landi, it took over the market because of its off road prowes and solid turn key reliability.
That transfer case shift worked just fine.
Enjoying your channel, ex Kiwi in AZ
I can't wait to see what you transform this into its going to be sweet !!
Win win for me! Appreciate you sharing these projects. Impossible to be disappointed over anything you're doing. I see a man building and repairing things his way to his vision. That's important! Plenty of value in things we do no matter if we make every error possible. Thank you sir! I calculate value in seeing your way no matter what way I have in mind.
You whole conversation about this project is filled with excitement! I get it because it’s going to be COOL!
Liking “stories with Paul” lol. A little insight to the genius fabricator himself.
I have been waiting on this since the day you picked it up. that FJ body style is perfect for a wheeler. It’s going to be very nice. The LS is a perfect power plant for it.
Can’t wait to see this sitting on 40’s going to be a killer Rock crawler
I’ve definitely been weighting to see some progress on the new project FJ!! You definitely got a bunch done and now I just can’t weight to see them new beefy axel that you have built for this build sitting under her and all mounted up to the frame and them big old 40” tires on the old girl!! It will definitely be a fun project to work on!! Just wish I could be there to help you out on the build!! I’ve built a few different rigs over the years and absolutely love it!!
What a beautiful family! I love how close y’all are and how much time you spend together. I’m glad I found and subscribed.
The same prank I played on all my friends I said to them listen to that engine the fu fu valve is stuck then when they would listen I would press the horn nice one Paul 👍👍
Paul and family, I love this channel!! Reminds me of the path I was on until a back injury and shop fire occurred. I have bounced back and found new ways, in part by watching this channel!! Keep up the great work! :-)
That thing is going to be nice, the good thing about you modifying it is the spare parts can go to a restoration fanatic, win, win as you say.
I really like how you support the kids and help them. Make them work to pay for their ride and teach them how to do that. I wish I would have had that.
This is what I have been waiting for!
I have only seen 1 FJ45 in person. It was when I was in the Army. Stationed at Fort Riley. A soldier there had one. I had an 1973 FJ40. I loved it.
Love these type of videos. Thanks for bringing us along. Can’t wait to see what it becomes !!
Can't wait to see the finished product. My 72 FJ40 "TOYLET" had a 327 out of a wrecked Vette in it, but all the running gear behind it was all original Toyota and handled the increase power with no complaints. My transfer case and factory PTO winch were floor shifter controlled.
Yay. Another build. Not much rust. I like it.
I'm all in on this build. Have you considered moving the rear axle as far back as you can to improve the approach angels or is this looking more cross country? The down low approach will be a good look for this old girl. Certainly she was at her end and this is going to be her resurrection. These have great chassis and with the length you have lots of room for over/under drive combinations. I'm sure it will be iconic. Diesel maybe but we will be here to cheer you along.
Paul...just few thoughts....
Your vision, project, money, and time...doesnt matter what anyone else thinks. Its been something you have been waiting for and saving this or that part for so it should go together super quick and will look sick when your done with it
Hey man...its your truck! Do what you want with it! No ones gonna hate what you make out of it! Ill bet it will be sweet!!!
Cool truck man... that’s gonna be unique and awesome
You all never cease to amaze me. Work fascinates me, I can sit and watch it for hours! 👍👍👍👍👍
I am so excited to see this build!!! And I love the big caddy!! A buddy had a 65 Buick Electra. We could fit 12 of us in there and it still rode on a cloud!!!!
I absolutely look forward every week for this show but especially the fj
I am so darn excited to see you guys out crawling on 40’s
Fun watching a build like this because Paul has a way of keeping things moving along.
That's a 429 caddy. I had one identical to it several years ago when I farmed. Everyone around called me boss hog. You could fly over tilled farm fields and never feel a bump! Have fun on the Toyota build! Really enjoy your videos
Let's give these [Jerry Can Holders] to Matt; he's always running out of gas! 🤣
all fjs have givn us history ,, your about to give it new history 4 many many years .. do your magic ,, we are all behind you ,, waiting every day to watch you create it ,, fj on ,,,,
"I'm allergic to work" - Paul 2021 Can't wait to see this build come together :))
This is THE single most anticipated build on youtube for me!
All the difficulties of getting it apart will be worth it when you're on the trail. I see your vision, and this is gonna be one awesome build
Looks like I showed up at the right time, after the work was done.
Thanks again for the hospitality.
Michelle with her hair down, thats new
I say fuck yes.. Everyone agrees with me 💯.. Best thing to start the morning with a fabrat video and some good work done.
Way back in the early 80's I had a Toyota FJ40 now I have 2 YJ's. Still wish I had that FJ. We had lots off fun.
I been waiting for this build I'm excited to see what it's going to look like when you're done with it. 👍👍
Awesome video, thanks for sharing it with us. Toyota bought the rights to that engine from GM and metric'd it and put it in everything. Great old engines.
Same thing Jeep and AMC did with the Rambler 6 !!
“Thats how i learned everything my whole life… just get on and go for it!” Best way to learn what to do or what NOT to do 😂
lol same .. BTW who are OSHA anyhow ??
Unless skydiving.
First girl !!!
Helicopter pilot?
Those Cragars on that Pontiac take me back! I think we all had a cop and donut story. The good old days...
Yes! This is one I’ve been waiting for, bring it on. Can’t wait to se what you’ve got planned
happy to see paul is working on his rig, hes such a nice guy that he just works on everyone else's stuff first
Finally a project for yourself! Will look cool on those very big wheels and tires! What color will it be?
Can't wait to see that done!!
It'll be a little bit of a heartbreak if you do a lot of chopping on that pretty FJ. But I am pretty sure you will make one hell of a nice rock crawler out of it. Would be nice if it retained the FJ look as much as possible though.
for sure ...
I’m loving the build! Dont worry about the haters, you do you!!
You and Matt are posting videos the same second now? Y’all are wild!
I think it’s a good strategy,when either of them post,I watch both!always Paul first!!!😂😂😂
@@666tokarev Yup! I watch them when I wake up, let’s me play list them. Ha
@3:08 Paul says "That's how I learned everything..." Makes me wonder if he really has a true appreciation for all that he does know? He shows no fear of tackling any job and does it with abandon. Awesome to watch him work!