Intro: Ugly Betty(so far)

tmarx · 01-12-08, 02:28 PM

I am a long time 40 addict but they were never sold in ZA and so I had to be content with lurking here. Then I found one in Aussie, put my faith,trust and a fist full of cash into the account of a guy I had never met and held my breath. With the benefit of hindsight, I should not have worried.Daniel inspected the car,negotiated the deal,baught and stored it at his house and eventually arranged for it's transport to the shipping agent. Mate, you are amazing and proved that there are still some very good people left in this world.

After 3 long months, a huge amount of paperwork and red tape I finally went to collect her at the docks.

We put a good battery to her and she fired right up and was a pleasure all the way home

Due to the fact that her late arrival(one month) had delayed our summer holiday departure we decided to take her along as punishment

(our first night)

Now that our holiday is over the resto work(she needs lots) can begin....

jibber · 01-12-08, 02:56 PM

Sweet! The only thing ugly about Betty is the high tech funnel sticking in her side! Hats off to Daniel!

froggy · 01-12-08, 03:21 PM

The LX models are not very good. They have a lot of reliability problems. I think it would be better for you if you sell it to me

You lucky cruiserhead

You have a very sweet cruiser, congrats

tmarx · 01-12-08, 03:27 PM

Thanx. As you can see the funnel already lost it's head and the hunt for a Safari head is on. She came with a few surprises, some pleasant and some not..

antFJ · 01-12-08, 04:19 PM

mmm i love that tach... i want one...

JohnnyC · 01-12-08, 04:29 PM

great shape....an LX also

somebody swiped the rear bench seat ....that sucks....but the whole truck makes up for it....great find

Josie'sLandCruiser · 01-12-08, 04:37 PM

Hi All:

Congrats on the purchase!

Looks to be in nice condition!

May I ask, how much Aussie $ did it cost?

Enjoy the "new" rig!

Alan

Moe R · 01-12-08, 07:43 PM

Love the wipers! Great find.

You should show this off in the diesel section.

Radd Cruisers · 01-12-08, 07:46 PM

x2, never seen three whipers on a 40 series before????

froggy · 01-13-08, 06:04 AM

3 wipers are parts of the LX (luxury model) option, a rare bj42 breed...

Specter Off-Road, Inc.-Landcruiser Parts & Accessories - Land Cruiser Gallery - Specter's Collection -- 1982 BJ42 LX

JohnnyC · 01-13-08, 08:48 AM

good post about the LX:
http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...r-fj40-lx.html

with factory pics

tmarx · 01-13-08, 08:55 AM

Thanx very much

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyC

great shape....an LX also

somebody swiped the rear bench seat ....that sucks....but the whole truck makes up for it....great find

Yeah it does and my chances of finding Zebra seats here are nil.However I suspect/hope that the 75 series bench type seats could be "convinced" to fit if you use the bracketry from the 80 series jumpseats? The front seats seam to be off a Commodore and initially I couldn't wait to chuck them but after spending some extended time in them, I am not so keen anymore

.

Mechanically she seems really good with no leaks except on the idler and the knucle seals.Tierods also need replacement and the powersteering pump leaks a little.The speedo cable needs to be replaced as the needle jumps below 60 km/h and the odometer only counts in decimals

. Oh yeah and the aircon can do with a regas

Bodywise I think she is not in good shape but I might be too sensitive as I really don't know enough. Will take some pics of the rust and post it for you guys to educate me some.

motoloco · 01-13-08, 08:56 AM

That thing is frikki'n rad, you should put the original style 16" splits on her! good luck.

M5driver · 01-13-08, 12:32 PM

TMarx - nice rig! When you get 'er done, you and Teebag should motor up here to Lilongwe and we can compare. (I'd go your way, but my Blue Mule is WHD for ZA)

so I don't take her out of Malawi. I'm hoping to have mine done and off the road again in about 4 months. Dis baie lekker!

tmarx · 01-13-08, 01:40 PM

M5driver, that sounds like fun

Splash · 01-13-08, 03:23 PM

Very nice find. You must be very excited. Love it in every respect. Have fun!!

FJFOOL · 01-13-08, 04:11 PM

That is a great looking cruiser !! From here, the body looks real good as well. Now we need some off-road pics of that beautiful country over there !

tmarx · 01-13-08, 11:46 PM

Thanx again guys.We do love her to bits ans as soon as she is finally registered and legally on the road we will try to restore her as best we can.At the moment I am just trying to stop the existing rust from spreading further untill we can strip her down and deal with the rust on a more permanent manner. Here are some pics to show what we are up against.Any advice,comments welcome

tmarx · 01-13-08, 11:53 PM

It seems that the PO did have some bodywork done but not very good

Teebag · 01-14-08, 02:06 AM

Welcome

Great start Theo, now lets get busy

tmarx · 01-14-08, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teebag

Welcome

Great start Theo, now lets get busy

Talking of which, how far are you with our RB order?

Teebag · 01-14-08, 02:18 AM

Not good, see http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...ml#post2938433

You forgot this one

tmarx · 01-14-08, 02:22 AM

I did not. What can I say, it was a long wait

M5driver · 01-14-08, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmarx

Thanx again guys.We do love her to bits ans as soon as she is finally registered and legally on the road we will try to restore her as best we can.At the moment I am just trying to stop the existing rust from spreading further untill we can strip her down and deal with the rust on a more permanent manner. Here are some pics to show what we are up against.Any advice,comments welcome

Tmarx,

Industrial strength paint-it-on-with-a-brush red oxide primer. Scrape and brush away as much loose rust as possible, then paint on the primer. Not pretty, but it works. It'll stop a lot, or at least slow it down enough that you can take your time getting to it. I used the Cashbuild brand.

M5driver · 01-14-08, 03:54 AM

I love this pic. Tmarx sitting there grinning like he just got a 40, and the sweetheart in the background with that "did we really buy this?" look.

That will change over time.

tmarx · 01-14-08, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M5driver

I love this pic. Tmarx sitting there grinning like he just got a 40, and the sweetheart in the background with that "did we really buy this?" look.

That will change over time.

LOL , it is my daughter and she is already trying to find ways to convince us why the 40 should be hers.

CruisinMT · 01-14-08, 12:25 PM

dude that rust is nothing you should see my nightmare.

01-12-08, 02:28 PM	#1
tmarx IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: CAPE TOWN Posts: 318	Intro: Ugly Betty(so far) I am a long time 40 addict but they were never sold in ZA and so I had to be content with lurking here. Then I found one in Aussie, put my faith,trust and a fist full of cash into the account of a guy I had never met and held my breath. With the benefit of hindsight, I should not have worried.Daniel inspected the car,negotiated the deal,baught and stored it at his house and eventually arranged for it's transport to the shipping agent. Mate, you are amazing and proved that there are still some very good people left in this world. After 3 long months, a huge amount of paperwork and red tape I finally went to collect her at the docks. We put a good battery to her and she fired right up and was a pleasure all the way home Due to the fact that her late arrival(one month) had delayed our summer holiday departure we decided to take her along as punishment (our first night) Now that our holiday is over the resto work(she needs lots) can begin.... __________________ Theo 105 1HZT I/C BJ 42 LX 11/83 - 3b H55F P/S 3 wipers and slidin windas

01-12-08, 02:56 PM	#2
jibber IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: atlanta,ga TLCA# 18035 Posts: 146	Sweet! The only thing ugly about Betty is the high tech funnel sticking in her side! Hats off to Daniel! __________________ '79 frame off-http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...uild-40-a.html '95 FZJ-80 4"OME 3/'79 FJ40 4" of lift for the rust to have further to fall Stupid people = My Job Security

01-12-08, 03:21 PM	#3
froggy IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: ste-anne-des-lacs Posts: 307	The LX models are not very good. They have a lot of reliability problems. I think it would be better for you if you sell it to me You lucky cruiserhead You have a very sweet cruiser, congrats __________________ 02 / 1971 Fj-40 40VP97040 TLCA 10441 ...and a lot of work to do

01-12-08, 03:27 PM	#4
tmarx IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: CAPE TOWN Posts: 318	Thanx. As you can see the funnel already lost it's head and the hunt for a Safari head is on. She came with a few surprises, some pleasant and some not.. __________________ Theo 105 1HZT I/C BJ 42 LX 11/83 - 3b H55F P/S 3 wipers and slidin windas

01-12-08, 04:19 PM	#5
antFJ IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CT Posts: 428	mmm i love that tach... i want one... __________________ Oct '76 FJ40 '84 S-10 - '94 S-10 blazer leather interior, 3" hocky puck

01-12-08, 04:29 PM	#6
JohnnyC IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: albany area, ny TLCA# 2231 Posts: 2,768	great shape....an LX also somebody swiped the rear bench seat ....that sucks....but the whole truck makes up for it....great find __________________ 1974 FJ40 OEM Soft Top 2004 Toyota Sienna LE (1) Child boy version (1) Child girl version (1) Child in Production 197 Wife TLC Literature and Manuals: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...y-lit-etc.html Toyota History: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj25-owners-...ical-data.html TLC FST Canvas & Maintenance: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...soft-tops.html

01-12-08, 04:37 PM	#7
Josie'sLandCruiser Dog is my co-pilot. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Seattle, USA TLCA# 6446 Posts: 1,927	Hi All: Congrats on the purchase! Looks to be in nice condition! May I ask, how much Aussie $ did it cost? Enjoy the "new" rig! Alan __________________ www.seattlecruiserheads.com

01-12-08, 07:43 PM	#8
Moe R IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CT Posts: 312	Love the wipers! Great find. You should show this off in the diesel section. __________________ In an insane society, the sane must appear insane. 84 BJ42 Turboglide Kit

01-12-08, 07:46 PM	#9
Radd Cruisers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 3,667	x2, never seen three whipers on a 40 series before???? __________________ Check out our new location in Duncan, BC www.raddcruisers.ca --> 60 Series Cable Lockers available - 4.11s or 3.70s - all hardware included --> 12HT & H55F combos available - complete & running Limited Quantities - Deposit or Full Payment Required to hold your order while they ship

01-13-08, 06:04 AM	#10
froggy IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: ste-anne-des-lacs Posts: 307	3 wipers are parts of the LX (luxury model) option, a rare bj42 breed... Specter Off-Road, Inc.-Landcruiser Parts & Accessories - Land Cruiser Gallery - Specter's Collection -- 1982 BJ42 LX __________________ 02 / 1971 Fj-40 40VP97040 TLCA 10441 ...and a lot of work to do

01-13-08, 08:48 AM	#11
JohnnyC IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: albany area, ny TLCA# 2231 Posts: 2,768	good post about the LX: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...r-fj40-lx.html with factory pics __________________ 1974 FJ40 OEM Soft Top 2004 Toyota Sienna LE (1) Child boy version (1) Child girl version (1) Child in Production 197 Wife TLC Literature and Manuals: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...y-lit-etc.html Toyota History: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj25-owners-...ical-data.html TLC FST Canvas & Maintenance: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...soft-tops.html

01-13-08, 08:56 AM	#13
motoloco IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,097	That thing is frikki'n rad, you should put the original style 16" splits on her! good luck.

01-13-08, 12:32 PM	#14
M5driver IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lilongwe Posts: 406	TMarx - nice rig! When you get 'er done, you and Teebag should motor up here to Lilongwe and we can compare. (I'd go your way, but my Blue Mule is WHD for ZA) so I don't take her out of Malawi. I'm hoping to have mine done and off the road again in about 4 months. Dis baie lekker! __________________ 1978 FJ40, "The Blue Mule", 217,000 miles 1980 Maule M5-235C, "The Blue Beast", 1404 hrs TTAF&E - FJ40 with wings 1982 Mercedes 300D Turbo, "Ol' Red", 380,000 miles 1953 Spousal unit, "The Wife", lifetime warranty, definite keeper (and firmly attached to all of the above) KA3JWW, but I don't have my rig right now

01-13-08, 01:40 PM	#15
tmarx IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: CAPE TOWN Posts: 318	M5driver, that sounds like fun __________________ Theo 105 1HZT I/C BJ 42 LX 11/83 - 3b H55F P/S 3 wipers and slidin windas

01-13-08, 03:23 PM	#16
Splash IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NorCal TLCA# 11105 Posts: 65	Very nice find. You must be very excited. Love it in every respect. Have fun!!

01-13-08, 04:11 PM	#17
FJFOOL IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The dreaded South Hill Posts: 337	That is a great looking cruiser !! From here, the body looks real good as well. Now we need some off-road pics of that beautiful country over there !

01-13-08, 11:46 PM	#18
tmarx IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: CAPE TOWN Posts: 318	Thanx again guys.We do love her to bits ans as soon as she is finally registered and legally on the road we will try to restore her as best we can.At the moment I am just trying to stop the existing rust from spreading further untill we can strip her down and deal with the rust on a more permanent manner. Here are some pics to show what we are up against.Any advice,comments welcome __________________ Theo 105 1HZT I/C BJ 42 LX 11/83 - 3b H55F P/S 3 wipers and slidin windas

01-13-08, 11:53 PM	#19
tmarx IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: CAPE TOWN Posts: 318	It seems that the PO did have some bodywork done but not very good __________________ Theo 105 1HZT I/C BJ 42 LX 11/83 - 3b H55F P/S 3 wipers and slidin windas

01-14-08, 02:06 AM	#20
Teebag IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 263	Welcome Great start Theo, now lets get busy __________________ JT - Landcruiser Club Southern Africa FJ40 '84

01-14-08, 02:18 AM	#22
Teebag IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 263	Not good, see http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...ml#post2938433 You forgot this one __________________ JT - Landcruiser Club Southern Africa FJ40 '84

01-14-08, 02:22 AM	#23
tmarx IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: CAPE TOWN Posts: 318	I did not. What can I say, it was a long wait __________________ Theo 105 1HZT I/C BJ 42 LX 11/83 - 3b H55F P/S 3 wipers and slidin windas

01-14-08, 03:54 AM	#25
M5driver IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lilongwe Posts: 406	I love this pic. Tmarx sitting there grinning like he just got a 40, and the sweetheart in the background with that "did we really buy this?" look. That will change over time. __________________ 1978 FJ40, "The Blue Mule", 217,000 miles 1980 Maule M5-235C, "The Blue Beast", 1404 hrs TTAF&E - FJ40 with wings 1982 Mercedes 300D Turbo, "Ol' Red", 380,000 miles 1953 Spousal unit, "The Wife", lifetime warranty, definite keeper (and firmly attached to all of the above) KA3JWW, but I don't have my rig right now

01-14-08, 12:25 PM	#27
CruisinMT IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 1,186	dude that rust is nothing you should see my nightmare. __________________ 67' FJ40 3- On the Tree Rebuilt F 135, Bored 50 Over 1.5" Extended Shackles and 33 x 9.5's "REZ RUNNER" My ROTW http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...cruisinmt.html 08/89 FJ62 "Bruiser" Wife's DD 31 x 10.50 on Stock Steelies 327K on the body 76k on Rebuilt 3Fe and Tranny "I'm not a mechanic, I just play one in my garage."