Recent content by gapa04

Not yet. Still just tinkering with it. It runs well. Has little rust, most of which I've gotten under control at this point. Biggest issue right now is the breaks. I tried adjusting them, but was unsuccessful. Next step is replace all the break lines and break shoes and see if that...

It would be great if you could recommend a paint and body person. Who did the work on your Landcruiser? Is there someone else that you'd use if you could do it all over again?

Thanks, 78crzr. I will follow-up on your recommendations. Of the three that you've recommended, which one would be your top choice? Rosehill?

It was in a barn in Covington, Louisiana in my parents' neighborhood. My father knew the original owner who passed away this past year. The owners' family sold it to me as they were selling off his estate. The original window sticker, bill of sale, and owner's manual were in the glove...

I just looked at Pistorman's thread. Very impressive, but more than I'm interested in doing to this one at this point. I'd like to keep it as stock as possible. It has very little rust, but very little rust in Southeast Texas or Louisiana can become very much rust in little time...

Two more pictures Since first photo, wheels have been sandblasted, primed and painted. BF Goodrich tires taken off my Dad's 1983 FJ40 (his in restoration process, going to get new tires). New bumperettes. Took off front bumper yesterday (not pictured). OEM bumper in the mail from Specter...

I just purchased a 1971 FJ40. The original owner stored it in a barn on his property in Louisiana for the past 40 years. It has some minor rust. Can anyone recommend a body shop in or around Houston, Texas that is familiar with Toyota Landcruisers? I want someone who will be as particular...