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I bought it.

That’s really cool. I believe the technical term for a truck like that is “unicorn”. You will apparently get a huge variety of replies and suggestions, all with good intent. Filter accordingly. Good luck.

Two hours ago, I didn't even know what an FJ40 was. Now I own one. Bought it for almost nothing. I haven't looked at this in person, but my brother in law did and said it looks fine and runs. The interior needs some love'n. So...I am going...

Made my own rubber mats curtesy of Home Depot

Don't like the stock headliner so Lowe's carpet works for me

Agree on needing specs. User name has 1971 but doesn't a 71 FJ40. Toyota an AM radio that bolted to the bottom of the dash. Most audio today is newer and draws much more power. Also later light switches have a dash light dimmer. I ran a 78 light...

The flashers get corroded , I opened mine up, they are easy to clean and just snap back together. CLEAN the connections at the terminals on fuse block and both sides of fuse, It has been my exp that this symptom is from normal build up, clean all...

What is 'low rpm' and what is voltage at idle. Then take a measurement of voltage at 1500rpms. Quite simply, at idle you want 13v minimum, but these trucks have low amperage alternators so yes, they do dim a little at the ~650-700rpm range...

It’s cool that they worked with you to sort that out. They need to be more competitive with pricing, and in my book, shipping for profit is a dick move.

Well,… I have a big update, and unsurprisingly, things are my fault. First of all, SOR did send me exact part that I ordered, the correct FJ 40 part for the correct year FJ 40. The core that they sent me was indeed new, was functionally robust...

I learned many years ago to be cautious about laying my money before the altar of Marvin Spector. Have you tried the local Toyota dealer?

Ha! I just turned 50 last week. They look classic to me. :) Plus, they'll be black and you don't see them in black that often. But yeah, it's an old school look for sure.

LOL 1981 called, they want their wagon wheels back…..😎

Only took a year to get 3 bolts out of the DS windshield hinge. Tried everything. Finally took a hacksaw and sawed a groove and then used a hammer and chisel. End result, I was able to get my DS chrome hinge on and also swap out my mirror arms...

My driver door window regulator was quite worn so I changed it and the window is a breeze to operate. Changed the passenger side as well today since I had it anyway. Added some sound deadener to the outer door skin also Here’s the twist: 3-4...

My sweetheart is a keeper! Yesterday while at the shop getting new shocks and a starter installed, she was sitting in the Land Cruiser doing her nails. After she was done with her nails, she complained that the mechanics should have been finished...

Spent the afternoon working on my metal bending skills. Made up some new front corner brackets for my hood to replace the rusted out ones. Need to do some more work on the hood before I weld them back in

The reason I asked- I have a similar (not new) issue, but it’s the turn signals instead of the dash lights. At low rpm, with the headlights, heater blower, wipers etc running, the turn signals don’t blink. If I give it a little gas, it’s fine...

Do the lights go back to normal if the RPM increase?

Yeah will be my pleasure, we will keep in touch.

My son and I will visit the farm, Fattoria di Fugnano, in early October. Near San Gimignano, it is not very far. You could meet us there and show your Land Cruiser.

Tuscany Torre del Lago Puccini

I will be in Italy September to October. What region are you in?

After two years almost complete.

When I did my my hinges I started getting rain water through the screw threads into the glove box. I had to put sealer on them, that fixed it.