'62 FJ40 in the Netherlands (1 Viewer)

[Old Red]

Is this going to be a dry-day-pavement-driver-only when finished? Put into a museum? Taken to car shows? Some light off-roading at times? Maybe all of the above?

Just wondering if you have decided what you will do with it when done?

 

[hdjtachtig]

Is this going to be a dry-day-pavement-driver-only when finished? Put into a museum? Taken to car shows? Some light off-roading at times? Maybe all of the above?

Just wondering if you have decided what you will do with it when done?

We want to do a perfect restauration and then drive it and maybe show it at club meetings every now and then. Not a DD but will certainly be driven regularly. Not a museum piece. Surely we will never sell. Don't know if it will get off road, we'll see.

But I don't think we will do it this perfect next time. We are wrenchers and all the detailing takes loads of time. It is nice to do, but just not "our thing". The 45V will get pretty and solid, just a little less how like it came from the factory. (e.g. will probably just get paint over the bolts and nuts instead of having everything plated like it should).

BTW, how are you going with your 40?

 

[Old Red]

My 40? Which one? Lol. I am one of those people who went nuts buying several (six total now) in various states of disrepair, some purely for parts, and have yet to follow through with any of them. Which is sort of pathetic, really.

Lots of plans. Not much action. But plenty to keep me busy when I get around to it.

I admire your determination. Keep up the good work!

 

[JohnnyC]

Looking really good!!!

 

[HelloKitty65]

Step was hard top only and could have a pintle. My 1964 step is black and the bumperettes are body color. Looking at the literature, the early corrugated hard tops, with the tall post, had a step that matched the body color. Short post and later had a black step.

Here is a link to all the scans I have of the early corrugated Land Cruisers:
Toyota factory literature & magazines - FJ40 corrugated hard tops | Facebook

and here is all the early FST (curved door) 25 and early 40 scans:
Toyota factory literature & magazines of FJ25 & early FJ40 FST | Facebook

Early:
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I don't see any visors in the pictures with the Toyota B & W bumper sticker, which mine has. My windshield has no holes for visors. Were you just supposed to just squint? And here I just bought some. Won't drill if they weren't stock, anyone make some that attach with big ass magnets, and are removable?

 

[oregon fj]

No holes in the windshield frame for visors in my early ‘64 FST either.

 

[treerootCO]

I'm not sure if I posted this here or not --> Toyota factory literature & magazines - FJ40 corrugated hard tops | Facebook

These are all my scans of Toyota factory literature for the corrugated hard top.

 

[hdjtachtig]

Treeroots 64 price list says optinonal equipment: “sun visor”. Only one?

 

[HelloKitty65]

I am going to mess around with a magnetic mount as described in the "Sun Visor Mount Holes" thread. But round tuits are few and far between. "Step away from that drill!"

 

[HelloKitty65]

I am going to mess around with a magnetic mount as described in the "Sun Visor Mount Holes" thread. But round tuits are few and far between. "Step away from that drill!"

FYI the no drilling magnetic sun visor works fine.

 

[fjfjfj]

How is your restore coming along? Pics? Dave

 

[hdjtachtig]

edith wait, this last pic is of the 45V.

 

[hdjtachtig]

Thanks for waking me up Dave. It is going terribly slow. My dad is working on the Fj45v when he has time. And I am busy with work and some unpleasant family matters. But I’ve been working on the wiring and switches as you can see. Found a glass bowl filter in Indonesia. Or was it India? I think the only thing I have to find is the dual sided turn signals. But also the part search is on a low level at the moment.
But the project hasn’t stranded yet! Just on slow motion.
Have to get on with the fuel system now: get the tank coated inside and painted outside.

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

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OMG, that looks like a pure soul.

 

[fjfjfj]

Great to hear back from you!! Slow but sure on your end it sounds like. Good on ya. Keep it going. When you finish you'll stand there in awe. It's like going back in time. A little time capsule you'll be riding around in. Take care. Dave

 

[hdjtachtig]

Sealed the gas tank with POR15 fuel tank sealer. Painted the outside of the tank. Found a clear fuel line. And bought a NOS glass bowl filter in India some time ago. All is mounted now. Not all with the right hardware yet, we’re collecting stuff to bring to the plater.

Also found a set of NOS oil filter hoses on eBay.

Master cylinders are mounted, also the pedals.

Ordered a clutch hose at roger. Looking for the hard line from the clutch cylinder to the hose. Or have to make one myself.

 

[Cruiser_Nerd]

Curious on the fuel line spec? The Tygon I've used has a smaller outside diameter than original and is a challenge to get the collet to work.

 

[63cruiser]

Any chance you can post up the part number on the NOS oil lines or ebay seller. Mine are not in great shape and would love to find a set of the old wrapped lines.

 

[hdjtachtig]

Curious on the fuel line spec? The Tygon I've used has a smaller outside diameter than original and is a challenge to get the collet to work.

We had the same problem. Outside diameter is to small. We were planning to use hose clamps but for the originality we fixed it just like you (as I read in an old post). With tape wrapped around the hose where the crimp ring goes.

 

[hdjtachtig]

Any chance you can post up the part number on the NOS oil lines or ebay seller. Mine are not in great shape and would love to find a set of the old wrapped lines.

I’ll check the part numbers and see if they are still out there.