Does anyone have experience in purchasing a body/ tub from Relik Garage? I see plenty of posts regarding Relik Garage and their soft top kits and 1/2 doors but nothing on their bodies. I am researching all options in a 1/2 or 3/4 body swap. I know Aqualu is highly recommended, but it does not...
I just purchased a 1974 FJ40 for $500. She's rough. She's rusty. She runs and drives. Odometer shows 62k miles. The red primer makes me think of tomato soup so... Campbell it is.
I've restored a 1989 FJ62, but I'm new to 40's. I just couldn't pass up buying a running and driving 40 for $500.
She...
I decided to replace my thermostat this weekend on my 89 FJ62 with 223k miles. I've got detailed service records going back to 1992. I've been running a high idle, about 950, so I decided to swap the thermostat since I have no record of it being done. I purchased all new sensors and the lower...
I recently got "Help" changing my oil in my 89' FJ62 from a family member. After draining the oil I proceeded to get out from underneath my cruiser to swap out the filter. My family member decided to take it upon themselves to re-install the drain plug, with an impact gun. Not the small Dewalt...
I've got an 89' 62 with the two-tone metallic beige over grey paint scheme. I just did a glass-off repaint in the original colors. I've seen auction posts and other various forum posts, here, FB, etc, saying how rare the factory two-tones are. Where are people getting this information? Is there...
When re-installing my rear seat I have misplaced the bolts that hold the seat bottom to the body. Does anyone know the size of these bolts? I’m trying to wrap this up today.
Luckily my mud flap brackets are in pretty good shape. My question is on the white lettering. I have seen everyone only whiting out the Land Cruiser logo on the rear flaps, and nothing on the Toyota logo on the front flaps. It looked like my flaps have some residual white paint on the Toyota...
The switch blank next to the rheostat on the FJ62 is an odd size. What, if anything, besides the factory blank, fits there? I ordered a foglight switch from VintageTEQparts thinking it would fit, but it only fits the switch location under the AC controls. Do the switches from the FJ60 fit...
I’ve been going through all the systems as I rebuild my 62 while I wait to get it back to my painter for some fixes and buff and cut. I removed all my window actuators/ motors to install Killmat in the door linings. After cleaning the actuators what is the best lube/ grease to put on all the...
I have an 89 Fj62 with the brown interior. Does anyone know which color webbing from seatbeltplanet.com matches the stock brown interior the best? Brown or Dark Brown?
Thanks in advance
I think the paint came out great! I stayed with the original paint scheme. the fresh paint made a huge difference. My painter didn't have the correct sealer for the rain gutters, so he will soot the roof this week and touch up any small drips and imperfections. Dynamat and headliners are next. I...
It's taken a while, but my 89 FJ62 is starting to take shape. Luckily, I started with a really sound truck, but she was definitely a Monet; good from afar, but far from good. She had some hail damage and oxidation that definitely needed to be fixed. I gutted the interior and exterior trim...
I bout my 1989 FJ62 on ebay. Everything was accurate in the description and pictures, except for the quality of the paint. She's definitely a Monet. Looks great from a distance, but up close shows its flaws. She is completely rust free on the body except for a few rock chips on the hood. The...
I may be trying to do the impossible, or extremely stupid, but has anyone tried to change the color of the interior plastic trim using the SEM products? The 62 I purchased has the brown plastic trim, but I would really like to have the grey trim. There are just too many NLA parts to have to...
Hey everyone. Noob here. My name is Tim Stromatt and I just purchased a 1989 FJ62. If anyone here is in Houston, I'd love to bend your ear on local shops, and parts guys. I've been stalking the forums for a while before joining. It seems like a really knowledgeable, and helpful group. I'm also a...