I'd personally go with a blasting cabinet or portable soda blaster. Just picked up one of each as I begin a 69' FJ40 restoration. I figure $250 on a blasting cabinet and $150 on a soda blaster will be cheaper and much more efficient than grinding wheels and chemicals in the long run. Harbor...
I'll definitely be starting a massive parts list. I just placed an order for some of the turn signals and some basic parts to make it more road worthy during the restoration.
Correct on the rearview mirror. The PO put a boat rearview mirror on it, so it'll be replaced with time. The PO also...
Definitely. The PO said it was moved because the heat it gave off in the cabin was unbearable in the Arizona heat. It's one of my first projects on the list.
Where's the correct placement with the bench seat configuration?
A few more photos showing its original condition. Most exciting was the meticulous maintenance log kept by the 2nd owner from 1976-2010. Details are down to the number of grease pumps in each grease zurk. I'm now the 4th owner.
I've always wanted to do an FJ40 restoration and finally pulled the trigger a few days ago on a nearly complete and running 69'. This particular specimen attracted me because it was wasn't chopped up, had the original drivetrain, and had under 100k documented original miles which is pretty...
The time has come to sell our classic 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. 1990 was the last year for the sought after FJ62 body style with the fuel injected motor and automatic transmission. We’re essentially the first owners – we bought it with 1000 miles back in 1990. We’ve maintained it with no...
Another member gave me the material from his back seat. I used some to recover a front seat and no longer need the rest. Free, just pay $15 for shipping anywhere in the US. First person to PM me and is able to paypal me $15 for shipping gets it.
Brand new, never installed or used. Box is a bit worn but the cooler itself is perfect and the bag of fittings is unopened. Comes with instructions/decals as well.
$50 shipped to the lower 48.