The shop that did the paint on my LV several years ago contacted me regarding a client who wanted an older landcruiser body on a modern chasis. He wanted an extended cab. I referred him to mud over a year ago to look at some of the 45's and 40's that people had done similar things to. Then I...
we did the sawzall version 25 years ago to our lv and its still holding up.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/fj45-owners-club/36116-owners-post-here-3.html#post527321
"slowly,,,,,, slowly,,,, slowly,, slowly, slowly,slowly" (said faster and faster, hahaha)
That is awesome. I was the same age, here's a quote from a story I got published in Toyota Trails;
"a 1965 FJ45LV. It is the first stick shift I ever drove. It was not mine at the time—it was my...
I'll chime in, since I had similar issues with my lv. I put a ram jet 350 in mine with a NV4500 transmision, because I want to use it, I want my kids to use it, and I want to be able to get parts in the future. I drive it several times a week, take it camping, etc. For me the decision was...
I had the hood, fenders, bib and aprons on my lv blasted with media (stardust or something like that) and primed for around $200.00 and had it all back in a week. Best money I've spent.
Looks like that chassis is worth about $1300.00 http://rc4wd.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=97&products_id=1428&osCsid=3af51375e34e93b304f2525bfdbf76e6
Check out the cool portal axles they have too. Insane
I agree on the humidity concern. I brought my lv to missouri from idaho, and within 3 months there was worsening of the rust. But man, the patina on your rig just looks way too cool. Bottom line, its your truck, do what makes you and your family happy and enjoy it. I ended up media blasting...
Hey all, I just found this thread, I am also in St. Louis. I have a '64 fj45lv. I don't know if anyone would be interested or not, but, I got an e-mail last week from the owner of bigfoot 4x4 (Bob Chandler), he's having a cruze at his shop (hwy 270 at lindberg) on April 27th from noon til...
;) We all know if you stepped up to the plate, you'd knock it outta the freakin' park. Keep up all the good work, I learn more from your posts than a stack of books. Still, I think everyone here would get a kick outta seeing a cruiserhead that we've been watching, stick it to 'em.:cheers:
Matt,
We've got to get you on that show "Build or Bust". If you haven't seen it (I would guess you haven't as you seem to be in the garage a bit), you spend 30 days in this guys chopper shop, they order all the parts and you have the 30 days to complete the bike without their help. If you...
We had a lab mix with a white chest spot and one white toe. Also rescued from the pound and named her Tache (like cash) which means spot in french. Smartest dog I've ever owned, if you can live with a french name.