Don't buy used parts for anything other than body panels! The middle east has super low OEM prices. Issa at Toyota Spare Parts in Ghala was unbelievably helpful when I built my FJ40 (they're just of the main road next to the US school). It's honestly not worth wasting time in Mabella or Wadi Kabir.
Apologies; I haven't got a clue; would the vin plate help designate the trim level? (FJ-40LV-MC). It's still got the stripy seats and flippy benches although someones swapped out the original mats for some insulation and carpet. It's still better than a lot of GCC trim options; my daily driver...
Thanks Boozwz, it's relatively solid apart from the usual driver footwell issues and a slightly suspect paint job (best described as 'adding character'). The AC system is missing the compresor - I've been recommended a good AC specialist so we should be able to resurrect it. Yes, it's got the...
Hello, my name is Will. I'm currently based in Muscat and about to undertake a restoration project on an '83 FJ40. Here's a couple of photos from the day I picked her up. She came from Dank on the UAE side of country and has suffered the ill effects of a few years mcgyvering. The plan is to keep...