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    Countries with most FJ45?

    Hi, Looking at the entire World, what countries have the highest density of pre-1974 Toyota FJ45 (pickup) driving around the streets/highways? Or in another way: What countries imported most FJ45 (pickups) back then? I am not interested in the newer design going up to 1984/85. Lucas
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    Frame-off restoration: How to avoid paint chipping?

    But if you use a plastic washer it will deform over time when stressed from the fastener and you will loose your bolt tension and everything might rattle loose.
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    Frame-off restoration: How to avoid paint chipping?

    Hi, I am about to do a full frame off restoration of my car and soon all parts will go to the painter. How do I assemble the individual parts using the original fasteners to avoid paint chips/cracks where the fastener comes in contact with the paint. There will be an enormous pressure and...
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    F or 2F: Lowest possible idle speed?

    Hi, As for F and 2F engines: What would be the lowest possible idle speed still being adequate for sufficient lubrication? Basically I would like to know if it is possible to make a F or 2F sound like this V8: Look after 1:20. Is this a distinct V8 sound or can an I6 sound similar? Thanks...
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    HJ45/HJ47/BJ45 body swap questions

    Hi, If you have either a HJ45, HJ47 or a BJ45 in a pickup version, will you be able to swap a troop carrier body onto that frame 1:1 without any modifications to the frame/body? Are the frames and body styles 100% interchangable? Next: If making such a swap will there be any problems with the...
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    Which Landcruisers had a mechanical winch?

    So no J4 diesels had a mechanical winch?
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    Which Landcruisers had a mechanical winch?

    Hi, Can anyone somehow supply a list for all Landcruisers (engines, models, transmission variants) supplied with the factory mechanical winch? How can I tell if a landcruiser has the mechanical winch - even though the winch is not fitted? Something special to look for unless looking underneath...
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    POR15 ahdesion test (video)

    Hi, I made a POR15 adhesion test. A few years back I made a POR15 adhesion test and was not satisfied with the results. Later I realized that maybe my POR15 back then had passed the expiry date. Consequently, I bought a brand new container of POR15 and made the test again. I had a brand new...
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    Can you legally build your own frame?

    If you can do that, why not just stamp the same VIN into the brand new Aquala frame instead of first cutting out the VIN section from the orihinal, old frame, then cutting a hole in the new Aquala frame, welding the new piece into place and finish grinding it off to make it look smooth? Is it...
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    Can you legally build your own frame?

    Hi, Recently I posted some ideas on the possibility of buying a used, rusty BJ45. From reading this forum, it seems to make more sense to have a company like Teseven build a new body instead of spending weeks on fabricating, welding etc. But what about the frame? Lets assume the frame is so...
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    What is the value of a rusty BJ45 (pics+videos)

    Some further questions: 1. If the frame turns out to be junk, i.e. in such a bad shape that repairing it would be extremely laboursome, can you: a) Buy a new original Toyota frame? b) Buy a new aftermarket frame? and if buying an aftermarket frame - do you just transfer the VIN to the newly...
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    What is the value of a rusty BJ45 (pics+videos)

    Do you have any ideas what such a complete stainless steel body might cost? Lucas
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    What is the value of a rusty BJ45 (pics+videos)

    Is there a company offering a totally new upper part = body incl doors, hood, roof etc? So you would not have to mess with your welder, sandblasting etc and just throw out the old rusty body? What would that cost?
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    What is the value of a rusty BJ45 (pics+videos)

    Forgot to add: The owner is asking for 12500 USD. It might be discussed down to 10000 USD :-) Lucas
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    What is the value of a rusty BJ45 (pics+videos)

    Hi, I just had a look at a BJ45. It has been sitting 4 weeks in the cold and started right up at +5 degC. Engine runs very good. It has a mileage of 180000 km - approx 110000 mi. Based on the following uploads (both videos and pictures which can be zoomed)...
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    Restoration: How many parts are still available?

    Hi, In terms of buying a used J4. I get the impression that all parts are still available for the J4. Is that true? If I find and buy a used, rusty, beat up J4 with a clean and full title, will I be able to build a virtually new one with aftermarket tubs etc? So basically, when buying the old...
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    40 Series as a daily driver?

    Sounds interesting. Does anyone have some contact details to the French guy fabricating stainless steel bodies? Lucas
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    40 Series as a daily driver?

    Thanks for all your replies. I found this video and now I want a J4 even more. Very emotional to me. First of all I want to mention that my daily driver at the moment (because the HZJ78 is in the workshop being rust proofed) is a 25 year old German passenger car (Opel Kadett E station...
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    40 Series as a daily driver?

    The tax system is very complicated. But basically the car needs to be 35 years old in order to have road taxes cut by a factor of 4.
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    40 Series as a daily driver?

    Thanks for your replies. But what repairs are common on and fully restored 50000 USD cruiser being 40 years old? I do see the issues of waiting several weeks for a part, but maybe you can stock brake shoes, drums etc yourself, right? The most important parts. I just have a hard time seeing what...
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