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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
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.
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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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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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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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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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...
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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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...
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...
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?
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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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...
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...
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...