restoration

Right after the new year I jump on an 86 SAS 4runner I found locally. Has 35 MTR's with 50% tread, 5.29, locked (lincoln locked rear, detroit front), 136K original miles and was able to get it for $2500 bucks... where could I go wrong right? So without fully consulting my better half, this rust...

Classic OEM restoration, Plus modern Iron-Man suspension. All the hard Parts have been replaced and refurbished everything under the hood has been gone through and restored. Including transmission (Brand spanking New! less than 300 miles on it) rear and front differential and transfer case.All...

Hi all, been lurking on this forum for a while now and in need of some help. I have a 88 fj62 and in the process of restoration. I would like to get all new moldings and seals. But I do not want chrome. I already have the windshield and side glass figured out, so my question is.. what do you...

I want to paint the driveshafts for the 79 FJ40 I’m restoring. The task will be much easier if I can use carb or brake cleaner to remove the years of old grease and crud that has accumulated over the years especially around the u-joints. I don’t plan to actually disassemble the u-joints. Can...

I bought a great 1985 metallic blue FJ60 with 103k miles on it in October. It had roof rust on both sides but everything else was great including interior. I drove it around various body shops but nobody wanted to touch it. Finally I met the guys American Custom Classics in Hollister, California...

this is the second estimate that I have gotten at the same price. For $8,000, I would get the exterior painted and body work. That would including front floor pans and rockers...both provided by me. Take the windows out and replace with all new rubber, also provided by me as well as new window...

What have others paid to have someone else restore there fiberglass hardtop? I just got the bill from auto body shop that specializes in cruisers. Just to prep the fiberglass, fab up the metal gutter and visor from CCOT, install gutter and primer. I am looking at bill of $3400 not including...

Hello all. I'm in the process of re-assembling my Canadian spec land cruiser and needed to ask what experiences with aftermarket parts are products I should seek or avoid. As you can see from my avatar, it's a total rebuild. And I'm in the market for a complete brake line set (rigid and flex) ...

I found condensed information about 16 months BJ42LX restoration. 21 episodes about 5 min each, divided in logical order. Quite interesting to watch before new restoration - to start or not to start :) Cruiser Sol Remix - J4 Restoration guidance - YouTube

Hello folks, New FJ owner. Have a 79 that I am considering and looking for some restoration help. Any suggestions or recommendations of a shop in Texas? Im in the southeast area. TNX....

This 1965 FJ45 short bed Land Cruiser pickup was found on a hunting trip near Corona, New Mexico. It didn’t look like a driver as it was parked in a dirt field. After contacting the owner, BTB learned that the truck had belonged to her father, who had bought it new. It had been used on their...

So my FJ40 entered the family almost 12 years ago when my parents bought it off a friend of the family. It had been sitting in a storage shed for quite a while before that so it was in really good condition. After buying it, the FJ sat in the back yard until any of us kids were old enough to...

Hey, Just wanted to introduced myself to everyone. I originally posted a "WANTED" ad looking for an FJ55, but for various reasons I decided to make my first restoration an FJ40. I'd been looking for a project vehicle for months. I found this one local to me and picked it up last weekend. My...

UPDATE: Found an FJ40 instead. Hi, I'm in the Seattle area and am looking for an FJ55 to restore. I intend to do a frame-off restoration myself, and to get my kids involved. We homeschool so yeah we're weird like that. :) I'm looking for something around $5,000 depending on quality. I looked...

hey yall, in search of a right rear quarter panel. mine is rusted. i need the panel cut from door to end of fender arch and up to the body line below the window. 200 usd + shipping is what Im willing to pay, color doesn't matter. left and right fenders also needed let me know what you guys want...

** NO LONGER FOR SALE, taking her with me to Florida ** Started with a very clean west coast FJ60, in the rare Sky Blue 861 with Tan interior. Mileage is around 200k, runs great, interior in great shape, 2-3" lift. PM if interested.

Hi Guys I had a thread in the 45 & 55 series tech but seams this is the best place for information on rebuilding Iron Pigs. https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/1976-fj55-rebuild.926218 I been busy with work so not much progress, the body is looking sad in the paddock. Also blew the front diff in...

Since I was a kid, I had always been in love with the original Toyota Landcruiser body style; I always said I would get one when I was older. Several years ago, my dream came true; I found one out in Los Angeles, and flew out there with my very supportive wife to pick it up. We drove it across...

It finally started on August 14, 2016. After years of debating how I was going to transport my father's beloved 1965 40 from one corner of the country to the other, I finally took action. While visiting my family for a week I decided to just start the restoration there at my parents' house...

Hello, Just new to IH8MUD forum. Presently restoring my '77 FJ40. I had a question on seatbelt restoration...Can anyone recommend a good and reputable shop to restore my original belts and parts? Thank you!