restoration

** 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!

I'm selling my 1977 BJ40 (3B) from Costa Rica. It's been my daily driver for 5 years. The truck is in the middle of a thorough restoration. Not a frame off but significant none the less. It's had a lot of work done including: New paint (exterior) Steelie wheels w/cap New wiring harness...

Hi Everyone I recently acquired a 1976 FJ55 and have decided to restore it to is former glory and use it as a hunting wagon and for camping trips. These are such awesome old machines. I down heaps of work on Toyota Surfs, but never attempted a restoration before. So a brought the truck sight...

Hey guys, Just bought my first FJ40, a 1975 in dune beige with a chevy 350 conversion on the original 4 speed manual. I'm really pumped to share it, and you all have helped me a ton already with parts, fixes, and project guidance. I attached some pics so you can see what it's like to start. I...

Well since I've been crawling around on everyone else's threads for a long time now, I thought I would finally share a little too. Since we've all seen the same ole, same ole, I thought I'd just get it out of the way and dump my entire car cleanup photo reference library folder into QuickTime...

Hey all, My '85 FJ60 is my daily driver. It was handed down to me from my parents who bought it back when they got married in '85. The ultimate goal is to get the truck back in (or close to) it's original shape. Mechanically, everything's in pretty good shape. Engine is healthy and all that. So...

I finally finished my frame off restoration which took two years with a little time off here and there. I am looking forward to my next project. That is why I am sad to say I am putting my girl up for sale. I imported this beautiful Fj45 from Australia approximately three years ago. Only drove...

I finally finished my frame off restoration which took two years with a little time off here and there. I am looking forward to my next project. That is why I am sad to say I am putting my girl up for sale. I imported this beautiful Fj45 from Australia approximately three years ago. Only drove...

Has anyone on here resurrected their old FJ40 instrument panel before? I'm trying to see if I can do just that with my old '65 instrument panel as I have seen they are pretty expensive to replace, at least for a college kid like myself! :D Here's what it looks like; Any...

I am offering up 3 handmade stainless steel tubs for $10,500/tub. The tubs include the front cowl to the rear quarter panels. While ordering a tub for my 73 FJ40 barn find, I decided to order three extra to sell to others, who may be in need. The tubs will be available in late Spring to early...

I am offering up 3 handmade stainless steel tubs for $10,500/tub. The tubs include the front cowl to the rear quarter panels. While ordering a tub for my 73 FJ40 barn find, I decided to order three extra to sell to others, who may be in need. The tubs will be available in late Spring to early...

Forum, Recently I had to ship my '78 FJ40 from California to Oklahoma. I live in an apartment in San Francisco and had no where to work on the beast and is was falling into disrepair. Its time to do a full down-to-frame rebuild and am looking for the best shop in texas or oklahoma. Are there...

Hello all. First post to the forum. So I have been helping some friends and family work on their cars lately, and I have rekindled my interest in restoring the old 1994 FZJ80 that’s been sitting in my mother’s driveway for years. I found this website and I’m inspired. I remembered it being very...

Rare Unique 1974 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser - One of a Kind- Extremely Clean! – (Tampa, FL) - - This rare and unique FJ started its life as a Chassis and Motor that were purchased at a DEA Auction. – This truck was originally used to run drugs across the desert, which is how it ended up as...

Hi, I been looking over a year for oil inlet pipe for my turbo 1989 HJ-61: OEM 15407-68010 but without success. Also the rubber between turbo and hose (hose, air cleaner no2: OEM: 17342-68010. Would appreciate if anyone know where to find this. Obiously I checked all major vendors around the...

Hi, I been looking over a year for oil inlet pipe for my turbo 1989 HJ-61: OEM 15407-68010 but without success. Also the rubber between turrbo and hose (hose, air cleaner no2: OEM: 17342-68010. Would appreciate if anyone know where to find this. Obiously I checked all major vendors around the...