restoration

The original FJ purchased last year. It needed a lot of expensive parts. I bought it because the body and frame had no rust. It was a poor financial choice because I poured way too much money into it.

My front door cards came with speaker holes cut in courtesy of the previous owner. I managed to swap them for a pair of unmolested but shabby door cards. On the 'new' door cards, the vinyl covering is pretty much perfect, but the fibreboard (not sure what it's called in the US) is warped and...

Looking for all door and side glass for a 91 FJ70. We're doing a restoration and ours has unfortunately had the VIN etched in it in very large print. Let me know if you have anything...

Anyone had any work done at lch? I know there are plenty of threads about their leather seat covers and the reviews both positive and negative but it seems there are a fair amount of LC restoration work going on there. Has anyone here had any work done on a 100 series there? I plan on turning...

M416 Jeep Trailer - One of the cleanest finds for these rare trailers. Appears to have factory undercoating peeling on the bottom of the tub and other paint peeling. Very small amount of surface rust. Comes with Bill of Sale. PVC cage is not included and just sitting inside tub. Perfect for...

Hi All I've been a silent observer on this forum for a while and have gained a lot of insights from all of you. I finally took the plunge and purchased an FJ40, with the primary goal of diving into car repairs and learning welding. Only thing i done before was the 50cc mopeds in my youth. So i...

1978 FJ45 body parts needed. New or good used OK. Need box sides, box floor, patch panels for both doors, inner and outer rockers for both sides, torpedo lateral both sides, patch panels for rear of floor, patch panels for rear cab corners or complete lower back cab panel. Individual parts or...

Not sure if this has been posted here, I'm usually in the 70 section, but this is a really cool video of the complete restoration of a 40 by what looks like a group of high school or college kids in Japan in what's called the Toyota Technical College, in Nagoya. I'm assuming this is a program...

OK... I'll list the specs and what I want to do-just so no one needs to wonder what I am talking about. Please feel free to comment, advise, correct, etc. What I have: 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser HJ45 long-bed pickup H engine 4 speed manual transmission One piece transfer case Left-hand drive...

Long time member, but first time posting. Recently picked up a 1977 FJ40 out of Indiana. Supposedly has been sitting for at least 10 years, possibly up to 20 years. Was originally sold new in Indianapolis (have the original title). Spent it's entire life in southern Indiana, hence all the...

Apologies if I have done this incorrectly, this is my first post. At the moment I am undertaking a full nut and bolt restoration of my 8/83 HJ47RP-KQ (Aus spec), using only genuine parts for that model. I'm currently doing the body work for the 40, but before I paint it I would like to do all...

I’ve just got my 1971 back from a full restoration and I’m very happy! Just a few things I want to change and happy to go non OEM. The original rear hatch struts look great but are not terribly practical when I have to open and close regularly; with people and dogs getting in and out. What are...

Hey all. Restoring a `66 FJ40, keeping this rig as was, minus necessary upgrades. Just noticed the water pump alignment is off after putting on new belt. The alt. and crank are aligned, albeit the alt. bracket is either backwards or something, as there's a nut spacer going to the water pump. It...

she’s finally done..

I saw a thread on restoring the bottle jacks, and I lost it. I’ve searched the color code threads but I don’t see the code for the yellow paint for the OEM Jack. Anybody able to steer me to the right info?

I don't have a plan. It's just shoot from the hip. Make it up as it goes along. But I will post from time to time the progress. I'm definitely doing a LS. But will concentrate on the restoration part more. Gonna take her down to frame, acid dip all metals, ets. Should be fun.

Long story short I was waiting for the boys at the bus stop in Marge when I guy pulls up next to me and says, “I have one of those. You should buy it from me.” Finally went to peak at it this afternoon. Been sitting under a tarp for 2 years, 15 minutes from me further up in the woods. It’s...

I’m doing a frame up restoration on my first 40, and no surprise, it’s got some rust spots on the driver’s side floor pan. I’m torn between either replacing the floor pan or patching the holes. At what point do you just replace an area with a new panel vs patching? Here’s photos from above...

Has anyone sourced the foam necessary to restore a '73 FJ40 Heater. SOR has a kit for $26. I searched through Ih8mud and didnt find anything. There has got to be a good source of foam, that does not cost $26.

Looking to sell my 1983 FJ40. Was restored in Venezuela and purchased by a boutique Charlotte car dealer at a Mecum auction in Pennsylvania. I have spent $10K getting is fully sorted out as well as removing the hard top (I don't have it any longer) and installing a custom roll cage and bimini...