restoration

Hey Fellas, I've got a duesy for ya this time. We are building a very cool truck this year as a part of our Signature line-up. This time we are grafting our efforts that went into our SEMA 2017 build into an even more vintage platform. A 1964 FJ45 LV. That's coming out....might save...

Found this Bronco outside Ponce City Market in Atlanta.

Hi all, One of the newer members here, and just getting around to starting a thread on my latest project - a 1984 FJ60. I previously owned a 1990 HJ60 (while living in the Congo) and had to get my hands on another cruiser when we moved back state-side. I found this one for a decent price...

Hi, I wonder if anyone has information about TOYOTA recommendation regarding the hook fixation on the mechanical winch? The original brochures show quite unstable position of the hook. Looks like when you start driving the hook will contact the front panel Standard owner's manuals don't...

Unfortunately I am VERY late in doing this write up but well...I've been busy. So here goes... First thing first is comparing the old steering wheel with 364k miles on it and the new one. The color is a great match for new leather but you can see how age has altered the color on my wheel...

SOLD- Just jaw dropping. Amazing Restoration. 1963 Fix Top Factory Short Bed in Toyota Heath Grey http://r.ebay.com/m1Rfq6 You Tube Video

Hey guys, I'm unfortunately getting on here to get rid of my very needy project baby. This however will be my introduction post to the forum. I'm from Mississippi, picked this rig up from a trail rental place in Oregon when I was 15 as little more than a shell with an out of shape drivetrain...

Hello friends, I have this Land Cruiser and I need to restore it. I've seen some websites like "The Fj Company" and "Vintage Cruiser" but it's to faar way from my country (Mozambique) and quite expensive too. Can you guys give me some help? I uploaded some images from the car.F

Hello friends, I have this Land Cruiser and I need to restore it. I've seen some websites like "The Fj Company" and "Vintage Cruiser" but it's to faar way from my country (Mozambique) and quite expensive too. Can you guys give me some help? I uploaded some images from the car.

Hey I'm Mike, new to IH8 but heard about it for some time now as I've always wanted to own an FJ since I saw one way back in my days on Oahu where I grew up. Now I'm in Hawaii, yeap for 12yrs now so it stuck and I'm happy with it so far. So last week I tried to purchase an FJ62, but before I...

Hi everybody So I have spent the past 5 years looking for an old Fj to restore, Finally managed to get my hand on one last year!! Woo Hoo!! I have spent alot of time on this site looking at all of the FJ restoration threads and I can assure you all that I will not be spending as much money and...

I have a post in the Wheels & Tires forum that I'd love advice on for those who have restored steel wheels before. steel 16 inch wheel restoration Toyota 42601-60611

Hi everyone, I recently bid and won a set of used Toyota steel wheels which I believe were used on both the 70 and the 100 Series. Set of 4 here: Full photos from the seller here with one OEM photo (also not mine) Toyota 42601-60611 From what I can tell with the photos...

1974 FJ40 Restoration Project For Sale: All details are on the website I setup for it: SwitchItUp It is basically at the stage of sandblast good body, paint and mount to frame, everything else is done, 1F motor rebuilt, sand blast powder coating of everything is done. Runs great and you will...

Greetings all. Thought I would share my experience restoring a 1946 Bantam T3C Trailer. I bought this back in August of 2015 from a fellow in Arkansas. Found his ad on CL and this trailer seemed to be in fair shape. He had purchased this trailer to restore himself and had done a fair amount of...

Is the a vendor that can take an air cleaner down to bare mental, fix and weld the holes and powder coat?

Hi, I'm from Indonesia.. Now I'm still restored my 1964 fj40 vacuum handle. But some original part is difficult to find in my country. Maybe if you have the second part of vacuum handle can text me. Thanks

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...