1978 LPB Teardown and Rebuild

[Awl_TEQ]

Top cross bar

T-bolts installed

Here you can see the stock tray (with rubberish coating removed, bead blasted and flash rusting). I copied the hole patterns, stretched the length, shrunk the width and moved the hole patterns around to optimize the limited space under the hood.

 

[Awl_TEQ]

it fits!

mounted on the bracket - with one bolt anyway

 

[1tontoy]

Beautiful!

 

[Eco 45]

I wish I had some of your toys for playing with metal. I am very very very very jealous.

 

[a.greenspan]

I`m always amazed on your build, great, great, great
Ok the result will not be an old school Toyota Landcruiser J45
but a perfect Awl_TEQOYOTA J45-2010
Cheers
Peter

 

[DanS HJ-45]

Those battery brackets are GORGEOUS.

You should put those in the classifieds, and they SHOULD sell like hotcakes. A group 31 battery is simply too awesome (notice that's what I used--but my battery tray isn't near as nice as that). They're probably a lot lighter than the one I ended up with (I made it out of 1/8" steel).

How do your battery T-bar hold downs fit into those hinges once they are welded? I ended up using hose clamps that I can unbolt to attach my T-bars to the tray, but I like your way (the way the factory did it) better.

Dan

 

[Awl_TEQ]

I wish I had some of your toys for playing with metal. I am very very very very jealous.

I am very fortunate to have access to virtually anything with regards to metal fabrication. No stamping or casting - but just about anything else.

I`m always amazed on your build, great, great, great
Ok the result will not be an old school Toyota Landcruiser J45
but a perfect Awl_TEQOYOTA J45-2010
Cheers
Peter

Thanks Peter - it takes alot to get a purist on your side, I appreciate that. I have two future dream builds in mind. One is a 4 door 45 and the other is a bone stock BJ42 LX. Something about a fresh resto on a 40 - they just look sooooo good. No big tires/ bumpers/ winches - just showroom stock and clean. There are so many customized 40's that a stock one is a shock to the senses and stands out more than a pimped out rig.

Those battery brackets are GORGEOUS.

You should put those in the classifieds, and they SHOULD sell like hotcakes. A group 31 battery is simply too awesome (notice that's what I used--but my battery tray isn't near as nice as that). They're probably a lot lighter than the one I ended up with (I made it out of 1/8" steel).

How do your battery T-bar hold downs fit into those hinges once they are welded? I ended up using hose clamps that I can unbolt to attach my T-bars to the tray, but I like your way (the way the factory did it) better.

Dan

There is a guy making them already = Stainless Steel Battery Trays for TOYOTA LANDCRUISER

The prices there are quite good. But if anyone wants something completely custom, I could fabricate it.

I welded (or rather made someone else do it) the T-bolts together in the already formed strap part because I didn't have the battery height measurement handy when I was ready. It would be easier to have the t-bolt done first and slide it through the strap before closing the strap.

 

[a.greenspan]

Thanks Peter - it takes alot to get a purist on your side, I appreciate that. I have two future dream builds in mind. One is a 4 door 45 and the other is a bone stock BJ42 LX. Something about a fresh resto on a 40 - they just look sooooo good. No big tires/ bumpers/ winches - just showroom stock and clean. There are so many customized 40's that a stock one is a shock to the senses and stands out more than a pimped out rig.

first: I like guys who do a perfect, meticulously job
second : fine
third: would think about a 43
Cheers
Peter

 

[Chamba]

I am very fortunate to have access to virtually anything with regards to metal fabrication. No stamping or casting - but just about anything else.



Thanks Peter - it takes alot to get a purist on your side, I appreciate that. I have two future dream builds in mind. One is a 4 door 45 and the other is a bone stock BJ42 LX. Something about a fresh resto on a 40 - they just look sooooo good. No big tires/ bumpers/ winches - just showroom stock and clean. There are so many customized 40's that a stock one is a shock to the senses and stands out more than a pimped out rig.



There is a guy making them already = Stainless Steel Battery Trays for TOYOTA LANDCRUISER

The prices there are quite good. But if anyone wants something completely custom, I could fabricate it.

I welded (or rather made someone else do it) the T-bolts together in the already formed strap part because I didn't have the battery height measurement handy when I was ready. It would be easier to have the t-bolt done first and slide it through the strap before closing the strap.

Hello Kevin,

I completly agree with you, and I KNOW that Dan and Peter do as well. However, everytime I get a new 40, I set out to keep it stock, and it ends up being custom.

I learnt my lesson with my 83 FJ40. I did a frame-off on it, and I replaced everything I could with factory Toyota parts. It wound up being so nice and original that I never drove it for fear of breaking something irreplacable.

I drive my FJ40 LX here every day, and I absolutely love it. It is not factory original, but it is a blast to drive and is getting better all the time (cable lockers, 60 series axles, diesel engine...eventually). If I had your skills and tools, it would be following a very similar path to yours. I like to think that I am making the rig that Toyota would make if they were smart enough to make a modern FJ40 and put certain Chrysler products out of business.

I love looking at and dreaming about the perfectly restored ones, but I love driving/owning ones like yours that are beautifully built. Toyota made a truly great rig; guys like you can make them truly perfect.


Josh

 

[a.greenspan]

Hello Kevin,

a)...ll. However, everytime I get a new 40, I set out to keep it stock, and it ends up being custom.

b) I learnt my lesson with my 83 FJ40. I did a frame-off on it, and I replaced everything I could with factory Toyota parts. It wound up being so nice and original that I never drove it for fear of breaking something irreplacable.

Josh

Hi Josh
a)
b) I never wanted a car better than new - even if I had one- I would`t not pamper it, it`s a car only a car and made for driving,
and all my invests have to pay off
Example : I bought a brand new Morgan in 2000 ( drove more miles than most Morgan driver do ) never pampered it, but take care of it .Sold it after 9 years and lost no money .
That´s only possible with a original car.
Cheers
Peter

 

[a.greenspan]

.... and I want feel the technique from that time they were build.
Not possible in a customized car.
Cheers
Peter

 

[Chamba]

.... and I want feel the technique from that time they were build.
Not possible in a customized car.
Cheers
Peter

I know what you mean Peter. I have a friend here with a completely restored (back to original) '63 FJ45 pickup. It is a BLAST to drive, but I would not want to drive it every day to/from work, etc. Especially in Australia, where it seldom cools down enough to wear jeans.

Your FJ45 is my screen saver at the office - not a custom rig. So you can see what I like to look at.

I get too attached to cars to sell them, and when I do I regret it. So, I just hang on to them and don't concern myself about resale. One day I will restore an FJ45 to original, but for now I love playing with my customised rigs.

Cheers,

Josh

 

[a.greenspan]

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a) Especially in Australia, where it seldom cools down enough to wear jeans.

b)Your FJ45 is my screen saver at the office - not a custom rig. So you can see what I like to look at.

Cheers,

Josh

a) people are never satisfied
in Berlin it`s cold and we have such a lot of snow, I have never seen in Berlin before.
Had today some problems to leave the park lot with my daily driver.

b) fine .....
Cheers
Peter

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

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there are three of them

Are any of them single? I need you for a brother in law.

 

[Awl_TEQ]

How about divorced with two pre-teens - she's got a killer job (read good income)

her interests include camping, quads, dirt bikes, travel...

 

[73fj]

it fits!
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mounted on the bracket - with one bolt anyway
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Like there was any doubt...

 

[a.greenspan]

Top cross bar
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T-bolts installed
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Kevin don`t know if you like it
I would drill some holes in the cross bar ....
... that`s my contribution for customizing
( found no better example,
see: http://www.strong-strut.com/chromeE38.jpg )

Cheers
Peter

 

[Awl_TEQ]

Nothing spectacular to report - just some tedious stuff that has to get done sometime... I needed to replace the stripped and drilled out captured nuts that hold the left side battery tray to the battery bracket. Good time for on the job training.

Small hands for a tight spot.

Learning to use a ratchet to remove the battery bracket so we can weld the nuts on. I have two lids so I let him pull the trigger while I directed the wire - didn't get a shot of that. Lets just say they won't fall off...

No... its not THAT heavy but he was having a blast using the chainfall

 

[Awl_TEQ]

Another task... rad bracing. I had one that worked for the other side but had to alter one from the 2F setup to fit the left side.

Juuuuuuuuust a bit long...

Chopped and re-attached, ground and bead blasted

et voila! Note, this is the "L" bracket that I rotated earlier to accommodate the rad moving back.

 

[Awl_TEQ]

I did not get the vacuum pump oil lines with my motor and I would have had to replace them anyway. The OEM lines are either too expensive or no longer available, can't remember which. So I called around trying to find a supplier for the banjo fittings and ended up going with Parker push on type fittings and hose. The hose is rated for petroleum products, 250 psi, and 150C.

These are borrowed from Hilltop Cruisers

The goods

Installed