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Agree that with the propane tanks and LED stuff, they are light, on/off and ready in seconds. I think the reason I'm loving the old stuff with the fuel, hissing, and warm glow is the same reason I love an old Toyota.
Build 1978 US Market FJ40 Factory Restoration
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Love the tea kettle....something's missing.... wait, where's the croquet set?
Plastic chairs though, well maybe ok. I just remember the webbed lawn chairs that were always ratty and broken 
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Chairs were provided by the camp area and we ended up stacking them up and setting them aside. We do have a couple of 70's "themed" chairs, but hard to get away with all period correct.
Having just got home, there are some things that you realize are nice to have and modern. The long clicker lighter with flex tip. Vs. matches was one of those things. Using matches all the time got old, but part of the experience.
I drove the 40 an hour and change one way, average speed was about 65 (according to gps) and will have to fix a few things:
1. It is squirrelly. More so that any cruiser I've driven. Could be toe/alignment but wow, small gust of wind and its all hands on deck.
2. There is a small vibration (speed related) and I noticed there is a small amount of play (maybe 16th of an inch when I wiggle the driveshaft. Not sure what it might be.
3. Even with new weatherstripping the doors rattle a tad, will need to adjust the strikers.
4. I love it even more. We had an absolute blast and I enjoyed every minute of the trip!
The mrs. cooking up a wonderful soup!
Breakfast burritos - clearly my idea (and cooking).
Until next time!
Having just got home, there are some things that you realize are nice to have and modern. The long clicker lighter with flex tip. Vs. matches was one of those things. Using matches all the time got old, but part of the experience.
I drove the 40 an hour and change one way, average speed was about 65 (according to gps) and will have to fix a few things:
1. It is squirrelly. More so that any cruiser I've driven. Could be toe/alignment but wow, small gust of wind and its all hands on deck.
2. There is a small vibration (speed related) and I noticed there is a small amount of play (maybe 16th of an inch when I wiggle the driveshaft. Not sure what it might be.
3. Even with new weatherstripping the doors rattle a tad, will need to adjust the strikers.
4. I love it even more. We had an absolute blast and I enjoyed every minute of the trip!
The mrs. cooking up a wonderful soup!
Breakfast burritos - clearly my idea (and cooking).
Until next time!
Green Bean
SILVER Star
It is truly wonderful that you are now getting to enjoy all of the fruits of your immense labor.
I have the green one on the right.
Dallas, did you happen to get any pictures of what you put under the fuel tank?
Those dash pads, along with those in the (totally unrelated) 70's Super Beetles, really make the dash.
Dallas, are you going to give up your supplier for the straps? I have cash he needs!
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Heya! I bought the straps from a fella here on mud that was making them after searching for the webbing and eyelets to be as exact to the originals as could be had. This was four years ago. I've messaged him to see if he is still making them, and if so, will provide the information, here!! Thank you for the great comments!
OEM FJ40 Jump Seat Straps
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....and here you go. Seller prefers to go through eBay but they are still available! Are available in usual lengths.
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Awesome Build! Where did you get the hardware for the lights? spring/plastic insert.. thanks!
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@Tommy Shumpert - Hardware was from CityRacer for the plastic inserts. Springs, I don't recall...maybe SoR or new from Toyota, I believe. Thank you!!
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Thank you very much mr. dmaddox for the opportunity & privilege to participate & take part in Histories 1st US Market FJ40 Factory Restoration in Vintage Toyota Land Cruiser History ......
i did my R&D homework very thoroughly here , and could not find another example of a USA Spec. FJ40 ( 1/75-9/83 ) Federal , HIGH Altitude or California Spec. that was taken down the bones , & then re-assembled Exactly as it was when it Rolled out the PLANT A11 double sliding doors in 1978 .....
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This is now your 2F Engine poster , you have earned it Dallas ........ !
yea , i know it's a 79-80 valve cover ........
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