1980 FJ45 in Dubai - Saved From the Sands

[Varty Yo]

Wow beauty truck!!! I have one similar except mine came with the "rust" option as most in canada do!

 

[Weber Sarge]

I had no idea those fog lamps were still available - curious what internal bulbs they use ??
Sarge

 

[lostmarbles]

Impressive vehicle and impressive stash of replacement parts too!!!

 

[maxofarabia]

sweet ... nice foundation and nice project ...

I've never seen a 45 in the flesh, but there are some here, mostly Western Canada from the ads I've seen ... rust is a big issue ...

Thanks! It took me long enough to find it, but things are finally starting to move so that's great. If you ever come through Dubai it might be your chance to see one

 

[maxofarabia]

Wow beauty truck!!! I have one similar except mine came with the "rust" option as most in canada do!

Thanks! Even in Saudi where it is infinitely drier than Canada rust is often an issue. But still love them.

 

[maxofarabia]

I had no idea those fog lamps were still available - curious what internal bulbs they use ??
Sarge

Hey sarge, not sure I will check when I get home and update you

 

[maxofarabia]

Impressive vehicle and impressive stash of replacement parts too!!!

Thanks for the kind words! Super stoked to be able to find as much as I was able to. Rubbers especially.

 

[maxofarabia]

That interior!

Haha unfortunately the drivers seat is pretty torn up so I will probably be getting it all redone and trading my seats with a friend who has power steering and disk brakes that he no longer wants.

 

[maxofarabia]

Impressive vehicle and impressive stash of replacement parts too!!!

Haha thanks! My bedroom is now full of 45 spares but I don't mind

 

[maxofarabia]

Johnny,

I believe you are correct on the seat trim code for the Middle Eastern FJ45 pickup trucks.....PC11 for the plaid vinyl. It's very tough, but eventually cracks from the extreme heat over the years.

I also have seen the same upholstery code stamped as LL11 on a late FJ43 from the same import area. I believe the 43 was not altered with non-original seats; so possibly the 11 designates the plaid vinyl and the PC and the LL designate some other part of the interior specifications?. I have nothing else of that vintage to compare, such as the trim code for the US spec trucks.

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Max,

The ID plate SHOULD be pop-riveted to the right side/passenger side firewall in the engine compartment. It will also list your serial number which should match your frame number, and some other interesting data. How about sharing a photo of that plate?

BTW, beautiful new parts--makes reassembling so much more satisfying !

1980 was a watershed year for the Land Cruisers. Major changes occurred as of August 1980. We can tell you the date of original manufacture if you list your serial number.

Hey Bear, I will try and find it and send a picture through if it is there. I checked the vin number and as far as I can remember it was first half of 1980 but I could be wrong. I'm sure you will be able to help me out on that when I get you the info.

Definitely blessed to have access to the parts. They cost way more than I wanted to pay, but I figure the 45 deserves the respect to be done right without cutting corners.

 

[Weber Sarge]

I applaud how you're going with this project rig - nice to get and use new oem parts to make it new again .
Very interested in those lamps , may be able to convert them to HID or led bulbs and still have the retro look ...
Sarge

 

[UAEFJ43]

Congrats on your new truck! I remember seeing your article in local paper about your 40 a while back and good to see that you have picked up a 45. Thats an impressive stash of parts you have accumulated!
Ian

 

[maxofarabia]

Congrats on your new truck! I remember seeing your article in local paper about your 40 a while back and good to see that you have picked up a 45. Thats an impressive stash of parts you have accumulated!
Ian

Thanks a lot Ian, I miss the 40, but super stoked to be back in the cruiser world. Hopefully it turns out well

 

[maxofarabia]

I applaud how you're going with this project rig - nice to get and use new oem parts to make it new again .
Very interested in those lamps , may be able to convert them to HID or led bulbs and still have the retro look ...
Sarge

Hey Sarge, super busy at work, but will take the fogs apart tonight and share pictures. I was hoping to convert them to LEDs, but I am sure I will get better advice on that here than I can come up with by myself

 

[AYM707]

Hi Maxofarabia

Love the truck; and the interior is almost perfect. My truck's the reverse; exterior paint is good but interior could be much better.

Looks like you really you managed to get alot of parts from Al Ain.

 

[maxofarabia]

Hi Maxofarabia

Love the truck; and the interior is almost perfect. My truck's the reverse; exterior paint is good but interior could be much better.

Looks like you really you managed to get alot of parts from Al Ain.

Hi, the pictures hide a lot the closest side of the seat is pretty bad. But otherwise the interior is great and has all knobs etc. I got pretty much all the soft parts I need, still want to get new bolts, steering column cover that I have ordered, and a few other bits and bobs.

 

[maxofarabia]

To everyone who wanted to see the inside of the fog lights: please find below some pretty crappy pics that give you the idea.

 

[JohnnyC]

bulbs for oem foglight: https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/replacement-bulbs-for-oem-foglights.261691/

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Nice truck! I want one....lol

 

[Arabian Cruiser]

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