1981 FJ40 Restoration

[LSUfj]

Will you let us in on your secret to obtaining all of these odd OEM parts? For example, the rear hinge cover and those little rubber nipples on the grill...just to name a few. Very impressed, I would love to duplicate this build, but A. not enough money. B. Not enough attention to detail. C. Not enough money.

Great Job.

 

[makomark]

What brand paint did you use on the exterior. Was it a base coat with a clear coat?

 

[AATLAS1X]

Will you let us in on your secret to obtaining all of these odd OEM parts? For example, the rear hinge cover and those little rubber nipples on the grill...just to name a few. Very impressed, I would love to duplicate this build, but A. not enough money. B. Not enough attention to detail. C. Not enough money.

Great Job.

Most parts are still available from Toyota. Many have have had for years as I bought 2-10 of each. The grill cushions are 1979-84 only and prevent the grill mesh from rattling.

What brand paint did you use on the exterior. Was it a base coat with a clear coat?

This was done is a BC/CC in Sikkens as the truck is going to MN and will need all the protection it can get from the elements and DOT.

Best,
Shane

 

[marks69cruiser]

Where did the pics go?

 

[marks69cruiser]

now I can see them... weird.

 

[Coolerman]

now I can see them... weird.

Put down the bong, and step away from the computer....

 

[KY Longhunter]

Where did the pics go?

It did the same thing to me, no bong involved.

 

[tlc_4play]

Eish - truly Awesome work

Its almost going to be a shame to get it dirty

 

[Roberto]

Shane

can you give me the part numbers for the mesh grille rubber nipples and part numbers for the hinge guards? Also, is that anti freeze sticker in the windshield one of yours? I am on ur site right now? And I thought I was spending alot of money on my resto? muy bien

R

 

[AATLAS1X]

Shane

can you give me the part numbers for the mesh grille rubber nipples and part numbers for the hinge guards? Also, is that anti freeze sticker in the windshield one of yours? I am on ur site right now? And I thought I was spending alot of money on my resto? muy bien

R

I do not have an EPC. I just use a SOR catalog or just know where to look at Toyota for those. Now the hinge guards are not on the rear door page, they are some place else. I need to think.....

Yes the decal is mine, nice huh? Yes it's factory. I remember always seeing an oval clear decal, then again and again then I found one that was mint.

You wanted the upper mesh for the rad support yes?

 

[Roberto]

yes I do ned that grille, should be the same for my BJ42 yes? If you can sell me that rubber bib hinge replacement as well? I just ordered a few stickers from ur ebay store. on side note, I am getting ready to rebuild my heater in which I bought your restore kit some time ago, is there foam for the underhood blower as well? if so is that in the kit or seperate? preparing myself, cant wait! on SOR is that hinge thingy part number 136-60B or 136-60A?

Thanks Shane
R

 

[my64fj40]

Nice build

Where did you get your speaker brackets?

 

[AATLAS1X]

yes I do ned that grille, should be the same for my BJ42 yes? If you can sell me that rubber bib hinge replacement as well? I just ordered a few stickers from ur ebay store. on side note, I am getting ready to rebuild my heater in which I bought your restore kit some time ago, is there foam for the underhood blower as well? if so is that in the kit or seperate? preparing myself, cant wait! on SOR is that hinge thingy part number 136-60B or 136-60A?

Thanks Shane
R

I will get back to you in the am, I am wasted....

They are
136-60B
RETAINER HINGE-
7/78-1984 FJ40.

Nice build

Where did you get your speaker brackets?

I got mine from JW at Tlc4x4.com buy you can get them at Specter Off-Road-Land Cruiser Parts - Page 191-Stock Radio & Speakers

 

[Roberto]

good deal!

R

 

[Rick '79 FJ40]

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I got mine from JW at Tlc4x4.com buy you can get them at Specter Off-Road-Land Cruiser Parts - Page 191-Stock Radio & Speakers

Shane,

do these speaker brackets work on post-78 models? Specter only says they are for models up to 4/78...

Thanks!

 

[AATLAS1X]

Shane,

do these speaker brackets work on post-78 models? Specter only says they are for models up to 4/78...

Thanks!

You know I never looked at the dates, I got these years ago as they were built for the ICON. If I remember correctly the 78 and 79 tub changed where they attach to the pillar. The 78 is flat and the 79 is bent at a 45 degree angle mid way up. So not sure what the deal is. They are aftermarket and wonderful in my opinion.


If you look at mine installed they are flush, clean and far better than cutting a door panel which I refuse to do.

 

[Rick '79 FJ40]

You know I never looked at the dates, I got these years ago as they were built for the ICON. If I remember correctly the 78 and 79 tub changed where they attach to the pillar. The 78 is flat and the 79 is bent at a 45 degree angle mid way up. So not sure what the deal is. They are aftermarket and wonderful in my opinion.


If you look at mine installed they are flush, clean and far better than cutting a door panel which I refuse to do.

Yeah, I agree about cutting the door panels. I have a set of '81 Aussie doors that have the vent windows and original OEM door panels in perfect condition. I don't want to cut those unless it's absolutelly necessary...

Thanks!

 

[Trollhole]

Beautiful. I love seeing all that plating.

Idea. On the brake line clips. Could you dip the ends in plasti dip? Would protect them a little better.

Plasti Dip – Protective Rubber Coating Products – Plasti Dip International

Never mind. lol I should have looked at page two. Nice work.

 

[AATLAS1X]

Pics of top polished.

 

[AATLAS1X]

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