1982 FJ45 Build Thread - Oman-Dubai

[toomanytoyzz]

A woman I work with is heading over to Dubai next week. I told her to be on the look out for Landcruisers. Are there a lot for sale over there? She said she would inquire with some of her connections and see if I couldn't get one shipped to the states.

 

[Enigma]

, and a 2012 vehicle that can't be named or photographed.

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So it's been a couple years since this portion was posted.......can you say what the blurred out vehicle is yet?

Nice 45, I have the same model year also.

 

[UAEFJ43]

Hey Sarge,

Don't worry the rig has a good home now. In it for the long haul. Think its Ex Yemeni Army so thinking about Resto Mod with a Military look......think im getting a head of myself as its not evening running yet

Cheers Ian

 

[UAEFJ43]

A woman I work with is heading over to Dubai next week. I told her to be on the look out for Landcruisers. Are there a lot for sale over there? She said she would inquire with some of her connections and see if I couldn't get one shipped to the states.

Don't think there are many 40's available in Dubai. Might be few in remote areas but not easy to find. Got my eyes peeled for another member based in UAE who is looking for a Troopy. Plenty of 100's & 70 type pick ups. Will give you a shout if anything interesting comes up.

 

[kcustom73]

Nice truck. Keep up the good work.

 

[AYM707]

Just moved to Qatar & I've been wanting to "restore" a FJ45 pickup. Saw them in Oman; but I'm not sure how to import it into Qatar. Rule here is that you can't import a car older than 5 years. Its the same in Dubai.

Any one knows how to get around that red tape?

 

[AYM707]

Just moved to Qatar & I have been planning to "restore" a FJ45 pickup for the longest time. Seen a few in Oman / Jordan; but not sure how to import it into Qatar. Basic rule is that you can't import a car older than 5 years; not sure how I'm going to get around this red tape.

Going to search the interior, but don't really expect to find anything.

Any ideas?

 

[maldhaheri]

I got a 1983 fj45 and will work on it soon. I just got some parts for it cost me about $2200 parts. All rubber, bushings, fog lights , emblems, floor mat, upper dash, gauge cluster, door panels, handles, more and more.. About 50 parts.
I'll post pictures later.

 

[Weber Sarge]

Just for fun - any of you guys in that region ever find a set of starting handle clips that mount the engine starting handle to the rear driver's wheel well ?? It may be on the other side , never know in the different markets . I'm trying to source a set to copy for the US market folks....as well as that ever-elusive front bumper guide for that starting handle . Need originals to copy ...
Sarge

 

[maldhaheri]

Just for fun - any of you guys in that region ever find a set of starting handle clips that mount the engine starting handle to the rear driver's wheel well ?? It may be on the other side , never know in the different markets . I'm trying to source a set to copy for the US market folks....as well as that ever-elusive front bumper guide for that starting handle . Need originals to copy ...
Sarge

I'll go to pick up my order in Thursday and I'll ask the guy about the S.H.Clips

 

[Weber Sarge]

Someone had planned or started making the front bumper guide for the starting handle - none left and no time line on getting them going again . If I can find one , and a set of clips we'll have them available here ....
Sarge

 

[maldhaheri]

Weber Serge: sorry bro, the starting handle clips not available..I will keep looking around.

 

[Weber Sarge]

That ruined my whole day , appreciate the effort and help . I think the only ones that will be found are on older trucks that haven't been modified and are just worn out resting in a junk yard...
Sarge

 

[AYM707]

First major changes - we've gone from this:


Wheels before:

Wheels after:

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when you changed the rims & tires; did you have to add wheel spacers? I've got 15 in splits; but want to change to something a bit more sporty; similar to your's. but not sure if it will fit. the steering arm is right against my rim / tire.

Wrapped the 15x8 wheels with 31x10.50 BFG ATs.