BJ44V Restoration started last week

[DSRTRDR]

merci monsieur!!!

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[Folkert]

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haha excusez moi!!! mademoiselle claudia!!!

 

[Folkert]

site has been updated with cleaning op the tool bag and changing the site design...

tomorrow more updates.

 

[akifjanjua]

Nice.. i love mid wheel base 40's... I am following this thread

 

[peteinjp]

In Japan the 44's came with 15" rims. Mine were chrome- special package apparently. 15x6- still available as of earlier this year.

Keep it up Folkert! Looking forward to seeing your progress. And yes- the 2 cylindrical items on the fire wall are vacuum solenoids for shifting in and out of 4wd. I think they were also used on some 60 series trucks as well.


Best!

Pete

 

[Folkert]

great info pete!!! thanks..

 

[waiting for time]

Hi Folkert,

Have you seen this site? Landcruiser FJ/BJ 40-43 - autoblechteile.de

And this one might be interesting to http://www.verchroom-metaalbedrijf.nl/producten.htm

 

[Folkert]

For anyone who's stil interested, i've posted several new posts on my blog the last weeks..

about upholstery, repairing doors, etc.

if you like to stay automatically updated, just subscribe to my blog and get the updates in your mail box.

go to blog > bj44

comments are appreciated as always..

 

[Folkert]

new update

here we go again:
today i updated my blog with a post about;
- prepairing the paintjob
- new bought items just arrived
- seat belt refreshing, ready to reuse

check my restore blog at bj44.wordpress.com
and leave a comment, or subscribe to stay updated by email.

thanks in advance, greets, folkert.

 

[akifjanjua]

I am following your restoration

 

[waiting for time]

Hi Folkert,

Just looked at your site and saw the wheel locks, these where standard items in the Dutch Toy 4x4's. We also found them on the export trucks (RHD) that came through the workshop.

 

[Folkert]

Hi Folkert,

Just looked at your site and saw the wheel locks, these where standard items in the Dutch Toy 4x4's. We also found them on the export trucks (RHD) that came through the workshop.

we learn something everyday, haha ok i'll have to edit that post then thanks chiel.

 

[Folkert]

today i posted about how I retouched the dashboard knobs, so they will look fresh and almost new again... just check my blog for pics..

bj44.wordpress.com

wednesday I will start preparing the tub for its paintjob.. I'll keep you updated.

 

[Jacket]

You did a nice job on those knobs.

 

[RedHeadedStepChild]

Great site! I just blew a perfectly good evening checking it out. Keep up the good work

 

[Folkert]

Great site! I just blew a perfectly good evening checking it out. Keep up the good work

I'm so sorry to hear that, but nevertheless thanks for checking out my site

 

[peteinjp]

Folkert- your progress has me fired up to get to work on my rig! Keep it up! Love the color too! I'm leaning towards some type of machine color for mine as many of the work trucks here were painted. Names like "spring green" sound so nice- but actually it is the same color as the drill press in my shop- ha.

I may not be able to take mine all apart because it is my daily but I'm working on way.....


Pete

 

[Folkert]

Hi Pete, thats great news!!! I always love it when I can inspire other people. Keep us updated of your progress! I like pictures of other BJ44's..