Builds 🦴Frame-Off Restoration of Low Miles Colombian FJ43 Olive 1982

[FJ404345]

more pics

 

[FJ404345]

It's amazing how the midday sun pics gets different reflection on the color (on the camera)

 

[FJ43 1980]

Looks great!

 

[Economist LC76]

Looks better than the new! Congratulations!!!

 

[FJ404345]

Looks great!

Looks better than the new! Congratulations!!!

Thank you "43 lovers" for the compliments !!

 

[FJ404345]

The rear sealed fender connection

The paint color Cygnus White 833 of the fibreglass top

 

[FJ404345]

Already placed a "wanted" ad, no response, maybe someone can help me out with these cowl brake line brackets? NOS or used?


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Thanks so much @Deftoned40 !! for some of the cowl brackets that I had lost

 

[devo]

That’s just beautiful!

May I ask where did you get the new window seals/gaskets for your MPR top?



devo

 

[FJ404345]

That’s just beautiful!

May I ask where did you get the new window seals/gaskets for your MPR top?



devo

They were still in very good shape and not dried out so we cleaned them and re-used them

 

[devo]

They were still in very good shape and not dried out so we cleaned them and re-used them

Lucky you! I drive my 43 everyday and will be needing window gaskets for the curved glass and back door soon!


devo

 

[FJ404345]

Lucky you! I drive my 43 everyday and will be needing window gaskets for the curved glass and back door soon!


devo

Here you can see how the side windows turned out

 

[devo]

You don’t have a rubber seal around those side windows?

 

[FJ404345]

It's a seal that get's pressed when the aluminum frame is crewed in

 

[devo]

Okay then.

if you run into any back door or corner window seals down there in the Dutch Antilles let me know.

is that 1982 your DD?


devo

 

[FJ404345]

The idea is that it's going to be that again, together with a FJ40 FST

 

[bernardbar3]

Wow, really enjoyed your build/restoration. I'm here in Bogota, about 6 months now and will be here for two years. I've sourced several FJ43's for the same process. About to pull the trigger this week to buy one, turn it into a mechanic/bodywork shop. Will import it back to the US in a few years. I've joined an Overland Colombia 4x4 club too. Thanks for all the detailed pics etc. Cheers!

 

[devo]

@bernardbar3 welcome.
Any interest in being a parts resource for us North American FJ43 owners?
Good luck with your project.


devo

 

[bernardbar3]

@bernardbar3 welcome.
Any interest in being a parts resource for us North American FJ43 owners?
Good luck with your project.


devo

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[bernardbar3]

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I was thinking about this, getting parts for other members. Yes, I have found a few stores that sell original and non original quality parts for these trucks. I come back to the states about every 45-60 days. If you all don't mind the wait I can bring some of the smaller parts in my check bags? Email or Whatsapp, +57-304-600-9202, or 706-373-8782 USA number, bernardbarbour3@gmail.com. I have been a member of this community for over 10 years. I traveled up and down the Pan American Highway and moved to Colombia last year. Previously I drove an FZJ 80, I owned three of them and then moved on to Tundras.

 

[FJ404345]

After some years it's about time for more pictures