Builds Intro: Ugly Betty(so far) (2 Viewers)

[tmarx]

Thanks man !

Btw,where can one find parts (like the overflow bottle)in Japan?
Thank you mate.
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frame-off restored 1984 BJ42, 5 speed H55F (rebuilt),
No P/S, No A/C, OME suspension kit,4E9 Toyo beige and...
as original as possible!

I found them from Toyota Japan

 

[Greek Cruiserhead]

Question!

So,is it possible to order parts from a Toyota dealer in Japan,just by mentioning the part number?
Theo,could you please tell me your dealer ?
How about payment,Visa card perhaps?
Thank you !
Mits
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1984 BJ42,4E9 Toyo beige,as original as possible!

 

[Roberto]

looks great as expected Theo, I too am having a hood, apron lineup issue, what was the trick to align? just keep playing with the bolts?

R

 

[tmarx]

We got some OOT visitors and around the breakfast table it was decided (on my behalf ), that the 40 needed to run before they returned home. This left me with quite a bit to do .....

Appart from bleeding the brakes, fuel, clutch and power steering, I also had to fit a few bits ....

And suddenly it was time ! She was too high for the garage door, even after dropping tyres to 0,8 bar so .....

And it did call for the shampers

And then it was time for that first run ....

And the passengers just kept coming ...

 

[tlc_4play]

Awesome Theo

But I think you need to trash those fugly yellow stalks under the truck

 

[tmarx]

Thanks Keith, much appreciated !

But there is a huge amount of work left

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But I think you need to trash those fugly yellow stalks under the truck

You bet , that and shims has been bumped to the top of the priority list

 

[tmarx]

So,is it possible to order parts from a Toyota dealer in Japan,just by mentioning the part number?
Theo,could you please tell me your dealer ?
How about payment,Visa card perhaps?
Thank you !
Mits
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1984 BJ42,4E9 Toyo beige,as original as possible!

Yeah Mits. I mostly use http://www.toyodiy.com/ to find part the correct numbers and then just order from whatever Toyota stealer gives me the best price.

.., what was the trick to align? just keep playing with the bolts?

R

Rob, it was probably just beginners luck but I lined-up all the other panels first and then the hood last

 

[M5driver]

Hmmm... I thought I saw a smile on Theo's face in one of those pictures. Need to look again.

Nope. I was wrong - that's not a smile. That's a huge GRIN

Good stuff, Theo! Love it!

 

[green73]

DAMN that's nice!

 

[Greek Cruiserhead]

Thank you Teo!
Enjoy your grate FJ40! You deserved it!
In my country (Greece)40 series were not imported too, so I had to find one abroad(in Germany ,where I now work).Certainly our brothers in US , OZ or other spots of the planet ,where 40 series were imported,got it easier the whole thing!
Cheers
Mits
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1984 BJ42 frame-off resto,OME suspension kit,H55F 5spd(rebuilt),
No P/S(who needs it?),4E9 Toyo beige and ...as original as possible!!!

 

[tmarx]

And the work continues ...
In order to fit the new wipers I needed to source universal clips to marry the old with the current ...

I sourced a new rearview mirror from Aussie which was a mistake ...

as it missed all the bits and pieces required to fit. I ended up refitted the old OEM one ....

I was not convinced about the 2" over stock lenth Haystee shackles and as a test refitted the OEM shackles.

I liked it so much that we shortened the Haystee shackles to stock lenth

Then came the new shocks which made the single biggest improvement ...
For the front

And OME N75F in the rear :wink:

The ARB "maskbar" was just too big for my liking ....

A temp fix to keep the rust away while I figure out what I want ontop ..

Not bad for now ..

I have started with some crude ideas .....

While the juices were strong I made some plans to improve the fitment of the new rear reflectors ...

 

[tmarx]

Then it was time for the old snorkle which had been galvanized with the chassis and other bits ...

The galv ruined any realistic chance of a good finish so I decided to go for a hamered finish paint ...

Some better rubber to replace the old stuff ..

I also got some decent SABS approved lap belts ....

Then I got a very early surprise from Mr Yoda in Japan ....

Unfortunately Mr Yoda only had 2 left and no caps at all !

 

[Greek Cruiserhead]

Great Theo!
Keep posting info and pics!

Mits
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1984 BJ42,OME susp. kit, factory H55F(rebuilt),colour 4E9 Toyo beige
...and as original as possible!

 

[Assassin]

fine looking rig.................awesome

 

[dancar]

Theo,

That is a nice looking 40 - well worth the 19 month wait. Well done on the quality work, did you just use the back door LX plates on the side?

Dan

 

[cruiser enthuiser]

It's gorgeous man. Top notch work all the way! I hope you can drive it everyday

-Ed

 

[twoturtlesracing]

Very nice!

WOW! OH WOW! What a beauty. Man, I'll bet you're feeling quite the sense of accomplishment. It's is a beautiful rig and very well done. Keep the pictures coming!

 

[tmarx]

Thanks for the kind words guys !

.. did you just use the back door LX plates on the side?

Dan

Yep Daniel, they are a perfect match !


I have been so busy driving her that progress has almost come to a complete halt

New radiator expansion tank cap ....

Rounds it off much better than before ?

That rattling OEM sparewheel carrier used to drive me nuts ...

 

[Roberto]

Theo,do you know if the windshield washer resevoir is still available for our rigs? mines ugly and have always wanted to buy a new one, didnt know if you have researched in your neck of the woods? I want to change out my coolant overflow as well but I have added the second battery tray and battery like the 24V models in Canada so I am really tight and it cant go where originally mounted any longer. Also, what was the measurement from the LX badge to the landcruiser emblem in between? I bought new ones as well, not sure if I was going to put on but I might now but never measured when I took them off 2 years ago.Rob

 

[tmarx]

Theo,do you know if the windshield washer resevoir is still available for our rigs? mines ugly and have always wanted to buy a new one, didnt know if you have researched in your neck of the woods? ..

According to TOYOTA ZA it is not .

I also forgot to measure the distance on those LX badges, so mine is a guestimate(based on my old pics) as best I could