LEKMA - LANDCRUISER.FR - TOYOTA J4 NEW BODY MAKER - FRANCE

[Dunkane]

Sorry its $1.23 just now haha

we will try to find a US distributor, like this , you can have much better prices

 

[Dunkane]

Do they do reproduction hardtop side panels?

we will if there is enough asking about this product, i transmit the request to the Boss

 

[Racer65]

Looks like a great option for Europe. Shipping the parts over here isn't the problem. The problem is always shipping domestically once it gets here.

 

[Doctor do Little]

Looks like a great option for Europe. Shipping the parts over here isn't the problem. The problem is always shipping domestically once it gets here.

If an European need parts he can not get here in Europe he has to buy in the US or Australia.
Really no problem for an US guy to order in Europe & ship it to the US.

 

[Littl42]

If an European need parts he can not get here in Europe he has to buy in the US or Australia.
Really no problem for an US guy to order in Europe & ship it to the US.

I have not researched yet but what about shipping costs to us here in Australia?

 

[jim land]

Très beau travail

 

[TCEd]

Cheap when you think about paying someone $120/hr to restore your truck. The probably average
2-4 yrs if not longer that most take to finally get around to restoring. The usual extra hundreds if
not thousands of dollars people procrastinate and pontificate trying to save $100 or $700 here or there.
if anyone could get off their butt to actually do the work, you'd find it would take a heck of a lot of hours
to do it.
Buying all done, ready for paint... probably a lot cheaper. My .02
I've rebuilt an entire tub for a FJ40. From the rails down. It's been years.... if I could have bought it complete then.
Damn right I would have,

There was a thread a few weeks ago on how to save money while working on/restoring a FJ40. Your comment is so correct and fitting. Everyone has skills but few have all the skills necessary to complete a vehicle on their own. One of the key skills lies between the ears.

 

[Jdc1]

There was a thread a few weeks ago on how to save money while working on/restoring a FJ40. Your comment is so correct and fitting. Everyone has skills but few have all the skills necessary to complete a vehicle on their own. One of the key skills lies between the ears.

Time, space, tools and skills are neccessary to bring a 40 back from the dead. For those that dont have them, this is a great option. Id be willing to bet that the guys who are waiting for or correcting the issues with some of the other tub replacements would take a hard look at a well built option at a premium price. 100 hrs at a capable body shop for rust repair goes pretty quickly. $65 x 100........

 

[ryanwk628]

They look great! Are the bodies only in steel or are other materials available as well?

 

[Dunkane]

They look great! Are the bodies only in steel or are other materials available as well?

They look great! Are the bodies only in steel or are other materials available as well?

hi ryanwk628, only steel ,like original , you can offroad with and be sure to repair yourself instead of aluminium
(except aqualu with their 4 mm tickness, but this is another POV)


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[Dunkane]

I have not researched yet but what about shipping costs to us here in Australia?

i can ask or better email us directly

commandes[at]landcruiser.fr (replace[at] by @)

 

[White Stripe]

Seems like Tseven is a somewhat better deal as you get the whole tub for a cheaper price. You can get a complete tub in stainless steel for the price of whoever the guy is that makes that 3/4 tub. And you can get a complete steel tub for 4500 euros.

 

[Grant Woodbridge]

Thanks for posting this. I will be ordering a set of gutter rails soon.

 

[Dunkane]

Seems like Tseven is a somewhat better deal as you get the whole tub for a cheaper price. You can get a complete tub in stainless steel for the price of whoever the guy is that makes that 3/4 tub. And you can get a complete steel tub for 4500 euros.

Tseven complete steel body is 5070 exclusive of taxe (body=4300+530 euros protection paint + 190 euros = 6084 including taxes) ...
our 3/4 is 3166 euros exclusive of taxe (3800 including taxes)


Most of the time front body is not dead, and can be repaired easily, and you are sure to respect the original shape , original gearbox covers, etc...

it is a choice...

 

[White Stripe]

Tseven complete steel body is 5070 exclusive of taxe (body=4300+530 euros protection paint + 190 euros = 6084 including taxes) ...
our 3/4 is 3166 euros exclusive of taxe (3800 including taxes)


Most of the time front body is not dead, and can be repaired easily, and you are sure to respect the original shape , original gearbox covers, etc...

it is a choice...

So do u make them yourself?

 

[Dunkane]

So do u make them yourself?

I just built Web site for him.
Owner of lekma. Mr mackel, make them himself.
Feel free to contact him.

 

[White Stripe]

I just built Web site for him.
Owner of lekma. Mr mackel, make them himself.
Feel free to contact him.

Oh ok. I think the biggest issue with selling stuff to the USA is shipping. If some typical shipping ballpark prices were listed it would probably give people a idea of what the tub is going to cost. Having pics of the installation process and final result would also help. Especially when it comes to door alignment and body mount alignment.

 

[mtrdud]

I may be in France this spring. Maybe I can look at some of these in person and report back.

 

[alberta mac]

Cheap when you think about paying someone $120/hr to restore your truck. The probably average
2-4 yrs if not longer that most take to finally get around to restoring. The usual extra hundreds if
not thousands of dollars people procrastinate and pontificate trying to save $100 or $700 here or there.
if anyone could get off their butt to actually do the work, you'd find it would take a heck of a lot of hours
to do it.
Buying all done, ready for paint... probably a lot cheaper. My .02
I've rebuilt an entire tub for a FJ40. From the rails down. It's been years.... if I could have bought it complete then.
Damn right I would have,

Couldn't agree more about just buying one done ! We all seem to want a great deal $$$ on either parts or workmanship. I'm in that boat also but realize: time and how long am I willing to wait ? Sometimes better just buying the part and getting it done.
I have also rebuilt the 40 tub from door posts to rear inside and out in Stainless steel. (tig welded) The fj 45 I chopped and made a king cab. In both projects much time goes into measuring & drawings then checking many times to make sure it's all 100% before committing to the cut bill before any fabrication time is clocked including removal of old metal. There may be some things not finished in the tub on this post but that is for the purchaser to finish off, Where else would you get a tub ? enclosed my stainless bj42. stainless half tub Canada

 

[cruiserpilot]

I got all my parts from CCOT. The fit and finish was superb and made the whole job easy.
My ability to do the work is only limited by my lifestyle and now they changed my work schedule
making getting to these projects much more difficult. I'm up to 3 land cruisers so time and money is
precious all around.
CCOT hasn't produced tubs in a decade, unless you are right there and know them. I've stopped in and
seen several full complete bodies standing up only to be told they are special orders. Now they say there
are tubs available but it gets hazy after that. Frustrating to the consumer.