my first ever resto project. FJ45LV

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Thanks for sharing your story. What a great bonding experience to have with your new LV. I agree that this is motivating and makes me want to get back to wrenching on my LV.

Makes me wish I had just gotten it roadworthy right after I got it. Now, the only thing it has bonded with since I've owned it is my garage.
 
Not the first time I've heard a story about a Land Cruiser that will do just what it takes to get you home. Nice story. Is there more to the last picture in the first post?
 
wout said:
That picture is of the dirt road coming out of Buckhorn draw before reaching I-70. Just thought it was a nice shot. However the last picture of the second post is about the rocks looking like the front lip of the roof.
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I re-read your first post. Now I get it ;)
 
nice story :cheers:

you got lucky with that water pump - mine only ran for a mile after it blew
 
When my water pump went on my 67' it didn't go so well. It too was making a noise so I quit driving it until I could get it fixed....Until there was a surprise snow storm and I figured, well she'll get me to work. She did, but on the way home the pump didn't just fail, it had managed to shear the shaft to the fan thus propelling the fan into the radiator :( That unfortunately was the last time I drove it, sold it some time after that....X-wife story :mad:
 
My71FJ40 said:
When my water pump went on my 67' it didn't go so well. It too was making a noise so I quit driving it until I could get it fixed....Until there was a surprise snow storm and I figured, well she'll get me to work. She did, but on the way home the pump didn't just fail, it had managed to shear the shaft to the fan thus propelling the fan into the radiator :( That unfortunately was the last time I drove it, sold it some time after that....X-wife story :mad:
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Yikes, I seriously got lucky. It is fixed now and I am back on the road. Looking at rust mitigation now and getting the floorpan all fixed up then door and window seals and I am going to use wood for door panels and headliner.
 
Here are some more pictures from the trip.

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KY Longhunter said:
I can understand not wanting to spend the dough on bodywork, but you might consider fixing it and then going with a faux patina finish like a lot of hot ordered do.

Check it out...A Shabby Chic Faux-Patina 1937 Three-Window

Just a thought.
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My sentiments exactly. I just finished a resto on an Aussie '69 Fairlane [there's a pic in the 7x section under Seatbelt Compatability] and to my horror I can't drive the thing anywhere. I found myself taking snaps of the licence plates of the cars parked beside me in case they door'd it before I returned.

Your truck is the exact colour for cool patina and you'll actually be able to take it places.

Just steer clear of the whitewalls ;)
 
I too agree 100%. Fix the rust as best you can and keep the patina. Do a rolling resto. Check on the web for patina restorations and you will get the idea. I know there is a lot of rust, believe me, I have been there, but these trucks are super strong so if you patch the rust with quality work you will be ok.
 
Thanks guys. That's a very cool looking hot rod. I am going to get a good floorpan welded in, including new structural body parts as they have also rusted. Then apply a bedliner on the bottom underneath and inside. A rolling resto for sure. Appreciate the input. Will post pictures of the fixes as we do them.
 
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