Builds My Willie (Toyota Land Cruiser HJ-61 thorough build)

[hj 60]

yes, I think so now you mention it (but I never replaced)

I found this thread, this wil set you back a few weeks, part numbers and pictures are there to: maybe not easy?

Jinkies! FJ60 steering column u-joint info

 

[odingski]

yes, I think so now you mention it (but I never replaced)

I found this thread, this wil set you back a few weeks, part numbers and pictures are there to: maybe not easy?

Jinkies! FJ60 steering column u-joint info

Great thread, got a lot of inputs. Thanks for sharing.

 

[odingski]

Just started the assembly process. Driver side door first.

 

[odingski]

Driver side door took me one day to finish and just loving it. That sense of accomplishment is just overwhelming.

 

[odingski]

I decided not to install the full trim door panel. I think this is simpler and personally, a more rugged look.

 

[odingski]

Got the rear quarter window on the rear left side door installed.

 

[odingski]

Figured out a way to install the inner felt weatherstrip. Was pretty hard the first one. The rest came in a snap.

 

[odingski]

This is all the best of what restoration is about. The art of working, with a little bit of background music, remember every step of removal and learning to admit some mistakes. I had to do a lot of things over and over because you can not install some parts without installing first other parts. First in, last out.

 

[odingski]

A new view of the Willie with tires visible.I might be done with the doors and interiors this week to include door panels.

 

[odingski]

Started to put the glass on all windows.

 

[odingski]

Started on the door panels. I didn't apply the usual stripes and stitches. This should maintain a rugged look.

 

[odingski]

I'll take a picture tomorrow with the panel on.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Did you buy new door cards or were those the original ones?

 

[odingski]

Did you buy new door cards or were those the original ones?

These are new ones from a drawn pattern of the old ones. A pattern drawn on Manila paper was used to locate the exact positions of all the holes where the clips will be inserted. This was transferred to the board. Hole punches were used to make clean and neat holes. This is easier said than done. But in my younger days, I used to watch upholsterers do it and learned the technique.

 

[87CRUSR]

These are new ones from a drawn pattern of the old ones. A pattern drawn on Manila paper was used to locate the exact positions of all the holes where the clips will be inserted. This was transferred to the board. Hole punches were used to make clean and neat holes. This is easier said than done. But in my younger days, I used to watch upholsterers do it and learned the technique.

What material did you use? I think there may be a market for these.

 

[odingski]

What material did you use? I think there may be a market for these.

This the same material used in the original. We call this "Lawanit" as in "Laminate". They are sold in different thickness. 1/4" & 1/8", 4' x 8' per sheet. This is used because it absorbs water or humidity less. I can send you a close up pics of the material.

 

[odingski]

What material did you use? I think there may be a market for these.

See attached pictures for the type of material I use. The one on top is the side where I pasted the foam and wrapped with the vinyl. The bottom is the laminated side that faces the door.

 

[odingski]

Didn't do much this past few days but will update work within this week. My fuel gauge sender came in from Japan.

 

[odingski]

The seats sere taken to the upfolstery shop. I supplied the materials costing US$35.00 while the upholsterer is asking for US$65.00. The material used for the new cover is the same material used for the door and side panels. Hope this will be done by next week.

 

[jfnall]

Is that an OEM cloth? And what's the circle knob on the side of the headrest?