New kid on the block+ To do list- update 28/03/2026

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Rogerr

Rogerr

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Hi guyys,

Yesss, my wife and I did it.
Buy a BJ40, and what a fun to drive it.
Body off restauration, including engine etc.


There is also a to do list (update 28/03/2026).
Some main issues:
-Anti reversal shackles in correct position
-Noise killing insulation
-Middle arm rest
-Driver seat lock not working
-Parking heating
-Wipers fast switch not working
-Shackle D-shape + mounting plate - in progress
-Anti start cable harness Cruiser Cult - in progress
-Fuel tank capacity 110L - in progress
-Middle arm rest - in progress
-Not all dashboard lights working - fixed
-Flasher high beam light not working, although continue high beam light ( push hendel backwards) is working - fixed
-Towing hook - fixed
-Running day lights front- fixed
-Backlights not working- fixed
-Ignition lock not always working - fixed
-Wiring and wiring harnas engine bay was not an attention point of PO - fixed
-Window hendle is in my knee, need to give it another position - fixed
-Led lights front - Fixed
-Interior light led - Fixed
-Reverse driving lights beam - fixed
-High beam lights - fixed
-City lights to led - fixed
-Strong claxon - fixed
-Extra back interior light - fixed
-K&N filter - fixed



I guess some help is appreciated in time.

Looking forward to hear from you:)

Greetings from the Netherlands,
Roger

BJ40-5.webp


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Looks nice. Start reading almost every issue has been posted and solved. You can rebuild switches. Take all electrical connectors apart . Clean both contacts and inspect the wires at the crimp - corrosion can crawl under the insulation.

free download manuals will help.

Land Cruiser Factory Service Manuals (FSMs)

Factory service manuals (FSMs) for your Toyota Land Cruiser ! From the 1950s to the present!
www.cruisercult.com www.cruisercult.com
 
Good question, not sure..., just bought the BJ40

can you show what it should be like ?
 
Rogerr said:
Good question, not sure..., just bought the BJ40

can you show what it should be like ?
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Ahhhh, just saw a picture on the internet
I see it, point taken
Another topic on my list:)
 
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Rogerr said:
-window hendle is in my knee, need to give it another position
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That's an easy one;

GJCruiser

Thread '1972 window crank handle removal?'

Sorry, I searched but can't find. How does the handle come off prior to panel removal? I have experience with the circlips on FJ40s, but I don't see them on the 55 when looking behind the panel. There is no visible screw. I can look behind a partially removed panel and see the splines of the mechanism, but that's all.

Thanks.

What year is yours?
 
Pighead said:
That's an easy one;

GJCruiser

Thread '1972 window crank handle removal?'

Sorry, I searched but can't find. How does the handle come off prior to panel removal? I have experience with the circlips on FJ40s, but I don't see them on the 55 when looking behind the panel. There is no visible screw. I can look behind a partially removed panel and see the splines of the mechanism, but that's all.

Thanks.

What year is yours?
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LoL, if you know all is easy :)
I told my wife, when working on a jaguar xj6-1970, nothing goes fast or easy
getting this crank Handle was the perfect example for me again
 
Pighead said:
That's an easy one;

GJCruiser

Thread '1972 window crank handle removal?'

Sorry, I searched but can't find. How does the handle come off prior to panel removal? I have experience with the circlips on FJ40s, but I don't see them on the 55 when looking behind the panel. There is no visible screw. I can look behind a partially removed panel and see the splines of the mechanism, but that's all.

Thanks.

What year is yours?
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It's a new build one
from 1977, Serie 4
engine 3.4 with disk brakes front
4 gears
original dutch delivery
with original factory winch
 
FJ404345 said:
@Rogerr

Welcome to the madness !

Can you post more pics of the rig?
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ofcourse :)
I'm adding some adjustments
when ready, pics will follow :)

BJ40-9.webp


Bj40-11.webp


Bj40-12.webp


Bj40-13.webp


Bj40-14.webp
 
Rogerr said:
Hi guyys,

Yesss, my wife and I did.
Buy a BJ40, and what a fun to drive it.
Body off restauration, including engine etc.


There is also a to do list.
Some main issues:
-Wipers fast switch not working
-Backlights not working
-flasher high headlight not working, although continue high headlight ( push hendel backwards) is working
-Ignition lock not always working
-Not all dashboard lights working
-Wiring and wiring harnas was not an attention point of PO
-window hendle is in my knee, need to give it another position

I guess some help is appreciated in time.

Looking forward to hear from you:)

Greetings from the Netherlands,
Roger

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My to do list (18/01/2026):
-K&N filter
-Wipers fast switch not working
-Backlights not working
-Flasher high headlight not working, although continue high headlight ( push hendel backwards) is working
-Ignition lock not always working
-Not all dashboard lights working
-Wiring and wiring harnas was not an attention point of PO
-Anti reversal shackles in correct position
-Noise killing insulation
-Middle arm rest
-Driver seat lock not working
-Install reverse driving light
-Strong claxon
-Parking heating

Done:
Interior light
Driver Window crank handle
Led head light
Tires pressure
 
charliemeyer007 said:
Looks nice. Start reading almost every issue has been posted and solved. You can rebuild switches. Take all electrical connectors apart . Clean both contacts and inspect the wires at the crimp - corrosion can crawl under the insulation.

free download manuals will help.

Land Cruiser Factory Service Manuals (FSMs)

Factory service manuals (FSMs) for your Toyota Land Cruiser ! From the 1950s to the present!
www.cruisercult.com www.cruisercult.com
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Thx a lot, found already some nice reading info
Now digging in the forum, tons of info available :)
 
igotta40 said:
Wow that is a brand new truck!
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yep, a lot of work is already done by the PO
Now doing some little improvements to make it an almost daily driver
It's real fun to drive, you go slow(er) in everything
other drivers need to accept it, as it is what it is lol
very nice :)
 
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