New member with a new (to me) 1980 BJ40 :)

[Atlantic]

Greetings all! I am an American living in Portugal and I have just purchased and very clean 1980 BJ40 that my girlfriend and I intend to restore and enjoy. I have always loved Land Cruisers and plan to keep you updated with pictures of our progress. I'm very happy to have found this forum!

 

[kellervernon]

congrats! i'll be the first to tell you ...it aint real till you post the pics!
"welcome to the madness" as they say.
great wine over there by the way!

 

[Michael Hanson]

Hi, Welcome. Find a cruiser club over there for help on your cruiser. I'd also find a Toyota dealer you can work with for parts. Mike

 

[Varty Yo]

Pics or this is all imaginary....

Haha welcome!

 

[Atlantic]

Thanks guys! Here she is, needs a clutch and a destriping.

 

[bwalker16527]

Looks like a nice rig. Welcome!

 

[Billsboat]

Nice!

 

[Atlantic]

Thanks guys! More to come as I get her in shape.

 

[rrv333]

Keep us updated on your progress

 

[Atlantic]

Keep us updated on your progress

Will do.

 

[Atlantic]

New clutch and rear seal plus a general going over with all new fluids.

 

[Atlantic]

I think that I have found the original color, Aetna Blue, that was used when the truck was assembled here in Portugal.

1980 European BJ40LV-KCW/P paint code help needed

 

[Disasterman]

Congrats, looks like a solid truck. Kudos to a fellow diesel driver. Are you "living aboard"?

 

[Atlantic]

Yes, she is in great condition and I'm looking forward to her restoration. I'm living here part-time having sailed over from United States last spring.

 

[Atlantic]

Engine done, getting her ready for paint.

 

[Atlantic]

French Racing (Bugatti) Blue

 

[Atlantic]

More paint.

 

[Atlantic]

Closer

 

[Atlantic]

Roof and hood on, doors and glass next.

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[Atlantic]

Roof and hood on, doors and glass next.