New to the Cruiser world 1965 FJ40

[My wife said no FJ!]

Maybe Peter can help me find some info...I noticed that the Land Rover community like to preserve their rigs, VS, repainting them...repainting them makes them look like any other restored rig,...loosing all the character they built up over the 40 plus years.

Peter, you know where I can find such info on how to preserve the paint? Unfortunately it will not be for my rig...too far gone for that, but I am always hopeful to find a gem like this white '64...one day...maybe one day

 

[Doctor do Little]

Maybe Peter can help me find some info...I noticed that the Land Rover community like to preserve their rigs, VS, repainting them...repainting them makes them look like any other restored rig,...loosing all the character they built up over the 40 plus years.

Peter, you know where I can find such info on how to preserve the paint? Unfortunately it will not be for my rig...too far gone for that, but I am always hopeful to find a gem like this white '64...one day...maybe one day

can`t help, the Land Rover have a aluminum body that`s what make the difference to the steel bodys we have... best would be to ship our Cruiser to John (Living in the Past) , dry climate is the best way to preserve a steel body.
Cheers
Peter

 

[My wife said no FJ!]

can`t help, the Land Rover have a aluminum body that`s what make the difference to the steel bodys we have... best would be to ship our Cruiser to John (Living in the Past) , dry climate is the best way to preserve a steel body.
Cheers
Peter

I agree that the aluminum body does help, but there is still some corrosion in there....maybe not enough, so an easy fix not needing full paint. I have seen many swap the frames, and put the body back on almost untouched...there must be some way to preserve old metal rigs without new paint.

Oh well...the chances of me finding an original paint early 40 are slim to none...just thinking out loud is all...thanks

 

[Doctor do Little]

I agree that the aluminum body does help, but there is still some corrosion in there....maybe not enough, so an easy fix not needing full paint. I have seen many swap the frames, and put the body back on almost untouched...there must be some way to preserve old metal rigs without new paint.

Oh well...the chances of me finding an original paint early 40 are slim to none...just thinking out loud is all...thanks

Preserve with grease like Ballistol that`s what I do in the inside of my bed (45) twice a year and preserve the cavities and the frame with grease like fluid film Fluid Film® | Corrosion Preventative, Lubricant and Rust Inhibitor
or the stuff mike sander produce http://mike.british-cars.de
http://mike.british-cars.de/english.htm
Cheers
Peter

 

[JohnnyC]

you could instead of using real paint...use greasepaint

then you could easily go back to the original patena when you want to ....it worked on these two classics to maintain their originality

 

[Pork-n-Bean]

That rig looks fantastic!

 

[whitey45]

The main problem with doing a few mods, is you will not be happy the way it drives. The bigger tires start the domino effect, and pretty soon the sbc, ps, disc brakes, cut fenders, etc. It has happened to many people here including myself. My buddy cut up a 65 just like this years ago, and I am still sad about it! It is your rig, just keep in mind how special this 40 is

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

Nice original Cruiser there!! Tell you what, I'll sell you my '62 which already has the mods you are planning and I'll take yours in the deal








Sound like a deal to you

 

[My wife said no FJ!]

Damn...JP...that is a good deal, as I know you are looking to do a true 40 restoration along side your LV

 

[eyebmx]

I took the tank to a radiator shop to have it cleaned and sealed, and they couldn't get the liner out the PO put in. Its just coming out in clumps of what looks like asphalt. So the original tank is a lost cause unless I cut it in half to clean it out and reweld it back to together. I am so close to road worthy that I just went ahead and ordered a tank. Of course shortly after someone offered me a 65 tank . And are you talking a straight up trade Clemson Cruiser? Or a trade plus cash? That is a very clean rig.

I think my crappy phone pics are making this thing look better than it is. The paint is not in very good shape, in many areas it is warn down to the grey primer. There are a few spots of bad rust, like the rear sill and rear fender wells. I will post some close ups and you all may have a slightly different opinion. It does need some love. Trust me, I like classic, Ive grown up with them (Im only 27). At my parents yard we have: 68 VW Ghia, 68 MG Midget, early 70's MG Midget, 66 VW Bug, mid 50's Austin Healey Bug Eyed Sprite, early 70's MGB and MGB GT, early 70's Datsun 2000 convertible, 72 Ford 2WD pickup, 62 Ford F100 4WD, 81 Jeep CJ5, and Im sure Im forgetting something. The only reason I was thinking about PS and PB was because I thought it was simple bolt on, and just as easily removed modifications. I plan to drive it, alot, and was just thinking ahead if I felt the need to make it more driver friendly. It is actually not white, it is/was more of a tan color, but years of fade and neglect have faded to white. I can see the original color under the hood hinges and inside the cabin. The color is growing on me, and by the time I do get to major restoration work, I may decide to stick with the color. This will not be for atleast a year, as some of those cars mentioned above are ahead of my FJ40 in the restoration line.

 

[eyebmx]

 

[eyebmx]

What do you guys know about this PTO wench. It doesnt look like the other PTOs I have seen. Seems like the wench will work as the lever works and the spool spins and locks. Actually had to use it as a tow rope to pull it up my driveway and into my garage.

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[whitey45]

The ramsey was the most common aftermarket pto back in the day,as apossed to the factory toyota pto.Do you have the pto box and lever,driveshaft etc.

 

[eyebmx]

Ya, its all hooked up. The lever on the dash seems a little froze up. But its all connected to the transfer case. Even had the tractor throttle lever in the cab.

 

[JohnnyC]

I'll take the austin healey bug eye sprite ...send it on over...my dad had one when he and my mother were dateing...took 2 years but found him a 1/24th scale resin model of his AHBES...he was grining ear to ear

My 1st car was a 73 triumph spitfire 1500...and worked for a company called britannia where we worked on all british leyland vehicles...come to think of it...send them all over

 

[My wife said no FJ!]

There was a guy a half hour from me selling two frogeye...both were in need of restoration, but both looked cool. Had I known, I would have sent Johnny a PM

 

[eyebmx]

LOL, unfortunately none of them are mine. All the VW's and MGs/Austin are all my 2 older brothers'. The only one I can lay claim to is this FJ, and supposedly the CJ5 is "mine" but my parents will not let me take it home as it is my dads toy (50k original miles and under a roof most of its life, but is still driven a few times a year. love that Jeep)

 

[Splangy]

Nice looking rig, but if I may...why the 4" lift and 33s??

This looks like a very stock rig, (a very clean looking original '65...and a prime candidate for a true restoration) and I get the feeling that by the time you are happy with what you want, you'll have changed the axles to mid '70s, with discs all around, 4 speed, 2F or 350, buckets seats, roll cage...etc, and so on...wouldn't it be easier to buy a rig with all of those already on it, and save this one for a restoration??

Not looking for an argument, just wondering why you chose a '65

I completely agree with this statement. I cringe every time I see a solid early cruiser chopped up to make it more like a later cruiser (or half-fast "restored").

 

[Splangy]

Heres a pic of a 63 that has been my inspiration, and its even more modded than I plan:

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more pics found here 1963 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 4x4 for Sale - Gateway Classic Cars

Oh my god. I just threw up in my mouth a little bit. Is there anything worse than a silver FJ40?

 

[JohnnyC]

Oh my god. I just threw up in my mouth a little bit. Is there anything worse than a silver FJ40?

a silver 45