Restoration of my Land Cruiser FJ62 1989 In Colombia, South America. Step by step (1 Viewer)

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The replacement of the dashboard coming mainly from another FJ62 donor.
Some parts are coming from donors in Dubai, Saudi Arabia, USA and Thailand via Ebay

 

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The replacement of the dashboard coming mainly from another FJ62 donor.
Some parts are coming from donors in Dubai, Saudi Arabia, USA and Thailand via Ebay

This bezel will need some repair:

Everything packed and ready to be sent to "RH Positivo Restauraciones" in the city of Manizales, Colombia. They´re specialists in Toyota Restorations

A preliminary report from Mr. Mauricio in RH FJ Positivo a few days ago:

 

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A closer look to the frame of the dashboard, amazing job (please compare with the previous pictures)

 

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The cabin of my FJ62 at the time of purchase (January 2020)

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The cabin of my FJ62 nowadays (August 2020)

 

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The rear axle and the exhaust pipe works.
Then:

Now:

 

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Old doors panels

 

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Starting with the floor. No signs of rust!!!

 

[81Red60]

Nice looking truck! I think I remember seeing this one on TuCarro. Glad to see someone else from Colombia on here.

 

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Thank you. Yes. A lot of work still to do.

 

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Some accesories for my Fj62.
Clinometer:

Body side stripes:

 

[MarkBC]

I been to Manizales

 

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I been to Manizales

Nice city in the mountains

 

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Front bumper restored
Then:

Now:
Bye bye to chrome forever, Primer done. Will be painted tomorrow

 

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Bumpers are done.

 

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Goodbye to the chromed grille

 

[SteveH]

Great photos. Your truck should turn out very nicely!

 

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General Tires 265/70R16