ROTW - Ocdbeetle '65 FJ40

[ocdbeetle]

I wish I could say I was a lifelong lover of Land Cruisers but until the middle of August I hadnt even seen an fj40...Maybe in a magazine or TV but I probably didnt know what I was looking at....Certainly havent seen any in real life until the day I was asked by my wife if I wanted one...

That was August 22nd of this year...08...

Since then I've had a crash course in Land Cruisers and the people who love them...This website greatly influenced not only my keeping what I bought (when I was overwhelmed) but also fixing what wasnt right and being patient when I had newb questions...

Now, I drive it every day...often propping my 7 yr old in the middle of the bench seat between me and my wife or daughter....The heep people often gawk at the bench seat deal......jealousy I'm sure....

Much more work to do but its driveable and enjoyable for now...Thanks to each of you for contributing the information thats helped me and providing inspiration with each build...

The day we paid:

Putting the pieces together:

New Rims and Tires!!!!!!!!!!!

And of course the back up camera monitor....I know for the purists or hard core wheelers you might be wondering...but, I have a little hard time turning my neck so I added some extra insurance to make sure I was backing ok....

Then comes the soft top and how it looks now...

If I get some pics before this weeks rotw is over I'll post them if they're mud worthy....

Thanks again,
Jim

 

[cruiserjunkie]

You must have lived right in your past because that is some "deal " to stumble upon. That is one sweet cruiser Im glad you are enjoying it. Everytime I see a picture of your paint job I'm in awe makes me want to get some real paint on mine. Well maybe I cannt seem to avoid the rock rash I get aliitle everytime it goes out. Anyway I enjoy seeing your cruiser Thanks for posting her up

 

[My wife said no FJ!]

Every time I see new picts of your rig, the nicer that thing seems to get!!!

Congrats

 

[yotaforce1]

VERY clean rig, very nice work.

 

[FJFOOL]

Nice truck, another example of hard work pays off !!

 

[alkarich]

Been watching the progress most of the time. Looks fantastic and glad the whole family enjoys it so much. Thank the Mrs again.

 

[Hobbs]

Very clean looking rig, Jim! Nice!!

 

[Adventure Teq]

That's a nice unit right there. Glad you made your way to the dark side.

 

[73fj]

Really nice truck. Is that gasket behind the bezel a stock thing or something you made?

 

[ocdbeetle]

Really nice truck. Is that gasket behind the bezel a stock thing or something you made?

Thanks all....I'm really enjoying it...

I used press on door trim/protectors for the bezel...It worked well and still looks great...It was about 3 bucks a pack and it took 2 packs...I really like the way it worked out...

 

[SHREG]

Well done.....

 

[Slow Poke]

Did that year have rubber pads that go between the bib and the hood? Hate to see that new paint get scratched up.

 

[ocdbeetle]

Did that year have rubber pads that go between the bib and the hood? Hate to see that new paint get scratched up.

Yeah, Its hard to see from the pics but they're there doing there thing...

 

[bsmith123]

purty

sure is some purty paint

Very Nice!

 

[Bodean]

That thing look awesome! Great work!

Later,

 

[Splash]

Very nice rig. Thanks for sharing.

 

['69 Yota]

Good looking rig. Congrats.

 

[yotaforce1]

oh yeah, you owe me a new keyboard too.

i just drooled all over it and now my arrows don't work.

 

[77TLCFJ40]

Cool idea with the door trim. It really makes the bezel stand out from the bib.

Nice 40.

 

[jfz80]

Man what a beautiful truck Jim. Congrats again on the score but now it just makes every forty i look at seem over priced