what a great back story. Looking forward to some restored pics.
Build The Last One - Cruiser Corps' 1986 FJ45 Build
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Wow, what a find!
So how is this build going. I would be interested in finding out a bit more on the South African plant as I believe that is where my FJ40 originated from.
The story with my 40 is a good question. I have been told that it was originally from South Africa where it was used on a game reserve. It then made its way over here to Aust was driven around for a while before ending up in a wreckers in Townsville where the PO bought it and continued to drive it around until he parked it up in a shed for 12 years which is when I came across it and bought it from him. Since pulling it down and looking at a few of the bits and pieces that are on it I really dont know what year it was built in. There is no manufacture date on the VIN plate. I have done checks on the VIN number, Chassis Number and also the date stamp on the Aisan Carby and all of these bits indicate that it was built in 1971. However, when I pulled the front axle down I found a Ball and Claw axle fitted. Also the drum brake shoes were 55mm wide as opposed to 75mm wide which indicate that the vehicle was built prior to 1971 as I believe that these items were used in the mid to late 60's only. The date stamp on the indicators and brake/tail lights is also stamped as being built in 1968. Also the brake lights which are fitted are not Aust issue as there is no amber indicator built into them. If you have any ideas on what is going on I would appreciate it.
Here is the link with pics of my build.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/yard-find.811159/
Here is the link with pics of my build.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/yard-find.811159/
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How bout
some pics?
Cruiser Corps continues to make progress on the pickup - We here in OKC are really excited to see the final result driving around. The truck was originally built and delivered in 1986 and so we are shooting for a 30th birthday party unveiling in the upcoming year!!
In response to the other discussion on BJ troopys, about 6-8 months ago i purchased a LHD BJ45 troop carrier from gr8ful. It was a portugese firetrucks and still had their lettering down the side. It's tremendous to drive and always gets a
In response to the other discussion on BJ troopys, about 6-8 months ago i purchased a LHD BJ45 troop carrier from gr8ful. It was a portugese firetrucks and still had their lettering down the side. It's tremendous to drive and always gets a
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John
Some days I wished i hadn't passed on it, but too much for me and the wife to mess with. Having a shop like Cruisercorps in your city is indispensable!
We press on with the truck. The guys at Cruiser Corps are amazing and their attention to detail and insistence on excellence is inspiring. The bed is perfect, the frame and drivetrain are ready and we are starting to see the light on finishing body work before final reassembly begins. Stay tuned !!!
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Stay tuned for what? Their is nothing here, just some pics of a magazine.
Indeed, White Stripe, indeed.
I just read the whole thread. Unfortunately Toyota SA are not very forthcoming wrt any information sought on past production. All they want is for you to buy a new one. Other than that they are not interested. I learnt that lesson when I tried to get some info on the Dagha Boy.
I did some legal work for an old guy who had retired down here about 15 years ago and who has since died. He had run the Land Cruiser production for Toyota SA in the 70s and 80s, but unfortunately at that stage I was not into Cruisers. I wish I had been to be able to get the info from him and record it from the horse's mouth. There are many BS stories doing the rounds which is a great pity and some real authoritative info would have been great. I believe a significant number of LCs were produced here and there must be valuable records and info on that if only Toyota SA didn't have such a s***ty attitude.
I just read the whole thread. Unfortunately Toyota SA are not very forthcoming wrt any information sought on past production. All they want is for you to buy a new one. Other than that they are not interested. I learnt that lesson when I tried to get some info on the Dagha Boy.
I did some legal work for an old guy who had retired down here about 15 years ago and who has since died. He had run the Land Cruiser production for Toyota SA in the 70s and 80s, but unfortunately at that stage I was not into Cruisers. I wish I had been to be able to get the info from him and record it from the horse's mouth. There are many BS stories doing the rounds which is a great pity and some real authoritative info would have been great. I believe a significant number of LCs were produced here and there must be valuable records and info on that if only Toyota SA didn't have such a s***ty attitude.
Seems you're slower than I am, Mr Lewis. Looks like you've got good metal to work with. but where are the rest of the photographs???
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Ah! There has been action.
And it supplies the answer to the age-old question: "How many Okies does it take to change a Land Cruiser load bed?"
I just read the magazine article... As I said earlier, there seem to be many BS stories about Toyota in SA and again in that article much poetic licence is taken. The Toyota operation in SA has always been highly professional and of the highest standards. Initially in the 1960's assembly was done in East London at the CDA plant (Car Distributors and Assemblers) under the Toyopet brand. As best I recall it was only Pick up trucks at that stage and not cars and/or Land Cruisers. CDA assembled all kinds of vehicles including Auto Union (Audi) and I think Nash, but most importantly Mercedes Benz. Today has become Mercedes Benz SA producing trucks and cars for the international market.
Toyota established its own plant at Prospecton near Durban where this particular vehicle was built. Some random agent building a vehicle from left overs in Johannesburg is absolute nonsense as the Vin tag proves. A good story, but light on facts. Toyota did not operate in that manner. My Dagha Boy was built in that same plant in 1977 already. Toyota dominates our market and the Prospecton Plant must be about 10 square km in size today.
And it supplies the answer to the age-old question: "How many Okies does it take to change a Land Cruiser load bed?"
I just read the magazine article... As I said earlier, there seem to be many BS stories about Toyota in SA and again in that article much poetic licence is taken. The Toyota operation in SA has always been highly professional and of the highest standards. Initially in the 1960's assembly was done in East London at the CDA plant (Car Distributors and Assemblers) under the Toyopet brand. As best I recall it was only Pick up trucks at that stage and not cars and/or Land Cruisers. CDA assembled all kinds of vehicles including Auto Union (Audi) and I think Nash, but most importantly Mercedes Benz. Today has become Mercedes Benz SA producing trucks and cars for the international market.
Toyota established its own plant at Prospecton near Durban where this particular vehicle was built. Some random agent building a vehicle from left overs in Johannesburg is absolute nonsense as the Vin tag proves. A good story, but light on facts. Toyota did not operate in that manner. My Dagha Boy was built in that same plant in 1977 already. Toyota dominates our market and the Prospecton Plant must be about 10 square km in size today.