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Amazing hecrod, btw how do you like the Speaker headlights??
 
subzali said:
How about these?
Project Old Skool a.k.a. POS

It does Exist

New LV owner starting frame-off

Here's a few that may be pushing the limits a bit...
fj40 1/2 xtra cab build (long)

1HZ install into a 1978 FJ40

Here we go (FJ-40 getting a 3B/Turbo/H55f)...

FZJ40

Project X
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Thanks! I'll add them to the reading list...

tls3601 said:
Amazing hecrod, btw how do you like the Speaker headlights??
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They work really good... saves space! Now, if you're an audiophile, they may not work, but they do work for me...
 
The updated reading list!

  1. Pistorman's 1970 FJ40 build
  2. Big T's 77 FJ40 resto thread
  3. First FJ40 build in a long time
  4. Aussie 1978 FJ40 Buildup
  5. 1964 FJ40 Build
  6. How NOT to restore the FJ40
  7. 3FE FJ40 RTCustoms build.
  8. complete BJ45 rebuild start next week in Bolivia
  9. Tearing down my HJ47 troopy
  10. 2F + 3F-E = 2F-ETI Into My FJ40
  11. complete BJ45 rebuild in Bolivia
  12. west aussie - 1961 FJ40 FST
  13. Project X/FZJ45 by Waggoner5
  14. Project Bob by Mace
  15. Build up: Rusty Mustard by Isotel
  16. Cummins 6BT install in an FZJ80 by Project FJ80
  17. Project Rascal by Rascal
  18. Project ToyLET by 4alarm
  19. And so it begins - buggification by Eskimo
  20. Spaceghost comp rig build
  21. Spaceghost, round 2
  22. ...and it starts...Woodys build up
  23. 700R & D300 install
  24. PSC steering upgrades
  25. FJ40 One Ton Buildup by JRFJ4-
  26. Reviving "Isabel" by orangefj45
  27. 55 Series Tube Chassis Project by cruiserrg
  28. New Cruiser buggy-Sunray Engineering
  29. Building an FJ-45 Buggy by wngrog
  30. Near complete...
  31. Project Old Skool a.k.a. POS by ClemsonCruiser
  32. It does Exist by ClemsonCruiser
  33. New LV owner starting frame-off by ClemsonCruiser
  34. Well it is about that time again... by ClemsonCruiser
  35. Barn Find 1965 FJ45LPB by ClemsonCruiser
  36. Here we go (FJ-40 getting a 3B/Turbo/H55f)...
  37. First FJ40 build in a long time
  38. fj40 1/2 xtra cab build (long)
  39. 1HZ install into a 1978 FJ40
  40. FZJ40
  41. Tucker and Roma's 75 FJ40 Restore
  42. Chicago builds a 40
 
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My 75 FJ40 build up thread... this build took almost 8 years! From a truly rusted out 75 to a stretch out beauty! Can you say 6.5L turbo diesel??? Amazing skills... and persistence! Kudos to you Kevin... @kcustom73

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You have some duplicates like 51, 52, 53, 56, 58

And not on MUD, but this is the "original" Internet restoration project in my world:
Toyota Land Cruiser Restoration Project, Page 1

Is Coolerman's Oy! Build on your list?
!OY Coolermans 2/71 Build

Also maybe D'Animal's 909 style spare parts build and his extra cab fj45?

D'animal 1970 FJ40 Landcruiser

FJ 45 Extended Cab Custom Vehicle Build Finally Begins

And this is the anti-build thread:
The red-neck-house-on-wheels-cars-aint build (better than the $200)
 
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hecrod said:
This will take a couple of years!!!
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Only for those who haven't been here that long... I think I had seen most from at least when there first page started :)

Every build has its own uniqueness and owner personality built into it... I find it hard to lump them together... But... That's me :meh:

@my64fj40 had a nice list of builds started here ... Somebody should edit his post with the newer builds

Build up threads
 
My ICON by CLK Foxhall. Documenting a significant portion of the building of the ICON! In the words of the OP (ICON has since been sold)...

"How the process works is - TLC/ICON sells me a dilapidated Toyota FJ40 as a donor vehicle. From this original, legal vehicle, they create the ICON. Very little of the original vehicle remains in the final product. However, this is necessary, in order to classify the vehicle as a restoration. For instance, in my build, only the headlight bezel, bib hinge & vintage registration plate, from the original FJ40 remain."

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This is originally a 1971 vehicle. So...


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Ahhh... the skill! Here's to you Mr. Ward! :beer:
 
Looking for excellent examples of great builds and great stories... hopefully comprehensive and well written.

Which one is your favorite buildout?

Updated List (13DEC15):

  1. Type: 1965 45LV. Where: Minnesota USA. 1965 FJ45lv build up/resto thread by buckroseau Why?? Out of this world! A 10-year old thread, but as good as it gets. You won't find a more detailed build anywhere... certainly not with respect to body work. Extremely thorough... This one, and the LWB below could be read as a book... but start with the LV!
  2. Type: 1978 40 Where: Malawi, Africa. Blue Mule resto in Malawi by M5driver Why? Shipping parts into Southern Africa... somewhat inept help... revolution... the Wild... will it make it back to the States in one piece? Great story!!!
  3. Type: 1983 BJ42 LX Where: South Africa, Africa. Intro: Ugly Betty(so far) by tmarx Why? LX... Shipped from Australia into South Africa... ultra high-quality work. Sensible updates, truly useful in nature. And epic trips to boot! Great photography. I'm impressed...
  4. Type: 1978 40 Where: Alabama, USA. Roma's 78 fj40 gets a refurb by roma042987 Why? Great build and awesome adventures in Western USA National Parks... great pictures!
  5. Type: 1962 40 Where: Utah, USA. Help needed FJFJFJ / 1962 FJ40 44K ORIGINAL MILES by fjfjfj Why? 1962 corrugated top barn find... to Museum piece... literally. Very good story, to include some eBay drama right at the end! Likely the most "correct" restoration of an early 40.
  6. Type: 1964 40 Where: Oregon, USA. destins 1964 fj40 FST restore thread by destin Why? Excellent well-documented (and long!) restoration. Some nice trips right at the end of the piece... where are you now Destin???
  7. Type: 1976 UZJ40! Where: Nevada, USA. My UZJ40 Build - 2UZ iForce V8 and a750f 5spd auto by jetranger Why? The ICON has got nothing on it... not quite completed yet (a wedding may get in the way)... but already deserves to be here! We're not worthy... Nasty good...
  8. Type: Phantom! Where: Islamabad, Pakistan. Building A Four Door FJ40 by FouadHafeez... Why? In the words of Fouad... "It isn't very detailed or technically correct...it doesn't chronicle every last item done on the vehicle...it isn't hugely informative. What I hope it DOES offer is a perspective on Land Cruisers (and life in general) from pretty much the other side of the world, for most people" And it is! Great vision, good skills, great story... and a lesson in life from the perspective of "the Other Side" that we should all learn from.
  9. Type: 1974 40 Where: Minnesota, USA. Mission Impossible......My 74 Build up by a Top Gun Land Cruiser builder :)by apeterson Why? Hunting, Building, Drinking, Floods, 2 year build, curses galore, and then… noooo!
  10. Type: 1977 40 Where: California, USA. ANTFJ 77 Build.. by antFJ Why? Make-shift garage... 21 YO student. Current AF Pilot? From a rust bucket to... see for yourself! The before and after are just stunning. Persistence and patience pays.


Ongoing very good threads (these ones may be in the Top Ten once completed!):


Honorary Mention:
  1. 81 BJ42 - I have to bring it home and pass inspection by Awl_TEQ... a good read... may be one of the very best if the frame-off actually takes place. An awesome initial drive... and some off-roading in MOAB too!
  2. Burnttoast Build Post by burnttoastburgos. Another inspirational build! From a '76 with a 350 to a highly modified unit with an LS3! It's a piece of art. Active thread!
  3. My ICON by CLK Foxhall. Documenting a significant portion of the building of the ICON!
  4. My 75 FJ40 build up thread... this build took almost 8 years! From a truly rusted out 75 to a stretch out beauty! Can you say 6.5L turbo diesel??? Amazing skills... and persistence! Kudos to you Kevin... @kcustom73
  5. My 1976 FJ40 "Kit Car" by FJSeattle Why? You start with a placard (literally)... and end up with a jewel! All piece-meal one purchased / procured part at a time! Very good read... mad skills.
  6. Project LandROC by Mcgyver24. A marriage between a '74 40 and a Z28 IROC Z! Another example of great skills and an amazing final product.
  7. the DSRTRDR is getting some TLC . . . by DSRTRDR. Good story, excellent off-roading, a 40 build for the trails, ingenious body work, and MUD personality to boot! Ongoing story for sure.
  8. The Great Gazoo from 1972! Yet another cool build! Excellent build... and excellent story... going from this (a $300.05 parts lot from eBay). This rig was flipped right at the end... In a way I am tempted to say that it is too bad that it was "flipped" (see this thread), but fact is those "flippers" are creating a sophisticated market for our rigs. So, it is too bad that the original owner was not able to get full money, but I am glad the 40 eventually went for the right price!
  9. Twistys Aussie HJ45 Buildup/Resto by Twisty... gag-inducing work right here. Can you say all-around disc brakes, turbo, and timber board custom bed? Yeah... I knew you could!
  10. Uglina's (78 FJ40) Fix-up Thread by TEQ. An older CCOT restoration (circa 1993) is restored again (2006)! Wonderful multi-year thread with multiple tech tips, some body work, off-roading trips, kids growing up, hunting sceneries... and more. It's now sold, residing in Texas!


Other cool builds:
1964 FJ40 Build by my64fj40
1966 FJ45LV restoration/buildup project by merbesfield
1973 Toyota FJ40 Build.....Long Road Ahead by Sully73FJ40
'77 FJ40 buildup in Charlotte (finally) by Cirbo
81 bj42 build..... trusty rusty by Ambrew.
Another 77 FJ40 resto by SSCR
AntFJ 1971 Build by antFJ
Hostile takeover '77 FJ40 build thread... advice welcomed. by FJsnoozer
My First Landcruiser: 78' Frame Off Restofication by 90 Weight
My Jan 81 FJ40 Frame Off Resto Mod by KY Longhunter
NEW!!! Onesprung60: 1967 FJ40 Frame Off Restore.
Operation Olive, My 1975 FJ40 Ground Up Restoration by broth9640
Restorapaloosa... My 1969 Restoration Thread by thecrazygreek.
Restoration Begins on the 77 by ColoradoFJ40.
Springtail MPAC 1977 FJ40 Build by hindsight.
Well looky here! by thecrazygreek
Won a '74 40 on a coin toss... by ginmtb (Active Thread!)




Thanks to SouthBostonFJ40, JohnnyC, todt, ginmtb, pngunme, 2fpower, SSCR, davegonz, subzali, merbesfield, DSRTRDR, subzali, roma042987 and jim land for contributing to the list!
 
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