Build Toyota Landcruiser BJ40 / FJ40 1978/79 - Restoration Project

[ClassicLCfan]

Looks great. Nice job!

That barefoot guy with the wirewheel on the grinder is just begging for it to slip and run across his foot. Have similar photos of another Pakistan shop welding up my half doors barefoot with sparks flying...

Thanks for your compliments.

Our guys unfortunately have no knowledge what safety is. If you try to teach them, you’ll learn they are quite in the category of ‘smart ass’. You should see the construction workers and the kinds of ancient formworks that are in use. This ain’t anything scary as compared to the unsafe construction practices common there.

Thankfully no one got hurt during both projects, the rig and the construction.

 

[ClassicLCfan]

A quick trip to the market and fresh after wash. Snapseed makes the photos look better though

 

[mosalf]

Masha'Allaah. That's a great job and well done. Let's meet up in Dubai soon

 

[ClassicLCfan]

Bezel color changed to white, matching the hard top

 

[ClassicLCfan]

Restoration 2.0 started in April. Fingers crossed for completion in August. AC Unit - Nostalgic Air - UD-180 for RHD Vehicles, including driver side pod.

 

[ClassicLCfan]

15" OEM Wheels with Hub Cap Clips finally found and bought

 

[ClassicLCfan]

Nostalgic Air UD-180 up close

 

[ClassicLCfan]

I just love the OEM Wheels with Hub Caps. A set of 5 wheels and 5 Hub Caps - Check ☑

 

[ClassicLCfan]

Preparations for Final Paint as on 20-Aug-19

 

[ClassicLCfan]

Seam Sealer applied inside engine bay and inside cabin

 

[ClassicLCfan]

A glimpse of good things to come

 

[ClassicLCfan]

Almost done

 

[ClassicLCfan]

A little important upgrade/modification to the Gauge Cluster. LED strip lights added to enhance visibility at night

 

[Honger]

A little important upgrade/modification to the Gauge Cluster. LED strip lights added to enhance visibility at night

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This is something I’ve been intending to do to mine... just haven’t gotten to it. It looks so good.

 

[ClassicLCfan]

H55F Installation thread: Mating H55F with Diesel B Engine in a 1978 BJ40

 

[tlc_4play]

How / where do I get into contact with Nostalgic Air for the AC unit for RHD 40

I want one with a sore heart.....

 

[ClassicLCfan]

How / where do I get into contact with Nostalgic Air for the AC unit for RHD 40

I want one with a sore heart.....

i ordered through their website Nostalgic AC

ordered this UD-180 selected RHD and a driver side pod with the evaporator, which came with a manual valve, installation manual, a couple of wired knobs, wiring, flexible hose duct, installation brackets, grommets etc.

 

[tstepp920]

i ordered through their website Nostalgic AC

ordered this UD-180 selected RHD and a driver side pod with the evaporator, which came with a manual valve, installation manual, a couple of wired knobs, wiring, flexible hose duct, installation brackets, grommets etc.

Thanks. I would love to see the completed installation.

 

[ClassicLCfan]

Thanks. I would love to see the completed installation.

It was planned during this week, but need some electrical issues sorted before the AC install. I may be able to update by middle of July with Nostalgic Air install In sha Allah (God Willing)

 

[ClassicLCfan]

Thanks. I would love to see the completed installation.

Finally AC installation in progress. The air flow speeds are awesome. It still may take a couple of days to complete the installation and charge the AC system, but looks good. I especially like the fact that it does not take up the leg space in the passenger side.