Gave the 40 some exercise by driving it over to the local Toyota dealer. I was told they had something cool in their showroom….
What have you done to your Land Cruiser this week? (38 Viewers)
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suzuguru
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Very cool! Looks like it's got a leak or 2.
Living in the Past
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See a few things that were not FJ25 from the front and sides. The back was a huge disappointment.
Roastchestnuts
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are the hood windshield bump stops correct? I thought those were for later 1960s fj40s. the windsheild rear view mirror should be more like the style I have smaller and rectangular. still really cool to see a restored fj25. I have never seen one in person.
Living in the Past
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Hood padded are 69 to 74. 68 had one level that was taller. All previous years was shorter. Until the mid sixties only soft top models had the hood and pads for the windshield. Nice it has the correct bumper and grill. Wheel unfortunately are for a FJ40 not the correct 16" FJ25 wheels. The back is a disgrace. Spare tire mounted to the passenger side. Reflectors on the back was port added US made. There are three different size round tail lights used on the FJ40. This is the last size used which is the largest. The FJ25 uses tail lights the size of the front bib lights with a red lens. They mount with a bracket to the bottom of the tub. 61-63 FJ40 used the same small size but mounted to the rear frame member. License plate mounted to the left corner not the tailgate. Also a completely different mounting bracket. Have never seen a restored in a museum or dealer with the correct bracket. I used to have four FJ25 FSTs at one time. Down to one which has a few of the rare goodies like the correct aprons with a air intake on the left one, FJ25 only rear jump seats. Also the large gas cap used on the FJ25 and 61 FJ40. Plenty of other things can see wrong in those few pictures. That showing nothing of the inside.
incorrect headlight rings. I shot some pics of these at LCHM.
Living in the Past
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Not sure now if that's an original front bumper or not. I know they only had two bolts pre side on top. Plus the top plate did not have that bolt in front of the hooks. This was my most original FJ25 I bought as a parts vehicle just never bring myself to remove parts from. Can see the holes in the front of the stock bumper that the one at did does not have.
This also had the correct vacuum wipers not the 68-74 style electric wipers.
This is my last remaining FJ25.
Keep the chrome head light ring and grill bars stored inside. Those are the best I've ever seen. Sadly has 68-74 wipers. Have sold all my vacuum wipers but will switch this one out to TNK individual motors from the 61-67 FJ40 before I sell it. Have a 68, 70 and 73 FJ40 so can't have too many spares
This also had the correct vacuum wipers not the 68-74 style electric wipers.
This is my last remaining FJ25.
Keep the chrome head light ring and grill bars stored inside. Those are the best I've ever seen. Sadly has 68-74 wipers. Have sold all my vacuum wipers but will switch this one out to TNK individual motors from the 61-67 FJ40 before I sell it. Have a 68, 70 and 73 FJ40 so can't have too many spares
Stacking parts again. Holy wow OEM rubber is expensive. It adds up fast when you’re replacing all of it including window seals but that seal for the hard top is a thing. It must be infused with diamond dust and unicorn musk for what they charge. The new engine mounts make me happy. One of the fronts was broken and they were all compressed, oil soaked and rock hard. Mind, wife and wallet are starting to accept that this is basically a ‘new build’ and there will be more new parts than refurbished parts when it’s over.
Not really my landcruiser but I took a bunch of pics of my dioramas that I made during COVID:
My album: Dioramas - https://ibb.co/album/JWFh0S
My album: Dioramas - https://ibb.co/album/JWFh0S
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Used some of my Christmas bonus to buy a $pendy battery for the 40. Hope it's as good as they say, I have bought whole cars for less than this thing costs! 
I'm a fan of the Odyssey batteries. They hold up with minimal maintenance charging needed. I'll put one in my 40 when it needs a new battery.Used some of my Christmas bonus to buy a $pendy battery for the 40. Hope it's as good as they say, I have bought whole cars for less than this thing costs!
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rex in bama
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Rebuilt center arm and a new damper did the trick- steering feeling fully dialed in
Wow! I would kill for factory bows
avicenna110
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bought one for my bike and I thought it was expensive. It survived a trip to South America, including falling in the ocean when our boat capsized, didn’t even have to charge it after. Since then I only buy this battery brand, it hasn’t let me down. I think the same battery is sold and packaged with various brand names though.Used some of my Christmas bonus to buy a $pendy battery for the 40. Hope it's as good as they say, I have bought whole cars for less than this thing costs!
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Pixels tell the story.
They really don’t trust the E-brake. Two wheels chocked and chain to the rear shackle.
Maybe the chain is a theft deterrent… not actually much of a deterrent… but most people are honest.
suzuguru
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They really don’t trust the E-brake. Two wheels chocked and chain to the rear shackle.
Maybe the chain is a theft deterrent… not actually much of a deterrent… but most people are honest.
I can't say that I blame them, with all the lawsuits these days.
Neither do I!
I suppose the two wheel chocks could be removed… not to mention if someone hopped in, released the E-brake, and pushed in the clutch.
Or tried to take it out for a test drive.
That said a cruiser could likely snap that chain or pull out whatever it’s attached to. It looks like a bicycle chain compared to the 7000 lb working load chain I usually use.
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