1969 FJ 40 Restoration

[WAB]

Well, as I have mentioned previously, I have been in the process of a frame up restoration of a 1969 FJ 40 for a few years now. It is finally complete.

 

[SETH RINGER]

LOVELY!

 

[WyoBull]

Very nice! Congratulations.

 

[HuntingGold]

Really cool!

 

[ActionBob]

Wow great job! Congratulations on a well done project

 

[wesheltonj]

Very nice.

 

[K-man]

Beautiful and well done! But it's not authentic until I can see an oil slick underneath!

 

[WAB]

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Beautiful and well done! But it's not authentic until I can see an oil slick underneath!

Are you sure you’re not thinking of a Rover? Toyotas are not known for
Leak problems.

 

[Tintin]

Outstanding job. Well done.

 

[Ontario Hunter]

They had the right idea making the transmission bolt right up to Chev 235 six cylinder. I know some guys who dropped 283 V8 in those but it required substantial modification.

 

[NIGHTHAWK]

Great job!

 

[Pilgrim]

Not a fan of Toyota except those FJ40/45s, beautiful work!!!

 

[VertigoBE]

Very nice ! Love how it turned out!

 

[Andrew62]

Wow, what a nice looking ride!!

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Very nice! Any thoughts of adding a winch to the front bumper area?

 

[Papa72]

Awesome!

 

[WAB]

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Very nice! Any thoughts of adding a winch to the front bumper area?

I had one on my seventy one FJ. However, I was running Alaska backcountry with that rig. I’m undecided whether to add one on this rig as I am now retired in Bama.

 

[Nevada Mike]

Same color as my first FJ40, bought new in 1972 ($3800 out the door). I've had five TLCs since, including my current 2001 100 series and my 1993 FZJ73 - a six cylinder diesel. For over 50 years I have owned Landcruisers!

Congratulations on a very nice 'Cruiser!

 

[K-man]

Are you sure you’re not thinking of a Rover? Toyotas are not known for
Leak problems.

Of course that too, but I figured any vehicle eligible for Social Security should have an oil leak for authenticity. Beautiful vehicle, probably don't need a winch for Alabama.

 

[Red Leg]

Super nice! Looks like the original three-speed?