Fj40 daily driver build

Thinking of building a nice fj40 for daily driver in the. Is an excellent daily driver, reliable in all temperatures with tpi injection. Their latest masterpiece is this beautiful 1978 land cruiser fj40, a build they consider to be. To provide an idea of what goes into a build like this we have documented our 1974 toyota fj402007 toyota fj cruiser conversion. A beginners guide for dreamers who want to import an iconic toyota fj40 to the states starts with not trying to do it alone. This land cruiser is one that finds its courage in contrast and bold details.

I removed the skidpan, and drive shafts to get ready to remove the old engine and transmission. I have zero experience but im working with a guy who has a ton of restoration experience with older 2wd cars. The reasoning behind the twopiece bell housing is that they want the shifters to come up in the stock location, but the r2. Hopefully this thread and the actual build will converge as i finish it up.

The smart move to buy this beauty at a fraction of the original cost, drive off and immediately enjoy it. Errols fj40 build thread australian ls1 and holden forums. After world war ii, the japanese security forces needed a vehicle that was capable of going into the rugged hill country and contracted with toyota to build this vehicle for them. These two models utilize the same famous drive train as the fj40 but with body styles to meet a variety of needs. Going to driving this daily so it will be a capable mild wheeler as well as a daily driver. Bullsnake adventurer fj40 daily 22, they are, however, very reliable, even 30 or more years old. Not saying that i wont throw some stuff onto the engine to give it a bit more. No personal experience obviously but there are infinite ways to build one up for all sorts of different uses. He builds what he wants, and today, he and jeremy bring in a 69 lincoln continental and slam it to the ground. When bryan needs a new daily driver, he doesnt go hunting on a dealership lot. Who left their daily driversedan for a land cruiser. Its warm here all year, so i pulled off the topdoors and run with just a bimini top.

Watch how a vintage land cruiser gets transformed into a. Repairs are cheaper than on my previous car lotus elise, but. Season 9, episode 3 fuller daily driver motortrend. Toyota land cruiser fj cruiser toyota v6 toyota cars vintage jeep vintage trucks classic japanese. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Hfs springs are designed and fitted exclusively for the vintage land cruiser. It was a pretty good buy as it has an engineering certificate, lpg certificate, roadworthy. The first generation was produced between 1957 and 1970.

This is why everyone wants an fj40 toyota land cruiser. By so many standards, the fj40 land cruiser is the definitive 20th century 4x4. For a dedicated trail rig a ladder bar works great. Have done some block caving, underground development contracting, etc. Rare used factory toyota fj40 pto winch kit fits 19631973 fj40 w3 speed. Gateway classic cars of orlando is proud to offer this stunning 1968 toyota fj40 land cruiser. Our goal is to build classic conversion vehicles that our customers want to use as daily driver s. Although the fj40 usually steals the spotlight, toyota simultaneously produced other unique land cruiser models. I expect it will be a couple of years still since i herniated a disc in my kneck and that has slowed me down quite a bit. From reading the comments it seems to me that going for a 70 series light duty with a 1kz motor can cost about 10,00000 in good condition, which may be younger and more easy to live with as a daily driver. What was originally designed for the outdoorsman who needed to travel offroad, up hills, and.

With an international pedigree like a land rover, the rugged simplicity of a. An uncle once owned a 1977 fj40 that ritch was fond of, so the. It was our pleasure to assist our client with this build one we know he will enjoy for years to come. Daily driving an fj40 page 2 expedition portal fj40, toyota. The perfect buyer for this fj40 is someone who would be interested in letting us make a few changes to bring the vehicle uptodate. In addition to the electrics, it was the clunky mess youd expect of a 40yearold vehicle, even. This vehicle, the bj25, was the first prototype to the fj40. Ive never met an fj40 owner who didnt love his truck. Trevor ritchs crawlorado vintage 76 land cruiser fj40. The classic 1973 land cruiser fj40 gets a modern makeover without destroying its essential. The classic toyota land cruiser fj60 and fj62 series are getting up in age, but with the right maintenance and modifications, they can still make a. In the world of cars, trucks, and suvs, the toyota land cruiser stands out above the rest. Frontrear arb locking differentials, warn bumper and winch with piaa lights, wired for roof rack lights, 5new bfg 33x9. Used as a daily driver by the current owner, this truck is ready to go.

The axis setup also requires a ring gear for the starter, and a spacer for the flywheel. All photos 202 finished vehicle restoration process before restoration. The toyota fj40 land cruiser is one of those iconic 4x4s that holds a place alongside the willys jeep and the. We drive every toyota land cruiser generation and pick a favorite. See more ideas about toyota fj40, land cruiser and toyota land cruiser. Hfs springs have superior design features to lift and soften ride. Beginning in 1960, toyota began to export the fj40 into the united states. Im building the landcruiser to be my driver, and overlander. And because the fj40 often lacks fancy stuff, like ac, its probably not going to be your daily driver. Project wrong way 5 fj40 driveshafts and the wrong. However, other than the fact it need tires because of age we wouldnt hesitate to put the rig into service and use it as a daily and off road driver as is. This cruiser is all stock except for the aluminum corner panels.

The original land cruiser wins the award for most likely to be confused with a jeep, as the vast majority of people even car enthusiasts are stunned to find out its a toyota land cruiser. With an international pedigree like a land rover, the rugged simplicity of a jeep and swagger like an old bronco. Our goal is to build classic conversion vehicles that our customers want to use as daily drivers. Ive perused the various other fj40 land cruisers for sale here. At etsy, we pride ourselves on our global community of sellers. Mileage is terrible 812mpg but i only drive 8k miles a year, so not a huge adjustment. Chequered flag international is pleased to offer this 1980 toyota fj40 land. To provide an idea of what goes into a build like this we have documented our 1974 toyota fj40 2007 toyota fj cruiser conversion. Worked on my own camaro through high school and helped my dad.

Adventures in rebuilding and painting a 1978 fj40 landcruiser. For a vehicle that is driven on the street or as a daily driver a traction bar may be a better choice. Ive been working on my fj40 crawler for a few years now and although i work fairly slowly, i think ive made enough progress to start the build thread. From the fj40 to the land cruiser heritage edition, these toyota beasts go anywhere. It has had the same owner for the last 33 years and was last driven as a daily driver in 1999.

Feel free to submit your rig to be the next toyota land cruiser of the day. Traditional body on frame suvs, most 40 series land cruisers were built as 2door models with slightly larger dimensions than the similar jeep cj the model was available in short j404142, medium j434446 and long j4547 wheelbase versions, with petrol and diesel engines. Does anyone have input on whether or not theyre a smart daily driver. Related topics subject started by replies last post. It would make a fj40 daily second car, but as an only car, or a commute car, keep looking. This hot rod has everything one would want in a build including corvette fuel injected power, air conditioning, power brakes, power steering, four wheel disc brakes, new 35 toyos, rb air lockers front and rear and 4l60 automatic transmission just to touch the surface of items on this build. Street time in the icon fj40 shows its a vehicle you could leave on the road its entire life and happily use as a. My hilux is currently yes to all three of those, so its a daily driver. The goal was to build classic conversion vehicles that could be used as daily drivers. Thinking of building a nice fj40 for daily driver in the near future.

In this case a ladder bar or a traction bar even one with poor geometry will work fine and there will be no spring bind because the axle is pivoting from center, where the bar is mounted. This is an original numbers matching 1981 toyota fj40 in awesome everyday driver shape. Discover the unique items that strangemotion4x4 creates. It is red and black, classic and modern an fj40 custombuilt for casual driving in the rocky mountain town of aspen, colorado. I know its not ls1 based, but it does have a v8 in it. Find used 1968 toyota fj40 crawler daily driver in. More flex out of an fj40 marlin crawler online forum. This is an exploratory process and will be an engaging and humorous journey as we take this vehicle from nonop to daily driver. The owner then parked it due to some rearend noise. Watch how a vintage land cruiser gets transformed into a modern daily driver. Project wrong way 1 restoring a 1972 fj40 toyota landcruiser. Daily driving an fj40 expedition portal fj40, toyota land cruiser.

You might build a 4x4 some kind of but not fj40 surly. Of course, its age means its also the most mechanically simple land cruiser. Hey guys, thought i might as well post up a build thread for my fj40 seeing as i never got around to posting one up properly for the vx. The classic toyota land cruiser fj60 and fj62 series are getting up in age, but with the right maintenance and modifications, they can still make a trusty daily driver or weekend wheeler.