1977 TOYOTA FJ40 RESTORATION - START TO FINISH | MY STORY 

Just wanna say that these videos inspired me to buy my 1981 FJ40 in same color. Just brilliant overview of a complete rebuild.

Having your dad and uncle helping you was really something! I am sure you will have fond memories of the build for a very long time! I have a 71 FJ40 in Texas and your videos are really inspiring! So thank you for sharing.

Looks like my old beastie used to look!! I sold mine in 1997 after some rust issues, and cost of running it, she was bought brand new from Theiss Toyota in Townsville Qld in 1977 by my Dad, I then purchased it from him and obtained almost 4 x rollover on the speedometer!! She did some massive miles, she was somewhat modified, having a port and polished head, huge Holley 450 Carburettor installed and a complete set of stainless steel extractors to boot!! Munroe Wyllie Pump Up Shock absorber system, custom built RHS heavy duty bullbar, she could mow down small saplings without missing a beat, good for Cape York Trips and everything in between!! A set of "Toyo" tyres which I believe I never replaced for almost 13 years from original installation!! Never wore out!! She was in the colour you are using, and I like yourself, did a complete breakdown of the old girl one year. I did the whole job of breaking down the vehicle completely by myself, and rebuilding after a 2 pack epoxy paint job was carried out, all within 2 weeks!! The vehicle had a marine grade black rubberised waterproofing compound sprayed all over the chassis, and undersides of the major body components, this not only prevented potential rust and water issues underneath, but also served as sound deadening from road noise!! So sorry she has gone, I understand you now need a bank loan, just to find one in running order?? Thank you for the video

Congratulations on a job well done giving this FJ a second turn at life and documenting it so well. Your pride of work and gratitude for your community comes through in the video. Any person would be fortunate to be humbled by this work and earn the ability to drive a restored FJ like this. Well done all around!

What a job mate, just purchased 1976 fj40 and plan on doing complete rebuild . If it turns out half as sweet as yours I’ll be delighted.. 🤙

Congrats, buddy! It was a fantastic job, and now, the piece of art is ready for 50 years more of adventures. Happy to hear about your father and uncle working with you; now you have lots of memories to share with the next generation. Greetings from Chile.

I had a 1978 that I completely restored. It was red and is still my most favorite car I ever owned. I sold it over 30 years ago and still regret it! Mine how ever had the steering wheel on the proper side of the car! LOL!

Great job friend, thanks for sharing your work!

Great looking restoration

Wicked video. I've wanted a FJ since I was 16. I never really knew how much work a full restoration would be until now. I'm in Perth too 👊🏻

Amazingly restored to original looks. Ride on brother.

Brother,thanks for keep it real like before. I like the headlights most.old warm light♥️

Thank you so much for sharing I watch the previous three videos of this build and I definitely want to say thank you this is the most in-depth step-by-step out there right now you will definitely get a lot of use on this thank you so much🙌

I would love to get a list of all the places you may have gotten parts from I’m doing a restoration on A 1968FJ 40 and also a 1974FJ 40.

Damn! Wish I had kept my old FJ40. Can't believe I actually gave it away (in a very rusty state). Even my old Lada Niva is worth about 5 times what I sold it for now 😆

Inspirational…. You must be very pleased. This is only a labor of love

Absolutely loved this build, hope she goes alright!

I wish I had something as gorgeous as that mate....well done...you should be proud of what you guys achieved!

outstanding job! Ive got one finishing up in about a month 78 sky blue 40

Beautiful, thanks for sharing you story.

Damn it looked sooooo sweet cruising West Coast Drive bro, nearly brought a tear to my eye haha so good!!! I love that you did this with your family, my old man was an expert panel beater and fabricator and a mechanic, he grew up old school on the tools but had no desire to share any of that knowledge with me sadly, me never showed me a thing. I’m teaching myself and putting my skills from other trade background to use but I will be passing on to my son everything I know. We will be building together and you guys were an inspiration. Enjoy that beige beast and say Gday to Angry Dad and Uncle Steve haha

Way underrated channel

Awesome job

thank you Now for my 40 identical so this is very helpfull

Very nice

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Stunning

WOW! Marvelous!❤️💓

rebuild BJ40 please.....can't wait for the video

Hello sir. Where did you get the parts of ypur bj40?

Nice.

I loved your video mate! congratulations

Awesome build bro, may I ask for details of your tire's.

Exelente trabajo! Felicitaciones!👏👏👏

I found a 1974 FJ40 with 70k miles for $6k, some rusting/holes, no brakes, rotted tires, needing an entire overhaul, but comes with a lot of the new parts needed. Clutch, frame, roof, front doors open and close fine, all glass is good... Sound like a good project car or a disaster?

beautifull

Nice job! What city in Australia? They have awesome bike lanes(@ the 14 minute mark)

proper good mate

Fantastic work mate, you are a great inspiration. Did you end up replacing any engine parts? Also, how thick is the rubber you used between the panels? Enjoy your beautiful rig mate, hope you can make some amazing memories in it.

You can experience these off readers on real tracks in Pakistan! Many of these are still functional , you can hire them like a taxi..

I have one about how much for body work help plz

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Maybe I missed it, but what year is this Cruiser? I’m doing my Arizona based 1977 FJ40. I don’t know if I have the stamina or knowledge required for such a task. Good work. Want to come to Los Alamos, NM to do mine?

I am going to save money to buy one of these now, as I do not have an old man like yours to build it:) Love to your car from Pakistan.

Nice job! What tires and size are those? Thanks!

I think I saw you last Friday near kingsway shops intersection about 2pm

Great video .. I like.

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Where did you get the seat backs from? The cards on the back of the seats? They are from a fj45 ute

Man what can’t he rebuild

Beautiful. PP

12:54 Are not the parts available in Japan? Why America ?

Neither easy nor that really hard but definitely worth it.👍