This video is about a Toyota Land Cruiser 1976 FJ40 restored and modified by TLC. www.tlc4x4.com . This vehicle was commissioned and restored for a client, like most of our work. Thanks for watching- J
I have been following your stuff for a while now, and although your extensive range has some amazing builds, this is my favourite. Clean, practical and classic. These FJ's are legendary here in New Zealand, I just wish I had the money to bring one of yours over! Thanks for these vids mate!
Beautiful build. I moved out of the country so gave away my loved 82 FJ-40 that was kept stock. I used to collect sports cars, and had a restoration shop for Maserati (50's-76 GTs). With all that highway hardware, the FJ-40 is the one vehicle I miss the most. I lived in the mountains and that one was purchased from the dealer and almost never returned to the paved road. When it was given away in 2001, it had 25,000 off the road miles, and never once failed me, most reliable functional vehicle I ever owned. I had an earlier one, a '76 that I sold when I got the new one. I got the newer one because I knew it was pretty much the end of them and wanted one to last 30 -40 years. I liked the high torque straight 6, which had good torque at low RPM which matched my needs as a full time off road utility vehicle. If it was to be a highway cruiser a V8 conversion would make sense but I could not have been happier with the dependable 6 that saw rough terrain and low speeds. I could not count the number of V8 4x4 balloon tired lifted jeeps and trucks I had to rescue in rough backcountry travels, particularly in deep snow. It would go, slowly where my horses wouldn't. Where I live now, it would be perfect as a town car and wish I could import one in stock restored condition as my last vehicle.
We have a ‘75 FJ-40 that has been graraged for more than 25 yrs. At that time it needed badly the steering knuckles replaced. It got to where it was too loose to drive safely. Too many trips in the RUBICON..😂 I’d love to drive it again, but not sure how affordable that would be??? We’ve owned nine L/C since 1976 when we bought the FJ-40. Currently own the ‘75, ‘96, 2010, 2018.
This vehicle made the top 10 list of most valuable new Japanese classic cars last year. I suspect that between the time this video was made and now the price of this thing has skyrocketed.
Hi Jonathan; I know it's not my business (well, literally!) but I honestly would like to see the ICON touch on a Range Rover Classic!! Love your works, the quality of the craftsmanship is astonishing; and honestly speaking, I'd prefer an old badass resto mod upon a "new" cheesy korean suv Cheers for Pisa!!
The interior looks great with that hyde. That sucks about the E-Rod, is the 6.2 going to give you fitment issues? Is the 6.2 power output enough to be incompatible with your normal drivetrain choices?
This is ONE classy ride. I am not an expert here but did not the original straight 6 cylinder engine have problems with the crankshaft breaking as it only had three main bearings. I would take the v-8 any day to a six. My opinion here.
I like the idea of having nostalgic FJ with the drivability of the 21st century. I would put money on that. But spring leafs? Kinda go back to square one.
What is the color code for this truck? Sahara tan isn't on the original toyota color code charts that I could find and there are many variants of beige. Also is this a semigloss finish? Thanks for your time and brilliant restoration as always Jonathan.
I was told my 4 speed in my fj does not have sycro gear for first. So you have to be completely stopped the put in first. Is that true? When i have clutch in and down shift to first it grinds....
What about the Ford 3.5 ecoboost? Seams like it would be a killer engine for this sort of application. I know Ford Performance sells control packs for them too.
when I was 18 my mother cosign for me for that very same color fj40 Land Cruiser 3rd year was rough. Vehicle was stiff it was meant for the dirt and then I met a girl pretty Italian girl next thing you know trade in time I'm driving a 71 T-bird Landau and going to the clubs dammit
