Recent content by jlpurcell

Rodger here are a couple of pictures from this site. I will post more of the restoration later. Rodger it now has a set of reproduction floor mats in the front and rear.

I am looking for a buyer, outside of the high end auction sites, for my 1972 FJ40. I purchased it from the original owner and it has less than 100K miles and has never had any rust or body damage. Frame off restoration, every nut and bolt, frame and all such parts powder coated. FJ is light blue...

I am looking for a NOS or used horn button for a 1972 FJ40. Anyone?

Took the FJ to it's first car show. I am not a big fan of car shows, but this was for a good cause. It is always interesting to be the only foreign car in a show. A show of mostly hot rods and Corvettes. A couple of the judges got it!

Found this story and was amazed that it is my FJ40 before I purchased it for restoration. You must start with a good example for a great restoration! http://www.originalpaintcars.com/rust-free-californian-1972-toyota-land-cruiser-fj40/

Once, I studied the system I was able to rebuild the Vacuum Control valve and get it all working correctly. Lots of bits and pieces involved in this analog system, but once understood it is relatively simple.

I am thinking about a roof rack. Has anyone had experience with Gobi? I am looking at this with the light bar, wind deflector, and rear drive side ladder. Thoughts? http://www.gobiracks.com/product/gobi-toyota-fj40-stealth/

Just finished my FJ40 restoration. The last project was installing gas struts inside my stock rear hatch lift tubes. This was a 10 minute project once the research was complete and the correct gas struts sourced. This was the idea project a completely rust free one owner FJ40 to start the...