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    FJ40 - Restoration in full Swing

    Clive, Thanks for the message, I'm not sure if it was brave or stupid but its certainly expensive! I'm sure there will be some divide on my choice as I'm going non standard but its taken me about 6 months to convince myself and i'm still working on the other half. But anyway here goes. I have...
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    FJ40 - Restoration in full Swing

    As promised some updates on the restoration. Well it all started well, engine and box out, HF55F box sourced and sent for recondition. Roof off, doors off, windows out, started stripping back the paint and then thats when you realise what a world of pain you have entered into. The removal of...
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    5 Speed box

    I haven't physically seen it yet as its going straight to the garage, it does come refurbished though. Should hopefully have some pictures soon. I'm going saturday to check on progress.
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    5 Speed box

    Nekros, Thanks for the reply. Its currently running a 3B engine and is going to have H55F box transplant. ref point 4 I don't have a handbrake at present so no great loss there. Its being done by a professional garage who tells me he has done plenty before and judging by the 4 that are current...
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    Motor Madness UK

    For any UK club members in the Midlands here is an event that might be worth checking out! http://davidfreerevents.co.uk/leicester-race-course/ -copy and paste link They ran an event recently and it was a really good turnout. The next event is the 18th September and best of all its...
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    Newbie FJ40 owner

    Hi Gerry, Assuming the clock is correct she only shows 28k, Whilst i would love to think thats correct i reckon she might have a few more miles under her belt. Saying that she runs like a dream and apart from the poor attempt at electrical work that have consumed the engine bay the motor looks...
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    5 Speed box

    All, Looking for advice or the pro's and cons of upgrading to a 5 speed gearbox for my FJ40. I'm new to the Land cruiser arena and want to make sure i'm making the right moves and decisions as i work through the project. I've read online that people tend to use the H55F or the NV4500. Does...
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    Newbie FJ40 owner

    Hi all, I'm from the UK but currently living in Pakistan where I've picked up my first FJ40. Im currently planning a full restoration. any hints tips and tricks would be great to know. I'll keep a updates coming as the project moves along. best regards, Ricky
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