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  1. Ricky_UK

    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...
  2. Ricky_UK

    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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  10. Ricky_UK

    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.
  11. Ricky_UK

    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...
  12. Ricky_UK

    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...
  13. Ricky_UK

    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...
  14. Ricky_UK

    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...
  15. Ricky_UK

    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
  16. Ricky_UK

    My '84 FJ40 restoration project

    Hi Rodger, I've only just purchased her whilst working in Pakistan for the next couple of years. she does have some added extras that arnt quite to taste but I'll see to them during the project! I've had a good look round her and she isn't in too bad a state. But if your going to do something...
  17. Ricky_UK

    My '84 FJ40 restoration project

    I am just about to begin the restoration of my recently purchased '84 FJ40. It's having the works. Engine and running gear out for a refurb and clean, full rewire, as the previous owner obviously didn't understand electricity. The body is coming off and will be taken back to metal, beat back in...
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  22. My Land Cruisers

    My Land Cruisers

    Various pictures my toys
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    My Trips

    My offroad trips
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    My Build Thread

    My build thread
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