1980 Landcruiser FJ55 project

[Maxoffroad]

I have a new and hard project:
Full restoration of '80 FJ55, Iron Pig

Car have big problems with rust at the body but mecanical parts are in good condition. Anyway, i disasemble car and restore from the ground, every parts.
Weld, protect and paint body and frame.
Full leather interior
Ful restor engine, transmision, axle, suspension, breaks, tank, electrical, etc

Car was buyed from Germany but come from Finland
Somebody try to repair body but make whorst job.

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Dissasembly body

















Sandblasted parts









Clean and repair frame









Sandblasted frame









Galvanising frame








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[Chas]

Hi Max, You've got a big job on there, I'll be watching your progress with interest, I wouldn't go as far as Clive and say it's ugly but it's certainly not the prettiest Toyota (I'm an 80 man myself but I wouldn't call mine pretty either)

 

[clivehorridge]

Hi Max, You've got a big job on there, I'll be watching your progress with interest, I wouldn't go as far as Clive and say it's ugly but it's certainly not the prettiest Toyota (I'm an 80 man myself but I wouldn't call mine pretty either)

My "ugly" comment was a matter of relativity really, 40s are just damn cute as well as tough, 60s more refined, the 80 IMO was the pinnacle, transforming through the 100 series to the modern 200 as we know it to date.

Admittedly, I've spoiled the classic looks of my 80, but I still love it. Yours Chas simply has character!

 

[Chas]

Yours Chas simply has character!

That's what I keep telling people Clive, it's nice to know someone agrees with me.

 

[StarCruiser]

I thought it was 'Patina' Chas?

 

[Chas]

I thought it was 'Patina' Chas?

That too, it's the patina that gives it character.

 

[clivehorridge]

That too, it's the patina that gives it character.

A "certain patina" sort of character, IIRC...

 

[Maxoffroad]

Alot of work on this body... So many holes...
Sandblastinbg, rebuild parts from the ground, cut an weld, etc...
I hope to finish this car until 28 febr 2016. I'm not sure... but... i try...

 

[5charlie46]

Keep going! Looks a horrible job but someone's got to do it!

 

[clivehorridge]

Keep going! Looks a horrible job but someone's got to do it!

Agreed, it's a very brave commitment, by the end of February? I'm watching this space...

 

[Nuclear Chicken]

Fantastic! Keep it coming!


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[tonytoyota]

Hi love the old fj55 keep the pics coming thanks tonytoyota.

 

[Rusty Bottoms]

I think it's cool looking, love the front end. Hope it's going well, quite a project but you are off to a good start!

 

[clivehorridge]

Hi Max,

This thread seems to have gone cold...

Any update on this iron pig restoration?

Photos?

 

[Ben Stratford]

Love the 55’s Max - looks like you have made a good start.
I hope the parts are available for you to get it how you want it - interior especially.

 

[StarCruiser]

Yes an update would be great but it seems @Maxoffroad may not be a member here anymore as doing the @ bit usually brings up a name and this time it didn’t.

Shame if it’s the case as there was some seriously excellent work going on.

 

[macerase]

Alot of work on this body... So many holes...
Sandblastinbg, rebuild parts from the ground, cut an weld, etc...
I hope to finish this car until 28 febr 2016. I'm not sure... but... i try...

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Love it.