FJ45 pickup - project 'Elvis'

[Cliffy]

Hi All

Thought you might be interested in my 2nd project - this rather tired old FJ45 pickup, which I intend to restore and convert to a 2H.

I've put a little piece on FB about it, and will update accordingly

https://www.facebook.com/LandCruiser-HJ47-crew-cab-137492866421490/

Plus some extra pics here...

 

[tonytoyota]

Hi Cliffy 2 cool looking cruiser. You have good look with it thanks for the pics love them .

 

[tonytoyota]

Long live the king.

 

[Cliffy]

Hi Tony
Thanks for that. Will keep you posted!
Cheers
Cliffy

 

[Cliffy]

Quick update: 'Elvis' had its MOT today and, despite coming from a region of Australia with no 'testing' and having been used in the outback for 35 years, all he failed on was : a roll-bar link; an indicator light; and brakes not balanced right! Not bad huh!

 

[tonytoyota]

That is a bit of good new look that a lot .

 

[tonytoyota]

Hi cllify that is a good bit of New not so. Bad the king is on i

 

[nick_the_fish]

wow what a lovely looking truck. Will be watching the Facebook page.....

 

[Cliffy]

Thanks Tony and Nick
Yes, will keep you all updated during the coming weeks. I must admit, it seems a bit of a pity to remove the 2F engine in a way - the engine is so quiet and smooth compared with my crew cab with the 2H, but I know the fuel consumption for a 2F would be horrible. This truck's only done 125,000 miles, so barely warmed up I think.

 

[CruiserScot]

Looks nice. What year is it? Late enough for p/s, 5 speed, a/c, disc brakes??? And what's going on behind the cab? Is that for the kids? If you ever think about changing the bed, i could use a styleside!

 

[Cliffy]

Hi Snowbound

The pickup is a 1981, 4 speed. Not sure about brakes as truck is garaged and I won't see it until next week. That stuff behind the cab is a DIY job by previous owner, and I'm taking it all off to return this truck back to original style.

The current bed is quite a feature and I plan on keeping it as original as possible, veru practical and recommend getting one if you can find them.

Keep you posted.

Cliffy