Daily FJ40

[Sheck44]

Hey guys, well I'm back with something completely different. This time its not about speed, power or even show car quality ... its all about COOL. This one I'm building for me, a daily driver if I wanted that will handle decently, accelerate and brake very well, and of course something that nobody in this area will have ...

So here is what we are doing, 1973 FJ40 Toyota Landcruiser with
Pretty much ALL new parts
Completely done up LQ9 with full Holley setup / 88' split case / NV4500 5spd transmission / LOTS of AA parts / 4" upgraded suspension with Fox shocks / 4 wheel disc / 60' Series power steering conversion / PSI wiring with DBW and AAW 28 circuit GM harness / Tanks-Inc / Metal-Tech goodies / Stealth Custom Series wheels and lots more cool stuff

So here is where we are at ...

Grabbed this partially started project from a guys over in Oregon, like new 73' front end with a new Aqualu aluminum tub. Unlike the Camaro, there are NO surprises here, like starting from brand new






LQ9 with Holley hi-ram



Rebuilt 88' Toyota split case



Rebuilt NV4500 5 speed (this thing almost weighs 250lbs !!)




17x9 Wheels we're going with



Defender 90 custom front seats with heaters ordered from LRI (coming from England) Rear seat still TBD



and finally colour scheme I'm likely going with, Audi Nardo grey and all black accents



I know this isn't as extreme as the Camaro, but I hope this is of interest to many of you .. this should be FUN

Good to be back again

Cheers
Steve

[AB69Z]

Been waiting for this !

[Ketzer]

Bout time!
Moar pics! I like everything about this build plan, hoping you will stay ahead of me and share all the hiccups so I can learn.

Ours is in upholstery jail right now...

Jeff-

[Flash68]

Fantastic! Love it.

[waynieZ]

I love FJ40's I had a 72 and miss it everyday!
Subscribed.

[Sheck44]

Thanks guys, I'm glad we have some fans here
Wayne, think I can get this one done too before you ??!! LOL

Steve

[syborg tt]

What a cool build and I want a set of these seats for my 70 or the Cayman !!

Originally Posted by Sheck44

X-Mas came early !!



Have to admit these are nicer than I thought they'd be ... way nicer in person.

Quality of the leather and the stitching is superb

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[Sheck44]

Thanks Marty ... also trying to sort out a custom bike rack buddy !!
Google LRI seats if your interested

Cheers
Steve

[Sheck44]

360mm Nardi Classic

[Haulin-A]

Any ideas on an instrument gauge panel setup? Will you be staying more original or aftermarket setup