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Over the last couple of years up to last November I had been editing, photo-editing and involved in the design of a book called The Automotive Alchemist which is the life story of Andy Saunders who is Britain's best vehicle customiser - sometimes referred to as The British Barris. It is...

This Sunday we leave for the a visit to the UK in the 40. I guess we are cheating a bit because the first leg is only to Santander a mere 1300 kilometres over two days. From Plymouth we have twelve days before returning from Portsmouth but six of them see us at an event and the rest of the time...

Very cool! And a 60 series along side.

Hi Mike and welcome... When you have a few posts under your belt, it would be great to see photos of your HJ45. I can't remember how many posts or indeed if that restriction still applies! Regards, Rodger

Here in Spain older vehicles are not exempt from the annual test. My 48 year old 40 passed - although he didn't like the self parking on the wipers (maybe I shouldn't have been so eager to push the switch as they do not self park!) and with new rear shoes and wheel cylinders he wanted the...

I seem to remember that some time back there was a thread about registering a 40 series. I suggest that you use the search facility to explore the 40 forum section on here to find it. You will need proof of the year of manufacture and, if memory serves, that thread said where to get such a...

It would have to be a petrol version for Spain and actually the simplest way is to have the vehicle registered in your name in another country for at least six months and then import and register it as a personal import. Obviously it depends on where you are currently living. You indicate USA...

He does now!!!!

Can not recommend as my BJ is 24V and, obviously diesel but measure the holder at it narrowest points and get the biggest amp/hour battery that fits as F and 2F engines will need it. Can't see any reference to type, size, etc., in my manual. Regards, Rodger

Hi Martin, I will send you a private message as you do not have enough posts to utilize that facility but you should be able to reply to it. regards, Rodger

Hello Martin, I might know someone who might be interested but, before I speak with him, I have some questions: Was the FJ40 registered in Czechia and any duties paid? Is it registered in Czechia? When you took it apart did ALL the parts get kept? Assuming they did, in an orderly fashion or...

I don't know anyone but it may be worth a conversation with the folks at www.megastore4x4.pt Very helpful people who specialise in 40s and who will hopefully know an engine builder. Regards, Rodger

www.sor.com Are worth a try

Worth trying www.cruiserparts.net 603-847-9400 as they do new and pre-owned parts. Rodger

If you go to the Toyota Gazoo Racing site Heritage (link above) you will see in the news section that they are asking owners to complete the parts requirements for 60s, 70s and 80s.

Hello and welcome.... Spectre Off Road (www.sor.com) also do them. They are in California. Photos please _ we like photos! Regards, Rodger

Looking at the photo (numbering from the right) I'd say 2 has wear marks and 4,5,6 & 7 have tram lines. So to my untrained eye I say that the crank has not been resurfaced. But you need to get the opinion of someone with more knowledge than me [and probably better eyes] Surely there will be...

Hi Ed, PM sent to you. Regards, Rodger

Welcome Francisco, We live in eastern Andalucia and there are a couple of us here who occasionally get the chance to off road in the Tabernas and Baza areas. So maybe one day we can meet and run some trails. Regards, Rodger

Hola Franco , Although we are retired we are always vey busy so it is often several weeks between me getting on here unless there is a specific 40 thread. Anyway, welcome and, as you can see from my avatar, we have a 40 series which is our only vehicle so goes on road and off road, mostly in...

Try Ducks Cross - 01234 376609 - they are in Wilden, Beds and are Toyota specialists.

Glad that has worked out for you. They are very, very good. To me this is what forums are about - helping like-minded folks. Regards, Rodger

Hi Shaun, The wiring diagram is attached . I have tried to overlap the pages scanned to make joining the pages together easier. This is for the BJ40 (24v) but no doubt the one for the HJ47 (12v) will be similar. Regards, Rodger

Hi Paul, We had a death wobble problem after I renewed the suspension bushes on our truck. We have P38 coil springs and radius arms grafted to the Toyota 60 series front axle. We took very exact wheelbase measurements and cross measurements - front right to rear left and vice versa - checked...

Hi David, Glad to be of help. We had years of alternator problems but since R&F did their thing and Dave2000 sorted the wiring it has been perfect. Let us know how you get on. Regards, Rodger

Hello David, Great looking truck. Have a look at my thread from 2017 called 'over charging' although most of it refers to 60 series (2H) it may help but the nest people to talk to about your alternator are: Robson & Francis Rewinds Ltd Unit 9 Vale Industrial Park 170 Rowan Road LONDON SW16...

@frank rabbets should I fit more little cats* and just a bigger one but perhaps not as big as the one Andy envisaged? * As I have headers would you recommend 6 or fit them at the collectors therefore 2?

Like @AndycruiserguyLomas going All Electric, I decided that while I have the bodywork forward of the bulkhead off I would install a cat... Obviously currently this is only a temporary fix and I will undoubtedly have to incorporate this into the exhaust system. Not sure how that will go! My 2H...

Hi Ernst, No worries. Shame we didn't get to show you some of the areas around here that are only accessible by 4x4s. If you are going through Asturias, it may be worth checking out Wikilocs as there is (or used to be) an exception to the ban on motorised vehicles in the National Parks in the...

Hello and welcome... I see from one of your other posts that you are in southern Portugal at the moment. However if you are venturing to the east side of Spain, we live in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, between Granada and Almeria, in a small town called Ugijar. If you are coming this way...

Hello and welcome.... For the cig lighter and the interior light, www.megastore4x4.pt have both OEM items in stock. They are in Portugal but speak English and the service that I've had over the years from them has been excellent. Regards, Rodger

Hi Andy, @Dave2000 has done this conversion and has threads on it, what you'll need, how to do it, etc.. His conversion has worked , reliably, for years. Be patient, he'll be along soon! Regards, Rodger

Hello and welcome. Gr8Yota is right about TGS unless you happen to be an official of a NGO or the UN. The trucks they prepare are not for Europe. We live in southern Spain in the foothills of the eastern Sierra Nevada and would be happy to assist. Rental companies do rent 4x4s but do not...

Welcome... Having tried all the usual suspects I assume that includes Spectre Off Road - sor.com -. Have you tried your Toyota dealer? I think the part number is 19101-61100 If no luck www.megastore4x4.pt are listing them in stock. They are in Portugal and they speak English. Regards, Rodger

Just a thought..... Megastore do have used body panels including wings and will send photos on request. Vehicles in southern Spain and Portugal do not suffer from rust as they do in the UK so it may be worth considering a used pair. Regards, Rodger

Dick, The winch will fit both as far as I am aware because the take off is driven from the transfer box. Below are the diagrams Regards, Rodger

Hi Dick, I will try to find the diagram over the weekend. In the meantime I found a couple of photos... Regards, Rodger

Welcome... That's a great looking truck. With your truck being in such original condition , IMO, it has to be a PTO winch which drives off your transfer box. However they are as rare as hen's teeth, so you may have spend time searching but, I think somewhere, I have a diagram of all the...

Try megastore4x4.pt Also Euro4x4parts.com They don't list it but they can get OEM parts and you have the diagram with part numbers. Regards, Rodger