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That sounds like a lot of work. This one was not too difficult because there is only a handful of circuits. After identifying the power in, both switched and constant. Then I just juiced each wire one at a time while looking to see what came on. It took about 3 hours. Yes to StarCruiser the...

I found this 1964 Toyota Land Cruiser in a barn about 10 years ago and decided it's time to go through it. It's one of the most intact and original rust free cruisers I've ever seen. We're doing all the mechanical all the rubber and the interior but, we're leaving the exterior "patina" as...

OK Tony, these are the last 2. A 64 and a 67. I bought the 67 here in Steamboat in 1994 and actually drove it for a year and a half. Man that was one cold ass Winter. The story on the 67 is the original owners bought it new when they went to Africa for a couple years and then brought it back. I...

Here's another FJ45LV. Its a 66. I forgot to say the white one is a 64 (if I remember correctly). I got this "camo" cruiser in Oregon mainly for the tail light lenses. At the time the lenses were made of unobtainium and decent used ones cost 1500 a pair. Now days guy's are reproducing the lenses...

OK Tony, here we go with the FJ45LV's I picked this one up about 15 years ago when I was coming back from Northern California with an empty trailer. Saw it on eBay in Reno Nevada and I figured I'd stop and take a look. It was pretty typical of an old LC that looked great. Nice paint and redone...

Yes and "what was obviously otherwise a chunk of scrap" was the key to our decision to do what we're doing. It would have cost a fortune to restore the car to OEM specs. At least twice what it'd be worth. So instead it gets to live a second life getting far more admiration than it did in its...

Thanks for all the response, and no worries if you're opposed. I've always said anyone can restore one but it takes real balls to cut a Rolls up. It's been a blast to build and we're looking forward to getting back to it soon. I'd like to post the Rolls build thread in the proper place as it...

We took it on a few trail rides and once up Mount Farwell as well as a couple of 4th of July Parades in our local town of Steamboat Springs CO….. Then it sat for a few years. Then about 6 years ago decided it was cool enough that we should tear it down and really build it right. Since...

It all started about 15 years ago when I said I’d always wanted to build a 4x4 Rolls Royce to my friend Dale…..He then challenged me as if it were impossible. One thing lead to another and we acquired a rust free 1962 S2 Bentley. It was in pretty rough shape, missing the engine and sporting a...

OK here ya go.

Two ways to go in the states. #1 Find an axle from a 1976 or newer FJ 40 and swap er' in. #2 Straight axle Toyota Mini Truck and 4Runner disc brakes from the knuckle out can easily be converted to an FJ 40 Drum brake axle. Go to the IH8MUD forum and search for a build. Not quite as strong as...

NICE! :eusa-clap::eusa-clap::eusa-clap:

We have a saying in the states, if it flies, floats or fcks........rent it!

Greta pics of your trip. Thanks!

This thread is amazing! A big LC trip for us is Moab for the weekend just 5 hours away.

Working towards my 15 post to post some pics. Ca-ching #7

X's 2 :icon-cool:

Sounds like a nice rig for sure! Good luck.

Yes the FJ45LV's are rare. I seem to remember the imports into the USA were about 800 between 1963 and 1967. At one time I had 4 of them. I sold one years ago and just sold another recently to a friend. So now I'm down to 2, a 67 and and a 65. I'm going to restore the 65 as I found it in Kingman...

OK, here's #3

Just joined the forum for research as I'm currently restoring 2 LC's. First is a 1963 titled as a 64 FJ40. The second is a 1965 FJ45LV. I wheel an 87 Suki running a 67 B18 Volvo engine. Also have a 1962 4x4 Rolls Royce SC with a built 454 BBC.

Just joined the forum for research as I'm currently restoring 2 LC's. First is a 1963 titled as a 64 FJ40. The second is a 1965 FJ45LV. I wheel an 87 Suki running a 67 B18 Volvo engine. Also have a 1962 4x4 Rolls Royce SC with a built 454 BBC.