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BJ73 Restoration project

Ok ok check this new escape ! I had to do some modifications for it to fit.

Also istalled the rear leafsprings , still the front ones to go , still deciding if I'm doing it myself or just take it to the mecanic
 

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I finish the front suspension ...

Also the escape is done , so its a bit more quiet which is nice.
 

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Alright , more updates ; Now I'm in the process of overhauling the engine , already have the gasket kit, water pump and clutch. I found this workshop where they restore old cars and they will let me work on the car there along with the mechanic :) :) :). Still no photos, but as soon as the work starts I'll upload them.
I also started working on the hard top and rebuilt the side windows with new rubbers and the center scrapper ( or whatever is called) , also painted the roll bar and the side plastic panels.
 

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Finished the inside of the hard top , I think it looks good for a first time doing this kind of job haha :)
 

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Found photos of my old Land Cruisers , wish I had them all haha. Why LCs are Cool AF..?
 

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Started the work on the engine , gearbox and transfer, The bad news , the cam shaft is fucked , new to get a new or used one. If someone knows where I can buy one , would greatly appreciate the info.
There was a screw inside the cam from an inner metal plate of the cam cover and also a metal piece :-s
Good thing is the oil pump is still good and pistons as well.
 

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I found this VM engine :

VM part number: 425SLIRF.02A
Engine serial number: VM17B*06962*
Ford part number: 1050428
KD Motor part: V94DD6006/AB

It doesn't have any ancilliary parts, does anyone knows if my parts could work on this one?. The block looks the same to mine. It is brand new , which would be awesome if it fits.
 

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Hi everyone , ok continuing with the project documentation , here are more pics; now everything is disassembled again haha. but this time all the way. I got all the rebuild kits for the transfer, gear box and hubs. Also got all the parts for overhauling the brakes.
Also got the engine parts ; new pistons , camisas, new camshaft :) , seal kit. It's been a lot of work. I thought I could do this faster but It takes longer than expected.
The result will be awesome.
 

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Hello hello Land Cruiser connoisseurs , keeping up with the updates ; Since the last post , I still haven't started to build the engine, still waiting to get it from the rectification shop.
I've been working on the transfer and gearbox rebuild , already disassemble everything and started to change seals , bearings etc.
I also sent a bunch of parts to sandblasting and coating , I should get the parts back tomorrow, will post the photos.
Got the radiator and intercooler rebuilt , should get them next week.
The paint job started as well , first we will paint the engine area and hopefully in the next few weeks the rest..
Still have a long list of things to do , like rebuild the turbo , clean injectors, clean all the doors parts that were dissasembled...
 

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Hello everyone , update , I finally got the gear box bearings out , without the toyota tool is complicated , I had to weld a piece of metal to be able to use the extractor. Now I'm waiting for the syncro rings , one of them has a lot of wear. I also got the parts Is ent to sandblasting and coating..
Paint job also moving forward :) ...
next week I should start assembling the engine !
 

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Grande trabalho que estás a fazer nesse BJ.
Quem me dera que o meu estivesse assim.
De que zona do país és?
 
Update , paint almost done .. finally
 

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New updates ; I started to put all the pieces together .. but its a slow process , I have to clean all the reused parts before instaling it .. even did a deep cleaning of the wiring ...

Does anyone have the cooling steering oil pipes that go on the front ? I would like to get ones in better condition than mine.

cheers.
 

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Hey LC freaks , more work has been done check it out , clutch pump, brakes pump, windshield wiper , steering tubing, vacuum hoses etc.. Its a slow process , everything reused is very dirty, I have to clean and paint even the screws. yes yes I know , I did not want to wait 1 month for the screws to be galvanized , otherwise I'll never finish.
Finally I have the engine block ready to start assembling everything.

Aight , keep you posted soon! cheers !
 

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Hey LC freaks , more work has been done check it out , clutch pump, brakes pump, windshield wiper , steering tubing, vacuum hoses etc.. Its a slow process , everything reused is very dirty, I have to clean and paint even the screws. yes yes I know , I did not want to wait 1 month for the screws to be galvanized , otherwise I'll never finish.
Finally I have the engine block ready to start assembling everything.

Aight , keep you posted soon! cheers !
It's looking amazing! I can't wait to see the engine back in.
 
Fantástico trabalho.
Vais ter de facultar o teu contacto para troca de impressões :) . Comprei um BJ73 e a primeira coisa que fiz foi desmontá-lo cá em casa.
Estou ansioso por ver os próximos passos.
 

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Hello friends , I have not made much progress lately bc I need a Crankshaft , mine its to fucked up .. Does anyone knows where I can find a new one or used one in good shape ? would really appreciate the help. thanks.!
 
Hi Everyone , I'm back :) finally resolved the crankshaft thing . now the engine is ready to be put back in. Not sure but I'm pretty confident this is the only complete rebuilt of a VM engine with new parts in Portugal or Spain. :tonguewink:. enjoy the pics
 

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