Hello 1989 HJ60 GX restoration project

[89Cruiser]

Hi,

I purchased a 1989 HJ60 after getting into them during a work trip to Japan.

Purchased in July but only recently been able to spend a bit more time on it. So far I’ve cleaned up the interior, sorted through the parts and given the engine bay and chassis a quick blast. It had lived outside for some time but is now undercover. It’s done 140,000 miles and underneath all the dirt in the interior it started to come up pretty nicely. The bodywork is another story though!

I’m hoping to get it running around the farm, with a view long term to taking it out on camping and trail trips.

I’m totally new to vehicle restoration but work in but work in production so spend a lot of time on engineering problems each day so hopefully that helps with this also.

Here’s a few pics of it before the work started. It’s been great to get into and loving learning something new. Obviously I’m going to be on the hunt for spares and advice along the way!

Cheers,
Charles

 

[Super Trooper]

Good luck with the restoration Charles, lots of work to do

 

[89Cruiser]

Here’s a couple of progress so far. Hoping with the Christmas break I can spend some more time on it. Likely I’ll be cleaning the chassis up, and if I can source one soon fitting an alternator and some batteries.

 

[Super Trooper]

Nice car though

 

[89Cruiser]

Nice car though

Thanks! Yeah I love the look of it, I was originally looking at a 70 but when I saw this one locally I couldn't shake the idea of bringing it back to life!

 

[JonFJ1969]

Hi Charles, good luck with it, sounds and looks very similar to mine when I started back in 2020

 

[Gav missin]

Good to see another one getting saved. I'm guessing your Norfolk/Suffolk area

 

[89Cruiser]

Good to see another one getting saved. I'm guessing your Norfolk/Suffolk area

Yep, middle of Suffolk! I guess you know where I picked it up from then!

 

[89Cruiser]

Hi Charles, good luck with it, sounds and looks very similar to mine when I started back in 2020

Hi, that looks what I’d like to get mine to! My son is pushing for the roof tent. Have you a thread on your build?

 

[Gav missin]

Hi Charles. Yeah. Was one leon clemence had. I've used him for bits for my 2. Jon 1969 s truck is a very cool set up. Definitely one to aspire to

 

[yromero98]

Here’s a couple of progress so far. Hoping with the Christmas break I can spend some more time on it. Likely I’ll be cleaning the chassis up, and if I can source one soon fitting an alternator and some batteries.

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LFG!

 

[JonFJ1969]

Hi Charles, no thread I am afraid, just got it up and running as a camper rolling resto. feel free to ask any Q's,