FJ45 Landcruiser Restoration | Chassis Restoration | McKinnon’s Cruisers Cross Member | Episode 6
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- čas přidán 31. 03. 2021
- The restoration of my 1974 Toyota FJ45 Landcruiser restomod continues. As this will be a frame off restoration right down to the last nut and bolt, it is time to restore the frame. In this episode I document the restoration of the chassis of my 1974 Toyota FJ45 Landcruiser including the installation of a McKinnons Cruisers chassis cross member.
I uncover some nasty surprises in the form of rust, and a couple of cracks in the frame that I have to deal with, fortunately nothing that cannot be repaired.
Drop your comments and suggestions below as this will be a real learning journey for me having never done it before.
If you missed part 1 and you want to know the direction I am heading with this build, click on the link below.
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Hit subscribe to join me on this restoration journey as I bring an old Toyota 45 Series Landcruiser back to life. You might have a laugh and you might even learn something. I know I will!!! - Auta a dopravní prostředky
That engine would put a horn on a jellyfish.... loving these vids champion... Mick
Well that’s a first for me! 😂😂
Thanks Mick, definitely got this jelly fish excited😂. I appreciate your kind words and taking the time to comment. Cheers😎👍
Thank you for this explanation, because I own the IG45 car and I want to repair it myself. I hope there are more videos on this type of car.
Whole series mate, and it still continues. Cheers👍😎
good video learned a lot, keep it up!
Will do mate, cheers👍😎
Love those gold bolts Terry, I nearly barred up when I saw that engine. Cheers Steve
Thanks Steve, it’s my first crate motor and I have to admit it’s pretty bloody cool. I appreciate you taking the time to comment Steve, I sincerely appreciate it 😎👍
Another step closer Terry. The LSA looks awesome! Looking forward to the next episode.
Thanks Keith, this is the first time I have ever had a crate motor and I must admit it’s very exciting. I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. Cheers😎👍
saludos desde 🇻🇪🇻🇪🇻🇪 👍👍👍
Cheers mate, enjoy your time with Jafffa Adventures 😎👍
Hi Terry, you are the men! Love your safety working cloth, especially for the spay paint! Blue gloves !?! You don’t think you are not a bit overdressed ?!?! Nice colorful black you are painting over there... hahahahaha..
keep the sunny side up and keep the camera rolling. Cheers
Thanks Holger, as you can tell I’m a bit hit and miss with the safety gear. I really should set a better example. Cheers😎👍
“I love working with clean...”. Me too! Brand new bolts and not a sign of grease anywhere! 👍
Yessss, it’s not only a sign of progress but I really dislike getting dirty. I guess I might be in the wrong hobby! Thanks for sharing David, I sincerely appreciate it 😎👍
this is getting exciting
Thanks Dan, I am certainly enjoying this build. So much to learn, but so much fun. Cheers😎👍
Another good video. Looking forward to the next one
Cheers mate, I appreciate your feedback 👍👍😎
Enjoyed the video Terry. Looking forward to you installing the new engine.
Thanks for the kind words, it’s a great project and I’m having a blast. See you next video mate, cheers😎👍
It will be a fun beast.
Yes indeed I will. I’m enjoying this build immensely. Thanks for taking the time to comment, I sincerely appreciate it 😎👍
Absolutely loving the build series.
Can't wait till next Friday.
Cheers Eric.
Thanks Eric, you are very kind with your words. I’m having a blast and running the camera keeps me honest and prevents any corner cutting so it’s a win win. Keep the shiny side up mate, cheers😎👍
love your work cobber
Thank you sir, it is very kind of you to say. I’ll keep on keeping on😎👍. Cheers!
Another Great Vid, What a pity you did not bugger off the small spring bush mounts and fit the HJ47 ones, they last miles longer.
It’s primarily work Ute on the road so should be fine. Thanks for watching and commenting mate, I appreciate it 👍😎
Great video as usual Terry....and the FJ45 is coming along quite well... good to see you've got your safety thongs on...... lol
Thanks for watching and commenting mate, I sincerely appreciate it. If the temperature ever drops below 30 degrees C I might actually get to put my boots on again😂👍
Chassis is looking great. Gotta love those safety thongs your wearing!
Thanks Daniel, I’m very pleased with the results. If the temperature ever drops below 30C I might actually get to wear my boots😂. Keep the shiny side up mate, cheers😎👍
Hey mate, nice work, where did you get all the new bolts from?
I got them in a kit form off epray. If you search FJ45 bolt kit you should find them. Cheers😎👍
Hi there, can you help me by telling me where you got the tow bar from? Ive been trying to find one. I'm doing a ground up resto of a 1969 FJ45 with my son. Thanks in advance
Ooh a 69 model, that will be a great project for you and your son, I am jealous 🙃. The tow bar was on the Cruiser when I bought it, I just picked up a tow ball off fleabay. Would Hayman Reece not sell them? Sorry I could not be of more help. Thanks for watching Paul😎👍
Are the fish plates essential? I pulled my bull bar off, and they are missing!
I don’t believe so as I have seen many 40’s that are missing them as well. I think they just help a little in terms of lateral movement. Good question, cheers😎👍
@@JafffaAdventures gotchya.. well keep it up mate. Your build is a beacon for me! Great stuff
Thanks mate, that’s very kind of you to say. I release vids every Friday at 3pm Qld time, lots more FJ45 stuff coming out this year. Cheers😎👍
where did u buy all the bolts
Just got them off eBay Brett. Here’s the kit I got, lots of others if this does not suit.
www.ebay.com.au/itm/323929685845
I have no relationship with the seller, I just did a search. Cheers 😎👍
What does LSA stand for ? Can I guess ? Low Sulphur Anodic ?
Sound as plausible as anything I’ve heard mate😎👍
@@JafffaAdventures I just made that up. Surely someone knows. I just wondered, that's all.
LS is the engine designation released after the small block Chev, the A may represent the 1.9 litre supercharger but I’m sure someone smarter than we would know for sure😎👍
@@JafffaAdventures Now, I am only doing this to help you. ok ? LSA stands for Luxury Sports Model A.
Copy that🤔😂
Terry, what are your thoughts on welding the bolts?
Not a fan, but only because I do not want to heat stress the chassis and weaken it in any way. The bolts provided are very large and more than adequate 👍😎
@@JafffaAdventures do you have to loctite them?
I only ask, as I have to replace mine
I did not with mine as they have some pretty serious spring washers on them but you certainly could👍😎
@@JafffaAdventures thanks Terry
My pleasure mate👍😎
Hey mate, is there a reason why you aren’t 80 chassis swapping?
Hi Patrick, good question. The vehicle will be my work Ute and primarily used on bitumen with the odd bit of gravel work. I don’t need a flex monster and like the load carrying capacity of leaf springs. Cheers
Just assumed the 80 could probably handle the power better. I.e. steering, diff strength
Possibly but I’m not intending in flogging it to death. It will be perfect for my application. Cheers😎👍
Terry you REALLY need to get into a sperm suit to paint 2 pack..... it is BAD BAD juju, not only for your lungs (I hope your not just using particle filters on your mask but organic filters!) but the isocyanates are well absorbed into your skin! Please check out the SDS sheets for 2 pack.
Enjoying the build and can't wait to hear the LSA start up.
Thanks for watching and for the advice, I sincerely appreciate it. Yes, definitely have particle and organic filters on my mask but your point is well made re isocyanates and wearing a jump suit. Cheers😎👍