1974 TOYOTA FJ40 Land Cruiser Restoration Timelapse
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- čas přidán 25. 02. 2020
- Timelapse of full frame-off no expense spared restoration of a 1974 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40. Process took one year. 1400 hours give or take. Completely stock down to the original floor mat with exception of shocks and later model doors. Painted with single-stage beige just like the original.
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1:05 - Engine
1:55 - Shocks
2:15 - Tranny/Drivetrain
2:48 - Parking brake
3:20 - Exhaust
4:28 - Alternator Rebuild
5:09 - Fuel lines
5:31 - First Start Up
6:52 - Undercarriage
6:56 - Wiring Harness
7:12 Steering Wheel/Column
8:02 - Pull Switch
8:20 - Horn
8:50 - Gauge Cluster
10:15 - Brakes/Hubs
12:57 - Body Prep
23:58 - Paint
24:24 - Body Assembly
25:24 - Windshield
26:02 - Seat Upholstery
27:03 - Fuel Hoses
27:18 - Headlights/Bib
27:25 - Seats/Roll Bar
27:39 - Firewall
27:54 - Wiring Harness
28:02 - Dash
28:35 - Tranny Cover
28:42 - Seats
29:00 - Fuel Tank
30:32 - Accelerator Linkage
31:20 - Radio
31:48 - Wiper Motor
32:55 - Rear Windows
33:05 - Front Doors
34:44 - Hardtop Headliner
35:46 - Heater Rebuild
37:06 - Rear Doors
37:38 - Wheels/Winch
37:53 - Finish
My brother and grandfather left me a 73 fj40. I'm far from mechanically inclined. Been slowly trying to rebuild it. When I get discouraged or stuck with frustration I watch this video to give me a little bit of motivation. I'll drive her some day... take her up the mountain to the pond we all used to fish at...
Dude, this was not just a rebuild video. This was pure passion and for me a beautiful journey down the memory lane :)
I got an Fj-40 1984 and though I didn’t know jack about fixing trucks, I never let a mechanic touch it. Learnt and did all the fixes on my own. There is something about the Fj40 that can’t be compared with anything else out there. It was love at first sight and I still can’t get over her after all these years 😃
Thank you for the most beautiful experience.
And I get all proud of myself after I change the oil and brakes on my truck. Crazy mad, MIND boggling set of skills on display here! AMAZING finished product. Very, very envious!
I learned to drive of one of these in 1983, when I was 16 years old... My dream to have one is not cancelled yet... Good job!!!
Your patience and talent diserve my all thanking and vibes!!!!! your father 's love ..
Thank you for showing us the total rebuild of your '74 FJ40.
Your Restoration has brought this back to NEW. 1400 hrs of hard work, timelapse and editing, well deserved.
I worked in the Toyota Factory in Durban, South Africa ( now Retired) and fondly remember being in the Assembly Hall where the FJ40 was on my Production Line.
My Brother in Law had the LHD Diesel, ''SMOKY''. (We drive RHD's in South Africa).
This is simply awesome. I used to ride one of these in my childhood. Great job done. I want this FJ40.
I really enjoyed watching this restoration video. I love Toyota and seeing someone keep these classics in fantastic shape and useable is a testament to the value of these iconic vehicles. Absolutely a great job!
What a great frame-off restoration time laps presentation! My first FJ 40 was a new 1972 white I 'lost' that in a trade and later purchased a new 1976 yellow which I traded in as well. Then I bought a new 2007 FJ Cruiser silver which I still have and intend driving until I can't. These machines were made to do one thing only and do it extremely well, climb! That they do!
That was amazing. You are one talented guy. My dad, brother, and I did that to a 68 Land Cruiser. It had a 350 Chevy in it. We put a automatic transmission and power steering in it. We took it down to the axles, cleaned, painted, and restored a few things. Nothing like what you had to do. My Land Cruiser was nine years old when we did it. This video brought back good memories with my dad and brother. I’m 68 now, wish I hadn’t sold the Land Cruiser. Bad decision on my part. Again, amazing job, and thanks for sharing your journey with this Land Cruiser. 👍
I did the same to an ‘80 fj40 as a “hobby in the garage “ I called it. Painted it the Same color. No wonder it took me so long. Reminds me just how much work it was. You did a great job 👍
My uncle has one just like this one but 79, he was ASTONISHED by how amazing the restoration was!
Big props!
And he lives to fight another 45 years!! nice job with the restoration mate! I'm more of a Rover person when it comes to off-roading but in the Toyota side of the planet, these FJ40's are my absolute favorite!
more like rammed and scrapped in the first year! my friend restaured an old pickup truck like this, it took him 2years and a woman rammed him while putting make-up on while watching herself in the center mirroir. my friend just had the bare minimum insurance and only got 4000$ for the car.
@@Francois_Dupont did the woman survive the accident?
@@vforvendetta275 yeah, she didnt have any pain, but my friend had his head whiplash and he had to go to the doctor for 2years after.
@@Francois_Dupont your friend has a good temperament. I can't say she would have survived the accident if it were me
@@vforvendetta275 pretty sure it only hit him when he got the minimum from his insurance.
What an incredible achievement. You have a remarkable set of admirable skills sir. Well done! 👏
This man clearly knew what he was doing.
Very impressive work.
Beautiful! I had a pale blue '73 I bought new, and I swear that was the most honestly built vehicle I ever owned. You treated your '74 with respect and did a beautiful job.
(Mine had the older style door handles, the little French doors at the rear with a lift gate above, a separate factory heater in the rear, and IIRC less padding on the dash.) 😉
Inexplicable feelings Because every step is very attentive and responsible Glad to see works resurrecting forgotten things back to life Thank you for allowing me to see this. Encouraged the team
your words re great..
let us encourage them to do so like that more an more bro.
Nicely done. I remember being a teen when these came out and we went to a dealer and sat in a new one, sadly I could not afford one but this rebuild is as nice and clean as the new one I remember. Bravo, job well done.
Knew the FJ43 from owning qty 2 in Saudi Arabia so quite similar to the FJ40. Beautiful job restoring this. They are amazing tools for exploring trails and are as tough as a stock vehicle can be.
I never experienced a breakdown and traveled over 4 years with friends that had other early Toyota Land Cruisers (FJ40s, FJ43s and FJ45s).
Currently running a Tacoma lifted with a straight axle in front. Again, Toyota quality helps you stay out of trouble. Tough, dependable vehicles.
Absolutelu amazing timelapse! Beautifull FJ! Thanks you! This video goes to my favourites.
Wow! I worked for Toyota in the parts and service departments in 1970-1972. Always wanted a Land Cruiser like the ones coming in new. Young family so I couldn’t do it. Had plenty of Jeeps including military ones since. This one makes my heart glad!! Thanks 😊
An obvious amount of work went in to this restoration, Truly an amazing result. Good job 😊
Wow, what a fantastic job on one of the most iconic Toyota's of all times (for me at least). Thanks for your efforts!
Jee mate great restoration down to every detail gotta love 40seires LandCruisers.
That will last another life time!
I couldn't stop watching this. It is wonderful to watch people who are good at understanding what needs to be done. I am not one of those people when it comes to cars. Thanks for the effort, i appreciated it.
Amazing job guys !! You send me back in time when i made some restorations too. What an exhausting task, but when you finish , you seat on a chair with a bourbon and music and just your eyes travel at all the details. That feeling is priceless. God bless you all.
Very tidy resto, i'm Rover owner who also appreciates the FJ 40's. It will last for decades. Excellent work.
Beautiful job, I wish i had the patience and talent to do this. Congratulations on a spectacular
result.
holy shit man great job. last anther life time. now i want to do this to my 40
Flat out incredible. Amazed at the skill and craftsmanship to build this. Great job.
Una joya de ingeniería japonesa, apreciada por muchos, felicitaciones, acá en Guatemala tuve la oportunidad de ver un Pick up del mismo modelo lo reconstruyeron y quedó excelente!! listo para otros 40 años de uso, me gustan mucho este tipo de vehículos y aprecio la dedicación que tienen los que los restauran, hoy día difícilmente encontramos vehículos tan bien construidos y menos duraderos, hasta pronto Old School Garage.
Man! What an awesome restoration! I wish I had your skills my friend... congratulations on such an epic build! Blessings 🙏🏻
I sure miss mine. It was a 73 that was just like this one. It was still like new back then, and I traded it in on a new 86 Hilux pickup, which I drove for the next twenty years. The wife and I called it Elsie(LC). You did a beautiful job, and I am jealous.
Great job. I used to work with BJ40s in the Sahara desert back in the 80s. They were 4cyl diesel pickups. Great and tough machines when your life may depend on them!
Voces deram uma aula de engenharia, voces estão de parabéns!!! Detalhes maravilhosos na construção, ficou melhor que a construção original. You gave an engineering class, you are to be congratulated !!! Wonderful details in the construction, it was better than the original construction.
Bravo. One of the most beatifuls 4x4 in the history of automotive. Great work.
You did an excellent job! Swapping the knuckles for disks good call..If you want p steering there's two choices,83 pu box bolts to original LC box perch add pu pump and fluid tank with lines almost bolt in no frame mods !!!
Not only knowledge... It takes courage to restore this titan. Well done sir.
Too beautiful for words. You chose the perfect color. Absolutely OUTSTANDING job!
Thanks for the memories. I learnt to drive on a FJ40. Awesome work.
I just got done restoring my 74 fj40 wish we could put them side by side mine is green all original just like yours great job a lot of work but worth it in the end...
Молодцы мужики,столько труда вложено в этот крузак!!!
Wonderful restoration work! I have so many lovely memories with Land Cruiser FJ40. Well done!
유튜브 최고의 영상입니다!! RESPECT!!!(This is the best video on CZcams)
Supongo que una tarea tan gigantesca solo es posible cuando unos genios de la mecánica sienten el mismo amor por un coche. Gracias por dar una nueva vida un coche tan bello y mítico. Felicidades!!!
Para mí ver este video es como ver una importante parte de la historia, y creo que para muchos también.
I cried when you started it!! 😭😭😭 Great job man!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Il restauro più meticoloso che abbia mai visto! Una meraviglia!
Awesome...i had a chance to drive one of them for few months... the are crazy good ... and i had to pick up drivers from the valleys on top of the mountain,, ZERO problem for this beast... i wish i could have one now.... And MAN U did GREAT...
The attention and focus is inspiring… every move of service and assembly is a gesture of art… bravo 👏
Amazing！Amazing！Amazing！
I really respect you. from Japan
I had an 82 BJ-40.
You did a phenomenal job.
Incredible. Very well done. The superlatives I could use would fill up an entire page. My dad had a BJ-40 when we lived in Panama and this brings back some great memories! Again, well done! 👍
Awesome and inspiring, should have watched this first before restoring my ln46. I thought I did a good job already with it, but after watching this, I got schooled good.
You kind of work defines excellence! Awesome job, I’m sure it was an amazing experience also for you to restore it to its pristine original condition...
Loved watching that what a great job and attention to detail.The engine knock on first start up didnt sound good but obviously came good . original swivel hubs where in pretty good condition and didnt need a rebuild . would be pround to own that machine ..
more like a tight squeak, .........
Man, this is so inspirational ! Your father would be proud ! Shout-out to mr meow :)
Awesome!!! Its a pinnacle of perfection.
Mad props!!! So lucky to be so talented and congratulations! 👍🏽🔥
Great! Well done guys. I love this car. Many thanks for showing.
Felicitaciones por tan Excelente y Profesional trabajo , magnífica restauración. Mi nombre es Enrique Newman Méndez, y soy de aquí de Venezuela, Mérida y vivo actualmente en mi pueblito llamado Canagua , soy el dueño de mi pequeña empresa llamada Toyocanagua, siempre he trabajado con mucho entusiasmo con servicio y repuestos de Toyota......😊😊😊😊
you guys deserve a medal. I love this toyota . but the restoration wow. u got me amazed
Beautiful restoration. Your dad would be so proud.
Simply PERFECT! Great job. I love these.
i bought a bj42 6 hours after watching this, good job
Hey bro, Felicitaciones, increíble restauración, me gustó su trabajo. Sencillamente increíble.
That was amazing. What an outstanding job that you did! It's beautiful. Wish you the very best with it. 👍🏻
Great Job! Any Toyota freak would love to have that.
Amazing job. And color #416 Dune Beige --- My favorite. I love that beige and white combo so much, I painted my Scout II that way.
Шикарная работа, руки растут из нужного места!!!!!!
Wow that is a work of art. Absolutely beautiful . Thanks for sharing .🚙
It's a very great restoration that I've ever seen.
Parabéns ficou muito top, belo trabalho, esforço e dedicação nota mil
EXTREMELY SATISFYING. thank you.
Gosh! It looks so spanking new dude, as though it just came out of Toyota's production line... Hope to see more of your restoration project... Its A famili effort i should say...
Oh my god! You guys are unbelievable. So much of hard work and the outcome excellent.... Thanks much for the video...
Dude this is a incredible restoration the seams shame to get it dirty you're seriously talented man
love it!!
Beautiful ! Thanks for sharing.
One of the best or the best restoration video ever seen. High quality, love, passion and an incredible attention to details. Great job, My father bought new a BJ40 in 1976. Same car but with a diesel engine. These diesel engine was 3.2-liter diesel inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transmission and a dual-range transfer case. Engine was made by Daihatsu a company nowdays owned by Toyota. 50 years later you can still find lots them running in Costa Rica, they still are tough and dependable.
Felicitaciones por el bello trabajo realizado. Congratulations for the beauty work.
You created a Masterpiece!!!!
Unbelievable! Loved watching this.
Awesome video! Very inspirational, wonderful job.
What a pleasure to watch!! brilliant work!!
Outstanding work. Thank you for sharing.
WOW!
Incredible!
Awsome!
The 1st True Rebuild I had the pleasure to ever see.
Well done.
espetaculo. parabens para toda pessoas envolvidas na restauracao. muito bom .
increible trabajo ! Felicitaciones por la calidad, el esfuerzo y la perseverancia !
Well done. I enjoyed each second of it.
Big RESPECT!! No shortcuts. A proper restoration! Your dad would be proud!
How much and how can i see8
That is a real car, no plastic . Perfect restoration.
You Heal, you travel on time, You teach us magic, patience, History, Design...No words exist to describe the beauty of this process and product... Blessed you are Masters of Restauration. How rich would I feel to drive that car , smell the new interior and admire that piece of art...Thanks for sharing!!!
Jesus, a year of your life? YOU are one seriously dedicated individual. I owned one of these things waaaaay back when they were brand new. I NEVER had any idea of how many parts went into that thing, I thought at the time that it was the simplest and therefore would be the most reliable 4x4 around :) It was, but was soooo slow, and frankly beat me to death on the highways, much less off road. Reliable tho :)
Otoh, I now have 5 of the old 90's aluminum bodied Range Rovers. 3 I maintain and drive, and tw0 for parts. Gotta tell you, they ride one hell of a lot better than my old FJ did, easily comparable to some of today's offerings, and yes, 2 of the ones I drive still have the variable height air suspension, and 1, the tall 'mtn' coil springs conversion. From 90k miles to 210k miles, I STILL haven't had to rebuild those engines (a Buick design btw) or Transmissions, AND, they *cruise* comfortably at around 90mph (designed for European motorways.) HUGELY more Luxurious than the Toy (Queen Elizabeth used to drive a Green one as her personal vehicle- she LOVED toolin around off road on her country estates:) A Chit load more maintenance though; LUBE< LUBE< LUBE!!! lol. I'm an old guy, its nice to see a young guy like you who appreciates these FJ's, from a time when Men were MEN, and drove SERIOUS 4x4's to prove it ;:) ENJOY THAT TOY!!!!
Parabéns, ficou lindo. Nota 10.
Absolutely stunning 👍 great
Im at 34:17 and I havn`t been able to turn away for more than 2 or 3 seconds since your timelapse awesome video began. We had a 72 Fj the same color back around 76-81 and went down to Baja many many times with a TRW dive (party)club.That tank never once even hiccuped with any problems ever. It just ran,ran,ran till it was just time to retire. Your video brings back so many memories of great times. You did a great job on this video especially with the music. it sort of reminds me of Bolero by Maurice Ravel with the gradual"ramping up".
Guys bravo, this was the real great work. Hearty congratulations!!
Qué hermosura de vehículo felicidades por tu buen trabajo
World class craftsmanship.
Increíble!!!! Que hermoso trabajo, felicitaciones para estas personas que tienen este oficio, y saben de tooodo...una restauración total ,como resien sacado de fábrica, ame éste video...me suscribo....
Awesome video! Very nice work. Your dad would be proud.