45 / LV / Ranch vehicle restoration
1964 FJ45LV
A different shape. A distinct history.
The first stage of a longer restoration plan.
The original brief calls for an aluminum body tub, Old Man Emu suspension and a better-shifting four-speed transmission. It describes the work as the first phase of a multi-year plan for a family vehicle meant to be driven.
Explore the photographs belonging to this individual project.
1971 FJ40 - original project photograph
An aluminum body tub installation.
An Old Man Emu kit in the project brief.
A phased approach to keeping the Cruiser in the family.