45 / LV / Ranch vehicle restoration
1964 FJ45LV
A different shape. A distinct history.
A new direction for an established platform.
The owner brought this FJ62 in soon after buying it. The main request was a Toyota 12HT diesel conversion, alongside supporting mechanical work.
The record follows mounts, clutch controls, wiring and body repairs. It also records the setbacks rather than presenting the conversion as effortless.
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1989 FJ62 - original project photograph
Custom engine mounts and clutch controls.
Wiring and voltage-conversion work.
Rust repairs, long-range tank and roof rack.
Selected milestones from the original account. These are historical updates, not a statement of the vehicle’s current condition or location.
Diesel conversion and front-axle work requested.
Fabrication and wiring remained.
The shop records the 12HT running.
Fuel tank and roof rack installed.
A third-gear synchro problem awaited parts.