45 / LV / Ranch vehicle restoration
1964 FJ45LV
A different shape. A distinct history.
40 Series / Restoration
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New Zealand to Nantucket FJ40
This Cruiser is just about ready to ship.
New Zealand to Nantucket FJ40
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New Zealand to Nantucket FJ40
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Selected milestones from the original account. These are historical updates, not a statement of the vehicle’s current condition or location.
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26 May 2009
Video Update
This Cruiser is just about ready to ship. But, as Land Cruiser's often do this one has tested our patience for running. We found last Friday that the carburetor was just not up to it. So we have a new carb on it's way from the west coast for installation. We hope to deliver this Cruiser for the weekend!!!
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20 May 2009
Video Updates
A stock radio has been found. The brakes are being worked on and we are shooting for a weekend delivery....we hope.
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15 May 2009
Video Update
We are 98% completed. Looking to complete the Cruiiser for next weekend.
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7 May 2009
Many VIDEO UIPDATES- Much has been done to this project ov…
Many VIDEO UIPDATES- Much has been done to this project over the past month or so. We have been working hard to complete this Cruiser on budget, but we are finding a few items that really need to be addressed. We have been given the "go ahead" to resolve any electrical and mechanical issues with this Cruiser. The final product will be a reliable and great looking Cruiser for Summer use on Nantucket Island.
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27 Mar 2009
Video Updates
More GREEN color has been applied today.
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26 Mar 2009
Video Updates
We have been working on steel fabrication, grinding and sand blasting over the past few days. We are working toward primer and ultimately paint.
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17 Feb 2009
Video Updates
This Land Cruiser originates from New Zealand. It was imported to the US and lives it's life on Nantucket Island off of the coast of Cape Cod, MA. The VIN tag reads that it is in fact an FJ40. It does have a gas engine, but also has a right hand steering arrangement. This makes it unique. Watch as we provide a full and complete paint job to this Land Cruiser. We will also replace a number of worn out items and upgrade a few.
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40 Series / Body & suspension
1971 FJ40
The first stage of a longer restoration plan.
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