45 / LV / Ranch vehicle restoration
1964 FJ45LV
A different shape. A distinct history.
40 Series / Restoration
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Restoration 1973 FJ40- Upgrades
This Cruiser has been completed and shipped back to Ohio via Intercity Lines for Summer time fun!
Restoration 1973 FJ40- Upgrades
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6 May 2009
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This Cruiser has been completed and shipped back to Ohio via Intercity Lines for Summer time fun! We appreciate the customer sending us the Cruiser for the work we completed on the Cruiser.
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26 Mar 2009
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We have been working on the Aluminum 1/2 Door custom door panels and speakers. We have created a door panel out of PVC plastic. Watch as we assemble this door panel. We have also installed front speakers.
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24 Feb 2009
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The new wheels, BFG Mud KM2's 33x10.50x15 have been mounted. The new BLACK Full Bikini Top has been installed.
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17 Feb 2008
Video Update
The new Full Bikini Tops has been installed and looks great. We hope the customer likes the colors selection?
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16 Feb 2009
Video Updates
The custom front bumper is in paint color. The Aluminum 1/2 Doors are in paint color. We will also create a set of door panels for the Aluminum Doors. The full bikini top has been created and we will video of that up soon!
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21 Jan 2009
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We have painted the rims as well as a few other parts a dark GRAY color. Look for the installation of the roll cage as well as a custom designed full Bikini Top for Summer time use.
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5 Dec 2008
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The roll cage has been created!
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12 Nov 2008
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The engine's head is back on.
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14 Oct 2008
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We have found that this Cruiser's engine will require a head gasket...:(
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7 Oct 2008
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We have been asked to install the following components: power steering, new brakes all around, family roll cage, new shackles, Tuffy Center Console, new tires and rims, frame repair, as well as other small repairs. This Cruiser has one of our Alumunim Body Tubs and has been fairly well restored by someone, not the current owner. We have been commissioned to bring this Cruiser up to our standards. Watch as we work through the issues to make this a nice Cruiser for the roads and trails of Vermont!
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45 / LV / Ranch vehicle restoration
40 Series / Body & suspension
1971 FJ40
The first stage of a longer restoration plan.
40 Series / Service