A very popular conversation in the day. Great choice of a Chevrolet small block and a Toyota. Both really simple to work on and have taken up a lot of the last 50 years of my life. You are going to learn a lot and enjoy yourselves. Love this.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see how it drives mate. Very simple when taking the engine out only a few wires connecting it all up couldn’t believe how easy it was.

When it comes to car build projects, nothing's better than a project vehicle that comes with loads of fond memories and acres of sentimental value. And if the vehicle is a classic and desirable to boot, makes it far better. Love the intro of this video of nostalgic photos showing how the FJ has been part of the family for years - as well as seeing what it looked like at its prime. I hope you keep the original colour. I love it ❤ Looking forward to following the journey of this build. I'm very excited for you guys. I wish you both the very best. 👍

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly right mate! So glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching.

I love these cars my dad drives one currently and we have one in the backyard that I’ll buy off him when I save the money and I’d love to drive alongside him once I do

Don't sandblast. It will warp the panels. Sodablaster is the preferred approach usually

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

👍

As someone who has done exactly this…. Good luck! If you need any advice send us a message.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers guys! Appreciate it 😊👍

Loved the start of this video ❤ It's wonderful to see that this truck has been part of your family for decades. Makes the build even more special. Just like my 80 Series. It's been with my eldest sister's family since new (1996) and since 2018, it's been mine - still keeping it within the family, and it's a keeper. Looking forward to the next build episode.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah mate the old man has said if someone offered him $150,000 he still wouldn’t sell it 😂

Your intro smiles say it all! 🙂...the mention of 1HZ got me!! I had an old 75 trooper like your other truck with the twin tank diesel running the bulletproof 1HZ. I know someone with an FJ like yours running a 1HZ. that thing drives and hums like a dream!! not to mention they are still awesome looking trucks. All the best with your build....it will surely look brilliant Im sure!

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching mate! The old 1hz is a bulletproof engine!

Wow really excited for you brother.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 😊

So glad you are doing this rebuild i think you and your dad will get a lot of enjoyment from it.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Justin the old man will be stoked with it.

Same here i grew up on a farm in South Africa and my dad had one of them. Learned to drive it when i was prob 10 years old. Thank you for brining back all the good memories. I remember that dashboard as a child i was so interested in all the buttons and what they do.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

When I was a kid I to always wanted to touch all the buttons 😂😂

Going to be a good project, you’ll learn a lot on the way. If you fold the bonnet back on to the windscreen frame it makes it easier to work on the engine bay, motor.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Kyle. I tried to push the bonnet all the way back and the latches snapped because they were all rusted out 😂 almost knocked myself out when the bonnet fell!

@barrapatrol5327

2 жыл бұрын

@@itsJackandMegan that’s one way to get the bonnet out of the way 😂

Megan the mechanic wears the whitest top she could find. :-P Looks like a fun project guys.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂

Good Luck! Love your choice of vehicle and enthusiasm. ❤🇦🇺

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gail 😊

Really love the intro you guys. Great editing! Been following you guys a while now, as the big lap is on my bucket list. I love your work, but moreover how genuine and real you guys are. Can't wait to see what's coming up. All the best from a tiny European country

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind comment, we really appreciate it! We hope you enjoy the series.

Mate what a cool project build you to are taking on. Hats off to you both for having a go👍. It shows you don't have much mechanical knowledge but i really can't say how good it is that you are trying something way out of your comfort zone man😉. I can't wait to see what you do wath it im sure you 2 will do a great job of it. Love ya work 👍

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dawayne we definitely aren’t professionals 😂 but hoping we know enough to get the job done😬

Looks like a quadrajet carbie, great carb when setup but will most likely need a rebuild. Good luck with the project, Facebook groups and old forums are a great source of information 👍

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah have to have a better look at the car but not 100% sure what it is yet. Regardless I think you’re right and will need a rebuild.

So stoked to see another one saved it will be a journey but so worth it and a vehicle that’s that’s going up in value 👍👍

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

From the research I’ve done they do seem to be going up in value a fair bit but could never sell it would love to keep it in the family for years to come! 👍😊

Very very cool! You're gonna be so proud when your work is finished!!

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Warren 😊

This is so exciting guys!!! The start of an epic journey 👌🏻

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Going to be a epic journey alright 😂

Love the start of the video this is bloody mint keen for all the eppsoides to come 👌

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching mate!

Keep the patina, clear coat it with a matt finish and just fix the bad rust. It’s taken 40 years for that character to happen. It looks epic.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

It does look epic have considered this for sure but we really like how it looked back in its prime! Thanks for watching Brad. 😊👍

Looking forward to watching you guys rebuild the cruiser!

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Geoff! We are so excited for this one.

My first Landcruiser…an FJ45…wellback Ute…cost me a fortune in repairs back in 1988…2F motor I think…have fun!

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Would have been a 2f for sure mate.

Wow can’t wait to see the end of the project good luck 🤗🤗🤗

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching mate 😊

Nice platform to start with :D Can't wait to see what you do with it

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! It’s a pretty good start so far can’t wait to get it out on its first adventure! A lot of work before that tho 😂😂

Awesome project guys, yes I have a 45 series. looking forward to seeing how it goes. 👍

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Kev!

Good luck, looking forward to the episodes on the rebuild.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Graham! Thanks for watching 👍

oh wow ! cool! going to be one big restoration job that's for sure! surprised you didn't show it running at the end ? . I hope the costs of the project don't overexceed your budget for travelling ! but once restored would definitely be worth quite alot !

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Brent so excited to share this episode 😬 will have to see what happens in the next episode 🤭

I'm glad I found this. First episode to. I had an FJ45 myself years ago and would love another one. Subscribed and will follow till the end. Good luck guys.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much mate!

Love the channel guys, and love where it's going.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much mate! Hope you enjoy the series 👍

This is going to be an interesting project,i learn't to 4wd in the 40series cruisers in central OZ. You will enjoy the make over and the driving fun.Good luck.Thanks for the vid......

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to drive the old Ute mate will be an awesome experience! No aircon and no power steering is going to be interesting.

Looking forward to watching this guys! Great intro.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy the series ☺️

I am so excited for this series!!!!!!! Absolutely beautiful truck !

@bush2coast801

2 жыл бұрын

Yep..... same !

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

👍

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Going to be one hell of an adventure

Feel bad for your old man paying rego on a 8 cylinder for 15 years 😢😢 Stoked for this build!

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂 don’t even wanna do the maths on that one haha.

WOW what a find

@jasonbarnes5605

2 жыл бұрын

They didn’t find it!!! It was always in the family. Far out!!!

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

👍

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah mate she’s a beauty. Has been in the family pretty much from new

If worse comes to worse, you can weld a roll bar onto it and turn it into a dune buggy. Cant wait to see what you both do to it. Cheers from Northern California.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jimmy wow north California! That’s awesome. The builds going to be one hell of a journey!

My enthusiasm in your channel has just gone up to extreme! This is exciting stuff. Now a reality check! What you'll need Big shed with plenty of space and loads of tools. $30 - $40K Heaps of time, patience, tenacity and most of all an understanding partner. It sounds like you want to do a proper job which is my preferred method of restoration. This will take time and money but is worth it. Marty from Perth

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marty! We have a pretty good setup where the car is going everything that we need for the job is in the one place so should all work out great! A lot of hours ahead of us we’re going to learn a lot I’m sure.

Great project but you have got a steep learning curve. All worth it and it should be a good investment. Looking forward to seeing you working on it.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

You’re right mate big learning curve but will be a great truck once done.

Ur old man is a fkn legend. Mate I’ve just done my full resto on my troopy 75

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

The old utes a ripper isn’t it mate! Congrats on the troopy build 👍

I was surprised the motor only takes 4L of oil whereas the 1HZ needs 9.8L... I wonder what the oil change intervals are... it'd be a real PITA to do the filter everytime it's due for a service. That rig will look a million bucks once you've completed the resto, guys. It'd be worth quite a bit too! Looking forward to joining you on your rebuild series!

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

I think I may be wrong on that tires but it’s definitely around that I thought the same as you with 1hz taking a lot more!

Kudos to Megan for jumping in from the start! I think you need to make sure she gets plenty of manicures, pedicures or whatever strikes her fancy. She is a keeper!!

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Haha she's keeper for sure!

Awesome 👌.. Where's Olie... l had a 1980 HJ45 30 yes ago... it was yellow too..loved it and still dream of it..if l found it, l would do what you are doing.. Love the yard.. at least no one will steal it.... lol

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching mate! Left Ollie at home for the day here, didn't want him getting lost in Nonna's garden 😂

Yes, this is a fantastic idea to restore the vehicle. Is not much work, guess 2-3 weeks, then he stands like new there.... And it is a wonderful relationship project! Please also show the corresponding scenes. I'm looking forward to seeing how it goes.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Great car is t of Jens it should come up a treat!

@mickc636

2 жыл бұрын

2-3 weeks? hahaha

You need to sand blast and hot dip Galvanise the chassis. You need to plan and start at the very beginning. Parts are available from Mr Landcruiser such as roof, panels, wiring looms and accessories. Search Mr Landcruiser. You need to plan and do it right from scratch. It needs a "Nut and Bolt" job - rebuilt to new. Planning, time and money are the key words. Do the job properly. It's a huge job.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips Ade. Have been in contact with mr landcruiser. They seem like they definitely know there stuff.

@adelarsen9776

2 жыл бұрын

@@itsJackandMegan Galvanise chassis - Nut and Bolt.

The oil filter position and battery location seem weird because of the non-standard engine. FJ45s had a 2F 6 cyl petrol motor (that used almost as much fuel as a 350). Great old trucks - I wish I'd kept my 1982

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Yep I’m expecting the old 350 chews the fuel 😂

What a good old FJ, i'm loving this already, it's going to be so good...Megan will need some overalls though.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a brilliant old car isn’t it! Megan is most definitely going to need some overalls. 😂

@65cj55

2 жыл бұрын

@@itsJackandMegan Bib and Brace or the full suit Overalls ? lol.

You had me at 40 series, sub'd 🤘

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Yeoww hope you enjoy the videos mate!

Love the look on Megan's face when you say WE will get the spider webs out of the car

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Soooo many spiders 😂

@65cj55

2 жыл бұрын

@@itsJackandMegan Baygon the crap out of it lol.

Good thing with these old utes is you can get all replacement panels in fibreglass

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Yep have been doing plenty of Research! So many parts available.

Bolt off spray will help with putting it apart

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate will definitely be separating all the bolts.

Look up Mr Landcruiser... He has every single panel you will need

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate have actually been in contact with them already and they definitely seem like they know what’s going on!

looking forward to this :-)

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching mate!

Sweetest machine on the road

Nice

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

😊👍

whats going to be quicker, lap of aus or restoring the FJ ?? good luck with build, will make good series....cant believe that started after all that time !

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

I think we could lap aus quicker 😂😂

Need to get some penetrating fluid for those rusty bolts!

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

I did spray them with WD40 it did help a bit for sure.

Will be a keeper...just do it up properly 👍

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely will be a keeper mate. 😊👍

What an awesome project. I had an FJ40 with a V8 back in the day as my beach toy in Qld. but I always wanted to build a 45 & of course with a V8., it just never happened! As an Ex-business owner of a Hot Rod/Resto shop, be prepared to do the "Hard Yards" & Please...... do not cut any corners with the build. Not knowing much about cars has you at a very big disadvantage (I try not to cringe when you have no idea) but please be careful of any advice you might get here or from the so called "experts" THIS is your next adventure, going somewhere you haven't been before can be very daunting, but I can kind of tell you'll do ok. Looking forward to the challenges ahead!!

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your tips mate. Love a challenge and will definitely take our time and not cut corners luckily for us where the car is going we have all the right people around us with years of panel beating experience! So should learn a lot! Can’t wait to see how the old v8 preforms when it’s all done.

Hey guys stick a screwdriver through the oil filter and turn. Hard to see from the video but it looked like to could get the screwdriver through the top of the chassis. Just an idea that my old man showed me once. Any thought to going back to the stock six cylinder or are you leaving with the chev, good luck with the build cheers Mark

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip mate. I’m pretty sure I’ll be able to get a oil filter strap around it when I get it to the warehouse.

👍

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

👍😊

Bro when u said “can u see it for the viewers” my eyes 👀 were moist talking about the zip tie 😂😂😂 not at ya but with ya ✊🏽🍻

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

😂

Thats Quadrajett carb btw

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate.

Megan love ya white top 🍻 will it become new rags 😂😂

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Gotta get her some work clothes 😂

Love it how your ol' man kept it registered all these years but never drove it. Classic 🤣WA obviously do not have an annual rego safety inspection. In NSW, vehicles older than 5 years, are required to pass an annual eSafety check (aka Pink Slip) at rego time. You would not be able to continue to register a vehicle without it.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes we’re pretty lucky to have it registered here!

5:56 why not just sand blast the entire car then see what you have to work with then just patch up the roof

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Could this this but want to get the cab of regardless to paint and sandblast the chassis properly 😊

Can’t wait to watch this build series. But what’s happening with the troopy , are you selling it.

@65cj55

2 жыл бұрын

They're living in it.

@danieljohnston1595

2 жыл бұрын

@@65cj55 what I meant will they be selling the troopy once done

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Hey guys we will keep the troopy could never sell it 😊 we plan to take the fj on some awesome adventures! And the troopy will be used for our second lap mid next year 😊 if all goes to plan.

@65cj55

2 жыл бұрын

@@itsJackandMegan I'm thinking, that V8 will get you between 30 to 40 litres per 100 kms, but don't worry, it will be awesome.

Going to pull every panel off and sandblast it..... Getting the engine to start and run is going to be the cheap easy part of the project. Good luck. Bloody lot of work when you start stripping the whole car down. Theres a good reason there is so many project cars in garages half done for years. As for the oil filter. Looks like you could get a strap or big multigrips in between chassis and body behind the front wheel.

@65cj55

2 жыл бұрын

They come apart pretty easy the old Cruisers, everything is basic on them.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Josh. It’s going to be a challenge and look forward to all the hard work to come. Also in regards to the oil filter will definitely try behind the wheel should get it of

Looks like its had a conversion 327,350 chev ?

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

It has 350 chev 😊👍

hi guys, you obviously have nothing to do on the weekends...............hahahahhhhh looks like a great project, 350 chev was a popular conversion in the early days of Landcruiser's so all good on that side and very reassuring that it turns over first go. Most of what you need re panels and mechanical bits are available in one form or another if you can't restore what you've got. there's a guy in QLD that specializes in early LC parts, think he's called Mr Landcruiser, he also seems like a world of knowledge regarding resto's. Love that this is a family car and you're going to bring it back to life. Although you will need for Megan to update her attire to something more work like and not white 😁😎🤪

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Steve! Haha we are definitely not going to have a lot of spare time on our hands, that's for sure 😂 And yep we're going to be making some purchases from Mr Landcruiser and watched heaps of his videos! Haha someone suggested we get Megan some overalls that would be classic 😂

@steve-deltasdad3906

2 жыл бұрын

hmmmmm, me thinks one of two looks for Megan, bib and brace overalls or camo bikini - sorry Megan 🤣🤣🤣

Kept registered ? How does it pass pink slip

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Hey mate different laws in WA.

@one1shot1shaun

2 жыл бұрын

@@itsJackandMegan ahh ok I see the yellow plate and thought NSW

I've seen them in much worse condition than that , the good thing with them is all the body panels come apart , right down to the tub . There was a restored one down the road from me a few months ago for sale for $35,000 , a few weeks later it disappeared so presumably sold . The windscreen surround will have rust ( they always do ) so that should come out but is repairable by the looks , crash course in mig/tig welding coming up ? Do you know if the gearbox is 4 or 5 speed ? Great to get a first look at it , chassis looks good and it's straight , good base to start from :-)

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Gordon. Yep will be getting on the welder at some point I rkn! $35,000 sounds about right they are becoming a sort after car for sure. Definitely will be rust around that window frame I reckon.

hey are you ever going to finish eds suzuki before the old buggar dies??????????????

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure who Ed is mate?

Jealous as hell. Glad to see you rebuilding your dad's truck. Awesome that he has kept it registered all these years.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Ray!

I got my 40 started

Oi tilt the bottle 90 degrees and poor the oil so it don’t glug n spill

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂

Diesel mechanic. Where are you located mate Edit: WA plates unlucky mate would have given you free help. Im in Sydney

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

👍

This will be a fun series, also reported for using a rachet as a hammer...jk.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Was waiting for someone to make this comment haha 😂😂

Nsw Rego and kept Rego for 15 years without running 🤔 I need to find a guy that can do that for my 1971 Toyota crown

@markbithrey3635

2 жыл бұрын

Edit looked like a old nsw plate at closer inspection it WA

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Haha all good mate 👍😊

Could you explain how it's registered when it hasn't moved would not pass yearly ESafety and is definitely not Road worthy

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

From Western Australia mate 👍

Waiting for a snake to pop out

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Haha wouldn't have surprised us! 😅

I would like CR to explain what exactly RAM did to go from last to first? And then to ding the Tundra from 5 to 3 is ridiculous. I could perhaps support 5 to 4 but this appears to be classic FAKE NEWS

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

👍

out of coursity, why are you doing this?

@65cj55

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe because it's his Dads and was part of his Childhood, but they're a iconic Vehicle, everybody should have at least two :)

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

I have always wanted to do this just never had the opportunity. To be able to restore this car and be able to go for drive not only with Megan but with my old man like the old days is going to be one hell of a memory! We’re keen to share the process 👍

@MathewsonFamily

2 жыл бұрын

@@itsJackandMegan cool. So i wondering if your resorting it for fun just to drive etc or if your planning on making it your next travel vehicle?

i dont under stand why you are going from a troopy to this, you really no how to make things alot harder on your self and your marrgie more fool you for doing this Troopy is a great car and you going for a single cab tray back ute fools you are

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

This is just a fun project car for while we prepare for our next lap in the troopy. We definitely would not be travelling full time in a fuel guzzling v8 😂

@Burnside1905

Жыл бұрын

I think you need to learn how to correctly write something before calling someone else a "fool"