Congrats! I’m digging into a mustard 1978 FJ40 out of Alabama where it spent its whole life, in about the same shape as yours - except already in pieces which makes the clean up work so much easier. Putting it back together will be a fun challenge. Good luck and looking forward to seeing your progress.

I currently have a year-round daily driver 78 FJ40LV-KCJA. I've had 4-78s, 1-71 and 1-63. All of the 78 steel tubs have disintegrated no matter how much prep and under-coating applied. I had enough of that and purchased an Aqualu aluminum 3/4 tub and couldn't be happier, everything else is stock except for headers and power steering. Good luck on your build!

Will be keeping an eye out for more videos 👍 I have a 1977 FJ40 very similar to yours.

Awesome rig ...just need some love, looking forward for the next episodes.

cleanest workshop in the west! 😮

All the best on the journey! I have a Canadian 78 FJ40 about 90% completed after 6 years of pecking away. Was fortunate to get all the documentation including original bill of sale, cancelled check, warranty book and owners manual and service work orders. Looking forward to watching your rebuild. My ADHD wouldn’t allow me to video my resto! 😂 cheers

Very interesting overview! I owned a ‘76 for many years with lots of off-road miles. Looking forward to seeing what you do with this. Good luck! Regards, Robert Subscribed

I saw your post on facebook page and I am very excited for your build! Can't wait for the next update. Watching from 🇵🇭

I'll be tuned in to watch the progress on this one! Just recently finished up a mechanical restoration on my 78 mustard yellow with 52k original miles 👍

Subscribed. Can’t wait to see the progress of this project. I have a 72’ California FJ40 that I purchased two years ago and have been mildly restoring it with my sons. They’re amazing vehicles and were built to survive. I believe the rear heater was either a factory option or a dealer option.

love these Toyotas, cant wait to see it done

What a project, I think that's the bit best way to have a project, bit of rust on the outside but mechanically sound!

@ianglaurie

6 ай бұрын

Couldn’t agree more it’s when you get cars that have been messed about with a lot over the years that the problems start. I’d rather have rust and original features any day 👍

Damn would have loved one of them i remember them when growing up & working in South Africa in the 70,s

God speed on this one...going on o be a brutal restoration. But I’m subscribed 😊

@ianglaurie

6 ай бұрын

Thanks, I keep telling myself. It looks worse than it is but I’m probably deluded 😂

@thebluep0tat0

6 ай бұрын

@@ianglaurie well the good news is you got a US/Federal spec truck vs a South American truck. Just about every part is available from Toyota today…but do it right, keep period touches and if you are a patina fan, keep that and go bonkers on engine, interior and under/chassis. That is the big trend right now here in US for these 40’s (I have a beige 1981 and love it)

this really made me feel better abut my 40 series cruiser, this things in terrible condition!

@ianglaurie

Ай бұрын

If it was perfect I couldn't afford it :-)

Nice old rig. I got several of those

Pretty sure the ignition key opens the gas filler door. At least that’s the way it works on my 74 FJ40. 😊 Looking forward to the progress.

@ianglaurie

6 ай бұрын

Good to know! Thanks

"Patina, posh name for rust…" 🤣

@ianglaurie

6 ай бұрын

Funny cos it’s true 😂

And a trusty GA-1000-9B on the wrist, am I correct?

@ianglaurie

6 ай бұрын

Yes indeed! Good spot 😎

Coolerman on ih8mud.Com makes new wiring harnesses

Nice truck. What’s with the bouncing around and what on earth do you carry in your pockets. It’s distracting.

@ianglaurie

Ай бұрын

I have ADHD and A LOT of keys :-)

@StefanFodor-jm9tm

Ай бұрын

@@ianglaurie good luck with your project. Solid bones.