'To everybody who are telling us we can't do it' - definitely DON'T listen to them. We had a lot of people telling us the same with the Mog and look where we are now. So keep pushing guys, you're doing awesome!

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys! Have been following you guys the whole way on your build and have got a heap of motivation from you! 👍😊

@TimothySmith-gs3lx

2 жыл бұрын

@@itsJackandMegan don't fibreglass the roof man patch it

I’m 16 and I’ve nearly finished a rebuild on my 1977 Fj45. when I started I had very little knowledge about cars and I’ve now learnt so much. I can’t wait to see what you do with the cruiser

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome Ethan! Have already learnt so much if I was to go look at an fj to purchase i now know all the spots to check for problems. 😂😂👍

@lauchlantroughton4091

2 жыл бұрын

Im 16 as well and just got my first car, 1978 HJ45 haha, its in great condition rust wise for its age but definetly needs work

@ethandahlstrom7098

2 жыл бұрын

@@lauchlantroughton4091 sick, the 40s are so fun to work on and drive

if you guy's continue recording with this level of detail, guiding viewer through whole restoration, it's going to be such an amazing resource + will give a lot of other people confidence to start their own restoration I reckon - just breaking it down to simple steps :) Thanks for all the time and effort you're putting into the video's to take us along for the journey!

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching mate! There is a lot that goes on of camera as well but definitely trying to share as much as we can for you guys!

Hi Guys, loving the rebuild. Just two things. Always undo the nut not the bolt when loosening them that will reduce broken bolts and secondly get Megan some overalls or work cloths. Otherwise well done.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips Tim.

Get the sterl roof repaired, it will bind the whole cab together structual integreity of the cab will be a lot healthier than a fiberglass replacement. Also hope your considering putting a diesel back into it, look at an 1hdfte from a 100 series or even a 4jj isuzu. My 2 cents worth

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers for the tips Stuart. We have ordered a fibreglass one for now but will be keeping the steel one it was just going to be be way to much to fix and way out of our skill set it will be put in storage for now and when another one pops up I’ll be straight onto it! As for the motor would love to convert it but the old man loves his old 350 chev!

I did one in the mid 80s Sandblasted primed and painted all the bits. Then reassembled it all. Good fun

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome mate have you still got it?

@rosskirkham1886

2 жыл бұрын

@@itsJackandMegan No sold it for a XF falcon (Bad move)

Original bar plus get some ziplock bags for nuts and bolts your gunna run out of storage with the containers you have...trust me I’ve just done a shorty 40 resto . Keep up the good work you will not regret at the end result

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips mate!

Nothing like an old LandCruiser they are good trucks I had a old FJ 55 best ever. It would probably pay to get the fibreglass roof you can also get bonnets aswell just putting it out there good work guys

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips Stephen! We have ended up going with a fibreglass roof happy with our decision. 👍😊

Nice to meet you the other day mate, Definitely watching this build come together!

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Likewise mate loved the old 40!

Pull the cab off so you can access the whole chassis etc. it also allows you repair the cab properly.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

I have a feeling you’re going to like the next fj episode! Can’t wait to show you what we have done with it!

Such a good series as its something I would love 2 do wit the same mech experience. Check overland travellers for single hoop front bar work (troopie). . . . Looks pretty good

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Hey mate we have seen overland travellers great troopy hey!

love that you can just un bolt every panel, great start to built series....hopefully you can repair roof. look forward to more eps

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Crazy how it all comes apart like it does hey!

great build series!! you should try n get the troopy setup in the background !! this looks ausome!! I find the room lighting is a bit tough to work with n figure out how much time has passed not being daylight lol

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂 that’s what we said to each other before we started filming “nobody will know what time it is” haha and yes we have purchased some better lighting.

nothing like a decent project to get your teeth into guys. Good luck. There's heaps of help on the 40 series landcruisers owners page on facebook, most people are Aussie based.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

The pages are great! Have strayed following a few and they have helped greatly!

Perfect timing with the upload, I just sat down with my morning coffee! Loving this build series guys!

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing alright! Thanks for watching mate.

Yep! Big ups for this build!! These are awesome videos! This makes people just like you two want to have a crack with their own vehicles and get motivated. Keeeen as for the rest of this build 💯👌🤙

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adrian!

Love all your work. Looks tougher without the bar. Plus I reckon if possible keep the same colour, including the rust.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Same colour is definitely staying mate!

Change the bar and also the winch to a electrical winch

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

👍😊

keep it up guys! cant wait to see the progress on the old gal

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jayden!

On ya guys, love the 45s and 47s. Have fun doing the old truck up..

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate!

Awesome project!! Looking forward to watching your build progress. Is the rust in the roof just the one corner?

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Hey mate yes it is just in that corner and down the gutter slightly.

Cool episode, already enjoy the build... Try to strip the roof from the rust, maybe you can save it.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Hey mate thanks for watching!

Looking good guys, if i was closer i would repair the Roof for you, i think you should paint the Bar work and put it all back on, just like your Dad had it but all fresh.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate that would have been awesome but we have actually ordered a fibreglass roof. It’s out of my skill set and would take me ages to do. We got a quote for $1500 to fix it.

@65cj55

2 жыл бұрын

@@itsJackandMegan Really, that's a ridiculous amount, 3-4 hrs tops.

Looks like a fun project and a great crew! Look forward to this series! Great inspiration for when I start my project

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Graham! Hope you enjoy the series!! 😊😊

Good on you guy's,just remember old cruiser's never die.Enjoying this resto.Thanks...

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

The old cruiser was just having a rest 😂

Will be good to see this once its done! you guys will be able to fix everything as you will be completing everything yourself! well done guys :) Looking forward to this series!!

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dennis. Going to have to learn how to weld very soon when it comes to a few body parts that need fixing. That’s going to be an awesome skill to learn.

Rebuild it as your oldman had it but with acouple mod cons. Keep the Barwork. It's cool oldskool. On a side note that 100 single cab🥰🥰🥰

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

How goods the 105 Ute hey!

@Franksssss

2 жыл бұрын

Hope it's a beefed up 1hdfte or a turbo 1fz.

If it's only that corner rusted on roof, get a metal finisher to fix it. Use zip lock plastic bags for parts. Marty from Perth

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Marty!

What? You must be crazy to think you can't do this! This rebuild is totally going to be possible for 2 super folks like you! Hard work 💪 cries after hanging out 1 day with you, you are killing it! Just a bit of negative reversal to let you know you 2 are awesome!

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate it 🥰 Thanks so much!

Well done to you both, great episode you have already achieved so much 👍

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Darrel!

Good to see some WA builds on youtube lol, I had a 84 fj, that looked bout the sam condition , unfortunately a mate ended up with it for a damn good price and is now fully restored with a 350 conversion. Good car and the prices of them lately def worth sinking some dollars into, especially considering the conversion is already done. Nice work, looking forward to the updates

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Matt! They are a bloody awesome car hey.

@mattbusby171

2 жыл бұрын

@@itsJackandMegan They are, they have such charector, it will get ppl talking where ever ya go, ppl love em

Bull bar back on, leave the barwork off, I think the FJ body looks brilliant without the bar work

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Is it wrong I think a removable roof would be cool on the fj? Either a fabric one or like a support down the middle and pop out sections. Be cool doing a beach run in the old car with roof off and front window folded down.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

The old man used to drive around with the window down said it was a classic. Would get some funny looks now days tho 😂

No turning back now. Is that the original colour? I like it.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

It is the original colour we love it! Think it’s mustard yellow.

I’d personally go for some sort of front bar when you reassemble but it looks heaps better without the cage over the cab.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

We are definitely leaning towards no bar work it does look nice!

Looking forward to the future episodes. Keep up the good work guys!

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael. Can’t wait to share the next episode!

You can do it guys. Won't be easy but you can do it. Might take sometimes but the outcome will make you guys very happy, and proud. Can't wait to see many more episodes about rebuilding this beauty. Wish you guys all the best 👍

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chaz appreciate it mate!

Pay someone to panel best the roof and put some new metal in, I think it would be well worth paying to have the steel one fixed especially considering how much there worth and original!

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

We have ordered a fibreglass one for now. But keeping the steel one for the future. It was going to cost $1500 plus to fix it so just put it to the side for now and hoping a second hand one pops up in the future. They’re worth a fortune in good condition hey.

Probaly been said 100 times go around and spray all your bolts and nuts with CRC WD40 or any of the anti cease products available in the case of big bolts /nuts you can use heat a small butane torch ……and buy a industrial fan or 2 to give yourself a breeze when working …good luck you’ll get it done …

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips Todd!

Grate to see you guys doing good buil i own hj45 they are great lcs thanks for it have fun

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

I love em mate can’t wait to get it back in the road!

hey guys, good thing with the 40's is they're all bolted together 👍😁, in the workshop tour you didn't show us the coffee machine hahahahhh on the winch - the Thomas was benchmark of winch's in it's day, it's from the same era so good to keep it so it matches the truck, what you have is a 12vt 8000lb worm drive, so no need for a brake - super easy to restore/repair and almost bomb proof - max you might need to do is get the motor rewound and change the oil, looking real good guys. cheers

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Steve! That winch was bloody heavy!! What a beast hey. Will definitely be going back on.

A little behind here but I hope you are bagging and tagging fasteners, etc. as you disassemble. Trust me it make like a whole lot easier a few months down the road.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

👍

New to the channel looking forward to the fj build

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul!

5” grinder with some cutting wheels. Leather gloves and face shield for getting welds off.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips mate.

Well done guys your doing an amazing job it’s amazing to see uses getting into it like no other.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate appreciate it! We’re loving the journey.

Awesome looking forward to see this build please tell me you’s are going to stay with the same colour

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

We are staying with the same colour for sure we love it!

Hey guys On regards to poster on a wall How about you put a board up and let your subscribers send stickers or photos of their travels to put on the board

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a brilliant idea mate will definitely be considering this.

Put the bull bar back on without the other bar work

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Haii guys that's a nice and hard work keep it up

Don’t get rid of the PTO winch they’re really hard to get now

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Sooo jealous. Now I've retired a project like that would be awesome. If the boss would let me of course!

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

It is so much fun mate! You’ll love it. 👍😊

Love it! catching up on all your vids! Awesome progress

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate! It feels like its starting to come together a bit more now, some exciting episodes are on the way! Thanks for watching 🙌🏼

Nice,,another inspo channel to keep some motivation in me in these current times,cheers guys🤙.. Steel roof, have you tried the few reps in OZ who are suppliers of the panels made by that Chinese mob making 40 panels??

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

We did try to contact them but no luck with anyone so we got our hands on a fibreglass one!

This is going to be so epic when its done guys, I'm sure it will be worth all the effort!

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to get it done and go for a cruise going to be epic!

Great teamwork with you two

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian!

Guys I’m so stoked you ignored the haters, this is such an epic project. My wife and I rebuilt a 1973 Millard caravan and the amount of hate from our comments was enough for me to give up filming. The best thing was taking it away for its first trip and being featured in what’s up down under online. and I’m sure this will be the same for you guys! You have a new sub I look ofeard to seeing the progress. Happy new year!

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching mate! Sometimes the comments that come through are crazy thankfully KZread picks up on them and removes them for us!

Well done guys. A for effort and enthusiasm :)

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Karl 😊👍

Keep bullbar an bar work looks awesome with it

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Wow, this is gonna be great series to watch, piss the old bar work off and do new bar work. How far are you going with this resto?

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Matt! Plan is to strip the whole lot and start with just the chassis. That’s the plan anyway 😂

Great effort guys!

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Denis!

Good effort Guys .... remember its Not a Race ... so just enjoy what you guys are doin ... great Video

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Macka have definitely been taking it slow. Learnt a heap so far.

awesome job

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Craig. 👍😊

Leave the bull bar on, or maybe install a similar style bar back onto it.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Well done guys cant wait for your build,like my boat ,bring on another thousand🤟👍👏👌👏

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

👍😊 thanks mate!

Great start looks like a lot if rust are you going to get the panels blasted or get new ones

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mick we will be sandblasting everything. Should come up nice.

Do yourself a favour and get a metric set of impact sockets to use with that rattle gun or you’ll bugger those normal sockets

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. 👍😊

Great episode guys looking forward to the rebuild.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Graham. 👍😊

Hope you show us the sand blasting

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely will be!

Hi guys just a suggestion your lighting needs a little tweak for filming in the new work shop good luck on the build

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

You’re right Geoff getting on to this ASAP!

Love this rebuild you are doing... and had to laugh at Megan saying about bringing her fake flowers... if you need more, my mother has so many in our home that it looks like a fake florist... just give the word and they are yours mate... lol.... honestly though followed your trip around aus as been to many of the places myself, and now love what you are doing to the old landy....

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂 They gather so much dust don’t they. Thanks for following along on the lap mate glad your enjoying the fj build have put some hours into it now can’t wait to share the rest!

Mr Landcruiser over east might be a good resource for you as you need bits.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Yep they’re brilliant have already been on the phone to them. 👍

Keep up the good work it wi be worth it in the end and keep it the way your dad had it it will mean a lot more to you in the end and bring back some good memories 👍👌💪

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

You’re right mate he will love it! But we’re leaning towards not bar work need to ask the old man for approval 😂

Great job on the car! But don’t forget to wear your PPE! I would hate to see eye damages or cuts with rusty metal!

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching mate! 👍

Mate definitely gonna need a beer fridge you have to keep hydrated

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 it is bloody hot in that warehouse!

leave bar work and bull bar on !!

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Looking forward to the build - did you mow Nonna’s footpath while you were there haha ;-)

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

It does need a mow doesn’t it 😂

Put the single hoop arb bar on👌

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Have been looking into this mate very long waits to order one in tho.

@braydenclark5828

2 жыл бұрын

@@itsJackandMegan worth the wait it would look sick maybe rock with the bumper till it arrives

There is a shorter way to do this resto. jack jack up the air cleaner and change the body.TADARRRRR!!

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂

Leave all the barwork and bar!

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

👍

JMxploring don't replace it with a fiberglass roof man get you a flux core welder and patch that for that sheet metal is probably a 1.519MM just tac weld the metal in place get youtube welding certified

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching mate!

Megan is such a project manager 😁Your FJ has a wicked stance already. Love its looks while it was sitting outside waiting for the tow truck. TIP: Make sure you take lots of photos before pulling things apart, they you have a reference when putting things back together - paying special attention to all the fasteners/bolts etc. Plus try pre-lubing (ie. WD40) all the nuts and bolts you plan to remove before hand. It could make removing them easier. 👍

@davetunbridge6637

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, Devan on Hagerty does that all the time, probably his no#1 tip🥸

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Have got hundreds of photos already definitely going to come in handy! It does have an awesome look hey.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

👍😊

Have you tried speaking to a Smash repair about repairing the roof? Might be better than having a fibreglass one.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

We have mate quoted minimum $1500 so it’s going into storage for now and have ordered a fibreglass one.

Seen a few “glorified” rebuilds of these. Quite cool that your’ll are taking it a step at a time, it gives the viewer a chance to appreciate the process as well. Was quite surprising to see how modular the body panels were - the roof was just bolted on :D. It is a reminder of Toyota’s robust nature/ heritage which some folk question in this day when compared to newer models. Regarding the cab / rollcage barwork - personally I felt it hid the body, looked so much better without it, I think it makes sense to keep the bull bar. Also wasn’t sure about the winch, looks huge and really heavy - if budget allows, I would change the winch. At the end of the day it depends on the look/ functionality you going for. Enjoying this series of vids, keep them coming!

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching mate can’t wait to share the finished product! We are leaning towards no bar work as well!

Scrap the bar work

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Please put the bull bar on it

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Sheish, probably not much chance of having it finished by Christmas & delivered under my tree. ☹️ Too much show boating young Jack, time to roll up the sleeves mate 😂

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 would be an awesome Christmas present wouldn’t it.

Bar work on. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

👍😊

I look forward to seeing the bare chassis sand blasted and hot dip galvanised.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Hot dipped galvanised won’t be happening mate. Can’t wait to share the next episode mate.

@adelarsen9776

2 жыл бұрын

@@itsJackandMegan Why's that ?

Going to stay with the v8 or go back to a diesel. Great cars to work on loved doing mine.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

We will be staying with the v8 for now the old man loves the old chev.

Have the original steel roof repaired and restored

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Definitely stick with the original bar work I reckon

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Might be the way to go we’re thinking we also really like it without as well 😂

Be a magic machine with a turbo diesel , sound proofed cab with a/c , and a moden box on back with a Ali roof top tent on top , no computers no modern electric crap just a tuff reliable vechicle

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

How good would it be hey mate a lot of $$$ involved tho. But it would be so awesome hey!

saw the little help support button come up, unfortunately even though i would love to help im not in a position to....i can only support through leaving comments and watching. My whole family helped my dad restore an old Humber back in the 70s was awesome learning and seeing it come out of all the boxes to the day the beast came alive to its final moments before rego of getting a beautiful spray job. Anyhow...just saying.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting mate we really appreciate it!! Can’t wait to cruise down the street in the old fj it’s going to be a great feeling. Your old man would have loved it especially with the whole family getting involved! 👍😊

Don’t forget the hearing protection too when grinding. Having to live with ringing in my ears now I wish I could tell my younger self to take more care. The FJ looks like a great base for a resto, and for my 2c looks way nicer without the bar works.

@akira5982

2 жыл бұрын

oldies used to always give me shit for wearing hearing protection, but now a bunch of em are partailly deaf 😬 i always told em if im gonna go deaf its from loud music festivals🤞 😃👌

@apsilonblue

2 жыл бұрын

Not just with the grinder, impact wrench is even worse IMO. Hearing and eye protection with any power tool IMO. Especially if you're going to use no impact rated sockets/extensions. Probably never happen but guarantee if one does shatter it'll be while you're not wearing glasses.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Yep I definitely should have had ear muffs on mate you’re right. The old fj needs a bit of work but will be so worth it!

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

😂 music festivals will definitely do it.

Car builders sound deadening for the whole inside doors floor and fire wall.

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely considering this!

Put bullbar back leave bar work off

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

👍😊

Real should presoak all the fasteners you can ahead of time with some quality penetrating oil👍👍

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Did this and it helped heaps!

Mr landcruzier may have a steel one

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately they didn’t have one they said they’re a very hard part to find these days.

Mr land cruiser has all the parts for these cruisers

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

Have been in contact with them and they have been great to deal with!

@jamesmclennan3618

2 жыл бұрын

Just realised as soon as I said that you knew about them already bigger. Looking forward to seeing the new adventures with this build

angle grinder !! WD40 is your friend!! lol

@itsJackandMegan

2 жыл бұрын

It has been so far 😂