I dream of owning one of these one day.
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I dream of owning one of these one day.
I dream of rebuilding one of these up one day.
I am not sure that the FJ40 ever made it to our shores, if I had to choose I would go with the FJ45.
Seems to be a lot of them down at the coast rusting away but still running, was in Sodwana 2 weeks ago and the dive charters that we were with had 2, in bad aesthetic condition yet still running and working everyday, but a fantastic project to rebuild.
Does anyone know, are there many around up on the Highveld? your will probably find they are dotted around the country , rotting away on farms too.
I am not sure that the FJ40 ever made it to our shores, if I had to choose I would go with the FJ45.
Seems to be a lot of them down at the coast rusting away but still running, was in Sodwana 2 weeks ago and the dive charters that we were with had 2, in bad aesthetic condition yet still running and working everyday, but a fantastic project to rebuild.
Does anyone know, are there many around up on the Highveld? your will probably find they are dotted around the country , rotting away on farms too.
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Re: I dream of owning one of these one day.
I have restored a few of them in the past and if i can give you good advice; "pay more for a good one" The parts are very expensive and hard to come by, one of my clients rebuilt one and spent almost R400 000 oo.
I would also suggest you test-drive one before you start, they look cool, strong and very capable, but looks can be deceiving.
I would also suggest you test-drive one before you start, they look cool, strong and very capable, but looks can be deceiving.
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Re: I dream of owning one of these one day.
En as jy dink 'n SFA ry hard en stamperig, gaan daai outjie jou tot nuwe hoogtes vat..
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Re: I dream of owning one of these one day.
Well thats good to know Hoppy.
I was thinking one in semi good nick, and without an engine, a Lexus V8 D4D in there
As for the hard ride, there would be no standard suspension in there,obviously all decent suspension parts.
But like I said, a dream. I havent won the lotto yet
I was thinking one in semi good nick, and without an engine, a Lexus V8 D4D in there
As for the hard ride, there would be no standard suspension in there,obviously all decent suspension parts.
But like I said, a dream. I havent won the lotto yet
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Re: I dream of owning one of these one day.
Ek het altyd gese n Army-Bedford het hout blokke in plek van vere totdat ek n FJ45 gery het.ThysdJ wrote:En as jy dink 'n SFA ry hard en stamperig, gaan daai outjie jou tot nuwe hoogtes vat..
n Goedkoper en baie goeie manier om n lekker FJ45 te bou is om n gerolde 80 reeks cruiser te koop, haal sy dop af en vervang hom met die 45 s'n
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The trouble with trouble is...it always starts as fun.
The most precious jewels you will ever wear around your neck is the arms of your children...
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Re: I dream of owning one of these one day.
Suspension that bad huh?Hoppy wrote:Ek het altyd gese n Army-Bedford het hout blokke in plek van vere totdat ek n FJ45 gery het.ThysdJ wrote:En as jy dink 'n SFA ry hard en stamperig, gaan daai outjie jou tot nuwe hoogtes vat..
n Goedkoper en baie goeie manier om n lekker FJ45 te bou is om n gerolde 80 reeks cruiser te koop, haal sy dop af en vervang hom met die 45 s'n
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Re: I dream of owning one of these one day.
Myne het n OME conversion na n laaang gesoek en sukkel en hy ry nogsteeds soos n kaskar... Ek kry meeste parte en onderdele by gemini motors sover nog niks buitensporig duur nie... Ek kan nie comment op panels en interiors nie maar dis seker waar die groot geld le in die restorering...Mikie wrote:Suspension that bad huh?Hoppy wrote:Ek het altyd gese n Army-Bedford het hout blokke in plek van vere totdat ek n FJ45 gery het.ThysdJ wrote:En as jy dink 'n SFA ry hard en stamperig, gaan daai outjie jou tot nuwe hoogtes vat..
n Goedkoper en baie goeie manier om n lekker FJ45 te bou is om n gerolde 80 reeks cruiser te koop, haal sy dop af en vervang hom met die 45 s'n
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1976 FJ45 4x4
1UZ-FE 4.0vvti
2" OME Suspension lift
1.5" Shackle lift
35" Geo MT's
Custom Bullbar
Lockright Locked rear
York OBA
20" LED bar
Nighthawk 100W spots
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2013 3.0D-4D 4x4 Hilux Dakar
1976 FJ45 4x4
1UZ-FE 4.0vvti
2" OME Suspension lift
1.5" Shackle lift
35" Geo MT's
Custom Bullbar
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Re: I dream of owning one of these one day.
Post some pictures Stef
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Re: I dream of owning one of these one day.
Will do... Sal die naweek n paar neem...
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Hangover(A.K.A die speelding)
1976 FJ45 4x4
1UZ-FE 4.0vvti
2" OME Suspension lift
1.5" Shackle lift
35" Geo MT's
Custom Bullbar
Lockright Locked rear
York OBA
20" LED bar
Nighthawk 100W spots
Dakar
2013 3.0D-4D 4x4 Hilux Dakar
1976 FJ45 4x4
1UZ-FE 4.0vvti
2" OME Suspension lift
1.5" Shackle lift
35" Geo MT's
Custom Bullbar
Lockright Locked rear
York OBA
20" LED bar
Nighthawk 100W spots
Dakar
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Re: I dream of owning one of these one day.
That looks very cool
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Re: I dream of owning one of these one day.
Next mod has to be OME greasable shackles to get the long shackles out and a SOA conversion...
Hangover(A.K.A die speelding)
1976 FJ45 4x4
1UZ-FE 4.0vvti
2" OME Suspension lift
1.5" Shackle lift
35" Geo MT's
Custom Bullbar
Lockright Locked rear
York OBA
20" LED bar
Nighthawk 100W spots
Dakar
2013 3.0D-4D 4x4 Hilux Dakar
1976 FJ45 4x4
1UZ-FE 4.0vvti
2" OME Suspension lift
1.5" Shackle lift
35" Geo MT's
Custom Bullbar
Lockright Locked rear
York OBA
20" LED bar
Nighthawk 100W spots
Dakar
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Re: I dream of owning one of these one day.
Oja en n stelletjie 37's...
Hangover(A.K.A die speelding)
1976 FJ45 4x4
1UZ-FE 4.0vvti
2" OME Suspension lift
1.5" Shackle lift
35" Geo MT's
Custom Bullbar
Lockright Locked rear
York OBA
20" LED bar
Nighthawk 100W spots
Dakar
2013 3.0D-4D 4x4 Hilux Dakar
1976 FJ45 4x4
1UZ-FE 4.0vvti
2" OME Suspension lift
1.5" Shackle lift
35" Geo MT's
Custom Bullbar
Lockright Locked rear
York OBA
20" LED bar
Nighthawk 100W spots
Dakar
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Re: I dream of owning one of these one day.
Whats that thing worth as is, if you were to sell it tomorrow?
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Re: I dream of owning one of these one day.
Not sure hey... Bought the body with 3F motor for R50K, The OME was +-R20K, 33's + Mags R13K for 5!!, +-R50K for the 1UZ conversion and a few small thing replaced like brake and clutch masters, Juke box inside, steering damper etc say another R5K... so to far it is costing me +- R140K... There is a few cancer spots that need to be taken care of, the SOA conversion will be another R15K estimated with the OME greasables so it might get to the R200k mark some day...
Hangover(A.K.A die speelding)
1976 FJ45 4x4
1UZ-FE 4.0vvti
2" OME Suspension lift
1.5" Shackle lift
35" Geo MT's
Custom Bullbar
Lockright Locked rear
York OBA
20" LED bar
Nighthawk 100W spots
Dakar
2013 3.0D-4D 4x4 Hilux Dakar
1976 FJ45 4x4
1UZ-FE 4.0vvti
2" OME Suspension lift
1.5" Shackle lift
35" Geo MT's
Custom Bullbar
Lockright Locked rear
York OBA
20" LED bar
Nighthawk 100W spots
Dakar
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Re: I dream of owning one of these one day.
A nice toy that, expensive but nice