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Toyota Landcruiser Bj40 resotration

  • 09-02-2012 9:39pm
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    Registered Users Posts: 1,111 ✭✭✭


    hey guys,

    Working on a Toyota Landcruiser BJ40 3.0 diesel restoration at the moment.

    I've a blog about it here.


    Just wondering if anyone here is working on one too?

    some photos
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  • Registered Users Posts: 2,884 ✭✭✭101sean


    I know there was the one featured in IVS a couple years ago and there's been the odd query about people looking for them but nothing recently.

    Are you a member of http://www.lcoc.ie/ ?


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,105 ✭✭✭hi5


    There was a craze of dragging them out of fields and DoneDealing them for big money a few years ago .

    But can you get body panels at a reasonable price?


  • Registered Users Posts: 533 ✭✭✭blackbird98


    just noticed this is anybody is interested

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/2850252

    BJ40 / FJ40 parts


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,111 ✭✭✭corglass


    I just updated my blog if anyone's interested.
    2012-07-06+18.49.23.jpg
    2012-07-01+12.30.18.jpg

    Bodywork progressing nicely, upholstery complete. Sandblasting of body panels, powder-coating of rims and re chroming next week . . .


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,499 ✭✭✭Capri




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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,111 ✭✭✭corglass


    quick question folks. Has anyone for any idea how I might tackle this compound curve patch on my BJ40?

    Or better yet, know of anyone breaking one?

    thanks

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  • Registered Users Posts: 3,105 ✭✭✭hi5


    That looks like a fairly normal curve that you could run between a roller to give a curve, a compound curve would be more two dimensional like a dome.
    A metal fabrication might have a roller and do it for you?

    Can this person help?

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/3927226

    View2-14370390.jpeg


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,358 ✭✭✭kev1.3s


    there is a bj 40 restoration going on at the place where my Lancia's getting done if you're interested he has a very good blog.
    http://bj41-2b.blogspot.ie/

    No expense spared on this one but some fantastic work none the less.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,111 ✭✭✭corglass


    kev1.3s wrote: »
    there is a bj 40 restoration going on at the place where my Lancia's getting done if you're interested he has a very good blog.
    http://bj41-2b.blogspot.ie/

    No expense spared on this one but some fantastic work none the less.
    Cool work there!

    OK, so to update you on my restoration above, I'm just finishing off the last of the metalwork on the panels.

    I'm planning to use eco-xl (in Cork) (no connection to them etc.) for the paint work. Has anyone used them?
    The reason I chose them is they can do lead loading, blasting and most importantly thermal zinc spraying. Seems to be the business in terms of killing rust?
    I'm wondering if anyone has zinc coated their motor and how it turned out?


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,045 ✭✭✭Grimreaper666


    Eco-xl are good enough alright, a bit pricey though for anything specialised though. If you haven't got a tig welder you should consider getting one, will make light work of your welding. Lead loading is very expensive and you should try and metal finish as much as you can, as long as filler is used sparingly it will do the job just as well as lead loading in my opinion. Zinc thermal coating is the way to go alright though. I've just finished a Lancia Intergrale for a customer and it really made a great job of it and I have a Jag XK120 for another customer ready to be coated just after Christmas. I'd still coat in in waxoil to be sure to be sure though.:)


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,111 ✭✭✭corglass


    Eco-xl are good enough alright, a bit pricey though for anything specialised though. If you haven't got a tig welder you should consider getting one, will make light work of your welding. Lead loading is very expensive and you should try and metal finish as much as you can, as long as filler is used sparingly it will do the job just as well as lead loading in my opinion. Zinc thermal coating is the way to go alright though. I've just finished a Lancia Intergrale for a customer and it really made a great job of it and I have a Jag XK120 for another customer ready to be coated just after Christmas. I'd still coat in in waxoil to be sure to be sure though.:)




    I've done all welds with a 0.8mm mig, it has it's limits though. I couldn't justify a tig aswell!?

    Sounds like the right choice so. Where do you get your zinc coating done grimreaper666?


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,045 ✭✭✭Grimreaper666


    corglass wrote: »
    I've done all welds with a 0.8mm mig, it has it's limits though. I couldn't justify a tig aswell!?

    Sounds like the right choice so. Where do you get your zinc coating done grimreaper666?

    Eco-XL, :).


  • Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭phoenix_nights2


    Some inspiration :)

    icon_fj.jpg


  • Registered Users Posts: 609 ✭✭✭mossfort




  • Registered Users Posts: 1,111 ✭✭✭corglass


    mossfort wrote: »

    That's amazing work there, love it!

    I've updated my blog with some rough and ready bodywork if anyone's interested?

    2012-12-09+16.02.41.jpg
    2012-12-30+18.01.45.jpg2012-12-30+18.01.52.jpg2012-12-30+19.41.10.jpg

    2012-12-23+17.46.01.jpg


  • Registered Users Posts: 2 bj41.2b


    Will be a milestone when you get the paint done ! .. the back is well and truly broke.
    What colour are you going for ?

    @kev1.3s .. I didnt get to see the finished Lancia before it left the workshop but the colour was cool !


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,358 ✭✭✭kev1.3s


    bj41.2b wrote: »
    Will be a milestone when you get the paint done ! .. the back is well and truly broke.
    What colour are you going for ?

    @kev1.3s .. I didnt get to see the finished Lancia before it left the workshop but the colour was cool !
    +1 paint makes it all seem worthwhile.
    Did you take delivery of your truck yet?
    My kids think it is a monster truck, really cool project!


  • Registered Users Posts: 2 bj41.2b


    will be finished for the weekend of the 9th Feb ! ...


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,111 ✭✭✭corglass


    Quick question guys,
    Anyone know of a place (preferably in Dublin) that could replace a bunch of badly aged engine hoses and pipes for me?

    They're nothing to special, just things like the fuel line hoses, breather pipes and oil lines. Mainly plastic, rubber and braider rubber.

    I have originals as references.

    Thanks


  • Registered Users Posts: 150 ✭✭landcrzr


    Hi Corglas,
    Fellow member of lcoc here. Been following your blog for a while now, very impressed. I'm also working on a BJ41, very slowly mind. Keep up the good work.
    J


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,111 ✭✭✭corglass


    101sean wrote: »


    Lovely looking truck, but I wouldn't under estimate the amount of work involved. The paint job will have hidden plenty of bits. There's also a surprising amount of rust post paint job considering it's been 'barn' stored.

    Add to that that the original mirrors changed and it's petrol.

    Interesting purchase for whoever buys but worth £4k max i'd say!


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,111 ✭✭✭corglass


    I already asked this in the main motors section but not getting much response.


    I've got a Toyota 3.0 3b 4cyl engine in my old land cruiser that needs some more grunt!
    Reading online, it's possible to turbo them but the kits are ££££!
    Some have successfully DIY installed turbos from other cars etc. but you need to pick a suitably sized one.

    Does anyone know someone in Ireland that's experienced in aftermarket turbo upgrades?

    Thanks


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,111 ✭✭✭corglass


    Another questions guys, anyone know where I'd get reasonably prices 2mm ish foil backed sound deadening material?

    thanks

    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS9H_tZCe_lgLsYGRW3J1CoJkJ7yrtikSMSPoHLICZudGvV4Q1BjQ


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,111 ✭✭✭corglass


    Another update to my blog folks if you fancy a look?

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    2013-01-06%25252017.07.34.jpg
    2013-01-06%25252016.45.48.jpg


  • Registered Users Posts: 567 ✭✭✭kuro2k


    corglass wrote: »
    Another questions guys, anyone know where I'd get reasonably prices 2mm ish foil backed sound deadening material?

    thanks

    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS9H_tZCe_lgLsYGRW3J1CoJkJ7yrtikSMSPoHLICZudGvV4Q1BjQ

    afaik dynamat is considered the best, you can get it on amazon/ebay
    I hope to use it in my hilux surf this summer.... expensive stuff!


  • Registered Users Posts: 92 ✭✭123 man


    hiya were did you buy the no back half tub


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,111 ✭✭✭corglass


    123 man wrote: »
    hiya were did you buy the no back half tub
    I imported in myself from the USA. PM me for details.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,111 ✭✭✭corglass


    Being somewhat of a glut for punishment, I've decided to build my own turbo manifold. To do this, I created something similar to a design from IH8MUD in CAD (Rhino3D). (dwg available here.)

    I also drew a T25/GT20 flange for a GT2052 turbo. Hopefully this is of some use to someone else. I got the Schedule 40 CAD from here.

    turboml.png



    I then got the parts cut out using a plasma cutter in 10mm plate steel. Half way through the order I decided that 10mm would be too think for the exhaust manifold connection and I should reorder it in 8mm. When I rang the machine shop guy he said that the piece was already cut out and he'd shave 1mm off each side on the surface grinder free of charge.

    I got two manifolds connections and two GT20 flanges cut out. I then assembled everything as per the CAD drawing above, keeping we weld heat as low as possible to avoid warping. It actually held it's shape very well, even if the faces do look a little burnt.


    Copy+of+2013-03-23+15.12.03.jpg
    Plasma cut to perfection! The manifolds bits are surface ground on both sides to 8mm, the flange connector is 10mm

    Copy+of+2013-03-23+15.11.51.jpg
    Ready for welding!
    2013-03-23+20.38.47.jpg
    Some welding underway.
    2013-03-23+21.35.53.jpg
    Finito!
    Copy+of+2013-03-23+21.35.35.jpg
    Happy days!



    Anyway all I need to do now is
    - sand the manifold to a clean finish
    - find a GT2052 turbo
    - mount the turbo
    - run the oil lines
    - run the boost gauge wiring

    :-)


    Link to full blog: -> http://bj40restoration.blogspot.ie


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,241 ✭✭✭stackerman


    corglass wrote: »
    Another questions guys, anyone know where I'd get reasonably prices 2mm ish foil backed sound deadening material?

    thanks

    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS9H_tZCe_lgLsYGRW3J1CoJkJ7yrtikSMSPoHLICZudGvV4Q1BjQ

    I used "Fat Mat" see eBay, last year. Just as good and cheeper (or at least it was then).


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