FJ40 Build - New Body... & Frame... It's Basically a New Truck!

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  • Опубліковано 31 гру 2024

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  • @Aphthous
    @Aphthous 2 роки тому +5

    The Landcruiser build was what brought me to your channel. I’m glad you’re going to finish it, even if it’s not how you originally planned on doing it. Thanks for your honesty. We each have to stay true to ourselves.

  • @holtonian
    @holtonian 2 роки тому +4

    Very cool! Enjoy!

  • @sashaalicjasadowski7421
    @sashaalicjasadowski7421 2 роки тому +1

    It's good to see Walter getting better, the sweetheart. 🥰🥰🥰

  • @MEATHEADRacing75
    @MEATHEADRacing75 2 роки тому +2

    glad to have you back! a finished project is ALWAYS better than a FOREVER project.

  • @arsinoeivlostprincess4228
    @arsinoeivlostprincess4228 2 роки тому

    Great Just great. The people down the hill had one but it was 1967 and I was 15. It was very cool. Then and now. Thanks!

  • @kellysrestorations.7397
    @kellysrestorations.7397 2 роки тому

    "The right decision for me" has a lot of depth to it.
    That's all that matters is what works best for you.
    I get that.

  • @j3jw82
    @j3jw82 2 роки тому

    Oh wow, I was wondering what happened. I had been going through your videos the past year or so as I was looking for a 40 of my own. Not having any experience wrenching, your videos provided a wealth of knowledge. I finally settled on a '68. In any case welcome back and thanks for all the videos!

  • @georgefromiami
    @georgefromiami 2 роки тому

    Great to hear again from you. I love your complete restoration of the old landcruiser and I watch all the videos, I also understand your new approach for the Landcruiser restoration addicts like me, I will watch them all, thanks for the update

  • @noahhendrix241
    @noahhendrix241 2 роки тому +1

    Similar story here. I bought my 77 in 2010 just wanting the truck to drive, but kept getting deeper into a restoration. I now have a chassis that is almost rolling with everything painted and new zinc plating. The body is pretty rough though and I can’t really do that kind of work. Even though your body work videos were inspiring I like your new approach and totally agree with it. When it’s complete you’ll have a truck with character and it’ll be mechanically sound. Looking forward to seeing the progress.

  • @joyridaz
    @joyridaz 2 роки тому

    Looking forward to the ear to ear grin when you finally drive one! I prefer/recommend topless

  • @dcmflydude6320
    @dcmflydude6320 2 роки тому

    I have a 1971 Karmann Ghia I’m working on. I used the Eastwood internal frame treatment on the chassis tunnel and the rocker panels/heater channels. On the rocker/heater panels I first treated it with some Ospho. I really liked the Eastwood product. It was very easy to use and seemed to do a great job. Use it and don’t worry about it, it will probably outlast us. Great channel and glad to see you back

  • @paulm.8554
    @paulm.8554 2 роки тому

    Great score! For me personally, combining the best of both trucks is definitely the right way to go. Hopefully, you'll be driving this very soon!!

  • @alkatib5866
    @alkatib5866 2 роки тому

    Glad you're back ...love your stuff

  • @chrisryan9986
    @chrisryan9986 2 роки тому

    Always great to get updates from you. Looking forward to the first drive.

  • @jesselost05420
    @jesselost05420 Рік тому

    Man I want those doors and hard top lol. Way to keep the original motor it is a beast.

  • @phillipkeeling7327
    @phillipkeeling7327 2 роки тому

    I think your reasoning on this project is well thought out. You do excellent work and excellent videos. But need more Walter.

  • @nathanratchford9996
    @nathanratchford9996 2 роки тому +1

    Nice! Good work!

  • @whatsbetterthanthis
    @whatsbetterthanthis 2 роки тому

    Always love your builds and the choices you make when at a crossroad. The FJ 40 is a classic and timeless

  • @RickMarshallMaps
    @RickMarshallMaps Рік тому

    Thanks for the great video. I have a 1970 and I am just starting on a restoration. I will be scouring your videos for the 1972 and this 1967 also. Thanks for posting them and for the info on this video

  • @blackbuttecruizr
    @blackbuttecruizr 2 роки тому +3

    Do what works for you, can't wait to see the results.

  • @WestsideCruisers
    @WestsideCruisers 2 роки тому

    Very cool videos!
    I totally understand why you pivoted the way you did with that project. It was cool to see all the great work you did.
    Looking forward to seeing this one up and running.
    Cheers

  • @GeneLinetsky-GAL
    @GeneLinetsky-GAL 2 роки тому

    Happy to see you taking on a new UA-cam project. I am sure it will ultimately result in a great FJ40 (for you) and lots of super hi-quality videos (for us globally).

    • @thebluep0tat0
      @thebluep0tat0 2 роки тому +1

      On behalf of us FJ40 brethren…Don’t call it an FJ (lols) 😅

    • @GeneLinetsky-GAL
      @GeneLinetsky-GAL 2 роки тому +1

      @@thebluep0tat0 guilty as charged... inattention to detail, sloppy and insensitive. will correct it.

    • @thebluep0tat0
      @thebluep0tat0 2 роки тому

      @@GeneLinetsky-GAL hahaha brilliant!

  • @joyridaz
    @joyridaz 2 роки тому

    Oh man excited to see anothe land cruiser video in your feed! You west coast guys really luck out with rust free cars…. I thought the last one was even a good starting point! Keep the videos coming

  • @waynemiracle8928
    @waynemiracle8928 2 роки тому

    It is so good to see you back making videos! I love your work because you are so talented and do great work. It’s also good to see Walter! I’m sure this LC is going to turn out great!

  • @stuwemhoener5937
    @stuwemhoener5937 10 місяців тому

    Very cool

  • @philwilliams5779
    @philwilliams5779 2 роки тому +1

    Walter!

  • @joachimhohenstein
    @joachimhohenstein 2 роки тому

    God idea.👍

  • @amarusouzaable
    @amarusouzaable 2 роки тому

    Olá, estou feliz que tenhas retomado a ideia do land cruiser, estou na torcida para que saia um belo carro.

  • @jimmyjobsllc
    @jimmyjobsllc 2 роки тому

    Yes! Love the LC

  • @fduran6993
    @fduran6993 2 роки тому +1

    The wait was worthed. Could you show how the fuel injection works? Thanks.

  • @moneysaversilver
    @moneysaversilver Рік тому

    It makes more sense to restore that Land Cruiser when I did that mimi,

  • @McHumaty
    @McHumaty 2 роки тому

    NIIICE!

  • @pitts3219
    @pitts3219 2 роки тому

    I drove a brand new one of these off the show room floor in the late 70’s

    • @kardyify
      @kardyify 2 роки тому

      Me too. In April 1971. I still have it.

  • @borjapoli
    @borjapoli 7 місяців тому

    Wow,are you a professional mecanic? Cant imagine myself doing that. Have a project right now with a smll old car for my daughter,but not at that level!!

    • @Jerod_Helt
      @Jerod_Helt  7 місяців тому

      This is just a hobby. I’m not a mechanic, but I have always liked taking things apart 👍

  • @esquire9445
    @esquire9445 Рік тому

    What you described here is the reason people buy aluminum bodies from Aqualu for fj40s

  • @Justme5561
    @Justme5561 Рік тому

    I bought the Land Cruiser from this guy.

  • @emilyencinias1090
    @emilyencinias1090 2 роки тому

    They have more soul when left unfinished.

  • @danpearson1960
    @danpearson1960 Рік тому

    Are you going to sell the other tub that you repaired,? Did you have issues putting the other tub back on the frame? Or did you never get that far along

    • @Jerod_Helt
      @Jerod_Helt  Рік тому +1

      I already sold the other tub. I put it back on the frame and sold it along with the rest of the 72 body and 67 drivetrain

  • @WayneCook306
    @WayneCook306 2 роки тому

    Did want to see a full resto, So sorry I'm out on this one.

  • @evsportsman5478
    @evsportsman5478 2 роки тому +1

    You do some really great work. Are you a mechanic by trade?

    • @Jerod_Helt
      @Jerod_Helt  2 роки тому +1

      No, but I’ve been taking things apart my whole life

    • @evsportsman5478
      @evsportsman5478 2 роки тому

      Looking forward to your next video.

  • @ronpackwood8772
    @ronpackwood8772 2 роки тому

    👍👍✌️

  • @stanelder9995
    @stanelder9995 8 місяців тому

    Was wondering what happened with this one!

  • @thebluep0tat0
    @thebluep0tat0 2 роки тому

    Praise Jesus! Back to FJ40 content! Good and sound decision… Hopefully you can sell off all the work. You’ve already done on the previous body and frame and maybe recoup some of your money back. It will be worth it to somebody who’s in much worse situation than you.

  • @dennisvan4181
    @dennisvan4181 4 місяці тому

    Get a new body for the now left over chassis.

  • @moneysaversilver
    @moneysaversilver Рік тому

    You could have bought a aluminum tub new

  • @jeniferjones6429
    @jeniferjones6429 Рік тому

    would u be willing to help me out and sell me a few small pieces of the doner fj?...i need a 4x4 shifter..the tool box below the seat ..engine harness. .the side glass and a few other pieces

    • @Jerod_Helt
      @Jerod_Helt  Рік тому

      Sorry I already sold the 72. I don’t have any parts left

    • @jeniferjones6429
      @jeniferjones6429 Рік тому

      @@Jerod_Helt ok thanks