I normally don't comment or write reviews, but I had this land cruiser built the way I wanted it, I requested everything from the paint color to the L33 motor, and there were many reasons for this. I had it build for myself the way I wanted it, not the way others would like it. I just wanted to say I seriously doubt many people could build a land cruiser to this quality and surly not for the price! So bottom line I just wanted to thank Greg and his team for truly building a truck that was a dream of mine since I was 14, I will never sell it!
Dale Manahan this might be a personal question but I’m really interested in knowing how much did this project cost you. I have the same land cruiser which was passed on from my grandfather. Is in bad shape right now but would love to do something like this. Is actually the same color
Hi Dale, good for you! The dream is yours. The build just makes me smile, and it's just that awesome in the configuration you wanted. It's the quintessential FJ in my opinion. Enjoy!
Beautiful job Greg. I helped my dad build a 75 FJ40 back in the 80s and it was the same color. He sold it in the late 90s as well as his 84 FJ60 in 2011. He regrets it now. I just bought a extremely clean original, rust free 90 FJ62 in the fall of 2017 and did a resto-mod on it as well. The 3F engine was tired but the previous owner had a brand new H55F 5speed manual transmission installed. So I replaced the 3F with a LS3 Erod package using a Marks adapter, added a rear disc brake/full floater axle conversion, using Toyota components, SOA with a front shackle reversal and 35s. Lots of R&D and time, and it attracts a crowd at local shows in California. It also stops, rides, handles, and preforms better than it did when new. People just don't understand how much time and fabrication goes into a top end build plus making it reliable for everyday use, plus having them pass smog, especially in California. Keep up the excellent work, you did a fine job on that FJ40.👍👍👍👍👍
I'm in California and I'm about to do a couple of 'end of the project' FJ40s (1984s) over the next year. The effort and craftsmanship seen here is highly impressive.
I love the channel! I am restoring a 1977 FJ40 with my 13 year old son. We just started a UA-cam channel and are learning a TON!! Thanks for the cool vids and motivation!!
Man i love this.. i actually have one of this but the ute version. Been grounded for awhile and still here. I wish i can have it on the road again. This vid motivates me start work on my beast. Great job
OMG!....You guy's knocked this one way out of the park for sure. This is my favourite vehicle of all time. I have been a long time fan of Johnathan Ward and I'd compare this to any of his vehicles. I absolutely love your channel and I have many wonderful videos to watch. I wish that all of your team live to well over 250 year's old so you can make many stunning vehicles for worthy customers for evermore..... Outstanding attention to detail. Wonderful craftsmanship and without a doubt, passionate builder's of one-off dream machines..... Again, thank you very much for an excellent and informative video.
Very nice… just about to purchase my first FJ40 project car…. looking forward to it. Since I’m 25, hopefully I’ll get it done in my own in time to enjoy it for the rest of my life
Yeah I’m a toyota fj40 fun 100%. Greg is one of the best restoration shops seen very detail, very immaculate work. It’s sad that only takes high end jobs, I wish they are shops like this that offers a service not like this level of restoration but a affordable price so we can have one our cars restor to a decent level.
A 1fz or 3f motor would have been my choice. I find that most people go the V8 route nowadays. Overall very nice build quality and attention to detail. Good job guys!
I have a Toyota Land Cruiser if I ever think about putting a ingine I’ll put the Toyota v8 5.7 Is a better ingine you can put a million miles in it . Or put a turbo in my fj 80 Toyota is a good quality . When you put a Chevy or Ford It loses his value
Bottom line is the happy customer. Yes the motor is not Toyota, not really that uncommon for guys to convert them over though. Likely it will now be easier to maintain and repair with American parts. And it sounds awesome. Also there is a nice FJ now running for a long time because of this restoration.
Nice Video, thanks! I’m fixing up a FJ 1970. Everything is original on it and pretty good shape. Any idea how to get the upper Black Dash, not the cover cap.? Need lower dash pad as well I can’t find the exact original shape and style. Your are amazing. Thank you
Love the build quality. Is it just me or does that tech guy look like a young Billy Bob Thornton...lol I would have stuck with a newer Toyota engine though but great work all round.
What an amazing job, well done guys! Do you guys take on smaller jobs? I have a 2011 FJ Cruiser and when I decide to do some basic stuff to it (Lift with diff drop, bumpers, winch, etc) I would really like to have it done by a shop with your professionalism and expertise.
Hey Nick, we sure do! We are a few months backed up at the moment but should be able to get you in between big projects. Call me next week & we can figure something out
@@gregsrestorations7019 Awesome man and thanks for the fast response! I'm out of Rhode Island so getting to your shop will be easy. I'm not currently financially where I'd like to be to start dumping a lot of cash into the FJ at the moment but have just been looking for a solid shop to do the work when the time comes and you guys are definitely it! Thanks again Greg.
I normally don't comment or write reviews, but I had this land cruiser built the way I wanted it, I requested everything from the paint color to the L33 motor, and there were many reasons for this. I had it build for myself the way I wanted it, not the way others would like it. I just wanted to say I seriously doubt many people could build a land cruiser to this quality and surly not for the price! So bottom line I just wanted to thank Greg and his team for truly building a truck that was a dream of mine since I was 14, I will never sell it!
Thanks dale!
Dale Manahan this might be a personal question but I’m really interested in knowing how much did this project cost you. I have the same land cruiser which was passed on from my grandfather. Is in bad shape right now but would love to do something like this. Is actually the same color
@@franciscorivera9190 this vehicle to be built again would cost over $100k
Nice Cruiser and nice Man Cave Dale. Thumbs up buddy...
Hi Dale, good for you! The dream is yours. The build just makes me smile, and it's just that awesome in the configuration you wanted. It's the quintessential FJ in my opinion. Enjoy!
I am a huge fan of the FJ Restomods for many years thanks the Jonathan Ward. You guys knocked it out of the park!
Make sure to watch our 71 we just posted a few months ago. Tops this build by x10
My Dream 4X4 of all time! Best Resto-Mod I've seen!
Beautiful job Greg. I helped my dad build a 75 FJ40 back in the 80s and it was the same color. He sold it in the late 90s as well as his 84 FJ60 in 2011. He regrets it now. I just bought a extremely clean original, rust free 90 FJ62 in the fall of 2017 and did a resto-mod on it as well. The 3F engine was tired but the previous owner had a brand new H55F 5speed manual transmission installed. So I replaced the 3F with a LS3 Erod package using a Marks adapter, added a rear disc brake/full floater axle conversion, using Toyota components, SOA with a front shackle reversal and 35s. Lots of R&D and time, and it attracts a crowd at local shows in California. It also stops, rides, handles, and preforms better than it did when new. People just don't understand how much time and fabrication goes into a top end build plus making it reliable for everyday use, plus having them pass smog, especially in California. Keep up the excellent work, you did a fine job on that FJ40.👍👍👍👍👍
Awesome work guys, you guys got your selves a customer and a fan
I need to find a hardtop for mine. I have a 75 cruiser, my dad is the original owner. I learned how to drive using it. Greatest rig ever.
Love the Australian TV commercial you used from the 70s we love land cruiser in OZ 👍🇦🇺
I'm in California and I'm about to do a couple of 'end of the project' FJ40s (1984s) over the next year. The effort and craftsmanship seen here is highly impressive.
Thanks for viewing! Send me some photos to my email gregsrestorationsllc@gmail.com and also check out the few other videos we have posted
Factory air?
Wow, that was a beautiful FJ. You're a lucky man. Thank you for sharing. Take care.
And 'Lucky Man' paid for it too.
I like how they re did everything but still managed to keep the original look and feel
Thanks! I'm more excited about your chicken nugget icon picture though
Beautiful work! Very classy resto mod and awesome upgrades to make an icon even better.
I am in the process of having a 1970 j40 restored for my daughter that lives in Maine.. All original.. Nice build guys!
Awesome! If you need anything we are only in Massachusetts. Check out our website GregsToyotaRestorations.com
@@gregsrestorations7019 Thanks!
I love the channel! I am restoring a 1977 FJ40 with my 13 year old son. We just started a UA-cam channel and are learning a TON!! Thanks for the cool vids and motivation!!
Great job 👌
One of the best years of 40 series Land Cruisers.
Thanks!
Man i love this.. i actually have one of this but the ute version. Been grounded for awhile and still here. I wish i can have it on the road again. This vid motivates me start work on my beast. Great job
This is my dream build. Excellent attention to detail and definitely out of my budget! Great job and thanks for posting!
Beautiful. I dream about having an old Landcruiser, maybe one day !
Great content should reach 10 million subscribers
Very nicely done!!! I would have loved to see a Cummins engine in it or Toyota V8 but it was probably way too expensive!
Excellent video guys, it was informative & gave me alot of ideas. Please build and film more FJ's !
Would be interested to hear the reasons for choosing this particular engine. Overall, great work. Thanks for sharing!
OMG!....You guy's knocked this one way out of the park for sure. This is my favourite vehicle of all time. I have been a long time fan of Johnathan Ward and I'd compare this to any of his vehicles. I absolutely love your channel and I have many wonderful videos to watch. I wish that all of your team live to well over 250 year's old so you can make many stunning vehicles for worthy customers for evermore..... Outstanding attention to detail. Wonderful craftsmanship and without a doubt, passionate builder's of one-off dream machines..... Again, thank you very much for an excellent and informative video.
Thanks for viewing!
"Convinced him".....spoken like a true sales shop.
What a beautiful restoration and a landcrusier, amazing work!! 👏👏, please keep more videos coming
Thanks for viewing!
I'm a Toyota fan myself, and I'm saying that's no fj that's a monster!!
Very nice… just about to purchase my first FJ40 project car…. looking forward to it. Since I’m 25, hopefully I’ll get it done in my own in time to enjoy it for the rest of my life
Awesome job! Wish you guys were closer to WV.
Yeah I’m a toyota fj40 fun 100%. Greg is one of the best restoration shops seen very detail, very immaculate work. It’s sad that only takes high end jobs, I wish they are shops like this that offers a service not like this level of restoration but a affordable price so we can have one our cars restor to a decent level.
I have a Toyota Land Cruiser exactly like that, and it is a BEAST!!
Amazing work, I want one. Only the 1975 model I bought new.
Let us know, we can build you one
@@gregsrestorations7019 I’ll ask the wife.
Beautiful work! I would love to see what you could do for my ‘72 FJ40.
Let us know! Email us some pictures to gregsrestorationsLLC@gmail.com
Drove a FJ40 to mexico back when I was a pup,I have a lot of respect for them. I have a CJ 5.
awesome job. wish i can get one like this
Well done lads! Cruiser looks sick
ابداع اشهد ان به اسطوره. سياره جباره والدليل على انه اسطوره لاتنتهي. انه تم اعادة صناعته مره اخرى في عام 2019. باظافة تكنلوجيا و فخامه متطوره
Great job guys!!!! Beautiful build!
Marvelous work. The Golden retriever is included or not.
That's my boy copper!
Fj40 love of life, still to tick it off. Waiting for the moment but definitely will have one.
This truck is tougher.. Than modern cars.... I've been searching for this truck for year.. Rebuild it.. And drive it down to the road 😍🤘🔥🔥🔥❤️
Love Toyota truck from 1970 to 1995 fully box frame.
A 1fz or 3f motor would have been my choice. I find that most people go the V8 route nowadays. Overall very nice build quality and attention to detail. Good job guys!
"2F-E". Longer stroke of the 2F combined with the cylinder head and EFI system from a 3F-E. Much more low end power than a 3F-E.
I just keep hooked for the quality of ur videos
Hi' im Greg too from Philippines,Good works
Awesome ! Great job👍
Cruisers Lover, Loved my 1978 FJ40
There are hundreds of these in Brazil, in barns and under trees, just sitting, you should visit..
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Great job! I too love the colour.
Parabéns pelo grande projeto!!! Bela matéria. Márcio Borém BH BR.
Great great great awesome job this is my dream car 🙌🏼
Awesome job man! Congrats!
Wish I had another, they were good trucks. I had a 75, and a 80
uff el campero de mis sueños...
leyenda entre las leyendas 🔥🔥
Nice one!!!! We also have our FJ40 and it's really cool!
That's awesome!
I have a Toyota Land Cruiser if I ever think about putting a ingine I’ll put the Toyota v8 5.7 Is a better ingine you can put a million miles in it . Or put a turbo in my fj 80 Toyota is a good quality . When you put a Chevy or Ford It loses his value
Y'all do incredible work! Very impressive.
This is nice, thanks for sharing this video.
Came for the Land Cruiser.....stayed for the Man Cave. Holy Hanna that dude has an awesome garage....
Really nice build mate.
Por favor traduzcan. Somos de América del Sur. Gracias.
I have a 1976 BJ40, would love to see what they could do to it and how much of course.
Hello, send us an email to gregsrestorationsLLC@gmail.com
That’s a bombass build you did on that TLC! Wished I had one! That’ll happen when pigs fly! I can hope! Great job guys!😊👍🏻👍🏻
That's a funny looking Tundra V8 in there...
The engine is an absolute no go, rest is top notch
Thanks a lot for sharing...i love FJ's
Man! I want one!!!
Lo mejor en 4x4. Jamás echo lo más sercano a la perfección. Lo de mas es pura espuma
Great video
She looks purdy, I approve. I have two land cruisers and are both original.
Beautiful job what was the cost of the restoration?
If you have to ask you can't afford it.lol
wonderful...Wish to have one !
Looks Great - But needs to be Diesel for off road...
Hermoso Toyota impresionante el. Mejor rústico de la historia
As soon as I heard it... I stopped the video.
great vid, don't stop creating!
People don't get what made these cars special were their Reliable Motors...and don't tell me "oh it was make for a chevy motor from Japan"
Quality best trucks on the rd.🏆
Te felicito amigo un buen video
Great job
Good job
Bottom line is the happy customer. Yes the motor is not Toyota, not really that uncommon for guys to convert them over though. Likely it will now be easier to maintain and repair with American parts. And it sounds awesome. Also there is a nice FJ now running for a long time because of this restoration.
Great Job Brother 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼💯👏
Would love for Toyota to bring these back in some form so I can buy it!
I see FJ40 i simply click 👍
Wow! Great work. Saving this vid as inspo to restoring my dad’s BJ40. May I know what’s the color’s name?
Verry - verry good look 👍
Great work and I love the color. What was the total cost?
100k
I have a 65 FJ40 , canvas doors and cover ! All stock ! Restoring my self !
Nice Video, thanks! I’m fixing up a FJ 1970. Everything is original on it and pretty good shape. Any idea how to get the upper Black Dash, not the cover cap.? Need lower dash pad as well I can’t find the exact original shape and style. Your are amazing. Thank you
Hey Dana. Send me an email gregsrestorationsLLC@gmail.com
It’s beautiful. I love it. Except the engine. No thank you on a Chevy engine in my Yota.
My eyes are getting wet.. Its a beauty .
Love the color.
Love the build quality. Is it just me or does that tech guy look like a young Billy Bob Thornton...lol
I would have stuck with a newer Toyota engine though but great work all round.
100% oerfect work. 1st u must be remove the rush & u do the good work.
Hey Everyone! This vehicle is for sale on bringatrailer.com. The auction ends September 22nd 2023!!
What an amazing job, well done guys! Do you guys take on smaller jobs? I have a 2011 FJ Cruiser and when I decide to do some basic stuff to it (Lift with diff drop, bumpers, winch, etc) I would really like to have it done by a shop with your professionalism and expertise.
Hey Nick, we sure do! We are a few months backed up at the moment but should be able to get you in between big projects. Call me next week & we can figure something out
@@gregsrestorations7019 Awesome man and thanks for the fast response! I'm out of Rhode Island so getting to your shop will be easy. I'm not currently financially where I'd like to be to start dumping a lot of cash into the FJ at the moment but have just been looking for a solid shop to do the work when the time comes and you guys are definitely it! Thanks again Greg.
Sounds good!
Ich finde es wirklich ausgezeichnet, prima
Schon immer gefällt mir Toyota sehr.
GREAT JOB !
Nice color!
Magnífico trabajo!
Felicidades 👍🎶
Hermoso trabajo Felicitaciones
I wonder what a similar build would run?
Nice work! What transmission and tansfercase?