TLC4x4 Restored FJ40 Overview and Buyers Guide
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- Опубліковано 4 лют 2025
- This video features a stock 1982 FJ40 restoration, in all its glory! Whatch to understand why TLC is the best, the oldest, and the biggest Land Cruiser specialist in the world! www.tlc4x4.com
great restoration. My dad bought a new FJ40 in 1965 in Safford Arizona. At the time Toyota didn't have any dealerships in the area and Toyota's were bought at gas stations etc. Ours was bought at a shell station I believe it was and off of a brochure as none were stocked. Dad paid like 2600.00 for it and the rig was amazing. They did get fancier through the years but ours done what it was designed to do, be an offroad go anywhere rig and that is what it done superbly. It was the same color as this one you are showing, 3 on the tree, 2 levers for 4x4 and a little heater between the seats to heat the back area. Learned how to drive in that rig when I was about 10 years old, still wished I had it.
This Guy knows how to Restore Land Cruisers the Right way I myself have done a few Land Cruisers 20yrs ago when you could still get all new OEM Parts this Guy does it Right good on him, he's a Perfectionist like myself. ROCK ON !!
Beautiful respiration I used to have a FJ 40 back in 1982 when I was in high school like an idiot I sold it and I have always wanted another one the rest of my life.
That is one of the most beautiful Toyota Land Cruiser I have ever seen.
That thing is gorgeous.
I love the work you guys do. I have fond memories of the FJ40 riding in my dad's as a kid. I'm couldn't tell you how many times I read the shift instructions on the glove compartment door or almost stuck my fingers in the rear heater. :) I may never be able to have an Icon or TLC restoration but there are two FJ40s waiting if so. Thanks for keeping them alive.
Mt first 4x4 was a new 1982 FJ40, same color as this one, purchased in Texas. One of the best vehicles I ever owned and it was a sad day when i had to sell. I've followed your channel for years for you have captured the essence of the FJ40 in your work. Thanks for everything you do and for sharing these videos of your art.
I own a 67 FJ40 and it's a driver+. This baby is over the top Congratulations!
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!!
Thanks, very nice fj 40. A beautiful edition to anyones garage. Wish it was mine.👍
Beautiful. My Dad owns one. Twas a 1967 TLC. he bought in 71.Original color was orange but was repainted apple green. Fond memories of it.
I like my 1965 FJ40 thank you very much. Yes older but like a fine wine. It's a California native but it's been all the way to Peru and back - twice. Bone stock and at the time we got her $1000.00.
C U out there.
thank you man for your wonderful presentation and your nice car. Today i'm 51 years old and living in Sweden since 21 year. I hade an identical car like yours when i was 20 years old and i lived at that time in my lovely homeland Kurdistan. When i saw your car i felt happy and sad too because of you reminded me my first car .
This channel is the reason I will be buying a Land Cruiser FJ40.
have you bought one yet
Would love to see more of your TLC 4x4 work here!
Outstanding vehicle as usual. Watching and dreaming. I have decided (when I win the lottery) I want a TLC vehicle instead of an Icon. Now I just need to win the lottery - lol.
Jody Newell You and me brother !
I just got an 82 in rough exterior shape, but mechanically sound, 2F rebuilt! I use this video to compare to when I want to know what's right and what's not. Thanks for all the videos!
Gorgeous restoration! I’ve wanted one for 45 years
I've owned my FJ-40 for 46 years!
Your level 3 restoration is the best in the planet. Great job!
Mate, you're a freak. Your knowledge of this vehicle is awesome. I don,t think ill get one now...I wont be able to give mine as much love as it will need. I don't have the skills nor the money. Thanks for the great video though, tremendous presentation.
I was lucky enough to have started my career at a Toyota dealership in early 80's. Beautiful truck! I am a Jeep owner now but ONLY because you can't buy a new FJ40 and i love that 2 door classic look. With all the advancements in technology if they only still made them today.
More of these please, love the individuality along with all your knowledge!
man- love your touch on the restoration, Jonathan. Original where it can and should be, updated where it's not obscene and makes sense (headlights, stainless screws/nylon washers, etc.) Smart!
You do good work, Jonathan. I had you do some work on my 1977 FJ-55 many years ago (You were in Van Nuys then). Even though you advised me to buy the '72 you had on hand. 15 years later I'm still working to get mine up to par. $23-K was cheap! I don't know what I was thinking.
Beautiful vehicle. Excellent and informative video. Your passion and attention to detail shines through.
truly admire the effort you put into these restorations. For most of my life I have tried to update my vehicles. As a teenager, I installed an eight track in my 1965 Chevy Biscayne. Later, I saw how a bar-buoy drink holder could allow me to safelyplace my canned drinks in front of me on the dash. I was rarely content with stopping with these mods, but your vision and risk makes my heart swell with encouragement to go further. My current obsession is a 1987 Suzuki Samurai. I hope your focus on restoration is rewarded handsomely so it will continue inspire us all.
This takes me back to my youth. 1969 took a road trip out west and my friends uncle had a 68 LC. Three speed on the column and the 4wd shifter was mounted on the dash. She would do 90 all day long and held 8 or 9 quarts of oil. Noisy as all get out, bare bones, but rugged to the hilt.
So this is actually BETTER than it would have come off the showroom floor!
Great vid! Just started my interest in FJ40’s and this shined a whole lotta light into the the vehicle! Thanks!
20 years I must be getting old remember when you started, First time I saw one of your fj40/ICON builds I took about 5 or 6 things and applied them to my fj40. and you keep getting better and improving the process all the time... and for those that bitch about what it costs try and do what he does cheaper. I have no idea how many man hours I have in each of my fj40's but its an insane number and they are no where near and nice as these.. You found the holy grail doing something you love, making a living and providing a product people love.. Keep going......
Would just love to be able to buy some of the parts you use. I understand why you don't as dealing with that market can be a total pain and not real profitable... With digital printing and other techs hopefully, you can figure a way to lower the cost and make them marketable... Think about using someone like Summit racing or another outlet for a ICON line of products. I know they won't be cheap but love the quality and creativity.. Ohh it took me a while to find a set of sun visors like your ICON's run but its one of the best mods.... if you could market them at a reasonable price point .... they were $$$$$$$ but they rock.
Good luck and thanks for improving and making classic cars/4x4's even better.....
Great work, I am a big fan.
I hope you are able to pass your wealth of knowledge and workmanship/skills to the next generation as people like you are a rarity. well done video. please keep it up.
by far this one is 100% much beutiful and better restored then all the others on UA-cam.
Perfection at it's best. Pure bliss. Superb work Jonathan. Best regards from the Philippines.
Great video...inspires me alot. Hoping to own one of this piece of beautiful machine same day !
I've never known much about these vehicles, so it's great to learn from a subject matter expert. You have a nice matter-of-fact delivery, with the exception of the (humorous) "DON'T get the aftermarket weather stripping!" (That made me chuckle.) l
While $100k is a hell of a lot, your expertise and thoroughness justifies itself. Your departures from original are all well justified and usually in the interest of longevity. Even though I'm a Jeep fan, I love the dual doors of the FJ. And Toyota inline sixes are phenomenal engines.
Again, thanks for sharing this gem of a vehicle. Obviously, it promotes your company, but it's also very entertaining and informative. You guys also do the 1940's Dodge Power Wagons, right? Those are fantastic. (Again, if I win the Powerball, I'll come to you for a CJ-7, FJ43 and a Power Wagon.)
Very nice work! A little expensive $ 100K.....but you get what you pay for.....attention to detail...perfection!
I was 10, 14 years old when those Land Cruisers came to Burma donated by world bank for petroleum corporation., it was an era those days..1977-1983....miss them....
Nice review , thanks
Wow never knew your story awesome too by the way thanks for sharing and bringing these oldies back better than ever 👌🏾
@ICON
What’a BEAUTIFUL RESTORATION !!
I know this post is 5 years old now, but I still have a couple quick questions.
1.) How long did this project take?
(start to finish/selling point)
2.) How much did this specific FJ sell for?
(Final sold price)
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
I look forward to watching more of your videos.
Great content, with thorough explanations & info-details. Very helpful. 🤙🏽
Wow! Awesome video! Good job on the resto and on the rundown.. I have 3 fj40s . '69, '71 & '76. I've always loved them, way more than jeep. But I like the newer jeeps. ..cuz they have those tapered hoods, like fj40 lol
I will pick one of these up on Saturday and WILL gladly pay you NEXT Tuesday. Great job.
I have a 1996 90 series 3 L, 4 cyl, turbo diesel import. Great vehicle for rough terrain and self contained camping. This cruiser here would never go off road if I had it, just eye candy in my carport.
Thank you so very much for the most informative video yet on the FJ40. I’m currently in the market but cannot afford anything already restored. If I can find one it would be my fourth. First an old pickup FJ40 model whose number evades me, then a 1990 followed by a 2001. Looking for a simpler vehicle that allows me to work on it as well as play. Thanks again.
Thanks for sharing this video, very nice.
Hey Men, excellent restouration more ditails, great Job 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
Hi but unfortunately
Thanks for keeping the America consumers well informed! Here in Miami a lot of people are bringing the Colombian and Brazilian Bandeirante and asking high numbers for them just cus they look similar and branded Toyota but there’s no comparison to the USA market except that the Bandeirante has four strong Diesel engines but again not us parts support on those so is a dead end road in my view.
Great! Very informational and knowledgeable. Thanks
If I could afford to, I’d be a repeat customer to talc or icon, I love his trucks. All of them!
Awesome. One of the best vids to date Jonathan.
Thank you for taking the time to provide some insight from all of your experience.
Drone work is getting to the genius level
I still have the factory tool kit from my ‘76. Miss Ol ‘76.
Excellent video and info. Cheers
That was so amazing man, the fj40 is my favourite car ever and it is my dream to own one, one day. I loved this video because you know so much about them. 👍🏼
Jonathan is a true artist.
Very Good video on a proper restoration. You bring good light on a factory restoration with some added perks to the vehicle. All which can be reversed and not lose authenticity. You also bring a good point on the cost of restorations at this level. I am currently working on a '72. It would not make a good candidate for a Stage 3 restoration. I am however making it a resto-mod. Trying to keep what is original together, but also not fretting if something steers away from original because of costs or scarce parts. I think keeping a budget in mind is a important factor in a restoration. One can get either overwhelmed with keeping it pure or in too deep money wise. Great job on your restorations. I understand how much work goes into a proper restoration and you do a good job with the details!
Would love to see some videos featuring the people that actually build your vehicles!
Is the roof still fiberglass? Im surprised there isnt really an aluminum option
Yes, there now are steel roofs but the fiberglass really helps with weight distribution
Your work is of breath taking quality .
Quite the difference in the engine compartment. It does look like spaghetti for sure. As always you have made it look like a new vehicle but not as cheesy of finish.
Honesty: The FJ Co. imports are OEM frames 25+ years old but the body, engine, transmission, suspension are all from new Land Cruisers to make a superior daily driver.
TLC is fine for near vintage, FJ Co. would earn my money for the modern yet vintage, and drop dead gorgeous build.
Regardless, either of the brands make my $75,000 JT Rubicon X seem down right inexpensive.
FJ Co. builds beautiful FJ43’s and has a mold for new hard tops. That is distinct.
Full zinc restoration of the frame, newer, better steel in the bodies.
And they can be had in CA, WA, etc because they are actually emissions compliant with the new engines.
My grandfather had one , 1978 , it was really solid vehicle
I hope the manufacturers build old classic cars , I know it’s impossible but it’s a wish
Nice truck.
Just one thing of Note. 13.02 Don't lean the Hood up against the roof like that. I know your trying to show off the engine bay but that's an easy way to scratch and damage the paint no matter how good it is. You've got the Stay there please use it. I'm busy fixing that issue as well as a magnitude of others on my 84 FJ40 at the moment.
Good speech on the imports, and yes that would apply to your TLC company, but an import could just be treated as a RestoMod by your other company ICON, where an LS motor and so much more is replaced regardless. You do know your FJ's, I'll give you that
I have wanted FJ40 since my hippie peace corps headstart teacher took us for ride in those bench seats!
Outrageous price, I bought mine brand new for $9000.00 in 1981.
This is the ultimate restoration of any vehicle I have seen. Can you please tell about the 4x4 system of this vehicle, any locking differential in it? Thanks.
With stage 3 restomod, can the frame be galvanized to extend the life before corrosion/rust start to form?
Why am I thinking that in order to have an FJ40 like this I will need to commit a bank robbery, or go into politics?
P.S.
That FJ is artwork!!!
In 2020 this video is still very spectacular to watch, yes it's because of Fj40!
4 well drive .. Yes she's strong
Very nice and so is the color. Where's the sound system?
Beautiful truck.
Does anyone know if the color is Beige (464) or Dune Beige (416)? Thx
This car is from Toyota Land Cruiser, and since the beginning of the seventies of the last century, and it is still the first place in the love of the Yemeni people for it, and the first place in performance and strength .. as no other car can cut the rugged mountains of Yemen, the deserts of Yemen, the valleys of Yemen and the unpaved roads of Yemen. And the rocky roads are very dangerous..All this Toyota Land Cruiser does with a smile. With its elegant and attractive shape, which people so familiarized itself with, it portrayed this Japanese legend as a symbol of the Yemeni strength represented by the genius, skilled driver who loved the steering of the Land Cruiser in all its models with an eternal love.. It's the legendary Yota Land Cruiser
I love the things you do Jonathan. Please keep it up.
Super cool! Please don't cut scenes when you are directing our attention to a part, I would like to see and know what you are talking about!
I love the details, feel free to post the uncut version :) watching and dreaming is what your fans do.
Great overview Jonathan!
Can you tell me from where you brought factory made parts
So nice restoration ireally like it ..
Amazing LC, brilliant. I had same color.
I’m in So. Cal where should I buy TLC? How hard is the upkeep? Is it Diesel gas?
Very good restoration! beautiful
👍nice review!
I love my 82 FJ 40. I’d love to do a ground up restoration.
Alex Works I love to my jeep Fj40 83
Alex Works I’m change the engine and gear !! Now my jeep engine 5VZ 3400cc petrol and gear use pardo model 93 vary good drive
One of your best and informative videos.
Wow.....Amaizing Cars. It is my dreams!!! Great !!!! Thanks. I am cuban citizen .
Something is funky with the rear license plate mount at 11:24. To my eye, the plate begs to be bottom-aligned to the bottom of the holder.
That's how they came out of the factory, though. You can't even bottom align then actually.
You sir make some awesome toys!
Jonathan looks like the door panels are aftermarket, Also, the seat frames must be black, not grey. The screws on the jump seats were yellow zinc plated by the factory.
are the side reflecters by the indicators are they suppose to be on all fj40's?
wow! you really polished those to perfection!
if you cold strike a deal with Toyota to build new ones with a $20 000 price tag,
I d buy a longer version for sure.
high fuel cost and climate change disasters make this 4x4 a wise choice.
the longer version allows to sleep in if your house is flooded.
bulletproof mechanics, manual transmission, 4x4, no electric gadjets, rustproof, affordable, multifuel,
those will be what most will need in the future.
Japan has seen so much disasters lately, Toyota should wake up.
Pure Art on Wheels!
Michael Wilson e.g.
Congrats to me finally I made my dream 💭 come true I bought 1980 fj40 it need ton of restoration on the body and paint but the engine f2 restored and transmission is very good I love ❤ this car 🚗 very much
Interesting how so many people here want to comment about what the price of this vehicle is and should be when there's really only one thing that determines the pricing. This one thing is called the marketplace and it typically takes pretty much everything into consideration.
If I wasn't a Land Rover nut I would definitely want one of these - they are so cool - and Toyota bothered to keep up with all the emissions changes! That said, US laws gave us the rubber bumper MG instead of chrome - so you win some you lose some!
The south east Asian version will be more brutal than this in it's full factory original.usually fitted with 3litre diesel engine..no padded front console..no power steering..no heater..no rollbars.the front bumper are all steel with 2 hooks on it and that's it.the steel wheels are equally bland with no chrome whatsoever.not everybody can afford to drive one nowadays.. VERY expensive and rare.excellent video 🌞
In indonesia, this beautiful car is used to take tourist to a volcano called mt bromo, there are like almost 100 of them
Have you ever thought about getting into the older 4runners?
Very good.
Similar truck I need in Lahore Pakistan. How much it will cost here and at your workshop? Please
Regards
Hi...very informative video..I thank you. Can you answer two questions that I can't seen to find the answers to. First question... do all or certain model years have the lockable storage box under the driver seat and if so where do you get them?
Secondly is it possible to swap sixties and early seventies front side door panels with the "X" access panel onto later seventies and eighties models? I like the old school stock look of them on a more advanced eighties model for all the reasons you mentioned in this video.
Thanks in advance for taking the time to answer. Cheers my friend!
I know TLC does great work in restoring these beautiful cars. However, the cars brought from other countries are updated with disc brakes, power steering and more once restore that makes no difference with the U.S. version at all. It is the same car for way less than 100K that makes it accessible to more people with good taste. In the U.S it cost a ton of money to restore those.
We pay for the higher quality.
Peace of mind over the next 25 years of LandCruising !