OTO69 - Restoring a jeep let alone years old is not an easy job. Not many people have the patience to collect a variety of knick-knacks that jeep is restored back to look like when first removed from plant. Literature book so original spec one of the main guide.
No exception to the Toyota FJ40 1964 restored by Johan Budi Handoyo, Toyota jeep enthusiasts from Semarang this. "Failure by in Magelang in very poor condition. The chassis is still intact but the body and its complementary accessories messy and many are missing, "recalls Audi repair shop owner who specializes in a wide range of Toyota jeep.
Even this old TOYOTA FJ40 year deplorable condition however, the desire to improve and restore even more powerful. Because Johan knows that this species are scarce. "Even if the hard constraint for spartpart and original accessories are definitely in sight, but yes that is where the art and enjoyment of rebuilding an old jeep," wry smile father of 3 children.
Anglers who like a smart pick a place, set the bait and support equipment as appropriate to wait for the bait hook tied at the fish struck. That's about imagine restoring old jeeps. Patience is absolutely necessary in addition of course extensive insight and knowledge to get various trinkets or parts are needed.
It turns out restoration projects undertaken since last year is enough to drain the energy, time and of course money. Moreover, this FJ40 including rare species whose communities are also limited. "Frankly it's old hunting parts tricky. I tried to establish contact with the FJ40 enthusiasts all over Indonesia as well as abroad, "perinci man born in 1965.
One by one accessory that dikelir completeness FJ40 red according to the original color of his time when it was compiled. "Parts do not have to be new but it is important to be genuine," he added. Even to just get the original bolts output FJ40 1964, Johan must willingly and out of the cities in Indonesia and visited the wreck FJ40 sellers and stores that still keep the old parts accessories Toyota.
Therein lies the real challenge when it decided to restore back to original old jeep. Jeep owned as much as possible back to 100 percent as factory output. If this is clearly manifested perfectsekali! But to be able to get the results very hard to perfect.
When comparing when first discovered, the condition of the Toyota FJ40 is obviously much better. Many people are curious even desperate bid to buy. The request was denied Johan subtly. "There are still some parts that have not succeed to obtain. The title was never ending restoration. Hehehehehehe, "concludes Johan.
ENGINE
Toyota petrol engine coded 1F 6-cylinder with a capacity of 3878 cc has been reconditioned. The piston ring and lucky condition is still okay, but was forced to look for a replacement engine gasket so there are no leaks. Because the hard to find original parts had contrived artificial gasket. Efforts to maintain the condition of the engine maximum sought. Replacement carburetor original default 1F so bookmark Johan seriousness.
Thus even with a device that is like a tube brake oil, spark plug wires, carburetor vacuum hose from the copper, water outlets, radiator hoses and so on. Radiator had wanted to exchange a new one, but look for the original radiator turns hard once. Forced to recondition the original radiator cooling machines that function back to normal. One of the components in the engine compartment that are still up in the liver Johan is the horn. Looking for the original horn-shaped snails proved difficult. If these components are successfully obtained the restoration in practically almost perfect machine
SHIFT KNOP
FJ40 long gear shift lever is unique because it is under the steering wheel. Similar to that used on the Mitsubishi Colt or Chevrolet sedan old output. 3 speed manual gearbox is coupled with 2 speed transfercase vacuum models that lever attached to the dashboard. This section also makes for a sweaty alias is hard to get it. On the dashboard there is also a place holder transfercase functional buttons. Are like to turn on the wipers, lights, cigarette lighter plugs and so on.
There are 2 buttons are not original. Ie the hazard light switch is not installed properly. Because 1964 is not equipped hazard light functions. Moreover wiper button is also not original. According to the original Johan actually exist but have not been installed while shooting.
RIMS + TIRE
Cans rim original FJ40 combined congenital Firestone tires new R16 x Mililtary 7:50 gress with old school tread. Just as easy to get a glimpse of this tire, but hard to get it and the price was quite expensive to buy it. Unfortunately, although this original hubcap rim but congenital FJ40 years younger. Oh, yeah one more use of free lock AVM also slightly reduces the level of authenticity of the wheels. Because the search for free Aisin original default lock quite difficult. Anyone can help?
MIRROR + BOLT's
Mirror and the original stalk. Fastening bolts and screws are attached to the body by Johan all too genuine. Collecting parts is also quite make tired.
SPEEDOMETER
Speedometer is fused with indicators like a fuel meter indicator, oil pressure, temperature and ampere meter congenital FJ40 1964. White base color so one character. Is everything still does not seem to function properly. But it could just as well get this component is really okay.
EMBLEM
Land Cruiser Emblem made of metal is attached along with a small orange turn signal. The lights still work you know.
SEAT
Repacked the original seat had been a mess since the wrapping. Let preserved because after all rarely used plastic wrap installed. Well, that's also signifies that the FJ40 is going to be a lot more occupants garage as collectibles.
