Painting and rust protection
Painting has a reputation for being difficult, and it is in a way the most important work you do. No matter how nicely you...
Sheet metal work
This writeup is a guide to some common problems you encounter when welding and do steel work on cars. The focus is on the...
Restoring a Land Cruiser 40 Hardtop
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A 40 hardtop is usually rusty around the windows, especially at the bottom of the window. In the rear...
Land Cruiser 40 disc brake restoration
Before starting the resto I struggled a lot with adjusting the 40’s drum brakes. And they did not work very well either. So high...
Restoring a Land Cruiser 40 windshield frame
An un-restored 40 without rust at the bottom of the window frame does not exist unless it has been used exclusively in a dry...
Land Cruiser 40 Roof Restoration
Fixing a 40 roof is a bit different from the rest of the car since it is glass fiber. But it is also much...
Restoring Land Cruiser 40 Ambulance Doors
The doors of a Land Cruiser 40 are prone to rust, especially in the bottom. Fortunately, there are welding parts to buy. I bought...
Land Cruiser 40 Bib Restoration
The lower part of the bib is usually very rusty. This part must be quite solid since it carries a lot of the weight...
Insert windows in a Land Cruiser
The video is showing how to insert windows in a Land Cruiser hardtop. Same technique can be used on all older cars. Here I...
Land Cruiser 40 – Electrical Restoration
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Disassembly
All electrical cables can be disassembled in one complete harness. (Except for...
