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...
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 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 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 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...
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 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...
Land Cruiser 40 – Electrical Restoration
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Disassembly
All electrical cables can be disassembled in one complete harness. (Except for...
