In 1967 the factory was officially released Toyota Land Cruiser FJ55 Toyota station wagon as a new variant having a 4x4. But it turns out that pinned FJ55 name not merely known. As with jengkol (archidendron pauciflorum) are much popular in Indonesia, when visited Malaysia better known as Jering while in Myanmar called da nyin thee. 
Back to the matter FJ55, despite the brand and type has been officially released by the manufacturer, was the local name also appears. In some areas of Indonesia, a jeep which is known as the Toyota Command. Whereas in other areas referred to as the Toyota Crocodile. Because of the long snout shape like the mouth of a crocodile. Although the mention of this fact is also sometimes pinned on Toyota DA.
Originally condition of the body was eaten away rust in some places. Jeep body but fortunately this one has never been crashing or being hit. It can be said the body was straight and the trimmings are complete.
This capital facilitates the restoration process. The idea is not in getting the color combination of literature books, but from the toy scale 1/64 Tomica alerts. Miniaturized Tomica may be said that such a reference FJ55 restoration.
At least it took 1.5 years to complete the restoration. The problems are most severe when it should complement the interior knick-knacks that take the time to hunt down and find it. According to its local nickname, Syamsul also nicknamed Land Cruiser FJ55 beloved by the name Mr. Croco crocodile taken from the stands.
Engine
Coded 1F engine with congenital vehicle is forced retired due to conditions that no longer fit. In its place is a 2F engine which is a younger engine. In order not to lose the feel of the original the exotic crocodile, valve cover 1F remain employable replace valve cover congenital 2F task.
Transmission
4 speed transmission full original sinkromes innate vehicle is still in good condition so retained. The Aisin transmission alerts collaborated with tranfercase 2 part-time default speed vehicles.
Axle
Axle legendary, of course remains a priority maintained. Similarly, the suspension per leaf. Although using leaf springs dinosaur technology, but with the convenience of famous FJ55 when ride it.
Rim
FJ45 rims belong synergized with round rubber Dunlop alerts that nobody else is standard mining rooster latest Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ79. As a garnish, wheel hubcaps style TLC North American version.
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