THIS 4WD HASN’T RUN IN 19 YEARS… Will it start? Shauno's Barn Find Toyota LandCruiser 40 series!

Shauno's first 4WD memory was in the passenger seat of his Grandfather's HJ47 Toyota Landcruiser Ute. It's the 4x4 that sparked his love affair for Cruisers. Flash forward 30 years and he's purchased his own! Problem is - he bought this abandoned car sight unseen from a farm at Mt Isa in Outback QLD, and it's been sitting in a shed for 19 years without being run.
In this episode Shauno attempts to get the best barn find ever running with 3 spanners, a battery and a tank of diesel - can he do it? Watch to find out!
#4wd247 #4wd #4x4

[@4WD247]

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[@c.jfleet1364]

4WD 24-7 that bonnet looks wicked like that just clear coat it

[@GoatOffroad]

Can’t wait to see this!! ❤️🐞

[@frankie3433]

Take it to cape York

[@MADBONE0]

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Any ideas on nickname for her HJ47 /.. should call her Corona 47

[@andresherrera6575]

I think they should look for a suzuki vitara to rebuild it, it is a very fun car to drive, I say this because it is my first car and I love it, greetings from Ecuador 🇪🇨

[@55thFox]

When you said you were bringing a tool with you, I was expecting to see Graham

[@punkbloater]

55thFox - oh man! 😂

[@zebmcgrath6682]

Graham's a legend he loves the piss lol

[@HammerRocks]

Classic. :)

[@zakkoandcatto6192]

Agreed

[@LandCruiser79]

I was expecting Jesse

[@zaclewis5255]

This is my mates old ute.. 😂😂 so good to see it going to someone who has big plans for it! FINISH THE 47 and take it for a trip to Mt Isa

[@bengram8239]

Think the biggest question is do you have proof of this claim?

[@alvaros.5219]

@@bengram8239 Yeah, at least a picture where we can see the bullbar, that will do.

[@remyche8768]

@@bengram8239 biggest question is, does he have any spare parts 😂

[@KaiMirra]

Lol isn't that clutch fan supposed to be moving?

[@anthonyjones3321]

Zac I thought this was his old 47 ahah crazy aye

[@YU-ed5wn]

Good to see an old lady brought back to life. Awesome 👍👍💯💯

[@TheNiekerk]

The fuel shut-off lever has a solenoid that pulls it in the opposite direction for starting. Helps a lot for first start or during the day when sitting a few hours. It fuels a bit more at start-up. Saves the glowplugs and starter a bit in the long run. These Cruisers are the toughest vehicles for farm and overall use. Not the fastest but will get you home and the job done. Absolutely love them. Great videos as usual. Keep up the good work. Cheers from Namibia

[@4WD247]

This is the LandCruiser I've always dreamed of owning. What's the 4WD you've always dreamed of owning? Tell us below in the comments! Cheers, Shauno

[@user-wd5mx9ec3p]

1996 TD42 GU patrol

[@jedomcfreddo9144]

A ‘92 GQ patrol chopped and Barra swapped

[@joshiesvidzz4086]

1995 Nissan GQ TD42 Ute

[@xX0pTiKVisRXx]

A DMW Chopped 200 series 😜

[@antonburney5288]

Mine is either a LandCruiser 75 series or Gu patrol chopped and extended (four door) with twist 79 V8 Engine

[@stuntmantravis84]

A 40 and 45 series is my dream rig. Congrats Shauno. Every time I see Mr landcruisers lot of rigs its makes me want to make the trip over all the way from California!!!

[@wirebrush]

Me too. Unfortunately those old 45 series are nearly worth their weight in gold here in the states.

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

Mr. Pastrana is that you ????? Love you love your show man !!!

[@jettwilliamson728]

I love how they put the extra effort to read the comments instead of just posting and ignoring the feedback, keep up the good work boys!

[@slolivn]

Those are a couple great guys to have around. A couple buddies that are just as excited as you and ready to cram together on a bench seat when you get it running. Awesome Shauno!

[@mitchwilson4849]

This is awesome shauno this is the stuff i love to see old school 4wd getting a second chance!!!!! Keep us in the loop mate

[@JoeGoldman]

Shauno looked like a proud daddy seeing his baby for the first time, when that engine first kicked over !

[@nickcowley8757]

Love it 24/7 shaping up to be the best 4x4 channel all round with builds and trips

[@chrismckenzie3558]

My uncle Robert had one of those it was my introduction to 4x4 driving as well Shaun You can’t beat them in the bush you’re right I just keep going and going and going

[@Steegampoota]

A 40 series is my absolute dream car. Very rare and very expensive here in the Philippines. Hope to buy one someday.

[@dragking9735]

mayroon akong FJ40 brad pero subrang rare nang spare parts, mostly fabrication nlg pwd gawin, rear end same lg naman sa 2012 na hilux

[@TheTeeroy32]

You won't regret owning one, my first was a FJ40 soft top, fibre glass panels and with the 4.2L petrol, best 4x4 off road that I have ever owned

[@oscarmarfori613]

Its my dream truck as well ive been seeing old trucks like that here in Saudi Arabia and youll be amazed that even older models still running the streets

[@davidswieca8697]

You bought an absolute gold gem big congrats Shaun love to see how you build this up. Love these old beautiful trucks. Need to see more on the road.

[@CooperZielke]

I’m excited for this build.

[@owenthrelfall5462]

Dang it I thought I was settled on a 80 series thanks to shauno and a 79 series thanks to Ronny Dahl, but now I want a HJ47 too....

[@stepheneddison2335]

Good to see a video of some Aussies getting an old Toyota going again.. A lot of US mechanics doing the same type videos. Like watching them all.. Go Cobba!

[@robworrall6832]

Superb, love the simplicity of old motors like this, can fix nearly anything from a basic toolbox, clutches by the side of the road and heads off in minutes, can't do that with the new stuff!

[@JUSTinsane_W]

This reminds me of a sick puppy vid series about the ‘deni ute’. Love that car

[@dieselhead8897]

Absolute beautiful find mate, i had a similar experience with my granddad, i'd love to see you take it down memory lane and go somewhere sentimental that you and your Granddad shared together, love the videos Shauno and Graham.

[@zacharyducote4890]

Shauno thank you so much for sharing! It is really giving me such a greater love to Land cruisers! You and Graham keep it coming I absolutely love y’all show because it really inspires an American across the pond to get out and go on an adventure more and more! Bless ya bro!

[@frankjacoby9460]

Oh there’s no sound like the first beat of an old engine that hasn’t run in a few years, no knocks, no squealing noises; Heaven!

[@dcs7018]

96000 Ks she’s probably already rolled over 1 mill and reset 😂

[@zihanli140]

1 million km it's just out of factory for a land cruiser

[@lastknownlocation8760]

The odometer only goes to 99999

[@JLC8504]

@@lastknownlocation8760 then rolls back to 00000 and starts over.

[@gibsonethirty2836]

what a load of crap

[@iain1969]

@@gibsonethirty2836 You must be fun at parties

[@bel64air]

Well done mate. You have just proved you don't have to have the lasted and greatest most expensive thing out there to put a smile on your face. For most of us it was little moments just like you described that cemented our future love of 4wds. Welcome to the 40 family. With just this one video I'm sure you have become a substitute grandparent and inspired a whole new group of people to get there hands dirty. 👍🍺

[@timothyherweynen6210]

Love it! My first car was an FJ40 and I worked on these HJ47’s in the 80’s up in the Territory, great trucks!👍🏻

[@UncleWayne5104]

I used to have a 1977 FJ40 with a 307 chev. I loved that car, till I drove it off Mt Nebo. I think I need another one now. Shauno has inspired me.

[@bnetolldnataman]

Mt Nebo....😱😱😱😱😱. Holy crap.

[@glennpitman6161]

Love the 40 series, learnt to drive in one when I was 14, brilliant vehicle, cemented my love for Toyota’s

[@FJUH]

Sweet rig, very jealous!! I want to see you keep the engine, box and interior standard but do the suspension, some diff locks and bigger tyres. Looking forward to more 40 series content!

[@johnpadilla480]

Hi Shano, It is awesome to see hard core preservationist out there all over the world. Love what you are doing and lots of luck on the project!

[@swart121]

ITS A BOY!!!!!Congratulations shauno bringing another mechanical life into the world and fulfilling your dream.

[@kippen64]

Had started watching before I received the notification. Haven't been this excited about a video for a long time.

[@jessiehokai5676]

Awesome can't wait for more

[@RogerM88]

Dirt Every Day and Roadkill, should return to this format of episodes on their KZbin channels.

[@braidowestbury5355]

Best comment I’ve seen this year, couldn’t agree more!!

[@RetiredTechnician]

KZbin Adsense isn’t cutting it for them 🤷‍♂️ I prefer the Aussies less greed and equally as good production quality, and you never see a cooking show mid episode on MT 😂

[@InspiretoVictory]

I just completed a survey from Motortrend the other day about attracting memberships. There were all these questions about member exclusives. Access to special events, gear, clothes, etc. I kept saying no to all that crap and tried to emphasize content quality. They are trying so hard to make their own platform like Netflix and Amazon, that they've forgotten what their fans really want. I hope they listen and start making videos like this one again.

[@blairinferno4675]

@@InspiretoVictory motor trend on demand is a load of shit wouldn't let me watch the nz sprint boats in nz.

[@normhowes2975]

I stopped watching both of them.

[@davidcarter5012]

This clip reminds me of my first Landcruiser - a 1984 HJ 47 same as this one. Tough truck. So easy to work on, and the 750/16 tyres on split rims means that it is possible to fix a tyre in the bush.

[@kenmoore7195]

I started work at a Toyota dealership in Spare Parts in 1973. I still remember the FJ55 s etc with find memories. I also still remember most of the common part numbers as well. I went on to become the Service Manager and remember just how good these vehicles were . Not as flash as some others but absolutely Bullet Proof.

[@adventure406]

Man I’m jealous. I Would drop a golden egg to find an old 47 diesel and do this. Not sure I would modify anything or paint it, just fix it to functional and drive it

[@brodiepeters7003]

My fj75 troopy with 3f (carby) sat for 10 years in a shed. i put a hose from the fuel pump into a jerry can and put a battery in it and it fired up in just a few cranks. didnt even need to use tools. love old toyota's

[@4WD247]

How good!

[@brodiepeters7003]

@@4WD247 you should do Ellis track in the wet. near impossible to get up in the wet. a lot of winching

[@johnsmith9017]

Mate the way you’re easily spoken this needs to be a tv series, only still learning about 4x4 etc but would love you meet you one day and have a chat, can’t wait to see more of this beauty👌🏾👌🏾

[@GoatOffroad]

Excited for you! Look forward to seeing you build it. ❤️🐞

[@keehandyer747]

Shauno you should start your own youtube channel for project cars

[@TWX1138]

If they really want to live-up to the renamed channel's namesake they're going to have to follow his build on this, and probably whatever Graham Cahill comes up with, just to give daily content.

[@4x4CampingandAdventures]

TWX1138 you realise shauno owns this channel/business now right?

[@whistlingcummins6840]

Hey I had 2 of those and one fj

[@AnthrozoologyTV]

I was all smile when that beast turned over. Awesome man!

[@The_DukeX]

I have been looking forward to this as it has been my dream truck since I learned what a 4wd was, absolutely stoked for you Shauno

[@christianpalm2622]

Who in the world is able to leave a "thumbs DOWN" after that???? I'm totally flashed! Awesome!

[@rubegoldberg6476]

Behold... the most Australian video ever

[@Ozzierob]

I’m not a Toyota man but I appreciate it. Top job Shauny.

[@rirkc]

I loved my FJ. I drove it from LA to Anchorage, Alaska and back without a hiccup. Thanks for the sweet video!

[@steve4wder450]

Bloody awesome shauno reminds me of my fj40 back in the 80's 😍

[@rodrigorojas7169]

Saludos desde Chile amigos

[@The-Wraith]

Did a ground up build of my HJ47 troopy 18 years ago, feels like time to give it another birthday.. can’t wait to see your build mate. Great choice 👍🏻👍🏻

[@LastChanceFossil]

I love these kind of episodes! Thank you! Inspired to get my hands dirty with the Ute

[@tomasesquivel5248]

legends! hi from Costa RIca!

[@justingoodrich2519]

Sure wish we could find a yard full of Toyota diesels for a reasonable price on this side of the pond!

[@halliwilljon]

I love land cruisers. My dad had two when I was younger . Put a 350 in the first one second one I rolled as a teenager. Would love to get one to restore as a retirement project.

[@danielgumbleton2702]

I had a HJ45 a few years back to restore, absolutely loved it, had the 3.6L H motor, was a little older than yours, a proper one piece dash with no inserts, no dash pad, drove great. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get it finished and on the road and I no longer have it but some day I will have another!!

[@nelsoncook1899]

Earliest I’ve ever been Also just bought a Suzuki jimmy my first 4wd. Was inspired to get by 4wd 24/7 and sick puppy 4x4 get over to them

[@jimmy12347654]

Hahah I just did the same thing! 08 Jimny

[@xHevdog]

2000 jimny here love it just have to fix a oil leak but she drives so sweet and I love how slow it is

[@bnetolldnataman]

xHevdog sooooooslow. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤣🤣

[@Lockeedman]

Can't say that I was fully inspired by these guys, but got myself a 2020 Jimny! She is a little beast! That being said, if i ever had some spare coinage, I'd definitely look at getting a HJ47! Always been one of my favourites!

[@nazeera4744]

When you said you were bringing a tool with you, I was expecting to see Graham

[@jarrodanstee8239]

Bring it to Cape York and I’ll bring my 75 series that has a 2h motor as well

[@theomanley1261]

Gives me so much hope to start my bj40 that’s been sitting for 5 years

[@lorraineashby4184]

Congrats Shauno on the hj47, cant wait to see it finished :) drive it across to WA and we could organise a fj/hj camp out and have a fun few days out exploring what WA has to offer :)

[@MutsyChils]

19 years is a very long time for an engine to never have run 🤣

[@lauchlanstill6677]

It’s Toyota what you expect? 😂

[@dragking9735]

you can't kill a Toyota, and Top gear has proven it

[@Alan.livingston]

I haven’t gotten the missus motor running in about 19 years. Wonder if Shauno could blow the cobwebs out of the old girl.

[@gibsonethirty2836]

And that's why its BS

[@bnetolldnataman]

Gibs Onethirty 🤣🤣🤣

[@smokin4x45]

Mate the interior looks the same as your 79.....🤣🤣🤣🤔🤔

[@johansmith7089]

How cool is this!!! Well done Shauno!!! Enjoy the refurbishment! Can't wait to see it evolve.

[@k2svpete]

My dad had an FJ55, first vehicle I ever drove. The red and white one at the beginning stirred up those memories. You just don't see them getting around anymore.

[@bushboys6331]

Yewwwwww legends 👍😊

[@rory_595]

Who all sen this post on Mr landcruiesrs instas

[@TheByard]

I was on a construction project building a tunnel under the Suez canal in Egypt back in the late 70s, my job was to supply the tunnel on a daily basis. We had tunnel lining segments spread across the desert and my means of transport was a Toyota pickup with drop sides and tail gate. Haven't seen another in all those years so thanks mate for opening up more memories from the past. I swapped the Toyota out for a long wheel base Land Rover, wait for it !!!!! FIRE ENGINE complete with chrome bell and search light which I managed to get back to then UK. Sold the bell and mounted the search light on my 1930s cabin cruiser. On a trip to Cairo met up with the Land Rover Sales and display team on a military supply tour. Well we just had to invite them back to our Camp on the banks of the Suez Canal for the w/e. The display guys taught me how to drive Off road without killing my self, man we were putting those short and long wheel base LDs in places I'd was Sh-----g myself. But in came in handy when my next contact in Cairo again with a 110 County Land Rover we would go wadi jumping in Sinai and on down to Sharm El Shake. Nice one mate enjoy.

[@william6815]

Yessss this is what I’ve been waiting for more videos like this hope we can see some trips with this things down the road!

[@deondoss3200]

Top ute, great to hear you’re keeping her stock. Welcome to the club 👍👍

[@rafaelsantos9086]

Finally!!! An FJ 40 on the muddy tracks, been waiting for this since I first started watching you guys!

[@wmden1]

The world over, what country boy mechanic, whether professional, shade tree, or hobbyist, doesn't love doing something like this? Very satisfying to hear an engine start up, and run, after years of setting up. I grinned right along with you, when it started up and ran so good. Great video.

[@patrickscodellaro2047]

What a beauty! Gotta love the old 2h. Can’t wait to see it on the road!

[@keithhaycraft3765]

We had a 1982 HJ47 Troopy which we took through the Flinders Ranges & the Simpson Desert. It had a centrifugal oil filter as well as the spin on filter, was still running the split rims & on a trip of over 8,000 k's we had only a single puncture.

[@40ChannelCruiser]

Great to see a 40 series get back on the road. Look forward to seeing you bring it back to life, I'm currently rebuilding a FJ40 from ground up. Sharing my build on my channel.

[@danmac247]

Absolute legend. Really loving these builds and excited for the Budget builds next week!

[@themidnightrambler4865]

Very cool truck! I had a 1968 FJ-40 for quite a few years. It was pretty much all stock. It was tough as nails and went anywhere I pointed it. I live in the southwest US, so it saw lot's of deserts, desert mountains, and canyons. It logged a lot of miles in Death Valley. I'm an old retired guy and have owned all manner of four wheelers over the years and the FJ-40 is one of my favorites. Currently, I drive a 1989 Isuzu Trooper 4 door and a 1998 Jeep Cherokee 4 door. I love 4 wheeling.

[@The_ElunduExpeditionProject]

My passion has always been hilux utes. I owned a 1980 single cab 4wd fitted with a ford essex V6 3.0L for about five years and then owned a 1990 double cab 2.2 petrol for fifteen years. Absolutely loved that truck. Just bought myself a 1992 land cruiser 80 series 1hdt. Preparing it now for a bit of overlanding. Good luck with your 47 mate, its an absolute gem of a legendary truck!

[@darcybowyer5743]

Can’t beat these old 4WDs. Built well for a long hard life and are always dependable. Really feel everything going on. My IIA hasn’t been started since the mid 90s and after dumping some fuel down the carb it fired up like it was just switched off yesterday, very simple to repair and fix as well. They just don’t make em like they used to.

[@humbertorubi2735]

I knew it!!! An incredible HJ47. Looking forward to see next step!

[@Alan.livingston]

Best content I’ve seen on this channel for a good long while. Looking forward to more.

[@gr3gory15]

Awesome, looking forward to seeing some more

[@f.cscootriders]

really looking forward to see what you do with this build. id love to see you clean it all up but leave the outside as it looks now. it would be a good tribute the history of this 4wd

[@mulishapatrol]

Can't wait to see this beast built! I'm a diehard Nissan fan and 6 months ago I nearly bought an old 40 series ute she was a bit rough with all patches welded in the floor pan and was a bit much work for me. Spewing as it ran and had rego and was $3500 grand, I didn't realise but they are worth a fair chunk of change these days!

[@dazza724]

I recently bought one of these my self for cheap and mine had been sitting around for about 20yrs. After about 3 hrs work got it started and even drove it on to my trailer under its own power. Got a few things ordered and just waiting on that then i can really start to make it look good and roadworthy. Within a week i reckon ill be going out the bush with some mates and really giving it a good test. But absolutely loving the engine. Ya honestly cant kill them there so tough

[@andrewwigley1252]

The smile on your face said it all.fantastic audit and Sam good filming too.

[@iain1969]

My Uncle had one of these as a farm vehicle and it went forever. Outstanding work and I look forward to seeing the old girl hit the road.

[@stevenweatherall1413]

Good old 2h with EDIC great fun when they do the "turn off turn on" thing while you're doing 60mph . 🤣

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

My grandpas had 2 brand new 1982 and then 85 Toyota 4x4 pickup and I love them always wanted one and finally got one recently. I wanted anything 1980/94 and ended up with a rust free 1990. Absolutely love my pickup.

[@moist_potato2837]

watched every episode as its released, loving the new series guys. excited to finish my 2018 mq triton project

[@scottneal2738]

As for old trucks, I will say the same. The old truck my grandpa had and my dad had was to me a great feeling. I felt more connected and in tuned to the handling and ride. It felt as if you are part of it.

[@craigwillis3372]

I learnt to drive on a farm in one of these...great trucks...go anywhere but you are right about the clutches !! There were no mod cons in these...basic to say the least but boy were they great to learn in !! Virtually unbreakable...even with a 16 year old behind the wheel !! I always remember the air vents down near the pedals...primitive air con ??? Great stuff Shauno and the blokes with you !!! Cannot wait to see the end result mate...well done as always !! Never seen you so excited...unless your cooking !!

[@mrdrains2088]

Oh man, that is one sweet 47. If only I had a Mr Land Cruiser over here, I'd pick up a new windscreen, a couple single pane doors, a bonnet & my stretched 45 with a H engine would be good to go. Look forward to seeing where this build goes.

[@ck166666]

Great work Shauno - I’m comparing that with my land rover build .... which took months to get going!

[@Mesamanpruitt]

Right on Shauno sweet truck! Great episode. I love the vintage 40 series, own 3!

[@joshy3667]

Can't wait to see how the build goes and see the final result 🤙🏻🍺

[@boostjunky24]

Sammy's channel brought me here after watching the 2 of you wet a line. I've become a fan instantly. Love my Toyotas too!! Good job mate!!

[@hawkie333]

I love his ability to see the bright side 😂 I’ve done the same thing with some real hum-dingers. In the long run, a straight body is probably king...the rest can be replaced.

[@j.b.struckinadventures4993]

My Dad and I bought a 47 for my first farm Ute after I left school. It was so reliable and when you locked in the hubs it went anywhere you pointed it. It’s still on the farm now as a farm fire fighting unit. I think you should head to the snowy mountains where the old land cruisers really made a name for themselves

[@famous_dexxx9435]

This is awesome too see it running cant wait for the upcoming videos! also your land cruiser the new one is super clean!!

[@graydonreynolds3237]

Epic mate. Bulletproof is exactly right. Can't wait to see the build up.