--- title: "Velocity Restoration 1974 Toyota FJ Impresses" url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2018/11/velocity-restoration-1974-toyota-fj/" publisher: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" content_signal: "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no" author: "Tim Esterdahl" published: "2018-11-08T18:06:31+00:00" modified: "2025-07-23T15:20:55+00:00" image: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/N4A6554-HDR.jpg" --- # Velocity Restoration 1974 Toyota FJ Impresses By Tim Esterdahl Published: 2018-11-08T18:06:31+00:00 Updated: 2025-07-23T15:20:55+00:00 ![Featured image]() *![Velocity Restoration 1974 Toyota FJ Impresses]()*Velocity Restorations, best known for their Ford Bronco restomods, recently went to town on a 1974 Toyota FJ creating an amazing rendition of the well-known [Toyota off-road vehicle](). With hours of time put into the project showing how they build all sorts of different makes and models, the craftsmanship is clear in the finished product. The results really do speak for themselves. After languishing at a hunting camp in Alabama for 20 years the FJ was snatched up by its current owner and brought to the experts at Velocity Restorations in Pensacola, FL. He wanted the vehicle to retain most of its original equipment with a factory-style restoration. “This FJ was remarkably solid for sitting for so long,” said Brandon Segers, Co-Owner of Velocity Restorations. “It still needed a lot of help though, and I think the end result has brought back the amazing character of this vehicle.” ![Velocity Restoration 1974 Toyota FJ Impresses]()The Velocity Restorations 1974 FJ40 Land Cruiser includes: ### Drivetrain – Engine: Rebuilt 3.8L 6 Cylinder – Transmission: 3 speed manual – Transfer case: OEM rebuilt – Exhaust description: factory header with OEM style exhaust ### Suspension/Chassis – Frame: refurbished Original – Frame Color: satin black powder coat – Front Axle: OEM FJ40 rebuilt – Rear Axle: OEM FJ40 rebuilt – Tire Size: 31×10.50 – Tire Type: BFG KO2 All Terrain – Wheel Size: 15×10 – Wheel Color: satin black ### ![Velocity Restoration 1974 Toyota FJ Impresses]()Body – Body type: Original Reconditioned – Body Color: green – Dash Color: green – Front Bumper: stock – Bumper Finish: satin black – Rear Bumper: stock ### ![Velocity Restoration 1974 Toyota FJ Impresses]()Interior – Steering Column: rebuilt stock – Steering column color: black – Roll Cage: 6-point roll cage – Roll cage Grab Handles: yes – Roll cage color: wrinkle black powder coat – Front Seats: high back buckets – Seat color: tan – Seat belts: three point retractable – Center Console: yes – 12V aux plug: yes ### Accessories – Instrument Cluster: Dakota digital – Head Lamps: stock replacement ![Velocity Restoration 1974 Toyota FJ Impresses]()Visit the Velocity Restorations website: [https://www.velocityrestorations.com/]() for photos, product information and updates. 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