Restorations & Builds

Classic builds. Modern precision. Timeless craftsmanship.

Why drive something boring when you can build exactly what you want ?

You can buy a brand-new 4WD any day of the week — shiny, soft, and built to be replaced in five years. Or you can take something cool and bring it back better than ever.

That’s what we do at Stanmore 4WD. We rebuild, restore and refine the classics — proper rigs with character, built to go the distance. Every job’s done with pride, precision and attention to detail.

We love a good blank canvas — a solid old rig that just needs a new lease on life. Add in a cool combination of engine, gearbox, steering, suspension and brake upgrades. The end result? A classic reborn — tough, refined, and ready for anything !

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Standard HJ45 Landcruiser after 50 years of work, ready for its full restoration.
Standard HJ45 Landcruiser after 50 years of work, ready for its full restoration.
Standard HJ45 Landcruiser after 50 years of work, ready for its full restoration. It is being pulled apart.
Tear down of a HJ45 Landcruiser for a full restoration. The front panels have been removed.
Tear down of a HJ45 Landcruiser for a full restoration. The front panels have been removed.
Tear down of a HJ45 Landcruiser for a full restoration. The front panels have been removed.
Tear down of a HJ45 Landcruiser for a full restoration. The front panels have been removed.
Tear down of a HJ45 Landcruiser for a full restoration. The front panels have been removed.
Tear down of a HJ45 Landcruiser for a full restoration. The cab has been removed for rust repair, panel work and paint.
Tear down of a HJ45 Landcruiser for a full restoration. The cab has been removed for rust repair, panel work and paint.
Tear down of a HJ45 Landcruiser for a full restoration. The cab has been removed for rust repair, panel work and paint. The tray has also been removed to allow the rolling chassis to be washed down before further disassembly.
Tear down of a HJ45 Landcruiser for a full restoration. The cab has been removed for rust repair, panel work and paint. The tray has also been removed to allow the rolling chassis to be washed down before further disassembly.
Tear down of a HJ45 Landcruiser for a full restoration. The cab has been removed for rust repair, panel work and paint. The tray has also been removed to allow the rolling chassis to be washed down before further disassembly.
HJ45 Landcruiser cab that has been removed for rust repair, bodywork and paint.
HJ45 Landcruiser cab that has been removed for rust repair, bodywork and paint.
HJ45 front diff housing.
HJ45 Landcruiser front diff housing with rebuilt diff with Harrow E-Locker, swivel hubs, wheel bearings and brakes. Terrain Tamer and Genuine Toyota parts used.
HJ45 Landcruiser front diff housing with rebuilt diff with Harrow E-Locker, swivel hubs, wheel bearings and brakes. Terrain Tamer and Genuine Toyota parts used
HJ45 Landcruiser front diff housing with rebuilt diff with Harrow E-Locker, swivel hubs, wheel bearings and brakes. Terrain Tamer and Genuine Toyota parts used
HJ45 Landcruiser front diff housing with rebuilt diff with Harrow E-Locker, swivel hubs, wheel bearings and brakes. Terrain Tamer and Genuine Toyota parts used
HJ45 Landcruiser front diff housing with rebuilt diff with Harrow E-Locker, swivel hubs, wheel bearings and brakes. Terrain Tamer and Genuine Toyota parts used
HJ45 Landcruiser front diff housing with rebuilt diff with Harrow E-Locker, swivel hubs, wheel bearings and brakes. Terrain Tamer and Genuine Toyota parts used
HJ45 Landcruiser front diff housing with rebuilt diff with Harrow E-Locker, swivel hubs, wheel bearings and brakes. Terrain Tamer and Genuine Toyota parts used
Landcruiser diff rebuilt with Harrow E-Locker.
Landcruiser diff rebuilt with Harrow E-Locker.
Landcruiser chassis fully stripped and sandblasted.
Landcruiser chassis sandblasted, primed and painted.
Landcruiser chassis sandblasted, primed and painted.
Landcruiser chassis sandblasted, primed and painted.
Landcruiser chassis sandblasted, primed and painted.
HJ45 Landcruiser rear diff housing, the diff has been rebuilt with a Harrop E-Locker. New wheel bearings, genuine handbrake kit, terrain tamer brake upgrade.
HJ45 Landcruiser rear diff housing, the diff has been rebuilt with a Harrop E-Locker. New wheel bearings, genuine handbrake kit, terrain tamer brake upgrade
HJ45 Landcruiser rear diff housing, the diff has been rebuilt with a Harrop E-Locker. New wheel bearings, genuine handbrake kit, terrain tamer brake upgrade
HJ45 Landcruiser rear diff housing, the diff has been rebuilt with a Harrop E-Locker. New wheel bearings, genuine handbrake kit, terrain tamer brake upgrade
HJ45 Landcruiser rear diff housing, the diff has been rebuilt with a Harrop E-Locker. New wheel bearings, genuine handbrake kit, terrain tamer brake upgrade
HJ45 Landcruiser rear diff housing, the diff has been rebuilt with a Harrop E-Locker. New wheel bearings, genuine handbrake kit, terrain tamer brake upgrade
HJ45 Landcruiser rear diff housing, the diff has been rebuilt with a Harrop E-Locker. New wheel bearings, genuine handbrake kit, terrain tamer brake upgrade
HJ45 Landcruiser rear diff housing, the diff has been rebuilt with a Harrop E-Locker. New wheel bearings, genuine handbrake kit, terrain tamer brake upgrade
Fully restored rolling chassis of HJ45 Landcruiser. It has twin Harrop E-Lockers, front and rear disk brake conversion with Terrain Tamer brake upgrade, heavy duty wheel bearing kits and new shackles, pins and bushes.
Fully restored rolling chassis of HJ45 Landcruiser. It has twin Harrop E-Lockers, front and rear disk brake conversion with Terrain Tamer brake upgrade, heavy duty wheel bearing kits and new shackles, pins and bushes
12HT Engine removed from HJ61 Landcruiser to be revealed, checked and painted for conversion in HJ45 Landcruiser.
12HT Engine removed from HJ61 Landcruiser to be revealed, checked and painted for conversion in HJ45 Landcruiser
12HT Engine removed from HJ61 Landcruiser to be revealed, checked and painted for conversion in HJ45 Landcruiser
12HT Engine removed from HJ61 Landcruiser fitted into HJ45 Landcruiser chassis.
12HT Engine removed from HJ61 Landcruiser fitted into HJ45 Landcruiser chassis.
12HT Engine removed from HJ61 Landcruiser fitted into HJ45 Landcruiser chassis.
12HT Engine removed from HJ61 Landcruiser fitted into HJ45 Landcruiser chassis.
12HT Engine removed from HJ61 Landcruiser fitted into fully restored HJ45 Landcruiser chassis.
Whistle n Soot 3.5” mandrel bent stainless steel rig welded exhaust fitted to 12HT swapped HJ45 Landcruiser in full restoration.
Whistle n Soot 3.5” mandrel bent stainless steel rig welded exhaust fitted to 12HT swapped HJ45 Landcruiser in full restoration.
Standard HJ45 brake booster and master cylinder before 80 series brake booster and master cylinder upgrade.
HJ45 Landcruiser inside of cab before disassembly, rust repair, panel beating and paint.
HJ45 Landcruiser inside of cab before disassembly, rust repair, panel beating and paint.
HJ45 Landcruiser inside of cab before disassembly, rust repair, panel beating and paint.
HJ45 Landcruiser wiring harness before being stripped down, unused wires removed, extra wires added and taping.
80 series Landcruiser brake booster and master cylinder upgrade fitted to HJ45 Landcruiser as part of a full restoration.
Car builders sound deadening in HJ45 Landcruiser cab as part of full restoration.
Car builders sound deadening in HJ45 Landcruiser cab as part of full restoration.
Car builders sound deadening in HJ45 Landcruiser cab as part of full restoration.
Car builders sound deadening in HJ45 Landcruiser cab as part of full restoration.
Retrimmed interior of HJ45 Landcruiser as part of full restoration.
Retrimmed interior of HJ45 Landcruiser as part of full restoration.
Retrimmed interior of HJ45 Landcruiser as part of full restoration.
Fully restored HJ45 Landcruiser. 12HT engine, 5 speed gearbox, disc brakes front and rear, Harrop E-Lockers front and rear.
Fully restored HJ45 Landcruiser. 12HT engine, 5 speed gearbox, disc brakes front and rear, Harrop E-Lockers front and rear.
Fully restored HJ45 Landcruiser. 12HT engine, 5 speed gearbox, disc brakes front and rear, Harrop E-Lockers front and rear.
Fully restored HJ45 Landcruiser. 12HT engine, 5 speed gearbox, disc brakes front and rear, Harrop E-Lockers front and rear.
Fully restored HJ45 Landcruiser. 12HT engine, 5 speed gearbox, disc brakes front and rear, Harrop E-Lockers front and rear.
Fully restored HJ45 Landcruiser. 12HT engine, 5 speed gearbox, disc brakes front and rear, Harrop E-Lockers front and rear.
Fully restored HJ45 Landcruiser. 12HT engine, 5 speed gearbox, disc brakes front and rear, Harrop E-Lockers front and rear.
Fully restored HJ45 Landcruiser. 12HT engine, 5 speed gearbox, disc brakes front and rear, Harrop E-Lockers front and rear.
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