{"product_id":"toyota-land-cruiser-fj45-roof-panel","title":"Roof Panel – for Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 (Steel)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA direct-fit replica roof panel for 1979-1984 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 restorations. Stamped in steel to original-style contours so it lines up with existing seams, gaps and hardware locations — the fastest route from rust bucket to straight body without sacrificing a donor car.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToyota Land Cruiser FJ45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1979-1984\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePanel type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoof Panels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSYC-TY65-13-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplied ready for prep and paint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdvanced — approx. a full day with two people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWelding required\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis roof panel fits the \u003cstrong\u003eToyota Land Cruiser FJ45\u003c\/strong\u003e, model years \u003cstrong\u003e1979-1984\u003c\/strong\u003e. FJ45 cab panels differ from FJ40 items behind the doors — always confirm whether a panel is 40-specific, 45-specific or shared across the 40-Series before ordering. Bed and back-panel parts are FJ45-only. Match your build year, as pressings changed across the long production run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs with any reproduction panel, trial-fit against the vehicle before final welding or paint. Minor adjustment at flanges and mounting points is a normal part of professional panel fitting, even with precision replica pressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy replace instead of repair\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery hour spent cutting corrosion out of an original panel is an hour not spent finishing the vehicle — and rust repair is the most open-ended line in any restoration budget. A new replica roof panel gives you a fixed cost, a known timeline and straight steel from day one. No hunting classifieds for a donor FJ45, no cutting up a survivor for one usable panel, no discovering that the ‘solid’ second-hand panel you shipped across the country rusted the same way yours did.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 is the long-wheelbase, load-carrying member of the 40-Series family, built from 1960 through the mid-1980s as a pickup, cab-chassis and troop-carrier. It shares its front clip, windscreen frame and much of its cab structure with the FJ40, but adds a longer frame, a dedicated steel truck bed and unique rear cab panels. FJ45s worked even harder than their short-wheelbase brothers — most spent their lives on farms and stations — so straight, rust-free original examples are now genuinely rare, and values for well-restored trucks have climbed sharply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FJ45's trouble spots mirror the FJ40's, with the addition of the truck bed itself: bed floors, bed fenders, tailgates and the lower back panel of the cab all trap moisture and rot from the inside out. Reproduction cab and bed panels stamped to the original profiles let restorers replace entire corroded structures instead of forming patch sections by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced  |  \u003cstrong\u003eTypical time:\u003c\/strong\u003e a full day with two people  |  \u003cstrong\u003eWelding required:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoof skins are large, springy and unforgiving alone — always fit with two people. Drill the gutter spot welds, lift the old skin, and clamp the new panel while checking the door and windscreen apertures stay true. Weld in short, alternating bursts to keep heat out of the big flat crown, then seal the gutters properly — they're why the original rusted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTools:\u003c\/strong\u003e spot-weld drill, MIG welder, long clamps, a helper, seam sealer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon mistakes to avoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e heat-warping the crown with long welds, and leaving gutter seams unsealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are not an experienced welder, we recommend professional installation for this panel — it is structural, and correct seam welding matters for both safety and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Manufacturing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBodyBros replica panels are pressed on dedicated tooling developed from measured original panels, in automotive-grade material matched to the application. Pressings are checked against reference bucks for profile, flange geometry and hole placement before packing. Steel panels are supplied with a protective primer coating ready for preparation and refinishing; alloy and plastic parts are supplied ready to prepare and paint. These are aftermarket replica restoration parts — manufactured by BodyBros, not by the original vehicle maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWorldwide Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe ship worldwide — including the United States, Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Panels are packed in purpose-built cartons or timber crates depending on size; large assemblies travel by sea or air freight with tracking. Duties and taxes are calculated at checkout or on arrival depending on destination. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/a\u003e page for lead times to your region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill this roof panel fit my Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt fits 1979-1984 models as listed above. FJ45 cab panels differ from FJ40 items behind the doors — always confirm whether a panel is 40-specific, 45-specific or shared across the 40-Series before ordering. Bed and back-panel parts are FJ45-only. Match your build year, as pressings changed across the long production run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs welding required to install it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — this is a welded structural panel. It should be trial-fitted, clamped and plug-welded at the factory seam locations, ideally by an experienced welder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it replace a rusted original panel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — that is exactly what it is made for. The Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 commonly rusts in the cab back panel, bed floor and bed fenders, tailgate, sills, floors and lower corners, and this replica pressing replaces corroded original metal with new steel — no donor vehicle required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you ship this internationally?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. We ship worldwide with tracked freight; larger panels and assemblies travel in purpose-built crates. Delivery times and freight options for your country are shown at checkout and on our Shipping page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat finish does the panel arrive in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt arrives ready for preparation and paint. Like any replacement body panel, it should be test-fitted, prepared and refinished before final installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBodyBros is an independent manufacturer of replica restoration panels. Vehicle make and model names are used for fitment identification only; BodyBros products are aftermarket parts and BodyBros is not affiliated with or endorsed by Toyota.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/toyota-land-cruiser-fj45\"\u003eall Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 panels\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/panels-roof\"\u003eroof panels\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knowledge\/choosing-reproduction-body-panels\"\u003ehow to choose reproduction panels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BodyBros","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44126712299585,"sku":"SYC-TY65-13-1","price":631.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/1468\/8321\/files\/SY-TY65-13-1_175bb74e-3e6a-401c-875d-0714a88c11c9.jpg?v=1783303552","url":"https:\/\/rebornretros.com\/products\/toyota-land-cruiser-fj45-roof-panel","provider":"classicbody","version":"1.0","type":"link"}