ROTW: umpqua

Mace · 12-03-07, 08:43 AM

Posted for Umpqua

I have an '88 fj62 landcruiser that I simply call the
Grey Landcruiser. Not very creative but since I have
two Landcruisers it keeps them separate.

I bought the 62 about 10 years ago from a Toyota
dealer in Hot Springs, AR. It had 120K miles on the
odometer but had one previous owner and I guess that I
got lucky because I have had very few problems over
the 10 years that I have owned it. I have put in a new
radiator, alternator, etc. Nothing major at all so far
and it now has 220K miles. There is NO rust and it
spends most of it's time in the garage waiting for the
next adventure which mainly consists of hauling
canoes, rafts, camping gear and dogs.

I've driven the Landcruiser to Mexico twice and I hope
to someday drive it to the Artic Circle and Central
America. I will keep you posted on that.

Modifications that I would like to do;

ARB or Hannibal Roof Rack
33" skinny tires
Drawer System/Sleeping surface in the back
GPS
Alarm System/Kill Switch
Tinted Windows
Re-pad/Re-Upholster Seats
Long Range Gas Tank
Diesel
Upgrade Transmission

Modifications that I have completed;

2" OME Heavy front/Med Back Lift
Dual Battery System
PIAA lighting Upgrade with ARB Wiring Harness
Warn M8000 Winch
Custom Front Bumper
62 to 60 Front End Conversion

I want to thank the following;

2MBB Bumper Design
DirtGyspy Bumper Fabrication (THANKS!!)
Lifelonglove
-62 to 60 front conversion
-Lighting Upgrade
-Winch Mount and Bumper Modification

Larry Harper Battery Installation

Don Klover Photo's eyeshutterlens.com

I have ALL of my mechanical work done at Willamette
Blvd Auto in Portland. Josh (lifelonglove) and Larry
Harper are a father and son duo and they do GREAT work
and are Landcruiser addicts. They can be reached by
calling 503.286.0907. If you are in the Portland, OR
area I highly recommend that you give them a call.

I have it in my mind that now that I have installed
the bumper and winch that my front is too low in
respect to the rear. I'd appreciate your comments on
that.

And now the pictures.

Butt Ugly Chuck · 12-03-07, 08:47 AM

Clean! Nose droop doesn't look to be too bad.

84yota4x4 · 12-03-07, 09:45 AM

That's a really well balanced cruiser. I mean a nice blend of DD and weekend warrior and it's super clean. Nice cruiser

In regard to the bumper situation. I would have to agree about it looking a little funny. I think an ARB or a slee short-bus would balance it out.

Just my opinion...

Dynosoar · 12-03-07, 11:15 AM

Nice rig! Do you have any close ups of the bumper. I like the round headlights that is a MUST do for all 62's (I am a H8ER of the 4 eyes look).

Dynosoar

Tapage · 12-03-07, 11:19 AM

Mace .. beyotifull Cruiser .. in your hands it will be last forever as is ..

AKcruiserfreak · 12-03-07, 11:31 AM

Very clean Cruiser. Good job on the 60 conversion.

TK

brokenparts · 12-03-07, 11:32 AM

wow, that's a really nice 60. Looks great.

Mace · 12-03-07, 12:09 PM

BTW, it is not mine, I am just posting it up for umpqua

More pics

Dirtgypsy · 12-03-07, 02:11 PM

I think it looks great! I am a bit biased on the front bumper because I built it but it fits the truck very well. I don't think the nose drop is bad at all.

Where were the snow pics taken?

clint

umpqua · 12-03-07, 02:37 PM

Bagby Hot Springs area, Mt. Hood National Forest yesterday.

landcruiserjunky · 12-03-07, 02:39 PM

Looks really nice!

Goode · 12-03-07, 02:45 PM

The nose doesn't appear that bad to me either....

Very nice truck. Clean. Beautiful. Looks great!

phono13 · 12-03-07, 02:51 PM

Nice Rig... Fellow Grey 62 owner myself.

I don't dislike the square headlights, but the black grill and round lights on yours makes me want to convert.

Dirtgypsy · 12-03-07, 04:05 PM

hit me up next time you hit the mountains for some snow fun. we would love to join you!

forgot to add that Larry Harper is a fantastic mechanic, well worth the drive to NoPo for the work

clint

sk8salomon · 12-03-07, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dynosoar

I like the round headlights that is a MUST do for all 62's (I am a H8ER of the 4 eyes look).

Dynosoar

guess the grass is always greener...i like the 4 eyes, wish my 60 had em.

sweet rig umpqua!

philos1 · 12-03-07, 05:40 PM

looks great, like those round headlights too...

chicago · 12-03-07, 11:36 PM

I dig the round eye mod for the 62! I MAY do this one day!
Very nice rig!
Me personally...I think it looks a bit low in the front, but thats just me.

Thanks for sharing!

Chicago

umpqua · 12-04-07, 11:34 AM

Thanks for all of the positive comments. Yota...what do you mean by a Slee or Arb shot-bus?

2mbb · 12-04-07, 02:09 PM

Hey, really nice bumper design!

Thanks for the acknowledgement...

CruisinFJ60 · 12-04-07, 05:15 PM

seems to be a pretty nice cruiser

im also a LOVER of the Round Eye.

mtb_rider · 12-04-07, 08:13 PM

The only thing that would make it look nicer is if it had 4 square headlights!

Just kiddin'. Great looking truck umpqua. Look forward to maybe seein' ya on the trails sometime.

cruisershmoozer · 12-04-07, 08:20 PM

Nice rig. I can tell you have thought out every mod very carefully. Looks GREAT. What size tires are on it now? They don't look bad at all. I like the front bumper too. I have something like that in mind for mine - not too heavy looking and doesn't overpower the original character.

Rob Faucett · 12-04-07, 08:38 PM

Looks great! I too am curious about the tires you are running. Nice work.

umpqua · 12-04-07, 09:08 PM

Thanks for all the kind words.

The tires are BFG All Terrains. Size is 235 75r 15 so I guess that makes them 30".

I would like some 33", 9.5 wide. The problem that I have is with garage door height. Bigger tires and a roof rack will mean a larger opening in the garage. The madness continues.

High Desert · 12-04-07, 11:58 PM

It would seem to me that that is not nose drop..Every thing I've read says that the OME lift will be ass high after install. I've got the same lift, ARB bumper with a heavy as hell 8274 bolted on...didn't change the ride height. It won't sink with my 185# butt up there either...

Looks great...drop a line if you come over to Bend...

hd

Buffalo · 12-05-07, 10:47 PM

I really like that bumper! :0) I've been looking for something like that for a while; at the moment i have a big ass alloy thing, which if i want a winch I shall have to change. I just don't like the ARB one that much, but that little one is very interesting, still allows you to see the great front end of the rig, whilst giving a bit better protection than a standard bumper.

Can I ask if you'ver, er, "tried" it out on any of the animal kingdom (straight-up question actually, here in Aus you WILL need front end protection at some point on your travels)?

Also do you find that the bars under the lights disturb the beam from the lights particularly?

All in all, nice rig! ~PHIL

Gappy · 12-06-07, 04:58 AM

Beutifull rig!!!
The 60 conversion with the black out looks awesome! I am fighting the 60 convert erge. My practical projects right now are keeping me at bay, along with my weekly meetings to tame that erge!!

Thanks for sharing!!

umpqua · 12-06-07, 04:46 PM

I'm not sure what the bumper weighs....I can lift it by myself but it's a strain. It's stout as hell I can tell you that.

For me personally, I don't particulary like the arb bumper because I think it's "too much". I'm sure though that if I hit an elk that I'd be a big fan of the arb at that very moment as it would provide more protection to keep the thing off the hood and out of the windshield.

I don't think that I have more that 500 bucks in this bumper......so it's less expensive than an arb.

I've not noticed that the hoops effect the headlights at all. That may be because with the lighting upgrade it's made an unbelievable difference...but no, they do not interfere with the headlights at all.

The 62 to 60 conversion was worth it to me. I like the look better but it's personal preference. I just really like it a lot.

12-03-07, 08:43 AM	#1
Mace what he said Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 10,863	ROTW: umpqua's Grey cruiser Posted for Umpqua I have an '88 fj62 landcruiser that I simply call the Grey Landcruiser. Not very creative but since I have two Landcruisers it keeps them separate. I bought the 62 about 10 years ago from a Toyota dealer in Hot Springs, AR. It had 120K miles on the odometer but had one previous owner and I guess that I got lucky because I have had very few problems over the 10 years that I have owned it. I have put in a new radiator, alternator, etc. Nothing major at all so far and it now has 220K miles. There is NO rust and it spends most of it's time in the garage waiting for the next adventure which mainly consists of hauling canoes, rafts, camping gear and dogs. I've driven the Landcruiser to Mexico twice and I hope to someday drive it to the Artic Circle and Central America. I will keep you posted on that. Modifications that I would like to do; ARB or Hannibal Roof Rack 33" skinny tires Drawer System/Sleeping surface in the back GPS Alarm System/Kill Switch Tinted Windows Re-pad/Re-Upholster Seats Long Range Gas Tank Diesel Upgrade Transmission Modifications that I have completed; 2" OME Heavy front/Med Back Lift Dual Battery System PIAA lighting Upgrade with ARB Wiring Harness Warn M8000 Winch Custom Front Bumper 62 to 60 Front End Conversion I want to thank the following; 2MBB Bumper Design DirtGyspy Bumper Fabrication (THANKS!!) Lifelonglove -62 to 60 front conversion -Lighting Upgrade -Winch Mount and Bumper Modification Larry Harper Battery Installation Don Klover Photo's eyeshutterlens.com I have ALL of my mechanical work done at Willamette Blvd Auto in Portland. Josh (lifelonglove) and Larry Harper are a father and son duo and they do GREAT work and are Landcruiser addicts. They can be reached by calling 503.286.0907. If you are in the Portland, OR area I highly recommend that you give them a call. I have it in my mind that now that I have installed the bumper and winch that my front is too low in respect to the rear. I'd appreciate your comments on that. And now the pictures. Attached Images __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game." Last edited by Mace; 12-03-07 at 12:15 PM.

12-03-07, 08:47 AM	#2
Butt Ugly Chuck IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arcata, CA TLCA# 18371 Posts: 296	Clean! Nose droop doesn't look to be too bad. __________________ 7/85 FJ60 261k miles 91 Haro Extreme AL MTB - daily rider 16' Aire Jaguarundi

12-03-07, 09:45 AM	#3
84yota4x4 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NC/GA Posts: 282	That's a really well balanced cruiser. I mean a nice blend of DD and weekend warrior and it's super clean. Nice cruiser In regard to the bumper situation. I would have to agree about it looking a little funny. I think an ARB or a slee short-bus would balance it out. Just my opinion... __________________ Covenant College Olde North State Cruisers 1984 FJ-60 w/ 4runner brakes, Dick Cepek 31/10.5 (resting in the garage ) 1994 Saturn (great on gas )

12-03-07, 11:15 AM	#4
Dynosoar V8J60 - TPI Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SoCal TLCA# 17857 Posts: 1,613	Nice rig! Do you have any close ups of the bumper. I like the round headlights that is a MUST do for all 62's (I am a H8ER of the 4 eyes look). Dynosoar __________________ '82 V8J60 - TPI 350 with a Turbo 400 attached to a splitcase, Cable Locker FF rear end, 4" SUA (National Spring), Copper Metalic Has been south to Cabo San Lucas, BCS and North to Port Angels,WA. Call Sign: KI6SMP

12-03-07, 11:31 AM	#6
AKcruiserfreak IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North Pole, Ak Posts: 603	Very clean Cruiser. Good job on the 60 conversion. TK __________________ 1971 FJ-40 2" shackle lift, 33" BFG,PTO winch, lots o' miles, con fer roof rack, safety yellow, weber 38dgas, Downey header. 1973 FJ-40 parts rig with a 350. 1993 FZJ-80 112k, cdl switch, 7-pin mod, new ecu, ARB/Warn12k, Wild Country TXR 285's,Astrostart autostart, 1" Slee spacers, Blue hub.

12-03-07, 11:32 AM	#7
brokenparts IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hillsboro, OR TLCA# 16127 Posts: 2,220	wow, that's a really nice 60. Looks great. __________________ "Just bump it" I am offended by reality all the time. http://www.cascadecruisers.com/ http://www.myspace.com/zachsu ROTW: http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/198064-rotw-brokenparts-fj-60-a.html

12-03-07, 12:09 PM	#8
Mace what he said Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 10,863	BTW, it is not mine, I am just posting it up for umpqua More pics Attached Images __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game."

12-03-07, 02:11 PM	#9
Dirtgypsy IH8MUD Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Newberg, Oregon TLCA# 17541 Posts: 829	I think it looks great! I am a bit biased on the front bumper because I built it but it fits the truck very well. I don't think the nose drop is bad at all. Where were the snow pics taken? clint __________________ It's a Jeep thing I didn't understand. So I bought an FJ60 and now I get it. 1987 FJ60, 2F, H55F, 4.11's, Rear ARB locker, ARB bumper, MAF Safari 4" SR, 33 12.50 15 on old school Mags. ROTW: http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wa...lver-60-a.html

12-03-07, 02:37 PM	#10
umpqua IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 144	Bagby Hot Springs area, Mt. Hood National Forest yesterday. __________________ 88 fj62 80 fj40

12-03-07, 02:39 PM	#11
landcruiserjunky IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In Between Worlds Posts: 1,008	Looks really nice! __________________ 1984 baby blue fj60- SOA with 35's Expedition One Front Bumper with 8k winch Trail Gear Sliders Safari Snorkel with Toyota GPS Locater Next Mod being considered: -4.88/4.56 gears

12-03-07, 02:45 PM	#12
Goode IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tennessee TLCA# 13958 Posts: 335	The nose doesn't appear that bad to me either.... Very nice truck. Clean. Beautiful. Looks great! __________________ 1983 FJ60

12-03-07, 02:51 PM	#13
phono13 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Left Cali for N. Carolina Posts: 49	Nice Rig... Fellow Grey 62 owner myself. I don't dislike the square headlights, but the black grill and round lights on yours makes me want to convert. __________________ 88 FJ62 - Stock Cali Beach Cruiser - 31" BFG ATs 06 Toyota Tundra Access Cab

12-03-07, 04:05 PM	#14
Dirtgypsy IH8MUD Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Newberg, Oregon TLCA# 17541 Posts: 829	hit me up next time you hit the mountains for some snow fun. we would love to join you! forgot to add that Larry Harper is a fantastic mechanic, well worth the drive to NoPo for the work clint __________________ It's a Jeep thing I didn't understand. So I bought an FJ60 and now I get it. 1987 FJ60, 2F, H55F, 4.11's, Rear ARB locker, ARB bumper, MAF Safari 4" SR, 33 12.50 15 on old school Mags. ROTW: http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wa...lver-60-a.html

12-03-07, 05:40 PM	#16
philos1 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: the valley, yeah that one Posts: 1,394	looks great, like those round headlights too... __________________ 1987 fj60, stuff, and some other stuff. i call her "tootsie roll"- http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.p...t=tootsie+roll defender of the good, mo-fessional drunk, total art-fag, and all around nice guy...

12-03-07, 11:36 PM	#17
chicago IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 3,026	I dig the round eye mod for the 62! I MAY do this one day! Very nice rig! Me personally...I think it looks a bit low in the front, but thats just me. Thanks for sharing! Chicago __________________ TLCA#16202, KE7VAT Toyota family: 88 FJ62 (Fairly built) 06 4runner...wifes rig! 06 Tacoma, DD, BONE STOCK and staying that way! PROUD member of the WEST COAST BLOTCHERS and the Battle Born Cruisers of Northern Nevada! GO CUBS!!!!!!!!!!!

12-04-07, 11:34 AM	#18
umpqua IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 144	Thanks for all of the positive comments. Yota...what do you mean by a Slee or Arb shot-bus? __________________ 88 fj62 80 fj40

12-04-07, 02:09 PM	#19
2mbb IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: WC, CA TLCA# 6404 Posts: 1,876	Hey, really nice bumper design! Thanks for the acknowledgement... __________________ mbb 1985 FJ-60

12-04-07, 08:13 PM	#21
mtb_rider IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wilsonville, OR Posts: 702	The only thing that would make it look nicer is if it had 4 square headlights! Just kiddin'. Great looking truck umpqua. Look forward to maybe seein' ya on the trails sometime. __________________ "Where is it we're going again? And why are we in this handbasket?" '88 FJ62. Little over 100k. 2nd owner. No rust. K&N, custom dual battery system, Optima Blue Tops, 3" Lift. 33x12.5 Firestone Destination MT's on Centerline two piece alloys. Pro Comp 9000's. My myspace.

12-04-07, 08:20 PM	#22
cruisershmoozer IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 23	Nice rig. I can tell you have thought out every mod very carefully. Looks GREAT. What size tires are on it now? They don't look bad at all. I like the front bumper too. I have something like that in mind for mine - not too heavy looking and doesn't overpower the original character. __________________ 1989 FJ62 TLCA #17088

12-04-07, 08:38 PM	#23
Rob Faucett IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 139	Looks great! I too am curious about the tires you are running. Nice work. __________________ -- Rob Faucett Seattle , WA 87 FJ60

12-04-07, 09:08 PM	#24
umpqua IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 144	Thanks for all the kind words. The tires are BFG All Terrains. Size is 235 75r 15 so I guess that makes them 30". I would like some 33", 9.5 wide. The problem that I have is with garage door height. Bigger tires and a roof rack will mean a larger opening in the garage. The madness continues. __________________ 88 fj62 80 fj40

12-04-07, 11:58 PM	#25
High Desert IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central Oregon Posts: 1,020	It would seem to me that that is not nose drop..Every thing I've read says that the OME lift will be ass high after install. I've got the same lift, ARB bumper with a heavy as hell 8274 bolted on...didn't change the ride height. It won't sink with my 185# butt up there either... Looks great...drop a line if you come over to Bend... hd __________________ 1984 FJ60, 102k miles, OME med/heavy, BFG/MT 33X9.50 on Stock Wheels, ARB Bullbar W/Warn 8274, Tuffy Console.

12-05-07, 10:47 PM	#26
Buffalo IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orange, NSW Posts: 96	I really like that bumper! :0) I've been looking for something like that for a while; at the moment i have a big ass alloy thing, which if i want a winch I shall have to change. I just don't like the ARB one that much, but that little one is very interesting, still allows you to see the great front end of the rig, whilst giving a bit better protection than a standard bumper. Can I ask if you'ver, er, "tried" it out on any of the animal kingdom (straight-up question actually, here in Aus you WILL need front end protection at some point on your travels)? Also do you find that the bars under the lights disturb the beam from the lights particularly? All in all, nice rig! ~PHIL __________________ '85 FJ62 Aussie model; 3F engine with carb & 5 spd box. Used extensively as a bush-cruiser... Mods currently on hold until rusty roof is sorted

12-06-07, 04:58 AM	#27
Gappy IH8MUD Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kendallville IN TLCA# 15086 Posts: 660	Beutifull rig!!! The 60 conversion with the black out looks awesome! I am fighting the 60 convert erge. My practical projects right now are keeping me at bay, along with my weekly meetings to tame that erge!! Thanks for sharing!! __________________ Tom 1978 FJ40 400 SBC, SM465 SOA, SR, 4 Wheel Disc Saginaw Steering, Marlin HySteer 1990 FJ62 OME/HD Lift w/33" MT's SROR Sliders, ARB Bullbar Rear Aussie Locker, SROR Rear Bumper MAF U-Bolt Flip, Outback Offroad Armor Warn 9K# Winch

12-06-07, 04:46 PM	#28
umpqua IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 144	I'm not sure what the bumper weighs....I can lift it by myself but it's a strain. It's stout as hell I can tell you that. For me personally, I don't particulary like the arb bumper because I think it's "too much". I'm sure though that if I hit an elk that I'd be a big fan of the arb at that very moment as it would provide more protection to keep the thing off the hood and out of the windshield. I don't think that I have more that 500 bucks in this bumper......so it's less expensive than an arb. I've not noticed that the hoops effect the headlights at all. That may be because with the lighting upgrade it's made an unbelievable difference...but no, they do not interfere with the headlights at all. The 62 to 60 conversion was worth it to me. I like the look better but it's personal preference. I just really like it a lot. __________________ 88 fj62 80 fj40