ROTW Convert

convert · 03-05-06, 09:18 PM

Hello All
Here is my rig it is a 1993 FZJ80 that I purchased about a year ago. After selling
the H**P I started looking for something with a longer wheelbase I had awalys
liked the lines of the 80 series Landcruisers so the hunt was on. After three months
of searching I found one that had everything on my wish list. It was not a perfect
Cruiser but it was in good condition with a clean body,no major mechanical issues,
Factory lockers, 156k and a funky smell inside. First thing done was to replace all belts and hoses, full tune-up and replaced all the fluids. Next remove FUNKY SMELL
my friend BVB helped me basicly gut the truck, we steam cleaned the carpet and
washed, wiped, blewout the interior of the vehicle and reassembled it.

Now it was time to get the modifications started:
OME 2.5 Hevay Lift
305/70/16 BFG Muds
Hannha Sliders
Slee Front Bumper

convert · 03-05-06, 09:42 PM

Went to Cruise Moab 2005 and had a blast with the new rig this truck is amazing the way it handles and overcomes obstacles. I was pumped so when I got home the next wave of mods started:

Slee Transfercase Skid Plate
Warn 12000 lb winch
Cobra Cb
Custom Interior Tire Carrier / Highlift Mount
Co2 Setup
GPS V

loquito · 03-05-06, 09:51 PM

I love the red rigs, is that the GPS by your rear view mirror.

convert · 03-05-06, 09:57 PM

The 80 series Lancruiser is amazing how capable it is on and offroad. The next wave of mods were:

Interior Winch Controls
Winchline Synthetic rope and Fairlead
Dual Batteries

convert · 03-05-06, 10:19 PM

Next Mods are :

4:88 Gears
Knuckle Service
Stainlees Brake Lines

Future Mods:

Custom Rear Bumper ?????

Here are a couple of non Poser Pics

convert · 03-05-06, 10:24 PM

I love the red rigs, is that the GPS by your rear view mirror.

Yes the GPS is above the rearview mirror it is a great location

Satchmo · 03-05-06, 11:29 PM

Same color as my 92, i like white and this red the most.
I like how it looks without the flares in the last pic, nice rivetted look

reffug · 03-06-06, 03:40 AM

convert, good looking rig.

nice write up.

thanks for contributing.

Aussie cruiser · 03-06-06, 03:55 AM

What was the smell from?

lt403 · 03-06-06, 07:12 AM

Redrum

mel lowe · 03-06-06, 07:15 AM

sweet

loquito · 03-06-06, 08:14 AM

[Custom Interior Tire Carrier / Highlift Mount]

can you post a pic of this? Tell me more about it?

landcruiserjunky · 03-06-06, 02:16 PM

I really like that front bumper. totally sweet!!

convert · 03-06-06, 04:37 PM

Quote:

What was the smell from?

Not really sure found lots of fine dog hair behind interior panels,seats and dash.
There was candy and breakfast cereal stuck to the carpet under the seats the
smell was probably a combination of things.

Quote:

[Custom Interior Tire Carrier / Highlift Mount]

can you post a pic of this? Tell me more about it?

The tire carrier is built out of 2" square tube and some 3/8" plate. I bolted to the floor where the 3rd row seats mounted.

T Y L E R · 03-06-06, 11:13 PM

Nice job!!!

A wise evolution if I ever saw one. Smart ..

TY

loquito · 03-07-06, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by convert

Not really sure found lots of fine dog hair behind interior panels,seats and dash.
There was candy and breakfast cereal stuck to the carpet under the seats the
smell was probably a combination of things.

The tire carrier is built out of 2" square tube and some 3/8" plate. I bolted to the floor where the 3rd row seats mounted.

Thanks Dan
That is really slick.

sethro · 03-07-06, 10:34 AM

Just make sure you put the tallest passenger that you like the least in the drivers side rear seat. If they are tall enough, one rear end collision and that's that! The end of that hi-lift..yikes!
I'm a fireman, and I see all kinds of crazy stuff that happens as a result of vehicle accidents. If it's possible to reverse the mounting of that jack (base towards the front of the rig, "top" towards the rear), it would be a lot safer for your passengers.
Course, I'm only 5'8", so it would take an act of a higher power for me to hit my head on that thing...

Nice rig, clean and simple looking. I'm gonna fab up some thing similar for my spare. Been thinking of it for a while, as it would be nice to keep the spare inside after I add an aux gas tank. Probably gonna use the seat bracket holes on the wheel well, and the seat belt mount as my attachment points. Yours looks nice and sturdy.
Thumbs up on having a fire extinguisher!

cool,

seth

apcoleman · 03-07-06, 07:03 PM

Dude that tire carrier is SWEET!!! You really have a good looking rig there.

convert · 03-07-06, 08:24 PM

Quote:

sethro Just make sure you put the tallest passenger that you like the least in the drivers side rear seat. If they are tall enough, one rear end collision and that's that! The end of that hi-lift..yikes!
I'm a fireman, and I see all kinds of crazy stuff that happens as a result of vehicle accidents. If it's possible to reverse the mounting of that jack (base towards the front of the rig, "top" towards the rear), it would be a lot safer for your passengers.

sethro the pics dont really do justice to angle that the hilift is at . Looked at the other direction but it did not fit right but point taken.
Dan