Subterranean Nik

This is a set of OME Rear springs I removed from my 21’ 200 series, the truck was built with just a few 1000 miles and removed at 14,000 miles this week for a different spring and air bag set up. I would prefer local pick or meet up, I am in...

Hey! My Forty! I forgot all about it!

So I have a buddy that owns a body shop and I was there a few days ago to get a estimate to re-pad my front bench seats. While I'm there he tells me that he has a truck like mine in the back of his shop that's been stored there since 1998. He...

Swapped rear ends last weekend - built one with a Detroit

Engine bay with egr delete

I’ve been doodling this morning and here is my radiator mockup drawing. If this is possible the core will be 26” x 17” with dual, 12” 1870 cfm Spal fans. I am very pleased with the engine placement thus far as I have 5.5” of room for the...

Why yes I did. Ha!

What a good feeling! Congrats on another big milestone in the journey Mike.

Here's a quick update as not much has really changed on the truck. A pic by a bonfire: And the latest project that's taking most of my tinker time: After a few months i was able to do this: Its a work in progress but its proven useful...

Update on issue. It’s amazing how much can be not right and these trucks still run, tractors right? So, after getting power to the cutoff solenoid and realizing the distributor doesn’t need vacuum from the manifold, just from the air cleaner, and...

1991 Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ77 HIGHLIGHTS: 70 series in the USA, 5spd manual, front and rear locking differentials, turbo diesel, CA title and registration and pre-97 no CA smog required. This is a real 70 series heavy duty Land Cruiser from...

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New 30 spline 40 series Longfield set. Was purchased six years ago for a project that has changed direction. 550.00us shipped to the lower 48. Visa/Master/Amex/etc Please post up out here and send me a PM with your full name, shipping...

Love that color Travis! GLWS! 😎 Nik

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1994 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado - KZJ78 - RHD 4-Cylinder Turbo Diesel - 4x4 Automatic Transmission w/ Low Range Transfer Case The Prado has been repainted (by previous owners in Japan), is lifted and has 33" Mud Terrain Tires. It has cold A/C...

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I think that you should carry this project forward, Paul. It would look sweet under an FJ45 extended cab with a bobbed truck bed.

Good to hear from you Jeff. Most of us local guys tend to just split a cabin these days. Hard to go back to the primitive roots after experiencing hot showers and refrigerators after a long trail day. 😂 Nik

Okay, I received the tub this morning. Here's a link to a video unboxing and first impressions. I'll add some more details soon.

Yes, I’m hoping they have remedied the issues some others have posted, especially the issue with the rear sill being welded “under” the rear floor. That mistake really tells of the lack of QC. My hopes are: 1. All panels are installed in the...

It’s been a minute since I’ve done any restoration work but the time has come to get busy on my next project! It’s a 77 40 series in 653 Olive! (What’s new? ;)) After long consideration, I’ve decided to press the “easy” button and purchase a...

getting close to back on the road!

Getting her back together!