FloridaFJ80
Roaming Land Cruiser Heaven
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Greatings everyone!
I have never ventured into the 70 series section until now. I have been on mud for a long time and have always had 80's until now. I recently sold my 80 series and acquired a 1985 BJ70 in the process. Rig was originally from Canada, until it came down to Atlanta where it was for 5 years and now its further south in St Petersburg FL.
When I lived in Colombia, I had a FZJ73 "Machito" that was a bad ass rig and really fun to drive. The 1FZ engine in these beasts is amazing. They are very "jumpy" with the leaf springs in the front but nonetheless fun to drive and wheel.
My new to me BJ70 has a top end rebuilt 3B diesel with the H55 5 speed transmission. PO had installed a 3" ironman suspension, an Ironman front bullbar, 5 steelies on Cooper ST 255/85/16 tires. Being from Canada and 30 years old rig has some cancerous rust in various spots that need some attention. For those that dont know of me, I sent down my 80 series to Colombia this year and gave it a transformation. New 0 mile 1FZ-FE engine, H151F conversion, TRD Supercharger, new leather, JDM aux gas tank, JDM Center console fridge to name a few. You can see the thread here in my signature click on "How it all started"
So this brings us up to the now. I will be using this thread to document my build. I have some nice plans for this BJ70, some may not like what I am doing but to each his own. My plans for this rig are a semi restoration. I plan to send my 70 series to Land Cruiser Heaven (Colombia) for a complete makeover. Having access to many non-US new and used toyota parts I have sourced a used rust free cab that will be replacing my current one. Of course a new paint job will be in the works and I also plan on doing a complete engine and drivetrain transplant, the current 3B diesel, H55 and split case will be removed and I plan on installing a 1FZ-FE Coilpacked engine with a H151F transmission and PT case.
I plan on sending my rig down in January 2016. In the meantime, I will enjoy my new toy stateside, I have ordered some used OEM Mirror's (DS one broke), an outback over head console, a new headunit and some 80 series wheels.
So for now, I want to say hello!
Happy Thanksgiving!!
I have never ventured into the 70 series section until now. I have been on mud for a long time and have always had 80's until now. I recently sold my 80 series and acquired a 1985 BJ70 in the process. Rig was originally from Canada, until it came down to Atlanta where it was for 5 years and now its further south in St Petersburg FL.
When I lived in Colombia, I had a FZJ73 "Machito" that was a bad ass rig and really fun to drive. The 1FZ engine in these beasts is amazing. They are very "jumpy" with the leaf springs in the front but nonetheless fun to drive and wheel.
My new to me BJ70 has a top end rebuilt 3B diesel with the H55 5 speed transmission. PO had installed a 3" ironman suspension, an Ironman front bullbar, 5 steelies on Cooper ST 255/85/16 tires. Being from Canada and 30 years old rig has some cancerous rust in various spots that need some attention. For those that dont know of me, I sent down my 80 series to Colombia this year and gave it a transformation. New 0 mile 1FZ-FE engine, H151F conversion, TRD Supercharger, new leather, JDM aux gas tank, JDM Center console fridge to name a few. You can see the thread here in my signature click on "How it all started"
So this brings us up to the now. I will be using this thread to document my build. I have some nice plans for this BJ70, some may not like what I am doing but to each his own. My plans for this rig are a semi restoration. I plan to send my 70 series to Land Cruiser Heaven (Colombia) for a complete makeover. Having access to many non-US new and used toyota parts I have sourced a used rust free cab that will be replacing my current one. Of course a new paint job will be in the works and I also plan on doing a complete engine and drivetrain transplant, the current 3B diesel, H55 and split case will be removed and I plan on installing a 1FZ-FE Coilpacked engine with a H151F transmission and PT case.
I plan on sending my rig down in January 2016. In the meantime, I will enjoy my new toy stateside, I have ordered some used OEM Mirror's (DS one broke), an outback over head console, a new headunit and some 80 series wheels.
So for now, I want to say hello!
Happy Thanksgiving!!