My First Landcruiser Project Journal (1 Viewer)

[sitesbyjoe]

Ordered some clips for the door panels from SOR and splurged on new headlights (Hellas) since my passenger side headlight was all dim and crappy.

 

[MiyamotoMusashi]

Enjoying your thread.

 

[TLC Norway]

Awesome to get rid of rust by swapping panels.
Door locks are easy, just held in by a big c-clip.
Fender will be satisfying, when bolting all the engine bay misc up to the clean and nice fender!
Good work!

 

[sitesbyjoe]

Looking forward to getting the fender swapped.

I didn't have much time this weekend to work on the 60, but I managed to finally get my smittybuilt console bolted in!

I also removed the panel on the driver door and see I need to cut a hold for the top speaker. Previous owner did a pretty rough job on the current door.

 

[SteveH]

Very much enjoying your thread - you're working your tail off to get this rig running and looking nice! Your PS pump story went about like everyone else's story, so welcome to the club.

 

[sitesbyjoe]

Got some new stickers for local landcruiser club. No updates on my FJ though sadly.

 

[sitesbyjoe]

Spotted another FJ while at lowes, so of course I had to snap a photo!

 

[sitesbyjoe]

Working on getting the new driver door sanded and painted before putting it on. The. I'll go back and do the same on the other new door that's already on.

Got the new bumper cleaned up and ready for install but I want to wire wheel and pain the frame under it before installation.

Got the cloth removed from the extra bench which is in perfect shape so hopefully I can get my drivers seat reapholstered soon. Can't wait to say bye to my ripped up seat!

 

[sitesbyjoe]

Went on a desert run with the Southern Nevada Landcruiser club. Some pics

 

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And the president of the club was nice enough to hook me up with a roof rack! Membership has its privledges.

 

[vailTRD]

Alright, what's next! Nice thread.

 

[sitesbyjoe]

Current punch list:

• Tighten roof rack (there's a little rattling)
• New tires (KO2s)
• Extra hoses and belts (just in case)
• Finish replacing remaining vacuum lines
• Valve adjustment
• Get new doors painted and installed on drivers side
• Learn how to wire in aux lights for front bumper
• Get drivers seat repairs (have oem fabric I pirated from a back seat)
• Redo all bushings on front end
• Knuckles

That's the next phase.

 

[FJ40Steve]

Joe,
good job on the thread. We will have to get together to get some of the stuff on your list done.
See you Tuesday
Steve S.
SNLC
TLCA 3829

 

[sitesbyjoe]

Today I discovered Ive joined the ranks of landcruiser owners who stupidly left their precious oem gas cap on the pump.

Goodbye precious 32yr old cap. I'll never forget your crusty old finish.

Hello new oem cap. Shiny. New. I guess I'll recover.

 

[MJ Bear]

Read the entire thread. As a new owner of a 1986 FJ60, I feel motivated by your willingness to tackle these projects. I've done an oil change and some minor repairs, but looking forward to diving in and doing some major work. I, like you have owned Toyotas my whole life (drove my 92 pickup for 12 years before retiring it, currently have a Tundra as well) and have always loved the 60. Will be following your thread for advice and motivation to get out to the garage and wrench! MJ

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Subscribed! Keep up the good work