Let's See Your Toyota Expedition Build... (2 Viewers)

[DamoPeru]

some might argue I should have posted my long overdue HZJ78 expo build in this part of the forum, but I ended up putting it in the 70's forum the other day as there will be a lot of 70's specific tech information mixed in with the touring mods. but it is a live-in expedition build so i thought i'd pass on the link.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/hzj78-all-climate-expo-build.821715/

 

[FloridaFJ80]

I will play!! Still a work in progress. But very happy so far!

 

[Timbo FJ45]

I will play!! Still a work in progress. But very happy so far!

Love your 80. Wow. Super cool.

 

[dcoy]

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That's cool that you can fit a full size James Baroud on your Cruiser. Thinking about putting one on top mine too but I'd have to go to a smaller size though, given that our Tandem Mt Bike would have to live on top next to it.

 

[cruiserpilot]

FloridaFJ80 - how did you mount that upper rack in the back?

 

[dcoy]

FloridaFJ80 - how did you mount that upper rack in the back?

That is interesting. Assumed it was just hanging mesh, not an actual hard rack.

 

[Dazrin]

FloridaFJ80 - how did you mount that upper rack in the back?

That is interesting. Assumed it was just hanging mesh, not an actual hard rack.

This thread is the most recent one I know of for this mod: https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/attic-racks-made-cheap-and-easy-80-series.817208/

Not sure if there is a 60 series equivalent. It is always nice to see what the folks with different models are doing - gives new ideas! I also take a look at a couple of the clubhouses for anything that doesn't show up for the 80.

 

[cruiserpilot]

My 60 does not have the handles in same location. But the idea is there, and when I get it finished I
will put it up.

 

[Hedgepig]

I have updated my 100 build thread on the UK forum here.....if anyone is interested


http://www.landcruiserclub.net/foru...dgehog-LC100-build-thread?p=409684#post409684

 

[Splinter]

Nice build.

 

[skipsfj40]

I'll post mine...going to start a link as soon as I figure it out...but I have a 1980 hj47, found it in cali...been looking for a very long time. I'm prepping it for a 17 day expedition thru the Rockies to Moab. Just started outfitting here so I will show My troopy with my rrt.(tepui gran sabana) Items coming are ARB fridge, winch-still wondering which one to buy, and a flat rack for rtt. Would love to install ARB lockers and lift with Ole man emu but wife says can't sell one of my kids so looks like I'm saving up for that one...anybody know some great spots to camp near lakes in the rockies?

 

[Pacer]

I'll post mine...going to start a link as soon as I figure it out...but I have a 1980 hj47, found it in cali...been looking for a very long time. I'm prepping it for a 17 day expedition thru the Rockies to Moab. Just started outfitting here so I will show My troopy with my rrt.(tepui gran sabana) Items coming are ARB fridge, winch-still wondering which one to buy, and a flat rack for rtt. Would love to install ARB lockers and lift with Ole man emu but wife says can't sell one of my kids so looks like I'm saving up for that one...anybody know some great spots to camp near lakes in the rockies?View attachment 965336

Lovely truck!
One step at a time.
RE fridge: I have found that may models share the same dimensions (lengeth/width) and only increase capacity by adding height.
A tall fridge in a tall truck becomes a pain to get stuff in and out of...
YMMV

 

[BJ41]

My 1988 HJ61v JDM

This is how it looked when it arrived

This is after lockers, suspension, solar panel and usual overland extras

Crossing the Atlas mountains in Morocco

 

[CO_Hunter]

Here are a couple.

Dino foot print in foreground.

 

[Cruzer_89]

CO_Hunter cool pics.. Do you have any pictures on that trailer, what have you done to it?

 

[ab1985]

Snagged this one from ToyotaTrailTeams. His sweet 80 in the foreground. My pop-top 80 in the back.

 

[CO_Hunter]

CO_Hunter cool pics.. Do you have any pictures on that trailer, what have you done to it?

Thanks.

I built a frame around the top of the tub so the 1/8"aluminum lid would have a nice sealing surface. I also built it so that I can easily remove the lid and frame as a unit. The coupler has an adapter for the pintle hook so I can use a standard 2" ball. The trailer retained the military pintle hook so you can rotate it 360*, no binding. Stock military wheels. Not much else to it. It does track very nicely.

@ab1985, nice popup. I gave that option a hard look before pulling the trigger on a RTT.

 

[Box Rocket]

Still working on this one. Picked it up in December and trying to have it ready for Cruise Moab. Build thread in my sig.

 

[ab1985]

So good looking

 

[Box Rocket]

Here are a couple.

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Dino foot print in foreground.

Cool. Steelbender right? I bet it was fun with the trailer. Any troubles?