Builds 1985 BJ70 Story and Modifications (1 Viewer)

[AlbertoSD]

Hi Ben! @theferg

To be quite honest, there is nothing wrong with the H55 that I just pulled out. It didn't pop out of 5th, no weird noises and ran smooth.

I just took advantage of them still being available. Though, the swapping of the input shaft and finding the correct bearing retainer really made me wonder about the path I've chosen.

Send me a PM and we can chat about different things on these H55 swaps.

-Alberto

 

[Gun Runner 5]

P.M. sent from Dublin, Ireland at 2:00am.....

 

[elkaholic]

P.M. sent from Dublin, Ireland at 2:00am.....

See, he's already getting parts for his next cruiser ....

 

[Gun Runner 5]

See, he's already getting parts for his next cruiser ....

Alberto and I are simply discussing Guinness Beer.

 

[wardharris]

Alberto and I are simply discussing Guinness Beer.

So......that would be beer tech?

On a serious and technical note, an H55 is a thing of beauty.

PS - Sláinte!

 

[Honger]

Alberto... Just found this thread as well thanks to your input in your BJ40 thread. Love the photos of your Canaima trip. Also love the 70 build. You've got me seriously considering a 70 for my next purchase... They've got them over here. Your build is fantastic. Simple, clean, functional, everything a cruiser should be.

 

[AlbertoSD]

About 2 years ago, I called Marv Spector to see if he could find me a set of 15 x 7 Toyota Wheels, they are referred on the www.SOR.com website as Sahara Wheels:

Page 080 Land Cruiser Front Rims and Hub Caps

Marv and I used to talk from time to time about Venezuela, about politics in Venezuela, and about random Cruiser items. He also knew my friends Fernando and Omar and Marv used to call us "The Crazy Venezuelans". Rest in peace, Marv. Marv's departure was a great loss to the Land Cruiser Community.

Marv mentioned that he might have seen a few, but not a full set of five. I asked him to walk his yard again and find me a set of five!

I have seen the Sahara wheels in HJ60/61, and also in some LX 70-series with factory fender flares.

 

[AlbertoSD]

Later that day, I got a call and an email from Marv saying that he found me a set of five, so I ended up buying the wheels from SOR.

 

[AlbertoSD]

I got the wheels chemically cleaned at American Metal Cleaning in Cincinnati and then had the paint shop paint them to match the body of the 70.

Here are some photos of the wheels with 35x12.5R15 Wrangler MTR on them.

 

[AlbertoSD]

After trying a couple of ideas to install AUX lights on the front bumper, a decision was made to include two (2) General Electric lights fabricating some off-set mounting tabs to clear the winch. When the shop built the front bumper they didn't have a winch in front of them to estimate how far the tabs needed to be to clear the 8274.

 

[cruiserdan]

Very, very, nice........

 

[wardharris]

Very, very, nice........

What Dan said

 

[boozewz]

Man those wheels are so popular here in KSA for the 60 series'. Split rims are #1 followed by the Sahara rims

Very nice indeed

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Beautiful .....

 

[AlbertoSD]

Very, very, nice........

Thank you, Dan!!!...a lot of the parts of the 70 came from you, so Thank You!

What Dan said

Thank you, Ward!...it was great to finally meet you in AL a few weeks ago

Man those wheels are so popular here in KSA for the 60 series'. Split rims are #1 followed by the Sahara rims

Very nice indeed

Thank you!!!!...I really liked those wheels, I am glad Marv found a set for me.

Beautiful .....

Thank you, Charles!!

 

[TLC Norway]

Looks very right!
I have a set for the lj70 but I think mine are 15x6, and a set of 16x6 for the 60.
I love them, sturdy and clean!
Just refurbished mine for the 60.

 

[AlbertoSD]

So, last week I drove about 1600 miles from Cincinnati, OH to Moab, UT for a week of wheeling and camping with some friends.

I will just share a few photos and name some of the trails we did.

Some photos of the way there entering Colorado

If you notice, I installed slightly longer shackles to help with clearance for the tires and also for the weight of the truck loaded.

 

[AlbertoSD]

Leaving Colorado into Utah

And some on the first camp spot we found. Moab was FULL with people when we got there on Saturday. Most campgrounds were full

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Keep 'me coming.

 

[AlbertoSD]

First trail we did was Fins and Things

Even when this was my 3rd time in Moab, the views and the scenery never ceased to amaze me....Absolutely stunning.