84 FJ60 Spring Over and rust free build (chevy power)

[88chevota]

Well I picked this beauty up. Came with a chevy 350/700R4 combo already in it.

1. springing it over with FJ62 axles for better gearing.

2. redoing the motor and tranny mounts because they are sketchy.

3. doing the paint job myself.

4. installing new gauges.

5. new carpet. (rest of interior is in pretty great shape.

6. build my own bumpers, rock sliders, and skid plates

I have already started in on the gauges, the spring over, and motor mounts. I also got rid of the roof rack, bumpers, and put different wheels on. Most likely she will sit on 35's.

 

[88chevota]

here are some more pics.

 

[88chevota]

Starting jumping right into it. Garage is a mess. But having fun.

You can see a picture of one of the motor mounts frame side.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

And you're back! Loving the white 60, although those motor mounts are a bit scary.

Looking forward to your new build!!

 

[88chevota]

Yep definitely back! And Glad to be. I really missed my cruiser. I'll also be doing a 5.7 Chevy V8 conversion on a 1997 FZJ80. Head gasket blew on that one. I am back and in it up to my eyeballs!

 

[TallCanDan]

Those vintage style gauges are cool as hell! I'm assuming those are the ones you put in, judging by the odometer.

 

[88chevota]

Yep those are the ones I put it. Was a great deal on ebay.

 

[88chevota]

Got some work done yesterday an today.

Motor mounts done!
Spring over done!
Need to do:
Brake lines
Steering
Rebuild steering box

Here are a couple pics. I'll take better ones tomorrow.

 

[88chevota]

Just getting this one driveable again then going to start on the other one. I'll be coming back to this one for the tranny mount/skid plate, sliders, and paint after I do the V8 conversion on the 80.

 

[88chevota]

Well it's driveable. But no 4wd yet. Need to get the front driveshaft redone. I think the PO welding it together himself so it wobbles like crazy.

 

[srogers]

That is looking fantastic

 

[klinetime574]

Really nice work.

You made SOA look easy. And the shackle angle is groovy.

 

[robustbambi]

Really nice work.

You made SOA look easy. And the shackle angle is groovy.

He really did make that look easy lol

 

[88chevota]

Thanks guys. The spring over was easier than the motor mounts.

 

[88chevota]

couple more pics of it outside. Now it's time to move onto the other one.

You can find the link in my sig.

I'll be selling one of these when they are both done. Can't keep em both.

 

[88chevota]

Somebody trade me some 35's thpse 33's look tiny.

 

[daveIT]

You still workin' on that Commando or have you come back to the dark side?

 

[88chevota]

The commando is long gone. I'm back.

 

[daveIT]

The commando is long gone. I'm back.

Good to hear, brother! I'm still futzing with my desmog...I'll be back on the road sometime! Look forward to watching your build(s)

 

[2manytoyz]

Looks awesome! I just wished I could accomplish half as
much as you can in such a short time. I'm doing the same SOA on my 60 and it never seems to go that quickly for me. X2 on the motor mounts good call.