Short back story. My first vehicle was a 1971 Fj40 (in 1983). I hope to find some old pics at some point. It had a 350/3spd then had it rebuilt (I blew it up!) and put in a 4spd. Fast forward to now I purchased this 1988 FJ62 with 109k miles on it from a dealership no less $9500.00 OTD.
The very first day of ownership the radiator went so I replaced that with the CSF and then another within a year and now it has a Champion, so far so good.
My plans were just to have solid old unique 62 that made me smile every time I drove it. It didn't take long for that to change since I was driving it daily commuting on a winding road then having to get on the freeway, so the thoughts and dreams of upgrading started.
So now after 4-5 years of ownership and about 75,000 miles and upgrades and still doing the next best thing (IMO) to it, heres a quick list and some pics,
because we all love pics, well I do.
I cleaned the inside and put in sound deadening material on the floor, doors and rear quarters. Made a nice difference. If I could do a do over I would have pulled out the OEM patches, but they were clean so I just went over the top.
Then it was off to @orangefj45 Valley Hybirds to have the lift and front brakes upgraded.
Then almost a year later I had @orangefj45 do the H55f swap, a must as far as I’m concerned unless your doing a v8 swap.
Then added a front bumper from @TRAIL TAILOR and sliders.
Then dual batteries by @orangefj45
Roof Rack, Tent and Awning from @TRAIL TAILOR
Now it is at @TRAIL TAILOR to get 80 axles done. Full ARB lockers, new rear bumper and possible front bumper ($$) maybe a few other goodies TBD.
More to come.
The very first day of ownership the radiator went so I replaced that with the CSF and then another within a year and now it has a Champion, so far so good.
My plans were just to have solid old unique 62 that made me smile every time I drove it. It didn't take long for that to change since I was driving it daily commuting on a winding road then having to get on the freeway, so the thoughts and dreams of upgrading started.
So now after 4-5 years of ownership and about 75,000 miles and upgrades and still doing the next best thing (IMO) to it, heres a quick list and some pics,
because we all love pics, well I do.
I cleaned the inside and put in sound deadening material on the floor, doors and rear quarters. Made a nice difference. If I could do a do over I would have pulled out the OEM patches, but they were clean so I just went over the top.
Then it was off to @orangefj45 Valley Hybirds to have the lift and front brakes upgraded.
Then almost a year later I had @orangefj45 do the H55f swap, a must as far as I’m concerned unless your doing a v8 swap.
Then added a front bumper from @TRAIL TAILOR and sliders.
Then dual batteries by @orangefj45
Roof Rack, Tent and Awning from @TRAIL TAILOR
Now it is at @TRAIL TAILOR to get 80 axles done. Full ARB lockers, new rear bumper and possible front bumper ($$) maybe a few other goodies TBD.
More to come.
