FJ60+62+(Z)80+ v8 (1 Viewer)

[GLTHFJ60]

Glad that no one was hurt in the rollover!

 

[jawjatek]

Condolences on your 80.

Looking forward to seeing the build, and you back in a croozah.

 

[SNLC]

Thanks for the condolences and good vibes folks! That is what I like about Mud, good people, good trucks and no worries.

Got a lot done on the 80 over the weekend. Lot's more to do but stripping it is in full swing. Not sure how long this build will take me, I have not decided if I am just going to slap this together or go deeper with new paint, new v8 and more. A buddy is already hassling me that I got 5-6 months to have the truck ready for Baja. I told him I may need him to take me down this time!

Cheers

 

[MANUCHAO]

It took me 6 months to do my ghetto frame swap....
So yeah your buddy it's right..
((((((You can do it...!!! ))))))

I say go with a 5.3 or even better a 6.0....

EDIT: Also a 6 speed AT would be sweet..

 

[SNLC]

Ordered a bunch of parts from Amyama today. Mostly interior trim bits, weatherstripping and dash switches like the wiper/headlight switches. I want to buy this stuff before it is NLA.

Cheers

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Ian,

I have quite a bit of odd and end stuff if you need anything, let me know..I'll dig through my crap for you.

J

 

[SNLC]

Ian,

I have quite a bit of odd and end stuff if you need anything, let me know..I'll dig through my crap for you.

J

Thanks Jason, I am mostly after new parts, weatherstripping and trim bits. My 62 is in great shape and doesn't need much but I wanted the rubber and plastic bits before you can't get them anymore. I bought window runs, door weatherstripping, few interior trim bits, steering column switches and stuff like this.

Cheers

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Thanks Jason, I am mostly after new parts, weatherstripping and trim bits. My 62 is in great shape and doesn't need much but I wanted the rubber and plastic bits before you can't get them anymore. I bought window runs, door weatherstripping, few interior trim bits, steering column switches and stuff like this.

Cheers

I have a full 62 steering column as well. Well the offer stands if I can help..

J

 

[SNLC]

I could use a gray dash grab handle, maybe a rear heater assembly. Sold that stuff off years ago and now I want/need it!

Cheers

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

I could use a gray dash grab handle, maybe a rear heater assembly. Sold that stuff off years ago and now I want/need it!

Cheers

For the glove compartment? I have a really nice one.. I might have the rear heat assy as well. I'll look tomorrow.

J

 

[SNLC]

Few more pics of the 62 so you can see how clean it is. A lot of this was before tear down, obviously. It is a great truck, rust free and I am excited to do up this build.

Engine bay is pretty ready to rock a new motor.

Rest of the truck is stripped and about ready to go with the build too.

Cheers

 

[KeepCruzin]

I have a 60 series rear heater. And I also have a grey dash grab handle.

 

[SNLC]

For the glove compartment? I have a really nice one.. I might have the rear heat assy as well. I'll look tomorrow.

J

Ya dash mounted passenger side oh s*** handle, see pic above. Unsure on rear heater, don't plan to run the 62 console so may use the one from the 80 or just delete it.

I kind of want to run the 80 shifter assembly. Worked great for me in the 80 and not a big fan of the 62 style or the aftermarket ones.

Cheers

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Ya dash mounted passenger side oh s*** handle, see pic above. Unsure on rear heater, don't plan to run the 62 console so may use the one from the 80 or just delete it.

I kind of want to run the 80 shifter assembly. Worked great for me in the 80 and not a big fan of the 62 style or the aftermarket ones.

Cheers

Yep I have that grab bar.. I'll PM you a shipped price in a bit.

J

 

[Heckraiser]

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[yotasavg]

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[TLC Norway]

Oh, I feel your pain...
But look on the bright side, now you have a ton of good parts, and you know your needs and preferences better!
This will be a epic build!

Cheers from Pål

 

[boozewz]

Subscribed!

 

[SNLC]

Pretty much have made up my mind, I am replacing the 5.7L vortec with a new v8. Just can't make up my mind, 6.2L is to much cash though so don't think I am doing that. Honestly an LQ9 and a 4l80e doesn't look to promising either. But eyeing a few L33 HO 5.3's. For not a lot of cash I have found a few rebuilt ready to go with the newer 4L60e attached, 2wd. Considering the 5.7L treated me alright a 5.3L HO I am sure will stoke me. Looking pretty appealing to just buy as package ready to drop in. Or I will just buy a cheap $500 L59 and build it up.

Getting close to making a purchase for the v8. From the front doors back the 80 is stripped and some forward of the front doors. Sawzall/plasma/4" grinder to what is left is in the near future.

Cheers

 

[87CRUSR]

Looking forward to build