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Hello all!
Figured I would create a build thread for my 1983 FJ60. I found this rig days before deployment. The PO was very less than honest about the condition and a master of deceit. I did end up purchasing the rig even though there was a bit of rust that wasn't described. The day before I deployed I had it towed to Land Cruiser Specialties in Oregon City, Or.
A little about me - I currently live in the greater Phoenix, Arizona area. I work full-time for a local municipality PD. I served 7 years Active Army as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician (Yakima, WA for most of it) before switching to the Oregon Air National Guard - still an EOD tech. I've been deployed a few times and I always find myself digging into something new either shortly before or during the trip. Due to be married in April '23 to a girl I met at the Police Academy in Washington, she worked for King Co and I worked for WDFW at the time. I am also a PhD Student in Explosive Engineering so my project time is usually limited. Anywho enough about me.
Short Term Goal - COMPLETED (kinda)
Upon re-deployment drive the entire west coast (excluding Alaska) of the states from Washington to Southern California then bounce back over to Phoenix. We plan on taking 7-10 days to complete the trip hitting all the fun stops on the way. I may need to gather a few mudder's contact info that live on the coast for an emergency rescue.
Long Term Goal -
Circumnavigate Central and South America.
Completed:
Pictures to follow
www.BlasterTactical.com
Hello all!
Figured I would create a build thread for my 1983 FJ60. I found this rig days before deployment. The PO was very less than honest about the condition and a master of deceit. I did end up purchasing the rig even though there was a bit of rust that wasn't described. The day before I deployed I had it towed to Land Cruiser Specialties in Oregon City, Or.
A little about me - I currently live in the greater Phoenix, Arizona area. I work full-time for a local municipality PD. I served 7 years Active Army as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician (Yakima, WA for most of it) before switching to the Oregon Air National Guard - still an EOD tech. I've been deployed a few times and I always find myself digging into something new either shortly before or during the trip. Due to be married in April '23 to a girl I met at the Police Academy in Washington, she worked for King Co and I worked for WDFW at the time. I am also a PhD Student in Explosive Engineering so my project time is usually limited. Anywho enough about me.
Short Term Goal - COMPLETED (kinda)
Upon re-deployment drive the entire west coast (excluding Alaska) of the states from Washington to Southern California then bounce back over to Phoenix. We plan on taking 7-10 days to complete the trip hitting all the fun stops on the way. I may need to gather a few mudder's contact info that live on the coast for an emergency rescue.
Long Term Goal -
Circumnavigate Central and South America.
Completed:
- Holley Sniper
- New fuel tank with in tank EFI pump
- Suspension refresh
- Tuffy Center Console
- Repo Fenders
- LED Headlights
- TT Armor
- Adaptive Driving Light brackets w/ KC Flex
- Add factory A/C
- LS3/6L80E
- Rust repair
- New paint
- TT coil conversion
- October 2022
- Engine Oil/Filter
- Differential Oil F/R
- Transmission Oil
- Transfer case Oil
- Radiator Hoses/coolant flush
- Battery Cables
- Fuel Filter
- Leaf spring bushings/shackles/u-bolts/plates
- January 2023
- BFG KM3 33x10.50r15
- City Racer LED headlights
- March 2023
- Gas tank lock cylinder
- Rear hatch struts
Pictures to follow
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