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I decided to redo the turbo outlet pipe with a tighter 90 deg to keep it further away from the firewall. Being conservative because I don’t know exactly where the firewall is. I did the last section of the exhaust and will not weld the complete...

The doner 79 based on the VIN is a 2003.

Thanks Ofer. I literally couldn’t have done it without you. I had a custom polyethylene tank rotomoulded to my dimensions. It holds 15 gallons. It has a lower melting point but I don’t ever plan to get the water over 115-120 degrees F.

I know, I know. It’s soooo much fun the first time you turn it in and see the gauge go up. And then the smile when you are naked in the middle of the desert next to the car, mid day in the sun taking a hot shower and air dry. 😂. Are you...

Thanks for the kind words. I bought the panhard, radius arm brackets and coil towers from Toyota. I’m using the 79 axles and they are being rebuilt, converted to 6 lugs and e-lockers. I wish I had an FT like my 80, but that is just being...

Thanks Amir. It always takes twice as long as you expect. Can’t wait to start building the camper in the back. I saw yours. It’s epic!!!

That is so cool!!!

Since I am STILL waiting for the axles, figured I can start working as a plumber. Exhaust is next. Bought three 3” stainless V bands and a kit of 3” stainless mandrel pipes on Amazon for the exhaust. Placing it with tape and marking it with a...

I have done 2. On a 40 with a 1HDT and a 62 for a friend with a 1HDT. Easy peasy and cost about $600. First photo is the 40, the other 3 are the 62. All aftermarket parts including the intake adopter from AUZ. On the 40 I had a spare PDI adopter.

mine is the prototype.

I will have a custom grill made by landcruisergrills in Flagstaff.

Hey Dan, All panels welds on the cabinets are sheet metal 18 gage. All moving panels (drawers, door, latches) are from 2mm aluminum. I glued the the aluminum panels to the drawers with RTV. I don't like the 80-20. It's heavier, bulky and...

I used this. It’s 25”x 11.75” x 3”. It’s a bit high and I’m struggling with the hood latch. May need some mode or remove the top row of the intercooler.

Intercooler intakes flanges removed and also the 90 deg 3” to 2.5” reductions. These will be TIG welded so we don’t need the bulky silicon hoses going across the bib. There is just enough room for the condenser between the two.

I agree that the 80 is an awesome vehicle, but you'll love the interior space of the Troopy. We almost never take our 80 on trips now that we have a Troopy. Great build. Wish I had the space to tear mine down.

Had to trim the fender aprons for the shock towers. Engine bay is boxed so I can start plumbing. Body is in really bad shape and being operated on. Have to fit these 3 radiators and have an extra inch of space. Will build a custom bracket...

Yes. OEM.

Nice work, Ofer. 👊

Thanks mate! I am trying to follow the masters... hard!!! :)

Still waiting for the axles, but decided to drop the engine into the frame. Also got the nose parts so I can box the engine compartment and start plumbing. Cooling system, AC and intercooler. Can't wait to get the frame rolling. Parts from...

Looks great Bryce. Do you use the tail gate to cook, or prep food? We made the hatches from food grade stainless, so it's our prep/serve station. We clean it with windex before every use, so can lay the food on it. Saves us time instead of...

I love it when it's new like this beautiful

Up in my future road. hahaha.

Out for a fall camping trip.

Just had the original steering wheel redone by RedLine Goods. I think they have done an amazing job for a very reasonable price.