Builds 1983 Cruiser Story

[D21FJ60]

Ah well...thats $100 gas money!

 

[Ian Crawford]

Ah well...thats $100 gas money!

I wish! That pretty much just covered all of my associated costs! Title transfer, insurance and all. I just wanted to break even as if I'd never bought it.

 

[Ian Crawford]

Made it out to the local coffee shop Saturday morning to meet some fellow Cruisers!

Light blue is a 1974, the dark blue is a 1980.

I finally got my truck buttoned up with the factory air cleaner and all desmogged!

 

[D21FJ60]

So clean. Not sure I saw it but what did you do regarding the leaf springs? Can't tell if you're running a lift or not? I saw you put monroe shocks in.

 

[Ian Crawford]

So clean. Not sure I saw it but what did you do regarding the leaf springs? Can't tell if you're running a lift or not? I saw you put monroe shocks in.

All stock suspension. Just not as worn out as a lot you see, this truck only has 80,000 miles.

 

[Comet]

I may have the 5 speed but you only have 80,000 miles. WHAT! Awesome.

 

[Ian Crawford]

No huge progress updates other than I've driven the thing about 130 miles so far and I'm in love!

Just a few photos:

I realized I haven't posted any interior photos, I don't have many!

(Anyone want to trade fusebox covers?)

New exhaust!

Oh, and I stole @mattressking 's idea and went Mexican Blanket on the back of the rear seat!

Happy Weekend!

 

[mongoose2231]

Gorgeous, I love stock looking trucks. The mileage is the most impressive. That thing must drive like a champ.

 

[fjgdk]

Hey congrats ! I haven't read your rebuild thread until today, although you've helped me out with my rear brake job questions. You've pretty much got what I have, an 83 FJ60 with some rust problems but not too many. After the brakes, the windshield wiper setup (lots of slop and basically doesn't work) and de-rusting without taking it off frame are next.

I am in Maryland, you are in WVa, let me know if you are ever in Central MD with the truck we should meet sometime.

How to you completely grind off the rust on the leaf springs without taking them off ?

 

[mattressking]

Truck looks amazing! I'm enjoying the evolution.

The blanket is super vibrant, I like the pattern on that one.

 

[Ian Crawford]

I am in Maryland, you are in WVa, let me know if you are ever in Central MD with the truck we should meet sometime.

I'm in Louisville, KY. But From AShland right on the bored of WVa, that said, my family has property up in PA and I do plan to drive the Cruiser up (maybe next summer!) We hit 220 just east of Cumberland and head North!

How to you completely grind off the rust on the leaf springs without taking them off ?

Carefully and by getting absolutely covered in dirt and grime. I used both a wire wheel cup brush and wire wheel disc.

 

[Garrissey]

Oh, and I stole @mattressking 's idea and went Mexican Blanket on the back of the rear seat!

Gonna do this as well! did you lay it all the way to the back door?

 

[Ian Crawford]

Just the back seat. Going to cut some carpet or rubber for the floor. I bought the blanket from Amazon, Prime shipped for $17!

Amazon.com: Del Mex Classic Mexican Blanket Vintage Style (Yellow): Home & Kitchen

 

[NMfjCruiser]

No huge progress updates other than I've driven the thing about 130 miles so far and I'm in love!

Just a few photos:

I realized I haven't posted any interior photos, I don't have many!

(Anyone want to trade fusebox covers?)



!

I'll buy yours when you find a brown one.

 

[Ian Crawford]

I'll buy yours when you find a brown one.

Deal!

 

[NMfjCruiser]

Deal!

Or if I find a brown one I'll let you know for a trade.

 

[Garrissey]

Just the back seat. Going to cut some carpet or rubber for the floor. I bought the blanket from Amazon, Prime shipped for $17!

Picked this up several years ago in Zacatecas, MX. Gonna cut it up, unfortunately, however I am also gonna make a dash cover for my buddy Alvis with the remaining fabric

 

[ROBsSON]

Awesome truck man I'm about to be under my truck for a few days with a grinder myself making that chassis look pretty! Keep it up love seeing and reading about how each truck changes. On another note I very well may be able to trade you fuse panel covers.

 

[Ian Crawford]

On another note I very well may be able to trade you fuse panel covers.

Let me know, I know @NMfjCruiser is after my grey one!

 

[Ian Crawford]

Up to almost 400 miles on the truck so far, new windshield installed, new carpet in the cargo area and (crusty) hubcaps reinstalled.

Interior!