- Location
- United States
I purchased this rig in August 16' from a fellow MUD member. It is a southern truck; originally Texas, then North Carolina, to South Carolina... then to me in Indiana. In the three years I have owned, it has been garaged and only been driven on nice days (no ice/ snow/ salt). It had 260,000 miles when purchased and is coming up on 264,000.
This cruiser was built by WHG423 and followed by many on this site. For transparency, I will include WHG423's posting and build archive. Please see links, below. The details included are better (and more revealing) than I could provide. Note: When I see other cruisers up close, I am reminded of how nice this truck is and the quality work (and love) that WHG423 put into the build. It does not look or drive like a 33 year old truck. I consider this truck "Daily Driver" worthy/ ready and would not hesitate to head out on a trip with my family. I routinely drive the truck to work in downtown Indianapolis.
Improvements post WHG423; pesky vacuum leak fixed at Toyota dealership (new intake manifold and carb gaskets), new OME Lift Kit, new 33" KO2's, A/C converted to R-134a and charged, new OEM windshield, windows tinted, and driver seat vinyl professionally repaired/ replaced.
As you will see in the pictures, the clear coat is peeling on the hood and top of truck. The only thing the truck needs is paint.
Overview of WHG423's build:
1986 Land Cruiser...original 2F motor with Aisin carb. It has been desmogged and body is 98% rust free.
New carpet throughout
Dash Pad cover
FJ62 Mirrors
Land Cruiser brush guard with period correct auxiliary lights
New tail light lenses and guards
Leather wrapped steering wheel (Wheelskinz)
Re-dyed instrument cluster with vinyl dye
New hood bumper stops
Trailer hitch installed
Aftermarket stereo head unit
Upgraded speakers
Power steering pump replaced
New Master Cylinder
New side cover gasket
New oil pan gasket
New NGK plugs
New power steering hoses
Desmogged with remaining vac lines replaced with new
New-used driver seat cover replaced
Aisin carb rebuilt by Jim C (IH8MUD)
Distributor modified for desmog by Jim C (IH8MUD)
New water pump
New thermostat, hoses, clamps
Alternator rebuilt
New ROUNDEYES headlights and harness adapter
New stainless steel battery mount
New battery and ground cables (5ea) from “fourrunner” on IH8MUD
New fusable link (old one kept as backup)
New belts
Flushed coolants system and filled up and burped
Stone guards on headlights
New antennae
New chrome lug nuts
New radiator
New heater hoses
New choke cable
Aussie grab bar installed with custom paint and leather wrap.
Added A-Pillar grab handle
Re-routed exhaust to exit to side and added stainless tip
Rebuilt spare tire carrier
Replaced fuel tank with used clean tank
Replaced fuel lines (rubber)
Added FJ62 headrests to rear bench seat
New rear cargo panels with speakers/grills
Added digital clock and 2ea USB Ports for charging phones or power GPS
Refinished center console
For Sale Posting: https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/clean-fj60-nc.916482/#post-10272202
Build Archive: https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/whg423-has-a-new-fj60.767131/
Cons:
Needs Paint
Rear Windshield Wiper not Working
Small Dent on Driver Side Front Quarter Panel (see pics).
Small Rust bubble on tailgate underside of window (see pic).
Dime sized rust on Driver Side Rear Quarter Panel over Wheel Well (see pic).
Asking Price:
I purchased truck for $12,000 and have invested an additional $4,500. Asking $14,500. Firm.
This cruiser was built by WHG423 and followed by many on this site. For transparency, I will include WHG423's posting and build archive. Please see links, below. The details included are better (and more revealing) than I could provide. Note: When I see other cruisers up close, I am reminded of how nice this truck is and the quality work (and love) that WHG423 put into the build. It does not look or drive like a 33 year old truck. I consider this truck "Daily Driver" worthy/ ready and would not hesitate to head out on a trip with my family. I routinely drive the truck to work in downtown Indianapolis.
Improvements post WHG423; pesky vacuum leak fixed at Toyota dealership (new intake manifold and carb gaskets), new OME Lift Kit, new 33" KO2's, A/C converted to R-134a and charged, new OEM windshield, windows tinted, and driver seat vinyl professionally repaired/ replaced.
As you will see in the pictures, the clear coat is peeling on the hood and top of truck. The only thing the truck needs is paint.
Overview of WHG423's build:
1986 Land Cruiser...original 2F motor with Aisin carb. It has been desmogged and body is 98% rust free.
New carpet throughout
Dash Pad cover
FJ62 Mirrors
Land Cruiser brush guard with period correct auxiliary lights
New tail light lenses and guards
Leather wrapped steering wheel (Wheelskinz)
Re-dyed instrument cluster with vinyl dye
New hood bumper stops
Trailer hitch installed
Aftermarket stereo head unit
Upgraded speakers
Power steering pump replaced
New Master Cylinder
New side cover gasket
New oil pan gasket
New NGK plugs
New power steering hoses
Desmogged with remaining vac lines replaced with new
New-used driver seat cover replaced
Aisin carb rebuilt by Jim C (IH8MUD)
Distributor modified for desmog by Jim C (IH8MUD)
New water pump
New thermostat, hoses, clamps
Alternator rebuilt
New ROUNDEYES headlights and harness adapter
New stainless steel battery mount
New battery and ground cables (5ea) from “fourrunner” on IH8MUD
New fusable link (old one kept as backup)
New belts
Flushed coolants system and filled up and burped
Stone guards on headlights
New antennae
New chrome lug nuts
New radiator
New heater hoses
New choke cable
Aussie grab bar installed with custom paint and leather wrap.
Added A-Pillar grab handle
Re-routed exhaust to exit to side and added stainless tip
Rebuilt spare tire carrier
Replaced fuel tank with used clean tank
Replaced fuel lines (rubber)
Added FJ62 headrests to rear bench seat
New rear cargo panels with speakers/grills
Added digital clock and 2ea USB Ports for charging phones or power GPS
Refinished center console
For Sale Posting: https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/clean-fj60-nc.916482/#post-10272202
Build Archive: https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/whg423-has-a-new-fj60.767131/
Cons:
Needs Paint
Rear Windshield Wiper not Working
Small Dent on Driver Side Front Quarter Panel (see pics).
Small Rust bubble on tailgate underside of window (see pic).
Dime sized rust on Driver Side Rear Quarter Panel over Wheel Well (see pic).
Asking Price:
I purchased truck for $12,000 and have invested an additional $4,500. Asking $14,500. Firm.
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