1987 FJ60 Build (Dolores) (1 Viewer)

[ras0ne]

I'm Starting this thread to document my FJ60 build.

I know there are many out there, but hopefully mine will add to the knowledge base.

I plan on doing more videos than pictures, but there should be a good mix of media in this thread.

My overall plan is to refresh the body, all systems, and to throw a V8 in there, with a minimalist approach.

I'll post a quick synopsis of my builds current state under Update and the rest will be in the thread.

Also below is the first video in this series.

 

[onemanarmy]

thanks for the videos......keep'em coming

did you get the wiring and computer from the same vehicle?

 

[ras0ne]

thanks for the videos......keep'em coming

did you get the wiring and computer from the same vehicle?

Yes. I got the wiring, PCM, gas pedal, and accessories.

I plan on converting to a cabled throttle body and shipping off the harness and PCM to get converted to stand alone..

 

[ras0ne]

Thought I'd post some links to some threads I've been looking at for references.

V8 (SBC) to V8 (Gen III Vortec) swap in my FJ60...

I'll probably draw most of my inspiration from this thread.
Bean! My FJ60 build and adventure

 

[MrCWineMan]

Like it!

 

[ras0ne]

I found one thread that had showed these motor mounts.

They mentioned a member on here made them at one point.

Does anyone have any info?

Thanks!

 

[ras0ne]

Sourced a V8!

 

[ras0ne]

Stainless brake line install (front)

 

[ras0ne]

I was wanting to add all the videos to the first post, so people wouldn't have to scroll through the thread, but they only allow 2 media embeds.

 

[ras0ne]

Stainless Brake Line Install Part 2!

 

[gregnash]

Love that you are throwing these up on YouTube... I peruse Youtube at night in bed on my iPad and it has been popping up for me.

 

[ras0ne]

Love that you are throwing these up on YouTube... I peruse Youtube at night in bed on my iPad and it has been popping up for me.

Awesome!

I plan on making videos for my whole build, so there should be more to come.

 

[ras0ne]

Here's another video!

Just a quick overview of my LS wiring harness.

 

[ras0ne]

I'm trouble shooting my brakes in this one. What a PITA.

 

[tmxmotorsports]

Awesome thread...your videotografy is even better! Keep them coming!

 

[CaptClose]

Cool thread brother. You need a GoPro for sure. You also need a knuckle rebuild. We need a good FJ60 video on that. Keep it up man. Good work.

 

[drew151]

Nice!!!! I found you on YouTube after your second video. Keep posting man.

 

[ras0ne]

Cool thread brother. You need a GoPro for sure. You also need a knuckle rebuild. We need a good FJ60 video on that. Keep it up man. Good work.

I actually do have a Hero 5 I just bought. I always forget about it though. lol

 

[ras0ne]

Thanks for the comments!

I plan on getting footage of everything I do. A knuckle rebuild is def going to happen.

 

[gregnash]

Nice dude and keep up the good work. Plenty of threads out there that have DIY wiring harness builds with them. First and Foremost start with Cams build (@FJ60Cam) as there is tons of info in there and think he has a couple links to guys who did their own wiring harnesses.