Wheels have to go IMO.
They look classic 1980's Japanese cheese.
They look classic 1980's Japanese cheese.
1990 HZJ77
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elkaholic
Left turn ...freakin wipers!
Who, me?I think @elkaholic may know something about this
The 74 is safe and sound in my garage now. In some small way, I helped Charles get this beauty of a 77 .....
Really? I love the stock wheels on these
I vote no on the black grill. I love the black grill on a white Cruiser, but a black grill on blue and grey/silver is like trying to wear brown shoes with a black suit.
ブラッドレー V | 4×4 Engineering - 4×4 エンジニアリングサービス The Bradley V just looks right on the 70
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The BJ74 no longer resides in Southern Georgia.
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Didn't these rims survive into the early 90's on the 80 Series?
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Thanks .....
Hopefully I'll have some updated photos in a couple of weeks.
Unfortunately.
Taste and style are very personal - to paraphrase an old George Carlin line - "I have stuff, you have crap"
With that as a disclaimer, here is what I would do:
Grille - later grille and corner lights. Chrome is too bling, I think.
Wheels - The 15" factory mags are fine, but they date the rig. Would upgrade with 16" Taco or 17" FJC steelies in medium gray powder coat - like the 75 but a little lighter. Save the mags for a couple of decades, then you can go retro.
With that as a disclaimer, here is what I would do:
Grille - later grille and corner lights. Chrome is too bling, I think.
Wheels - The 15" factory mags are fine, but they date the rig. Would upgrade with 16" Taco or 17" FJC steelies in medium gray powder coat - like the 75 but a little lighter. Save the mags for a couple of decades, then you can go retro.
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While I'm always receptive to opinions and occasion actually seek them, there is a 99% chance that the rims, parking lights, and grill will be remaining on the Cruiser. I went through a great deal of effort to purchase a "1990 HZJ77" because I like the looks of a "1990 HZJ77". I don't however like the front porch bumper so it will be changed.
Hopefully everyone can understand and maybe even appreciate my "old school" approach.
Hopefully everyone can understand and maybe even appreciate my "old school" approach.
"I have stuff, you have crap"While I'm always receptive to opinions and occasion actually seek them, there is a 99% chance that the rims, parking lights, and grill will be remaining on the Cruiser. I went through a great deal of effort to purchase a "1990 HZJ77" because I like the looks of a "1990 HZJ77". I don't however like the front porch bumper so it will be changed.
Hopefully everyone can understand and maybe even appreciate my "old school" approach.
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Minus the bumper, this is my inspiration.
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"I have stuff, you have crap"
Just curious....the OEM and Safari snouts are quite a bit different - why the choice - increased capacity, inlet style, etc.?
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It came in the box.
I think Onur culda got an OEM unit.....It came in the box.
The bumper actually seems far more likable on a 77 than on the 74, a tad more proportional. I love this 77, pretty much perfect. Very UN looking.
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I assumed (perhaps incorrectly) that the OEM snorkel would have been far more expensive. My build budget is already being assaulted on a daily basis.I think Onur culda got an OEM unit.....
If you like the rims keep them. Not a lot of options if you don't want spacers but want the rim to be aluminum and 16".
Curious to see what tires you decide on to finish your achieved "look"
Curious to see what tires you decide on to finish your achieved "look"
