Build 1997 FZJ80 to HDJ80 1HD-FTE + H152F

[jomelo]

The transmissions are being prepared to ship. DHL express to Idaho and we are in business.

 

[cruiserdan]

Nobody will ever see this but it also won’t rust. In case you don’t know this is raw steel from Toyota.

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Cheers

A purist would have had that coated in faux rust. Just sayin'

 

[RosenVisor]

Here you go. The biggest difference in size is that the Rosen’s do not have the narrow portion that extends toward the rear view mirror. I like these much better than the stock ones as they have numerous options for adjustment.

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Here is a shot of how the mounting compares to the original visors. The mounts are smaller but not really noticeable.

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These visors now have a slotted mount that fits factory mounting hole spacing range of 1.25"- 2". Part Number 7S10075-0 $285 + shipping, ask for Suzanne to get $20 off for iH8MUD members

 

[Pierce]

I feel like we’ve really upped our game having a @RosenVisor rep on the 80 series’s forum. Finally someone is paying attention to the obscene amounts of money we poor into these things...

We’ve finally made it!

 

[SNLC]

New brake pedal assembly suited for a manual trans.

Powder coated Kaymar rear bumper top/step black.

Our tweeters ready to go for the dash.

Cheers

 

[jomelo]

These visors now have a slotted mount that fits factory mounting hole spacing range of 1.25"- 2". Part Number 7S10075-0 $285 + shipping, ask for Suzanne to get $20 off for iH8MUD members

Hey glad you chimed in @RosenVisor. What’s the contact info again because I need two more sets.

 

[SNLC]

Time to compression test the FT and decide what we are doing and how deep we are going.

And.....

Cheers

 

[jomelo]

This is just turning our crazy nice.

I said to some friends yesterday that we might as well paint this truck since it’s completely apart. But I have decided against because I think that would ruin the character.

 

[SNLC]

Engine bay is all HDJ80 harnesses.

Got to love how small and simple the main engine bay harness is compared to the 1FZFE harness.

Keeping with the HDJ80 coolness.

Cheers

 

[jomelo]

Transmissions were just dropped off at DHL so hopeful they will arrive next week. Perfect timing.

 

[thatcabledude]

That wire harness work sure looks satisfying. Love it.

 

[jomelo]

That wire harness work sure looks satisfying. Love it.

Yea the harness for this truck has been a long road. Lots of progress though in last few weeks. Will be back in North Florida before I know it.

 

[desmocruiser]

This is just turning our crazy nice.

I said to some friends yesterday that we might as well paint this truck since it’s completely apart. But I have decided against because I think that would ruin the character.

Plus new paint just doesn’t look as good on the trail or at the River, looks like this build will be used appropriately!

Glad to see strong progress!

 

[SNLC]

So compression has been tested.

I am going to leave it to John to post those results if he wants. Either way I am sure you will all see where the build goes.

Cheers

 

[SNLC]

What is left from the FZJ harnesses.

New harness is installed and everything hooked up.

The harness is not wrapped yet because we want to power it up and test everything before finalizing.

Cheers

 

[OGBeno]

Wow

 

[spazzyfry123]

@SNLC you’ve got me dizzy with the harness work. Bravo.

 

[jomelo]

So there is a problem with the engine. Probably looking at a lot of cool new parts and stuff. Maybe a new head.....who knows. Will let you know the problem if it becomes apparent during the rebuild process.

Three weeks ago I was on top of the world with three good Diesel engines. Now there is one.

 

[Workhorse]

All is not lost dear boy. Stay the course and keep your Faith. I believe you are on the cusp of something quite wonderful actually.

 

[desmocruiser]

Sorry to hear, but confident in the end it will work better than planned! The build will just move from the Master‘s to Doctorate level!