Build 1997 FZJ80 to HDJ80 1HD-FTE + H152F

[wngrog]

Ian, you guys had any thought about going part time with front wheel hub lock? It’s an easy change.

Yeah but you lose the awesome if Toyota AWD….

 

[jomelo]

Ian, you guys had any thought about going part time with front wheel hub lock? It’s an easy change.

I gave this zero consideration.

 

[Lo2aY]

Just spent 2 hours crawling this thread.

This has got to be one of the most amazing 80s out there!

The labor work is outstanding, the details, everything is just perfect. I don't normally comment on other people's work. You, sir, did an outstanding job that demands applause.

Thank you for these 2 hours. I was inspired and I'm 100% sure the owner will have one of the most reliable "new" 80s.

Well done!

 

[jomelo]

Just spent 2 hours crawling this thread.

This has got to be one of the most amazing 80s out there!

The labor work is outstanding, the details, everything is just perfect. I don't normally comment on other people's work. You, sir, did an outstanding job that demands applause.

Thank you for these 2 hours. I was inspired and I'm 100% sure the owner will have one of the most reliable "new" 80s.

Well done!

Thank you! Just got off a call w @SNLC about some of the final details. Working on getting this one transported back home. I really have no regrets with how this truck turned out.

 

[SNLC]

So we have moved the license mount and light. Custom fab item here.

Cheers

 

[SNLC]

Other little finishing touches and details like this we are getting done.

That is so the plug doesn’t get lost.

Cheers

 

[Honger]

Finally caught up on this thread... had fallen behind. Just wow. So many little details plus a stupid-awesome drivetrain... so much fun. The end result is so friggin' sweet. Can't wait to see the Camel and Troopy build continue on...

 

[SNLC]

Finishing up the last few little details today and giving everything a good check.

Transport picking it up tomorrow.

Cheers

 

[ofer bruhis]

Finishing up the last few little details today and giving everything a good check.

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Transport picking it up tomorrow.

Cheers

Ian, How hard is it to say goodbye?

 

[SNLC]

Oh ya, also doing the very last complete walk around videos today.

I will post those later tonight.

Cheers

 

[SNLC]

Ian, How hard is it to say goodbye?

We definitely get attached to these big builds but it’s extremely rewarding to be sending it home.

Plus we have a gorgeous 79-series sitting next to it to build for John so

Cheers

 

[ofer bruhis]

We definitely get attached to these big builds but it’s extremely rewarding to be sending it home.

Plus we have a gorgeous 79-series sitting next to it to build for John so

Cheers

Keep it hostage!!!!!

 

[wngrog]

Can’t wait to see it.

 

[SNLC]

I was literally backing it in the shop at 7:45pm, going to call it a day, like I was half way backed in and...

all of the sudden I said to myself, one last drive!

Since we have upped the boost the Cruiser has only been a few miles up to the fairgrounds and then a few good runs in the parking lot. Tonight I hit the streets, including the highway. Did fifteen miles out to the airport and back. Man oh man, it’s soooo good. I am a real SoB to please too!

This is pretty rad.

Videos are uploading.

Cheers

 

[SNLC]

These are long detailed videos. I didn’t even cover every detail in these!



If you don’t want to read the whole build thread, these are a summary.

Cheers

 

[SNLC]

Excuse me if I called belly skids “sliders” in these videos or a few other verbal mistakes I made in the videos.

I am not Johnathan Ward although he did give me a tour of his shop back in the early 2000’s.



Cheers

 

[SNLC]

Up on the lift, full detail walk around of the chassis. Missed a few things for sure, it’s that kind of build.



Cheers

 

[SNLC]

If that’s not enough, even more!



Cheers

 

[SNLC]

And more even!



Cheers

 

[SNLC]

Total random, was just checking the camp lights and all that and the moths decided to abide in a test.





Cheers