Builds 1997 FZJ80 to HDJ80 1HD-FTE + H152F (2 Viewers)
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jomelo
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I also took a few hours this afternoon to begin my de-woodgraining project. I bought as many new parts from @beno as possible and then found bits and pieces from parts cars.
I’m still debating whether some of my used trims pieces are going to make the cut. That’s why I have not yet finished the project. I have one more piece coming this week and I should be at a point where I am comfortable finishing that aspect of the project.
We are still moving forward with gathering odds and ends for the diesel conversion. I have all the major components but we are still sourcing some small stuff. I really don’t want the truck down for a considerable amount of time if possible. The wait is really tough though. I want to order some sliders but the stock exhaust has cats and the diesel exhaust will just be straight pipe. I don’t really want to buy sliders made for a stock cat equipped truck knowing I won’t need that feature in the coming months.
I’m still debating whether some of my used trims pieces are going to make the cut. That’s why I have not yet finished the project. I have one more piece coming this week and I should be at a point where I am comfortable finishing that aspect of the project.
We are still moving forward with gathering odds and ends for the diesel conversion. I have all the major components but we are still sourcing some small stuff. I really don’t want the truck down for a considerable amount of time if possible. The wait is really tough though. I want to order some sliders but the stock exhaust has cats and the diesel exhaust will just be straight pipe. I don’t really want to buy sliders made for a stock cat equipped truck knowing I won’t need that feature in the coming months.
wardharris
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Stunning!
That New-style Kaymar looks great.
wardharris
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We sold another one to the owner of this fine vehicle.....the box truck lost.......
Is that Brent's truck?
wardharris
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Nossir - different fella.
His is white and has a old-style Kaymar as well.
wardharris
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The feelings are mutual
That bumper looks great! I like the OEM fuel cans too. Have you started the intercooler install yet? I'm hoping to order one in March.
Love the build, really nice. I'm in North GA but I am in Thomasville/Tallahassee several times a year because I have family there. Next time I head down I might have to drive the LC and give you a ring. I'd love to see this rig. I've got the old Kaymar on mine and it's a beast, but I like it.
jomelo
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So....probably not! I am not entirely sure why I bought these cans in the first place. I usually run Scepter cans but did not have any extras when I picked up the truck. After living in Tallahassee for 15 years, I am confident there is nobody around that has a clue about these cans.I forgot to ask. Do you really leave 600 bucks worth of OEM fuel cans in the rack?
Same for me. My cans were a total impulse buy. But I think they're cool and I can always tell which ones are for diesel.
jomelo
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Took some time and finished up the woodgrain trim replacement. I have now replaced all woodgrain trim pieces with the exception of the center console. I have a nice replacement console but I’m going to wait until I do the Scheel-Mann seat install and carpet cleaning.
This was a great opportunity to thoroughly clean the air ducts and other items behind the dash.
The panel over the instrument cluster is much cleaner now. There was a thin line of dust that was present just on the inside of the trim. Much, much better now.
The dash removal and reinstall is not bad at all. There are a couple of screws for the lower dash and then everything just pops out. Putting it back together is even easier.
And here is the final product.
This was a great opportunity to thoroughly clean the air ducts and other items behind the dash.
The panel over the instrument cluster is much cleaner now. There was a thin line of dust that was present just on the inside of the trim. Much, much better now.
The dash removal and reinstall is not bad at all. There are a couple of screws for the lower dash and then everything just pops out. Putting it back together is even easier.
And here is the final product.
