Builds 87CRUSR Semi-resto and mods

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Installed reupholstered center console armrest pad with seats matching gray leather. Looking at possibly replacing the cup holders with Tuffy product.

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After 6 years of service (Sept 12) the Die Hard Gold Group 27 battery is toast. No longer kept a charge (measured 9.2 V 5 days after charge) and started to leak small amount of liquid from top caps during last charge attempt. No need to risk battery issues so replacement procured. Sears has a Labor day online purcase discount so....another of the same!
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Installed new license plate bezel with led lights.
 
@87CRUSR in some of the pics it looks like you used sound deadening tape.

Which type did you go with. It’s on my list of to dos.

Thanks and great build project!
 
@87CRUSR in some of the pics it looks like you used sound deadening tape.

Which type did you go with. It’s on my list of to dos.

Thanks and great build project!
Used Cruisercrap for the floor and side walls throughout. Doubled up around tranny hump. Ran out toward the back so used Dynamat in the tailgate and rear quarter. Also used Dynamat roofliner and hoodliner material.
 
Prepping rear doors for panel install including lubing glass track, plastic barrier install with 3M strip caulk, new OEM products: interior OEM door felt, new lock buttons, interior door handle bezel, refreshed door panel ashtray trim.

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Kali smog check required this year in order to complete vehicle registration process.
Drove in and drove out with a PASS!!!! No systems adjustments needed. Big relief as I am always concerned when the emissions systems test of a 30 year old vehicle must be tested.

Wonder what the statewide cattle manure emissions test results were this year as certain studies show that manure is a significant source of harmful greenhouse gas emissions; certainly larger than our FJ6#s.

I would forego eating hamburgers if the Kali smog requirements were eliminated. No testing, less spaghetti, less headaches. If only.....
 
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Installed custom rear DS door panel with various new parts. Panel made with light gray leather to match seat inserts (fronts), dark gray vinyl trim to match seat perimeter and gray matching carpet.

Door panel colors intended to keep with original color scheme of dark gray -light gray -dark gray- carpet match.
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Door frame pinch weld replaced with Wagongear aftermarket product. The "bulb" portion is the key to anticipated reduced wind noise and door frame water leak prevention. Hoping it remedies suspect DS door water leak.
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Were your leather seats a vendor purchase or local upholstery job?
Upholstery work done by family member who works on concept cars, Porsche Singer mods, and restoring classics. We spared no expense on the upholstery work.
 
Today was dedicated to cargo area work. Installed new upper hatch door handle. Cleaned up and reinstalled the original cargo surround weatherstrip and hatch lower weatherstrip. Installed new Wagongear tailgate top lip weatherstrip seal. Took her for a spin and was very impressed with the reduced road noise.
 
Bad news. Mothers Day brunch turned into a flatbed tow ride. Engine started making an awful noise so didnt want to risk further damage without an assessment.:(:(
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Fix completed. Fortunately it was just a water pump failure - it was replaced with new OEM. Coolant flushed and refilled. New belt installed. During the fix, had the rear heater bypassed. It will be taken out for extra space and to avoid any future cabin leaks. On to the next item.
 
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Kalifornia smog check - passed without needing any adjustments. Adding 10 gallons of fresh fuel and drove around for 30 miles.

Also had the following done. Rear heater delete removing rear heater hard lines which I will be selling.
Replaced following heat sensor, heater control valve, pcv valve, added non- US OEM cooling system union joint and LandCruiser fender badge.

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More pics on driver side.

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