- Year
- 1989
- Vehicle Model
- 60 Series
- Mileage
- 288000
- Color
- Gray
Where do I begin... I love this FJ62 and frankly I spared no expense because of sentimental value since it was the exact same make/model/year as the rig that my family owned for 10 years and that started this disease/love for Land Cruisers. That being said, all I can say is that this one is dialed. I never in a million years foresaw all of the small things that would go into bringing something back to OEM+, but I know now and have a full spreadsheet of parts/cost for everything. I know I started with a Southern owned NON-RUSTY good vehicle and made it A LOT better from there.
I enlisted @cruisermatt for the significant upgrade/change with adding the H55f 5-speed because of his experience with that swap and I can attest that it has been done in a very professional no-short-cut way, including custom fabbed parts, and OEM bolts, retainers, screws, boots, etc wherever possible.
The rest of the work was done by 2 local professional shops except for the interior work which was done by my buddy @SkeeLo22 and me because it took like 100 hrs
Really the best place to see where this rig started and where it's at now is in my build thread HERE. I tried to document nearly every step in the process there...
I love the rig, it frequently gets driven as a daily driver and I take it without fear up to our cabin in Western NC. The H55f 5-speed makes it a joy to drive rowing the gear lever. It's got plenty of pep with the manual transmission and since it's still got the original 3FE, being able to downshift on steep grades is very appreciated. The engine was rebuilt under the previous owner's ownership in Mobile, AL with a refurbished head and all OEM parts (he said it took quite some time bc of all of the parts chasing) @ 280K miles but I don't have paperwork for that work. Basically everything else has been replaced or works as it should. The one item that does NOT work, and I really don't have the desire to chase it is the rear driver window, it kinda works, but not like you'd want it to, the motor is fine and I can share all the details I have for the new owner. The rig is SORTED and mechanically excellent condition. The paint has some clear coat fading on the roof and the tops of the doors but it's a 35 year old vehicle and that's how I like my vintage rigs to look. I will say the only real reason I'm selling is because I'm embarking on an FJ40 LS-Swap build (along with 2 non-running FJ40s, a 1st gen Tacoma, a 1981 Ford F-100, and a Tesla Model Y) and I just don't think I drive enough to warrant having thaaaaaat many cars
or so I've been told. Also to note, and I'm equally proud/surprised by this one... doesn't drip a drop of oil or fluids to mark its territory... but if an all-Toyota build is what you're looking for, this one's for you...
I'm giving her a full detail and installing the hood insulator next week, but thought I'd go ahead and post here if anyone is in the market or about to be. I'll get more pictures of the current state then, but pictures in my build thread are recent. I'll have detailed pics including underside next week.
ASKING PRICE: $48,500
Updated MUD price (5/5/25): $40,000
During my ownership, these are most of the items that have been replaced/refurbished
Drivetrain:
I enlisted @cruisermatt for the significant upgrade/change with adding the H55f 5-speed because of his experience with that swap and I can attest that it has been done in a very professional no-short-cut way, including custom fabbed parts, and OEM bolts, retainers, screws, boots, etc wherever possible.
The rest of the work was done by 2 local professional shops except for the interior work which was done by my buddy @SkeeLo22 and me because it took like 100 hrs
Really the best place to see where this rig started and where it's at now is in my build thread HERE. I tried to document nearly every step in the process there...
I love the rig, it frequently gets driven as a daily driver and I take it without fear up to our cabin in Western NC. The H55f 5-speed makes it a joy to drive rowing the gear lever. It's got plenty of pep with the manual transmission and since it's still got the original 3FE, being able to downshift on steep grades is very appreciated. The engine was rebuilt under the previous owner's ownership in Mobile, AL with a refurbished head and all OEM parts (he said it took quite some time bc of all of the parts chasing) @ 280K miles but I don't have paperwork for that work. Basically everything else has been replaced or works as it should. The one item that does NOT work, and I really don't have the desire to chase it is the rear driver window, it kinda works, but not like you'd want it to, the motor is fine and I can share all the details I have for the new owner. The rig is SORTED and mechanically excellent condition. The paint has some clear coat fading on the roof and the tops of the doors but it's a 35 year old vehicle and that's how I like my vintage rigs to look. I will say the only real reason I'm selling is because I'm embarking on an FJ40 LS-Swap build (along with 2 non-running FJ40s, a 1st gen Tacoma, a 1981 Ford F-100, and a Tesla Model Y) and I just don't think I drive enough to warrant having thaaaaaat many cars
or so I've been told. Also to note, and I'm equally proud/surprised by this one... doesn't drip a drop of oil or fluids to mark its territory... but if an all-Toyota build is what you're looking for, this one's for you...I'm giving her a full detail and installing the hood insulator next week, but thought I'd go ahead and post here if anyone is in the market or about to be. I'll get more pictures of the current state then, but pictures in my build thread are recent. I'll have detailed pics including underside next week.
Updated MUD price (5/5/25): $40,000
During my ownership, these are most of the items that have been replaced/refurbished
Drivetrain:
- H55f Complete Assembly (new) - Installed at CruiserMatt's Offroad
- Rebuilt OEM Split Transfer Case with Long Spline Input Gear and High Range Gears
- Misc Parts included that people don't always consider when doing this swap... OEM Clutch Fork, OEM Throwout Bearing, Aisin Clutch Master, Aisin Clutch Slave, OEM Clutch Hose, OEM Fork Boot, OEM Transmission Bolts, OEM Transmission Mount, Aisin Clutch Kit, OEM Clutch Fork Clips, Vacuum Diaphragm Rebuild, Bell Housing, Pedal Bucket, Resurfaced Flywheel, @cruisermatt 's wiring harness for Auto to Manual Conversion, T-case bolts, 5-speed Shift Knob, Pressure Plate Bolts, Brake and Clutch pedal pads, Clutch Slave Line, OEM Brake Hoses and Clips, Pedal Bushings, Manual Shift Cover Plate, OEM Hose Clamps
- Front and Rear Driveshaft modification for 5-speed
- New Speedo Cable
- Custom Transmission Crossmember
- 4WD works flawlessly and has been used many times at our property in Western NC but has never been abused in any way.
- New spark plugs, New Spark plug wires, Distributor Cap, Distributor Rotor, Water Coolant Temp Connector, Water Coolant Fluid Temp Connector, Idle Air Control Valve Connector, Fuel Injector Connectors, Carb Cooling Fan Temp Sender, O2 sensors, PCV Valve/Grommet, Side Cover Gasket, Head bolts for EGR Bracket Removal, Valve Cover Gasket, Exhaust Cushions, Timing Cover Gasket, Thermostat and Gasket
- Air Intake Hose #1 and #2
- New OEM Oil Pan, Gasket, Drain Plug, Rear Main Seal
- New OEM Fuel Pump, Fuel Sending Unit, and Fuel Pressure Regulator, Gas Cap
- 3FE Desmog kit from TLC Performance (Engine IS desmogged - not required for emissions locally at this age)
- New OEM style Radiator and hoses
- New 90-amp alternator from Vintage TEQ Parts
- New OME 2.5" Light Duty lift with Bilstein Shocks
- 555 Tie rod ends
- New OEM 70-series 16" wheels
- 5 x Yokohama Geolandar M/T G003 255/85/16 tires (33.1" and in Excellent shape with nubs on the tires)
- Very Recent Knuckles rebuild with kit from CruiserTeq
- BMW Seat Brackets from Torfab with BMW Motorized/Heated Leather matching seats with no rips/tears and separate fused power and BMW seat heater switches
- All interior lights have been converted to LED
- NEW OEM Dashboard from Toyota
- OEM replacement carpet from @dnp
- Lloyd Custom Mats Front, Rear and Cargo
- @orikawa Front, Rear, and Cargo panels in matching grey with Custom Cutout for 10" JL Audio Subwoofer
- OEM Fuse Box Cover and Decal from City Racer
- Interior Fuse Box for accessories
- Stereo: Alpine ILX-650 with 5.25" and 6.5" Kicker Speakers in front and rear doors with a 10" JL Audio Subwoofer in Rear Cargo area, 5-channel Kicker Amplifier under the Passenger seat with Backup Camera and Apple Carplay
- New OEM Rearview mirror
- New OEM 70-series Sun Visors
- New OEM Grab Handles all around
- New Interior Dome light
- One Stone Armrests
- @LA Z power windows and door lock harness with relays for the driver door rebuilt
- Sound deadening in all of the doors and exterior panels while interior was out.
- Rear Heater along with associated heater lines have been removed from vehicle (heats just fine with just the front blower)
- RECENT - Heater core replaced with good used unit for interior heat
- All new light package from Daniel Stern Lighting: Cibie 165 mm H4 headlamps, Koito 165mm H1 headlamps, Tungsram H4 and H1 bulbs, Reverse Lamp and Brake light upgrade bulbs, FJ62 4 lamp headlight harness (allows for all 4 lights to be on when brights are engaged), side marker upgrade bulbs
- All new Door and Rear Liftgate Rubber Seals from City Racer
- LED Side Marker Lights
- 4runner Wiper Mod with new nuts/covers including new FJ80 wiper for rear wiper
- Reese Trailer Hitch Tied to Frame
- NEW Aftermarket Chrome Grill and Headlight Bezels
- New OEM Chrome moulding for raingutter
- Rain gutters have all been recently sealed
- New Windshield
- Ceramic Tint
- OEM Hood Bumpers
- New Gas Struts for Rear Liftgate AND replacement of manual spring with New Gas Struts for Hood
- Remote door lock
- New Hood Insulator and Clips (blanket under the hood)
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… really just a situation where I’m currently not able to justify (to my wife) why I need 3 x cars for myself when I work from home…
