Hello all!
Figured I would create a build thread for my 1983 FJ60. I found this rig days before deployment (still on deployment now). The PO was very less than honest about the condition and a master of deceit. I did end up purchasing the rig even though there was a bit of rust that wasn't described. The day before I deployed I had it towed to Land Cruiser Specialist in Oregon City, Or.
A little about me - I currently live in the greater Phoenix, Arizona area. I work full-time for a local municipality PD. I served 7 years Active Army as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician (Yakima, WA for most of it) before switching to the Oregon Air National Guard - still an EOD tech. I've been deployed a few times and I always find myself digging into something new either shortly before or during the trip. Due to be married in April to a girl I met at the Police Academy in Washington, she worked for King Co and I worked for WDFW at the time. I am also a PhD Student in Explosive Engineering so my project limit is usually limited. Any who enough about me.
Short Term Goal -
Upon re-deployment drive the entire west coast (excluding Alaska) of the states from Washington to Southern California then bounce back over to Phoenix. We plan on taking 7-10 days to complete the trip hitting all the fun stops on the way. I may need to gather a few mudder's contact info that live on the coast for an emergency rescue.
Long Term Goal -
Circumvent Central and South America.
Work in Progress -
Holley Sniper
Rebuild suspension
Intake/Exhaust manifold resurfacing
Valve Adjustment
Cooling system refresh
Fluid change
- Shout out to Tim Simpkins at LCS for knocking these out while I'm gone.
Future Projects -
LS based swap
6L80E
Rust Repair
Color Change - Likely a dark shade of green
Coil Swap w/ 80 axles
Bumpers
Pictures to follow
Figured I would create a build thread for my 1983 FJ60. I found this rig days before deployment (still on deployment now). The PO was very less than honest about the condition and a master of deceit. I did end up purchasing the rig even though there was a bit of rust that wasn't described. The day before I deployed I had it towed to Land Cruiser Specialist in Oregon City, Or.
A little about me - I currently live in the greater Phoenix, Arizona area. I work full-time for a local municipality PD. I served 7 years Active Army as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician (Yakima, WA for most of it) before switching to the Oregon Air National Guard - still an EOD tech. I've been deployed a few times and I always find myself digging into something new either shortly before or during the trip. Due to be married in April to a girl I met at the Police Academy in Washington, she worked for King Co and I worked for WDFW at the time. I am also a PhD Student in Explosive Engineering so my project limit is usually limited. Any who enough about me.
Short Term Goal -
Upon re-deployment drive the entire west coast (excluding Alaska) of the states from Washington to Southern California then bounce back over to Phoenix. We plan on taking 7-10 days to complete the trip hitting all the fun stops on the way. I may need to gather a few mudder's contact info that live on the coast for an emergency rescue.
Long Term Goal -
Circumvent Central and South America.
Work in Progress -
Holley Sniper
Rebuild suspension
Intake/Exhaust manifold resurfacing
Valve Adjustment
Cooling system refresh
Fluid change
- Shout out to Tim Simpkins at LCS for knocking these out while I'm gone.
Future Projects -
LS based swap
6L80E
Rust Repair
Color Change - Likely a dark shade of green
Coil Swap w/ 80 axles
Bumpers
Pictures to follow
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