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[nmcquillan]

So I have a few issues after driving this rig as a DD for almost 10 plus years and several mods over the years. I finally have in a shop blowing it all apart fixing all of the annoying little issues. I just knew that I would know exactly what I would go back with BUT I'm stuck and need your help make a few decisions.

which wheel?

Truck will be painted Silver Sky Mat. as that's what all of the fleet is...

or

Ill post pics along the way of the build but for now she is a 1988 FJ62 with manual windows. (which I think is cool cause its a half year) dechromed emblems will be flat black. This is the look. But help me with wheels. Wanna do this right and once....previously I have run old school 15" wagon wheels well cause they are cool. But then saw the FJCruiser wheel and thought even cooler but no they need spacers which I did and now regret. So, hence the steel wheel. I had the stock chrome but wanna run a 33" 10.5 BFG. Thoughts?

 

[zachbass02]

Steel rims for the win. Tops are cool, but bottoms are classic.

 

[nmcquillan]

Pre build condition. Wheels and Tires and high end 1" spacers x5 for sale- $500.00SOLD

 

[nmcquillan]

 

[nmcquillan]

So here's the wish list...Builder is CCL
rebuild v8-LS LQ9 6.0 add a small cam
DUAL BATT SET UP
OME Heavy 2"-3"-thanks Cruiser Outfitters-plus tons of other parts-Fantastic guys! Cruiser Outfitters - http://www.cruiseroutfitters.com/
Front Runner Rack Sold What's Your Adventure? - https://explorationoutfitters.com/
ARB lockers (trying to decide front & Rear?)DID BOTH FRONT AND REAR-Have take offs or factory third members if interested
arb air- ANY THOUGHTS ON A TANK?
ARB snorkel
Quick Pitch Tent and Awning-thanks Lonestar Overland! Lone Star Overland - http://www.lonestaroverland.com/
rock and camp lights
Sliver Sky Mat-paint with flat black trim
stock front bumper for now with lower light bar
4plus rear tire carrier-not happy with the paint or latch but works for now 4Plus
33" BFGs on steel or Tundra TRD wheels-Terra Grapplers (thanks 4runner house!)4RunnerHouse
Smittybilt jeep seats-I have run them for over ten years they are the most comfortable and direct bolt-Smittybilt Front Super Seat Recliner (Black) - 49515 - https://www.4wd.com/p/smittybilt-front-super-seat-recliner-black-49515/_/R-DSBP-49515
Aussie Black Door Cards
New seatbelts- from Seatbelt Planet
totally wagon geared and when I say totally yes I mean the Gullwing Windows too!-Thanks Kevin!wagongear.com » Flip Up Hatch Window - http://wagongear.com/shop/flip-up-hatch-window/
new weather stripping-and new body mounts and other bits-PartSouq Auto Parts Around the World - https://partsouq.com/
re zinc hardware- Well interesting story here ...wanted clean parts sent them out for replating...company shut down told me your SOL! And we don't have your parts...reached out everywhere finally able to get BTB to find clean and send -so waiting on that to finish build...paid in full (3/17/22).
Alpine deck with Car Play and 6x9 speakers (no not a spark-o-matic DECK) kicker subs and JL 6"
Trying to find some Wit s End Wits' End, Solutions for Problems You Didn't Know You Had - https://absolute-wits-end.com/and Delta Delta Vehicle Systems - https://www.deltavs.com/something some where...MAKE MORE 6O PARTS PLS!
Carpet from Cruiser Corp headliner (60 vinyl) carpetCruiser Corps - https://cruisercorps.com/
q pad 2mm, 5mm, 7mm top bottom and side to side!
Cruiser Crap Safety Console-discontinued-still looking for solution and trying to still figure out which tuffy box works?
Misc Parts https://www.coolcruisers.com/
What am I missing...oh gas struts for the hood and I think we decided to "rhino line" under the hood. Just hate the sound when you close. Actually found the insulator pad from local dealer so back to factory there
(will update as I go)been a long go at it!
ALL NEW WETHER STRIPPING
REAR DISK CONVERSATION
LONG RANGE FUEL TANK
NEW MANUAL FACTORY ANTENNA
REAR LIC PLATE LIGHT ASSY
NEW FACTORY "UNLEADED FUEL ONLY" DECAL-meh: sorta of a dork with the original weird stuff, if that not clear yet)
NEW FACTORY CARGO DOME LIGHT
NEW BODY AND MOTOR WIRING HARNESS
NEW AC,WATER PUMP, BRAKES, ALT, PS, LOCKING HUBS
NEW FACTORY BODY MOUNTS
REBUILT TRANS, TRANFERCASE
NEW FACTORY REAR VIEW MIRROR
NEW VINTAGE KEYS-FROM VINTAGE TEQ PARTS THANKS!
NEW DOOR SEAL KIT FROM TRAIL TAYLOR THANKS!
ALL SORTS OF PARTS FROM CITY RACER THANKS!
OH AND9NOT SURE MOST WOULD SHARE THIS ...I ANT SCARED) ALL OF THIS CONSTRUCTION WITH A SCRERAMING LOW RATE MID COVID LOAN FROM SOUTHSIDE BANK I MEAN IF THEY ARE GOING UP IN VAULE STAND TO REASON THAT THIS IS A BETTER INVESTMENT THAN A NEW TRUCK PAYMENT WHY NOT DRIVE EXCATLY WHAT YOU WANT ....I WILL JUSTIFY HOW I WANT ASK FOR JOHN MILLER john.miller@southside.com

 

[nmcquillan]

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here is my passenger side lock that says B70. Thoughts?
@ToyotaMatt

 

[mattressking]

40 steelies no question if you're fine with 33x10.5's being pretty much the biggest you can go for available tires on that size rim. Anything bigger and consider 70/80 steelies or fj cruiser/tundra/tacoma steelies painted silver

 

[WSOPgold2012]

Those TRDs are sharpppppppppppppppp. Noticed em on another rig!!

 

[ToyotaMatt]

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here is my passenger side lock that says B70. Thoughts?
@ToyotaMatt

i have only ever seen the B code on a ignition cylinder lock

NOT a door lock ?

 

[ToyotaMatt]

 

[nmcquillan]

i have only ever seen the B code on a ignition cylinder lock

NOT a door lock ?

Got it...let me see.

 

[nmcquillan]

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Nah, sorry I've drilled it down to one of these...above.

 

[nmcquillan]

Ok, anyone know where I can get a Toyota "Grill Guard" like this Chevy one? It attaches to the factory bumper....I have seen them before

 

[ToyotaMatt]

Ok, anyone know where I can get a Toyota "Grill Guard" like this Chevy one? It attaches to the factory bumper....I have seen them before

i posted for you .......

 

[nmcquillan]

 

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[nmcquillan]

Few more pics...build is taking forever. Just found a painter-Silver Sky will be the color... See something say something....I'm having this work done. Its been a 10 year process of hunting and picking to find all the right parts and upgrades. Some I have an opinion others just make it work. So all comments are welcome. yes I'm a total poser(parts changer-not a gear heard) but will take her to Alaska as soon as possible. Or that's the plan! Just received my Quick Pitch tent and awning-From Lonestar Overland. thanks a ton Tulip!-http://www.lonestaroverland.com ...will post when I unpack (its killing me just stored in neighbors shop)

 

[nmcquillan]

 

[nmcquillan]

Nice clean gutters...wanted to show the rebuild was all the way down to the block. So some of you are well ....give me your thoughts on the rear brakes.