Builds FJ55V : This little piggy came home.

[fre55h]

It's a tight fit, but the 80 cluster 'fits' inside the 55 dash surround. Needed to cut back the plastic cover as it was the wrong shape, and will make a PVC facia later down the track after paint.

Now I can work on making better mounting system as it's jerry rigged into place at the minute.

 

[61twpw]

That’s a creative and great mod. Looking better all the time.

 

[fre55h]

Tucked up the harness behind the dash so I can start on mounting the ECU, Fuse Box, Relay Box and all the other smaller Relays to the fire wall. Routed the cabled for the indicator stalk, key barrel and accessory buttons.

Also remounted the battery Tray between the fan and fusebox. It's a bit inconvenient now to check the transmission dipstick, but I can live with it.

Certainly glad to be doing this now and not when painted.

 

[fre55h]

80 cluster now fitted. Will be a peice of plastic infront. Also fitted the ECU.

Im been putting all the cables together to start the motor, forgetting how many plugs the 1FZFE has. Next steps are Battery Cables, Starter and Alternator wiring to get a few cranks of the motor.

 

[PabloCruise]

Took a side quest today and fitted up the last peice of rear quarter chop.
Also being sunday enjoyed a slow cooked beef chilly and VB.

Great Australian advertising below.


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Gosh, your pictures make it look easy!
And the tattoo is still awesome.

 

[PabloCruise]

80 indicators/wiper stalk fits the 55 nicely.
Used the backing plate from the 80 and redrilled to suit the steering column bearing holder.

This'll make rewiring easier.
Im using the entire FZJ80 Loom inside the FJ55 including Dash Cluster

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I remember when I got to drive @FJBen RHD 70 series, I kept turning on the windshield wipers when I meant to use the turn signals!

 

[fre55h]

Had a play around with Google Gemini's Nano-banana model. Pretty impressive what it can produce from two photos.

 

[fre55h]

Have been busy working on the fuel system. Throwing in a Bosch 044 and new pressure regulator. Updated to 3/8 fuel line.

I've also taken up a side quest to start the barwork on the car, time is right. I've drawing a rough diagram of what's on the cards.

 

[xtiaan2000]

That thing is going to be capable!