FS: 1988 FJ62 1HZ/H55F diesel conversion,daily driver

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Hey Ya'll,

Sellin' my sweet 1988 FJ62, the conversion was professionally completed by Steve's Off-Road in Soddy Daisy, TN. Steve and Jeremy did a fantastic job on this truck. I have driven it daily for 13,500 miles, long trips into TN ,AL and NC, round town. Worst case MPG has been 20MPG best case with pump turned down was 30MPG. Pump at proper setting, the truck avg. 24MPG. No issues turn the key and go.

I bought the FJ62 which had 182,770 from a friend in NC, who was the 2nd or third owner, it was cared for and had good service records, feel free to Carfax it, it spent time in TX, NC and now GA. It's a Southern truck. I delivered it to Steve's Off-Road the day after I bought it, so the conversion could began...

The 1HZ/H55F combo was bought from a MUD member, rutbeer. I personally went and picked this combo from him. It's was said to have around 55,000 miles, it's condition reflected this claim. Fired right up with no glow, ran smoothly. No leaks or drips anywhere. I converted the alternator, starter, and fuel cut to 12V using all Toyota Factory parts, and delivered it to Steve's Off-Road same day as the FJ62.

I have all the reciepts and records from the conversion, Steve and Jeremy took time to make it right and I ended up with an awesome truck that I could drive daily with no worries...

I'll try and update this description if I leave something out, here we go...

1988 Toyota FJ 62
VIN JT3FJ62G2J0087426, Born Feb. 1988

Price $13,500.00 Firm,US cash money, firm, No trades, it is for sale

Clear Georgia Title, titled as a Diesel, currently tagged in Cobb Co. GA

-196,309 miles on chassis
-68,500 miles on motor/trans
-13,500 miles driven since conversion was completed
-1HZ Toyota inline 6, IDI diesel engine
-H55F Toyota, 5-speed transmission w/transfer case
-driveshafts professionally reworked
-front axle completely rebuilt 182,770
-re-geared to 3.70 (still have both F/R FJ62 chunks, 4.10, 4.11?)
-new exhaust with freeflow muffler
-two new batterys, the whole system is 12V
-custom glow system
-4 New BFG 32X10.50 all terrains from NTB
-Dynamat Extreme soundproofing, lower firewall back to tailgate
-electric brake controller/ Class III hitch ( I reckon the 2nd owner may have towed a boat at some point)
-Factory A/C is charged and intact, new hoses would need to be installed , for the factory mount to work
-all gauges work, the tach is not hooked up
-all lights and switches work
-all windows and locks work
-Big K&N Air Filter
-drivers seat swapped for passenger seat for mo comfort
-partial case of Toyota Factory Oil Filters for 1HZ
-3 tiny rust spots, very minor see pics,
-all receipts for parts and labor on conversion
-records and service history on FJ62 back to 1991
-Factory 1HZ repair manuals
-Max Ellery Repair Manual


parts in hand but not installed at this time
- ACL BEB set
- Factory Timing Belt
- Stock Air-filter setup
- F/R chunks from FJ62, incase you want to re-gear
- Factory injector nozzle gasket set, incase you wanna pull the injectors
- 24V Starter
- 24V Alternator
- 24V Fuel Cut

Will try to update this if I missed somethin'

email is best, I have lots of pics that I will gladly send to those interested,

email me at creekcharc@mac.com

I'll be posting some pics today, If you email me I can send them out quicka...
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Pics would be nice.

I will PM ya. I hope to be in Cobb Co. this Sat. for business.
Would like to see it if possible .
 
Nice rig. I wish I had the funds, you are only a couple hours away too...
 
Interest

Are you interested in selling some of the 24v stuff?

If so can you give me a year and model that the engine came out of so I can check the EPC to make sure what parts interhange?

Thanks!

K
 
PM'd ya again.
 
Hey Ya'll

A few things to add

The 62 has a Scion Satellite Ready MP3/CD Radio, plugged right up to the Factory harness, no mods.

I have the 1988 FJ62 Toyota Factory Service Manual

The brakes were gone through at 182,770, they work flawlessly

I'll edit my original post as well but as far as price,

I am firm at $13,500.00 US cash money dollars

No trades, it's for sale

I have about 100 pics to send via email, just let me know if you want them, by emailing me at this email address, creekcharc@mac.com asking for the pics and any other questions you may have....

thanks
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Thanks for emailing all the pictures. They show the vehicle well.
Looks pretty straight and clean.
Engine looks like a nice install. The dynamat is a nice touch.
That engine crate is a piece in itself. That shows some care and concern for a nice piece of iron.

I replyed to your email.
 
Hey Ya'll ,

Thanks for all the positive feedback and interest. If you live in the South and drive a gasser you've probably been waiting in line somewhere to fill up your tank.

I have no trouble finding diesel anywhere I have travelled lately , have not waited in line either....

Mo pics for ya'll
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Nice boats. Any deal on a boat/truck combo? You need a pic with all of them tied to the roof. I had 5 old-school Loooong 80's whitewater boats on top of my 60 once. Looked like I was ready for action, 1980's style.

Nice truck, wish I had the $.
 
Hey Ya'll,

Yup the 60/62 body style makes for a good Whitewater Assault Vehicle
those rain gutters are handy for all manner of rack setup. The boats are short
enough these days to fit inside the truck, real nice as far as cutting down on wind
noise/resistance and easy loading/unloading.

Tofudebeest, the running the 2H seems to be a wise choice, I know Engine Power Source in Charlotte, NC will rebuild them with a core, they may sell the rebuild kit as well. Georgia Forklift may too. As long as they runnin' in forklifts in the USA, lotsa engine parts should be easy to get. Hope your conversion is goin' well.

Thats why I went with a 1HZ, it's currently being manufactured and as long as I do the research( asking folks in Canada) for the part # , Cobb County Toyota or any Toyota dealer can order the part, I reckon because the 1HZ is being used in mine trucks in the US. I had no trouble ordering the Timing Belt, Oil Filters, or Injector Gaskets.
 
hmm.... LL boats..Southerner...you weren't at the giant slalom on the Green by any chance were you?
-Bahndo
 
Hey Ya'll,

Anyone out there who need the pics and didn't get'em letta me know I'll resend...



Bahndo111, no Giant Slalom, but Nov.1 I'll be doin' my best with the best :):):beer::beer:

The '62 may be there is it hasn"t sold by then, I drive it everywhere...

Maybe see you there?
 
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