Build HDJ80 LHD #snlcbuilt Ute (pickup)

[SNLC]

Cleaning up my stash of tires and wheels, tossed these on the Piggie.

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[SNLC]

Next week my engine goes to the machine shop!

Also going to get my pump out for a rebuild next week, one of the last things I need for the engine.

I am scheduled for a spot in the best interior shop around in this part of the state. Eleven months from now! Probably won’t have a customers Cruiser for them at that time so thinking that will be PigPens time for interior.

More goodies have been acquired for the build as well, like a nice RHS fender cut for a 4” Moonlight snorkel and the snorkel. Some 105 front brake calipers too.

I am wanting to do the chassis chop and yes work on the cab we just never have a bay available in the shop.

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[SNLC]

I haven’t looked at this gorgeous piece of Toyota iron since I bought it.

ALL new head parts, pistons, conrods and bearings for the machine shop.

Off to the machine shop in a day or two.


My crusty FT pump, before pics.

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[ikarus]

I haven’t looked at this gorgeous piece of Toyota iron since I bought it.

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ALL new head parts, pistons, conrods and bearings for the machine shop.

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Off to the machine shop in a day or two.


My crusty FT pump, before pics.

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Who’s going to redo your pump?

 

[SNLC]

Who’s going to redo your pump?

Local guy.

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[shellb]

Can’t wait for this to be done. I need a Ute in my life.

 

[SteelHunterFJ80]

I'm installing the Moonlight snorkel as we speak. I got a one page template from then via email if your interested. It's much better than putting together 4 different sheets, less room for error but your also a fabricator while I work in financial services so there you go.

 

[SNLC]

I'm installing the Moonlight snorkel as we speak. I got a one page template from then via email if your interested. It's much better than putting together 4 different sheets, less room for error but your also a fabricator while I work in financial services so there you go.

Thanks for the offer!

The fender we cut a few years ago for the Moonlight snorkel. Customer doesn’t want it so it’s ready to go for this Cruiser.

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[SNLC]

Time for the original frame to be recycled.

A better view of the damage to the RHS firewall body mount.

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[SNLC]

That’s the end of that frame besides a few brackets I harvested off the front.

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[TheLCProject]

That’s the end of that frame besides a few brackets I harvested off the front.

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Good riddance!

 

[mudgudgeon]

That’s the end of that frame besides a few brackets I harvested off the front.

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That frame made one final mess with some help from the plasma torch!

 

[SNLC]

That frame made one final mess with some help from the plasma torch!

Yup, it has pooped it’s last in my life.

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[SNLC]

What I saved from the frame and my scrap pile.

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[TheLCProject]

Any photos to share of the Piggie since Dec. 14?

 

[SNLC]

Any photos to share of the Piggie since Dec. 14?

Nah, however going to spend the next few days on the build. Chassis chop-extension and cab body work in the cards.

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[SNLC]

Who else puts “parts” in their cart a dozen times before buying?

I really want to buy tires and wheels.

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[scottryana]

Who else puts “parts” in their cart a dozen times before buying?

I really want to buy tires and wheels.

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What is in the cart?

 

[SNLC]

What is in the cart?

38x13.5r17 Nittos and some Raceline beadlocks.

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[SNLC]

What is in the cart?

4.56 gears, RCV shafts front/rear, top mount & front mount IC, Black Box, fancy Radius arms, 12” FOX remote resi’s all around with rebound/compression adjusters, Some ARBs or ELockers (probably not running OEM) and um ya, that would kick start it pretty good!

I got my eye on a billet timing cover for my FT as well.

Cheers