huddleston
GOLD Star
I purchased this neglected 92 80 Series last April for $1,000. It was a two owner vehicle with Essentially no maintenance being done except what was necessary and it was very rough in every aspect. Having been a long time Land Cruiser enthusiast and the owner of Express Rally (An Arkansas based organization that plans weekend driving events for owners of exotics and high end sports cars), this rig was the perfect opportunity to build a vehicle to promote our new Adventure Series events. These events combine scenic trails and time at off-road parks and other destinations for those new to wheeling or for veterans to experience their hobby in a new way.
The build began last year with completely going through the vehicle from bumper to bumper and coming up with a game plan for where I wanted to build to go. Outside of addressing long overdue maintenance items, I knew I wanted something unique for my brand and something that would be capable on most trails. I also am married and have twin daughters, and we enjoy spending time outdoors so the rig was to be built for adventure and ultimately overlanding duty.
This truck has come a very long way since last year and I am thrilled to share the progress with this community. Below you will find photos of how the cruiser looks currently and what we have coming. As the build wraps up in the coming months I will certainly keep this thread updated. All of the photos were taken with my phone, but we have several shoots booked with professionals and I will share those images and videos as they are available.
I want to personally thank a few individuals for their assistance in taking this build from an idea to reality:
- Jeremy Headlee @ Icon Vehicle Dynamics
- Dave Schenker @ Delta Vehicle Systems
- Jeremy Merriman @ Administration Motorsports
- Robert Garza @ Hog City Customs
Current Modifications:
•Wrap designed by Skepple and installed by Sign Planet
•Icon Alloys Alpha 17” wheels
•Toyo A/T tires
•OME steering dampener
•Icon Vehicle Dynamics stage 3 suspension system
•Icon Vehicle Dynamics billet aluminum lower rear arms
•Icon Vehicle Dynamics hydraulic bumpstops
•Delta Vehicle Systems caster correcting front radius arms
•Delta Vehicle Systems panhard lift bracket
•Delta Vehicle Systems hydraulic bumpstop holders with integrated spring spacer
•Delta Vehicle Systems rear bumpstop drop kit
•Delta Vehicle Systems rear spring retainer kit
•Delta Vehicle Systems swaybar drop kit
•Re-geared to 4.88 from Nitro Gear
•Delta Vehicle Systems front bumper
•Warn VR10 winch w/synthetic rope
•Factor 55 fairlead
•Factor 55 prolink
•Baja Designs S2 Pro fog lights
•Baja Designs LP9 driving lights
•Baja Designs Squadron Sport ditch lights
•Baja Designs Squadron Sport rear facing amber combo light
•YotaTeq ditch light brackets
•YotaTeq CB bracket
•PFRAN complete LED kit
•Land Cruiser Heaven windshield washer nozzles
•Delta Vehicle Systems rear bumper
•Delta Vehicle Systems spare tire carrier
•Delta Vehicle Systems angled Rotopax mount
•Delta Vehicle Systems tension lock mount
•Delta Vehicle Systems rear stash pocket
•4x4 Labs rock sliders
•Metal Tech 4X4 skid plates
•35% window tint
•Land Cruiser Heaven steering wheel
•Land Cruiser Heaven leather seats
•SPOD SE system w/ HD panel
•Uniden 510 CB radio
•Midland GXT1000 GMRS radio
•Delta Vehicle Systems ceiling storage
What’s Next?
The build began last year with completely going through the vehicle from bumper to bumper and coming up with a game plan for where I wanted to build to go. Outside of addressing long overdue maintenance items, I knew I wanted something unique for my brand and something that would be capable on most trails. I also am married and have twin daughters, and we enjoy spending time outdoors so the rig was to be built for adventure and ultimately overlanding duty.
This truck has come a very long way since last year and I am thrilled to share the progress with this community. Below you will find photos of how the cruiser looks currently and what we have coming. As the build wraps up in the coming months I will certainly keep this thread updated. All of the photos were taken with my phone, but we have several shoots booked with professionals and I will share those images and videos as they are available.
I want to personally thank a few individuals for their assistance in taking this build from an idea to reality:
- Jeremy Headlee @ Icon Vehicle Dynamics
- Dave Schenker @ Delta Vehicle Systems
- Jeremy Merriman @ Administration Motorsports
- Robert Garza @ Hog City Customs
Current Modifications:
•Wrap designed by Skepple and installed by Sign Planet
•Icon Alloys Alpha 17” wheels
•Toyo A/T tires
•OME steering dampener
•Icon Vehicle Dynamics stage 3 suspension system
•Icon Vehicle Dynamics billet aluminum lower rear arms
•Icon Vehicle Dynamics hydraulic bumpstops
•Delta Vehicle Systems caster correcting front radius arms
•Delta Vehicle Systems panhard lift bracket
•Delta Vehicle Systems hydraulic bumpstop holders with integrated spring spacer
•Delta Vehicle Systems rear bumpstop drop kit
•Delta Vehicle Systems rear spring retainer kit
•Delta Vehicle Systems swaybar drop kit
•Re-geared to 4.88 from Nitro Gear
•Delta Vehicle Systems front bumper
•Warn VR10 winch w/synthetic rope
•Factor 55 fairlead
•Factor 55 prolink
•Baja Designs S2 Pro fog lights
•Baja Designs LP9 driving lights
•Baja Designs Squadron Sport ditch lights
•Baja Designs Squadron Sport rear facing amber combo light
•YotaTeq ditch light brackets
•YotaTeq CB bracket
•PFRAN complete LED kit
•Land Cruiser Heaven windshield washer nozzles
•Delta Vehicle Systems rear bumper
•Delta Vehicle Systems spare tire carrier
•Delta Vehicle Systems angled Rotopax mount
•Delta Vehicle Systems tension lock mount
•Delta Vehicle Systems rear stash pocket
•4x4 Labs rock sliders
•Metal Tech 4X4 skid plates
•35% window tint
•Land Cruiser Heaven steering wheel
•Land Cruiser Heaven leather seats
•SPOD SE system w/ HD panel
•Uniden 510 CB radio
•Midland GXT1000 GMRS radio
•Delta Vehicle Systems ceiling storage
What’s Next?
- Complete interior – new carpets, installing new seat covers and replacing needed interior and dash components (already purchased)
- Delta Vehicle Systems center console
- Bowfin Cruisers roof rack install (already purchased)
- Roam Adventure Co. awning install (already purchased)
- Baja Designs S8 40” light bar
- RTT – Ikamper
- Rear drawer system
- On board refrigerator
- Dual battery system
- Replace head unit and speakers
