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Builds IH8MUD??? more like IH8CASH, new rig, new addiction, my build, let's Begin! (1 Viewer)
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Subscribed. Waiting to see what is going to go under the hood 
I recognize that rig as well. Those sliders gave it away. Can't remember his name. He's out in the OC right off the beach. Has a really nice built 100. Got the tires that are on my 100 now from him. Good guy and a sweet 80. I was eyeballing that 80 for me. I guess I was beat to the punch.Holy crap, I think I know who you got it from
Your driveway is starting to look like mine
2KCruiser
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Yup, that's him. Really cool down to earth guy, maybe that's why he lives by the beach. Unfortunately because of that I have some clean up to do with that surface rust on the undercarriage. But still very minor to the condition of the overall rig.
2KCruiser
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Before picking this up I told myself that the next 80 project I start will have a V8. However with this low mileage beauty, I can't bring myself to yanking it. So I'm gonna be looking around for a big snail to snuggle by the block.Subscribed. Waiting to see what is going to go under the hood
I thought with CA laws you had to do rear mounted?
2KCruiser
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Rear mounted passed like a charm since everything was behind the catalytic.
Obviously a standard turbo setup would not pass visual, however it will pass everything else since they only connect the sniffer on the tail pipe without the use of the dyno. RPM's are barely raised during the test so you will not see any positive manifold pressure. So it will act as an N/A as long as I keep the ECU stock. Luckily my smog tech is blind to my upgrades
Obviously a standard turbo setup would not pass visual, however it will pass everything else since they only connect the sniffer on the tail pipe without the use of the dyno. RPM's are barely raised during the test so you will not see any positive manifold pressure. So it will act as an N/A as long as I keep the ECU stock. Luckily my smog tech is blind to my upgrades
Haha I might sell you my 2nd turbo setup, I am thinking it might have been a little too big a project to take on during school. lol
looks good. Let me know if you ever decide to sell the tire carrier. I'm in So Cal too.
There is a dealer in Van Nuys i think that sells nothing but Land Cruisers and Taco's
Technically seller should do that before sale. Of course it's irrelevant here, but for future reference.
Nice truck.
2KCruiser
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Thank you. I know that it's the sellers responsibility, however the PO was surprised that I picked it up there and then the day I went to see it for the first time. It was easier for me to do myself then make another trip out there (work schedule) and drag the whole family another weekend.
Great thread! Subscribed. Good deals pop up when we least expect them, for sure. I look forward to the build, especially the turbo. Gotta love the wife that let's you buy cruisers!
I've been driving Toyotas for the last 10 years (I've owned 6).
I recently quit a job that had me traveling quite a bit, so now I have tons of free time.
I just purchased an 80, and no have a bug for a 40.
While my girlfriend hates the garage filled with parts, she's says she's glad I have something to do.
My name is Daniel and I'm a Land Cruiser addict.
I recently quit a job that had me traveling quite a bit, so now I have tons of free time.
I just purchased an 80, and no have a bug for a 40.
While my girlfriend hates the garage filled with parts, she's says she's glad I have something to do.
My name is Daniel and I'm a Land Cruiser addict.
Nice work, you are most likely aware of this but In an attempt tp be helpful I would like to expand on the rust mentioned earlier. Pay close attention to the rust Inside the frame rails. Once the paint has been compromised the frame can rust from the Inside out from trapped moisture and old salt residue. Clean to bare metal as best you can and coat It with POR 15, buy the small cans Its Very Sticky then rattle can. I'm from the midwest and have seen some Interesting situations caused by this condition. They usually start with doors not closing on uneven ground, then the car can be seen going down the road off track, then finally they fold up like an accordion under hard braking. LOL My exaggerated attempt at humor !!! Just watch It closely It can be a problem and you are doing a lot of good work I would not want to see Impacted by this condition. Good Luck !!
