Intro to new Australian FJ62 owner/builder (1 Viewer)

[Southy62]

Hey all. After years of new cars its was time for me to go old school. 60 series was always going to be my choice. Couple months back I picked up an 1986 FJ62. Would say in average condition but worthy of being rebuilt. Currently full steam ahead on rebuilding the old girl. Enjoying viewing other builds on here. Will create a bid threat to document my progress soon. Couple of pics of how she started and how she looks now.

 

[kirvesmies]

welcome aboard this ship o' fools. what's this 'bid threat' you speak of? yup, the official welcome
hey guys look, first post is pics. yeah, we don't see that often

 

[Southy62]

I could make up some BS about “bid threat” being Aussie slang but truth is that’s a alcohol induced typo.

 

[AussieHJCruza]

Welcome aboard

 

[Ernboto]

Welcome aboard. Your wagon looks suspiciously like and FJ60

 

[Baron]

Hey, dont forget to re-apply seam-sealer. That edge part under the fender from the bottom of the windscreen is very common for water in the cab (Because it has no sealer on it). Good luck with rebuild, love seeing fellow 60's on Aussie roads.

 

[pithicus]

Your wagon looks suspiciously like and FJ60

Yes it does. I "think" in australia from 1985 onwards the fj60 was called the fj62 and had the 3f carb engine, available in manual or auto. We never got the 3fe until the 80 series.

 

[AussieHJCruza]

I may be biased but I think the round-eyed 62s are the best of both worlds.

 

[Southy62]

Welcome aboard. Your wagon looks suspiciously like and FJ60

Hey, dont forget to re-apply seam-sealer. That edge part under the fender from the bottom of the windscreen is very common for water in the cab (Because it has no sealer on it). Good luck with rebuild, love seeing fellow 60's on Aussie roads.

There will be plenty of sealer going onto the old bus as I go. Haven't touched that area yet but it will all be striped back to metal, epoxy primed, sealed and painted. This is one area Toyota failed on the 60's.

 

[Southy62]

I may be biased but I think the round-eyed 62s are the best of both worlds.

Agreed. Two must haves when I was looking for a 60 was round lights and drop down tailgate. I originally wanted diesel but after playing with the 3F was reminded how simple to work on and fix carbureted engines are. The old 6 pure like a kitten, albeit a thirsty one.

 

[Southy62]

Welcome aboard. Your wagon looks suspiciously like and FJ60

Yes it does. This is an Australian FJ62. Carbureted 3F, round lights, early dash. These run from 1985 - 1988. From 1988 they got the quad light, late dash upgrade but never got fuel injection in Australia.

 

[AussieHJCruza]

Agreed. Two must haves when I was looking for a 60 was round lights and drop down tailgate. I originally wanted diesel but after playing with the 3F was reminded how simple to work on and fix carbureted engines are. The old 6 pure like a kitten, albeit a thirsty one.

You could do a Holley sniper if you want fairly straightforward EFI. My 62 has a 3F-E out of an FJ80 in her

 

[Southy62]

You could do a Holley sniper if you want fairly straightforward EFI. My 62 has a 3F-E out of an FJ80 in her

I’ve been looking at the sniper but they seem to have mixed reviews. The 3FE would be a good option but may be harder to find. I think they are the least common motor in the 80’s. Most all seem to have the 1FZ or be diesel.

 

[AussieHJCruza]

I’ve been looking at the sniper but they seem to have mixed reviews. The 3FE would be a good option but may be harder to find. I think they are the least common motor in the 80’s. Most all seem to have the 1FZ or be diesel.

Yeah, there aren't many 3F-E around but it is an easy swap. I probably wouldn't bother unless you wanted to keep everything Toyota. Trying to work with the factory ECU would be a pain I'd expect.