So, the 80-series gods blessed me with being able to obtain a 3x locked 80 (ok...Lexus) from a great fellow mudder @BRob2756. In the several months that I've owned "Georgia" I've done some small things to her. This isn't really a build thread as much as it is a way to document what I will do with Georgia over time. It will be a slow process, because....well, I don't have unlimited funds or time!
Anyway, I was lucky enough to meet Rob right here on Mud. After many emails, phone calls and a FaceTime, we arrived at an agreement to purchase the 80. So, I flew to Georgia and drove her home to Maryland. Talk about putting your trust in a vehicle! I will forever remember that trip, and needless to say, I fell in love immediately.
In the short time I've had Georgia, I've done a few small things to her.....radio/speaker/sub upgrade, center locking diff switch, window tint. replacing/fixing a few small parts on the interior....Coming up next month will be a complete interior (seats, carpet, headliner). After that I'll be focusing on the refreshing the suspension with new OME springs and shocks, as the current setup is sagging a bit.
Anyway, I finally just wanted to document what I'm doing. I know what I'm doing is small potatoes compared to what others are fortunate enough to be able to to with their rigs, but for all of the "average Joe's" out there....this "non-build", build thread is for you!
I wish I had the time, tools and know-how to do all of this myself, but I need to remain realistic. So, I intend on taking on some projects myself and hiring pros to do stuff as well.
Here is how she looked on the day I picked her up in late February in Georgia.
Anyway, I was lucky enough to meet Rob right here on Mud. After many emails, phone calls and a FaceTime, we arrived at an agreement to purchase the 80. So, I flew to Georgia and drove her home to Maryland. Talk about putting your trust in a vehicle! I will forever remember that trip, and needless to say, I fell in love immediately.
In the short time I've had Georgia, I've done a few small things to her.....radio/speaker/sub upgrade, center locking diff switch, window tint. replacing/fixing a few small parts on the interior....Coming up next month will be a complete interior (seats, carpet, headliner). After that I'll be focusing on the refreshing the suspension with new OME springs and shocks, as the current setup is sagging a bit.
Anyway, I finally just wanted to document what I'm doing. I know what I'm doing is small potatoes compared to what others are fortunate enough to be able to to with their rigs, but for all of the "average Joe's" out there....this "non-build", build thread is for you!
I wish I had the time, tools and know-how to do all of this myself, but I need to remain realistic. So, I intend on taking on some projects myself and hiring pros to do stuff as well.
Here is how she looked on the day I picked her up in late February in Georgia.