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wow you work fast, we were just talking about you going to look at that 80 series last week. I plan on installing the sliders this tomorrow after brunch!

And I like the flares but I think I am in the minority
 
LS1FJ40 said:
I bought a 70 series almost 2 years ago. It was a lot of fun for about 6 months. But it is no 80. I sold it. They just don't compare at all. As I stated when I sold the 70. The 70 is like the young hot college chick. It sure sounds like a lot of fun because it will be around for a long time. Then you realize that it is going to be around for a long time.


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After having a bj70 and a hzj73 I would only leave my 80 for a fling and good time.
 
I don't like the flare less look personally. But I also have a 92 which has the smaller flares. I wonder if you could put 91-92 flares on a 93-97...
 
If you go with bedliner look I'm good with no flares. On a nice built 40th (original color, decals, side molding), I'd definitely go with flares.
 
dogfishlake said:
If you go with bedliner look I'm good with no flares. On a nice built 40th (original color, decals, side molding), I'd definitely go with flares.
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This was the response i was looking for thanks!!!


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x2 what @dogfishlake said
 
40th anniversary 80's are starting to get a bit hard to find. Some will argue they are no better than any other 80, which capability wise, is true. From an appearance package standpoint, they are really unique and I think, special and increasingly collectible. All the more reason to celebrate the rig and focus your build around it. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with it.
 
dogfishlake said:
40th anniversary 80's are starting to get a bit hard to find. Some will argue they are no better than any other 80, which capability wise, is true. From an appearance package standpoint, they are really unique and I think, special and increasingly collectible. All the more reason to celebrate the rig and focus your build around it. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with it.
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You are right. Thats the basis I am using for my restoration. I am still on the fence on leaving it completely stock or doing a mild lift with tires. Lets what the Toyota gods have in mind for this 80..LOL Thanks for the advice.
 
I put pink panty alloys on my 40th, with 285s, no lift, I like the way it looks. With sliders and a good front bumper it should finish it off nicely. I might end up with a minimal lift eventually just because new springs will support it better. The flares fit the era of the vehicle, with then off it looks a lot like a 60 series in my opinion, which is nice but a different sort of look. For serious rock crawling they would have to come off of course.
 
sbman said:
I put pink panty alloys on my 40th, with 285s, no lift, I like the way it looks. With sliders and a good front bumper it should finish it off nicely. I might end up with a minimal lift eventually just because new springs will support it better. The flares fit the era of the vehicle, with then off it looks a lot like a 60 series in my opinion, which is nice but a different sort of look. For serious rock crawling they would have to come off of course.
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I like your route Scott. Thats probably where mine will go. Unfortunately my Dobinson REMO RESI shocks wont work on a mild lift, so if I want to use them I would have to go back to a 4" lift and I am not really wanting to go back that high. So my resi shocks might be up for sale soon. Lets see!! Ultimately I am looking at a 2.5" lift at the most.

Cheers
 
It has been a while since I post up on this thread. But for those that dont follow me (Land Cruiser Heaven) via the facebook page (www.facebook.com/landcruiserheaven) I am back at it again this time as a full fledged "Cruiser Parts and Trucks Hunter." I have been in Colombia since January 18 and have been all over the country from Bogota to Medellin to small "Paisa" mountain towns, then on to Guajira Venezuelan border towns. It has been very fun all I could say is I love my job!!!! I want to share my pictures with you my fellow mudders. I will shut up now enjoy the cruiser pr0n..

Trip started with arriving in Bogota. Where thanks to @Alvaro, I always have a badass 80 series at my disposal to drive around the city in.

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We took this beast to the plains or Llanos to see an 1984 FJ43 for a customer of mine. The trip is approximately 5 hours outside of Bogota driving on some sick ass mountain roads down to the plains. You would think this beast on 40's will handle like crap or be slow but the 5.29's and a 5 speed help it along just fine. Its a complete eye magnet, everywhere we drove people are always looking at it.

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So after 5 hours we finally arrive and see the 1984 FJ43. I knew beforehand it had an SOA conversion, but being a 1984 we were still interested. Rig had been repainted previously with some vinyl additions. Frame was dry and looked in good shape. Once we took it for a drive the steering was all over the place and slow to respond there was a lag between steering wheel movement and vehicle response. So lets just say we were a little bummed. I spoke to my customer in the US and let him know my thoughts and that we should continue looking and we did just that. Its an 1984 FJ43, perfect year, but it was just to modified to my liking. So while in this small town we took advantage to look at some other rigs and ran into a 1983 FJ45 and a 1983 FJ40 with original bows. Pretty cool, so after 1 hour in this small town we turn around and truck it back up to Bogota.

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Some more pics of cruiser porn while we were in this small Colombia Llano town. According to the guy that was selling the FJ43, he said that this town was riddled with ex paramilitary guys. Lets just see we tried stay in this small town as little as possible. Didnt help having such a huge attention getter either. LOL

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Before arriving to Bogota, I had picked up this 1977 FJ45 that will be getting a nice facelift. Ordered a new FJ45 bed to be fitted. Can't wait to see how this one turns out. When complete it will be available for sale.

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Back in Bogota, I picked up this 1983 FJ43 for a customer in New Jersey. This beauty has been well taken care off. It came with an overdrive lever way cool. After a police inspection, making sure all our cars are free from any connections to crimes or auto theft in the past. I am then enroute to Medellin to meet with @juanchogaviria and his Medellin cruiserheads.

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One question Frank - do you have an intern or associate program?

Jelly!!
 
Great read from start to finish. Finally getting around to driving my 80 again.
Wondering a few things:
What type of turn around time would I be looking at on the sliders?
Also did a production of the front bumper you had fabricated ever pan out? I would be very interested, I really liked the look.
One last thing any new info on the cloth covers? If I'm getting new leather they need some protection and can't justify the leather and equipt covers together

Best
 
hamishpotter said:
One question Frank - do you have an intern or associate program?

Jelly!!
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I have had this asked to me before. It may sound funny at first but I am surprised at the amount of support I have received from the MUD community with this endeavor. I really wish I could offer something like a cruiser internship program right now, but I hope as Land Cruiser Heaven continues to grow one day be able to take some on.

Cheers
 
So after the 1983 FJ43 purchase in Bogota, I had to run to Medellin to meet with some cruiserheads. Medellin is located in the central part of the country nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains. It is called "The city of the eternal spring." Medellin is also known for its beautiful women, but we wont go into detail on that. ;)

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I arrive into Medellin and fellow Colombian mudder @juanchogaviria is there in his 80 series waiting for me at the airport. He has setup a meet and greet at the home of a fellow Medellin cruiserhead, that is anxiously waiting to meet me. Lets just say he has a piece of Land Cruiser Heaven in his driveway!!

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@juanchogaviria family has a beautiful hotel in Llanogrande 15 minutes from the Rionegro Airport. He has set me up with a room in this brand new hotel that isnt open yet, I think I was the only guest. It was hard the first night sleeping, knowing that I was the only one in the 6 story hotel with over 90 rooms. Thoughts of a scene of "The Shining" kept popping into my head. Didn't help either at around 1am I heard a door slam somewhere. LOL. I hate it when your mind plays tricks on you.

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The next day @juanchogaviria picks me up and we head down to Medellin. I had told him that I was looking for some cruisers so he took me around the city to show me some. Found some nice cruisers but not what I was looking for. Got a line on some cruisers in some small mountain towns outside of Medellin and the next day I am off cruiser hunting once again.

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