I'm a new guy to the modified LC scene, but I know how to turn a wrench far enough to do some damage.
Just picked up a really rusty running and driving BJ60 (frame and body compromised, not safe). I also have an FJ60 with a very tired 2F that I have driven for fun for the last few years and has a very straight, largely rust free body. Originally I was going to swap the diesel powertrain into the FJ, but am now questioning that decision since a buddy of mine had his Bronco impounded because the plates he had registered didn't match VIN, all because he did a body swap and then got stopped by WSP for some illegal tires (didn't help that he was a jerk to the cop).
So here's the question, do I:
1. Do the swap as planned and stick a turbo'd 3B/H55f into my FJ60
OR
2. Find another 60 frame and body to keep the diesel with the proper VIN?
PS
I'm not really into swapping VIN plates just in case WSP actually checks and decides that my vehicle needs to be impounded/crushed because the numbers don't match.
Attached is a picture of Lola (FJ60) when I bought her, looks a little different now, but I don't have photos on this computer.
Just picked up a really rusty running and driving BJ60 (frame and body compromised, not safe). I also have an FJ60 with a very tired 2F that I have driven for fun for the last few years and has a very straight, largely rust free body. Originally I was going to swap the diesel powertrain into the FJ, but am now questioning that decision since a buddy of mine had his Bronco impounded because the plates he had registered didn't match VIN, all because he did a body swap and then got stopped by WSP for some illegal tires (didn't help that he was a jerk to the cop).
So here's the question, do I:
1. Do the swap as planned and stick a turbo'd 3B/H55f into my FJ60
OR
2. Find another 60 frame and body to keep the diesel with the proper VIN?
PS
I'm not really into swapping VIN plates just in case WSP actually checks and decides that my vehicle needs to be impounded/crushed because the numbers don't match.
Attached is a picture of Lola (FJ60) when I bought her, looks a little different now, but I don't have photos on this computer.