Builds New 80 In Virginia (2 Viewers)

[Luke111]

Planning for an 80....

So instead of dynaliner, use the second skin product on top of the Dynamat?

Yes but you'd want to decide what your final top coat will be... I guess you could use Dynaliner on top of deadener too.. but not if you're going to shoot Bed Liner.. Bed Liner over sound deadener is ok


Here's the Ceramic

Sound Deadener

 

[Luke111]

Missed the 80 reference .... so Foil deadener of your choice, sound deadener and carpet or add Dynaliner over deadener .. No Dynaliner under gas pedal or along the front side of trans hump next to the gas pedal.. it's to thick and can limit pedal movement once the carpet goes down

 

[raynyc]

that truck is so nice

 

[92LXAZ]

that truck is so nice

If you like near perfect, well thought out, super clean, full of abundantly useful mods, and oh did I mention near perfect...then I guess it's all right.

 

[Luke111]

Test fitting the passenger rear cargo box and the factory panel pieces .. The plan below the side fit kit is a Pure Sinewave inverter a blue sea fuse block to run two 110v outlets, Interior lights for the side storage boxes and control switches to turn on the inverter and one for each outlet.. Orderd two Tacoma truck bed outlets and Toyota factory switches

 

[crispy21]

A Big Box Arrived

This is the new Pioneer Alloy Tray from Rhino Rack
Stay Tune for the install and Pic's


Lou
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Way back question. What size is your Rhino Rack Platform?

 

[Luke111]

I do not remember but I just went to the Rhino Rack site... clicked....fit my vehicle and here's the results.

http://www.rhinorack.com/en-us/fit-...oyota-land-cruiser-4dr-suv-80-series-91-to-97

 

[conviccted]

In building the rear pillar pods I had to access the rear cargo area and remove the sub enclosure... The sub was dead and has been replaced with a JL Audio in it's own enclosure that sits between the fridge and the side panel. With the enclosure out I decided to build a box into that area even though it will not be accessed very often.. with the sub blocking it .. but it was a dead spot so why not fill it.
The side panel has a flat section that's appropriately 25 inches long... so the box and outside panel cover that area. I used both ends of the factory panel on either side....I had previously hacked up the factory panel to install the sub enclosure so I used a few strips of wood and cover both with marine vinyl of similar color.. Still need to work out a few details and decide if I'm going to have it Line-x'd or just cover with marine vinyl


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Can you tell me where to find the tread on the made in USA fender flares sold here on MUD ? Thank you !

 

[walleyefisher]

Hey Luke - What model Pioneer stereo did you install? Does it have bluetooth? Also was the install difficult, were any modifications required?

Thanks

 

[Luke111]

Hey Luke - What model Pioneer stereo did you install? Does it have bluetooth? Also was the install difficult, were any modifications required?

Thanks

I don't remember the actual model but I bought it in 2011..its bluetooth but not bluetooth audio. If you're just upgrading the head unit it's pretty straight forward and I used a harness from Crutchfield.

 

[ZA80]

No new mods? [emoji6]

 

[10ga]

Lou, Tim over at sackwear sent me this thread, holy cow!!! Man you have the nicest 80...............Land Cruiser I've ever seen or even thought about. I'm just starting on a 93 I bought a month ago and I wish I could say that's what I'm going to do with mine but who am I kidding, I have 3 sons in college I did find a set of the TRD wheels like you have on craigslist so I'm going to have to drive 4.5 hours and pick them up. I may not be able to replicate yours but I may be able to make a cheap copy. I've spent the evening reading your build and have enjoyed every bit of it. Cheers!!

 

[10ga]

When your build makes #cruisershirts, you did something right. Congrats, Lou! Tim said he would hold the first XXL for me

http://www.sackwear.com/

 

[Luke111]

When your build makes #cruisershirts, you did something right. Congrats, Lou! Tim said he would hold the first XXL for me

http://www.sackwear.com/

I need to send Tim a PM and get a few ....thanks for posting

 

[Luke111]

Finally got around to fixing my inoperable front passenger window. About a month ago someone here linked a buy on Amazon for both front window regulators assemblies ....$99 for both so I placed the order. Pretty straightforward job and while I was at it I replaced the front window runs. Working great now.

 

[Tapage]

how they look .. ? I mean the quality ..

 

[Luke111]

how they look .. ? I mean the quality ..

The fit was perfect and everything lined right up... the regulator is a pretty simple device ... Stamp steel a spring, gear and motor...time will tell but for $50.00 bucks a side it was hard to pass up..

 

[TheBelgian]

Amazing build and amazing thread!!

 

[Luke111]

Yesterday I tackled the rear heater bypass.... The rear heater tubes sprang a small leak about a month ago and just based on the location of the hoses (against the firewall) I knew it would be a PITA and it was. Feeling that most of the radiator fluid in the upper tubes had drained down or leaked out I simply cut the hoses. Well there was still fluid but not much..
Purchased 5/8 inch hose a small brass connector and completed the bypass. I found that using a heat gun and working the factory T connector into the ends really helped loosen up the hose ends to slip over the 2 factory tubes on the firewall. When the weather warms up I'll remove the remaining rusted rear heater tubes ..
Christo Slee sent me this picture diagram which made my job easier

Lou

 

[Overland Tailor]

Lou -

Glad you got it sorted... and you are correct - - I removed mine and it was a major PIA.....

J